2016 Camp Brochure - Genesee Country Village and Museum
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2016 Camp Brochure - Genesee Country Village and Museum
B U S I NBGL E AVA I L A LECT FROM SE L O C A T IO NS D E D N A P X E P S R U O P H p.m. a.m. - 4 10 e d c ar e d n e t x e .m. f ree & 4- 5 p . 9 - 10 a.m REGISTRATION MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2016 Summer Camps Genesee Country Village & Museum offers cool summer experiences like no other camp in the area. Children who love the outdoors and who are curious about life in the past will love summer camp at GCV&M. Are your children playing too many video games or watching too much TV? Do they need an electronic detox? Unplug your summer and provide them with a one-of-a-kind adventure that will make history! The Best Summer Camp in History! The museum has exceptional programs for children with two options sure to appeal to any child’s interests: Good Old Days Camp summer sampler programs recreate what life was like for a child living a long time ago. Using the historic village as its unique setting, children are immersed in activities that young people who lived “back in the day” might have experienced. Walk on stilts, participate in a Civil War military drill, play stool ball or practice your sling shot skills. Earth Camp nature programs allow children to discover the outdoors with exciting hands-on adventures. Energetic and fun staff will create memorable explorations that nurture a child’s connection to the natural world. Watch the excitement on your child’s face as they recount the day’s adventures. Some of the possibilities may include: building a fire with flint and steel, navigating through the backwoods, reeling in the catch of the day and discovering what lives hidden in the bottom of a pond. Sign up for your summer adventure soon because classes fill up quickly, and we don’t want to start the fun without you! EXPANDED P HOURS P 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. f ree extended care 9 - 10 a.m. & 4- 5 p.m. The Best Nature Camp on Earth! GCV&M has over 700 acres for exploration and play with many varied habitats. Children who love having fun outdoors will find Earth Camp a memorable experience. Spend time wading in the creek, cooling off in the shade of the forest or searching for newts in one of our many ponds. These weeklong adventures take place Monday through Friday, with the first session beginning the week of July 11 and the last session beginning the week of August 15. Get wild and embark on your full-day adventure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half-day adventures (morning or afternoon sessions) are offered for younger campers. Programs fill quickly, so sign up soon. Advance registration is required. Supervised camp bus and extended care are available. The Registration Form includes additional details. Each child receives one Earth Camp T-shirt on the first day of camp. Conservation Kids Woodland Fairy School! (AGES 9-12) $240/WEEK J U LY 2 5 - 2 9 Can one kid make a difference in the environment? Yes — become a member of the Earth Camp Conservationists! In only one week, see how you can impact the world. Learn the steps you and your family can take to help keep our planet beautiful. Get your hands dirty as you participate in clean-up projects and endangered species protection plans. Hit the trail on eco-hikes, and get busy doing eco-crafts. We will provide all you need to show an attitude of gratitude for our earth. (AGES 4-6) Nature Play Fishing (AGES 7-1 0) $230/WEEK J U LY 1 8 - 2 2 O R A U G U S T 8 - 1 2 The great outdoors is great for kids. Many studies have shown that children who play outside do better in school and generally lead happy, healthy lives. Dirt reduces stress! During this free play nature program, campers will be able to choose from a variety of crafts, games and activities. Play in the creek, build a fort, go fishing, search for salamanders or cool off in the sprinkler. Who knows what the day’s adventure will be? This is a good choice for children who prefer less structure. Outdoor Survival: Basic Skills (AGES 11-15) $240/WEEK J U LY 1 8 - 2 2 O R A U G U S T 8 - 1 2 Would you know what to do if you were lost in the woods or had to spend the night outdoors without a tent or sleeping bag? Basic survival skills may include starting a fire, tying knots, building shelters, first aid, wild edibles, tracking, outdoor safety and using a map and compass. A UGUST 15-1 9 AM SESSION 10 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. FEE: $ 95/ WEEK PM SESSION 1:30 P.M. - 4 P.M. FEE: $ 95/ WEEK Spread your wings and celebrate all things magical! Make friends with nature as you explore the enchanted woodlands. Exercise your imagination while you decide your fairy name, make a bubble wand and help decorate your kingdom. On Friday, join us for a forest tea party celebration — fairy style. As Tinkerbell would say, “All you need is faith, trust and a little pixie dust!” $40 refundable fairy costume deposit required (AGES 11-15) $240/WEEK A U G U S T 1 - 5 In this introductory class for girls and boys, learn the skills needed to identify, catch and prepare fish. Make your own fishing pole and lures. Become skilled at baiting hooks, identifying aquatic insects and cooking your catch over an open fire. Practice your newly learned skills while exploring fishing ponds and the Oatka Creek located on the musuem’s private property. Orienteering: Finding Your Way (AGES 11-15) $240/WEEK J U LY 2 5 - 2 9 You’ll have tons of fun finding your way through this week of camp. Orienteering activities may include geocaching, trail signs, scavenger hunts and use of map and compass. Try your hand at the 19th-century sport of letterboxing, and make your own letterboxing kit to take home. Getting lost has never been so much fun! A Bug’s Life: Insects and Their Relatives (AGES 6-8) $230/WEEK J U LY 11 - 1 5 O R A U G U S T 1 - 5 This week of camp will bug you out! Investigate the intriguing lives of insects and their relatives and the important role these creatures play in our planet’s ecosystems. Through hikes, bug hunts, crafts and even a bug beauty contest, you’ll gain first-hand experience in a creepy-crawly world. Use field guides, nets, and magni-viewers to study specimens up close Animal Friends (AGES 4-6) AUGUST 1-5 AM SESSION 10 A.M. -12:30 P.M. FEE: $95/WEEK PM SESSION 1:30 P.M. - 4 P.M. FEE: $95/WEEK Learn all about how animals help people, people help animals and animals help each other. Spend time at the village farm and hiking the nature center trails. Through crafts, games and stories, we’ll spend the week exploring animal friendships. w w w. g c v. o r g 1 The 19th-century village setting provides a one-of-a-kind journey to the past. Children who are inquisitive about life long ago will delight in these camp programs. Play graces, walk on stilts, collect eggs and cook up some “bubble and squeak.” These are just a few examples of the many time-honored amusements your child can enjoy during these programs. These weeklong adventures take place Monday through Friday, with the first session beginning the week of July 11 and the last session beginning the week of August 15. Take a trip back in time and embark on your full-day adventure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half-day adventures (morning or afternoon sessions) are offered for younger campers. Programs fill quickly, so sign up soon. Advance registration is required. Supervised transportation and extended care are available. The Registration Form includes additional details. Each child is loaned a costume, which becomes their outfit for the week. A cash deposit of $40 is required and will be refunded when the costume is returned. e so | like to go to camp becl aubesesmtharerteerarfrom “many crafg tsaboutot doth. eYocouu'lntry's history. learnin Wilder Adventures (AGES 6-8) $230/WEEK J U LY 1 8 - 2 2 Journey back to Wilder Days as you re-live life as Laura and Almonzo Wilder would have in the Little House series. Spend time in a one-room school house, barter in the general store, learn what life was like living in a log cabin, play with toys that Laura and Almonzo would have played with, and make crafts from long ago. BOYS and Girls welcome! Living a Long Time Ago: Fun on the Farm (AGES 4-6) Experience life as our great-grandparents might have in the 19th century. Understand how things were the same and different “a long time ago.” Activities may include roleplaying fun, creating crafts, learning games, singing songs and creating stories. This year’s theme is Fun on the Farm. D AT E S : J U LY 2 5 - 2 9 AM SESSION 10 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. FEE: $ 95/WEEK PM SESSION 1:30 P.M. - 4 P.M. FEE: $ 95/WEEK Tom Sawyer Days (AGES 9-12) $230/WEEK J U LY 11 - 1 5 O R A U G U S T 1 - 5 Both girls and boys will enjoy the adventures of Tom Sawyer Days. Learn what life was like for a child living in the 1840s. Set up camp, gather firewood, and light a fire using flint and steel. Cook over the open fire. Who knows what other adventures are in store? 2 w w w. g c v. o r g The Sampler (AGES 7-1 0) $240/WEEK J U LY 1 8 - 2 2 O R A U G U S T 1 - 5 O R A U G U ST 1 5 - 1 9 Enjoy a variety of nature and history activities during this sampler class. Each day will be different as you visit a new building or craftsperson and participate in hands-on activities. Build a bug house and go on a bug hunt. Play 19th-century games, have fun on the farm, and take part in a new adventure each day. Quilting (AGES 1 0-15) $240/WEEK A U G U ST 8 - 1 2 Have you ever admired your grandmother’s quilts? Have you ever wished you could create one yourself? Learn the techniques of piecing, appliqué, joining various geometric shapes and the art of hand quilting. Your finished project will be a pillow with a quilted top of your own design. Come and see what you can create! Farm Kids (AGES 7-1 0) $230/WEEK J U LY 11 - 1 5 O R J U LY 1 8 - 2 2 O R J U LY 2 5 - 2 9 O R A U G U S T 1 - 5 O R A U G U ST 8 - 1 2 O R A U G U S T 1 5 - 1 9 You can bet the farm your children will have fun at this camp! Spend a week learning and doing at the Pioneer Farm. Help with animal care, collect eggs, tend crops, grind corn and horse around! Plant the seed for a lifelong love of learning. - Amanda, age 10 ” Weaving I (AGES 8-1 0) $250/WEEK J U LY 11 - 1 5 Explore the craft of producing your own fabric in this introduction to weaving. Weave a scarf. Prepare rags, and weave a rag rug. Make book marks and belts on a tape loom. Weaving II (AGES 1 0-14) $250/WEEK J U LY 1 8 - 2 2 Explore the craft of producing your own fabric in this introduction to weaving. Weave a scarf. Prepare rags, and weave a rag rug. Weave a small piece of fabric, learn to sew it into a bag, and weave a strap for the handle on a tape loom. 19th-Century Cooking (AGES 11-14) $250/WEEK AUGUST 1-5 OR AUGUST 15-19 Have fun learning open-hearth cooking during this hands-on class for girls and boys. Explore the museum gardens, and bring seasonal ingredients back to the kitchen. Learn how to correctly build a fire for openhearth cooking. Make simple 19th-century dishes such as “bubble & squeak” and “scooting along the shore.” During the week students will also make their very own receipt (recipe) book to bring home. 123 ABC Cross Stitch Sampler Huck Finn Adventures Confections (AGES 11-1 6) $230/WEEK A U G U ST 1 - 5 Create a family heirloom as you stitch the days away. Cross Stitch is one of the oldest know forms of embroidery, and it came to be a treasured part of early American life. Venture out into the village to search for handiwork, observe fiber demonstrations, learn fun facts about 19th-century life, and make new friends. (AGES 11-15) $230/WEEK J U LY 2 5 - 2 9 O R A U G U S T 1 5 - 1 9 This class is an extension of Tom Sawyer Days for older campers. Girls and boys will have fun learning the skills needed to live on the frontier: start fires; build shelters; identify edible plants; cook over an open fire; and make items for functional use, barter and play. (AGES 14-1 6) $250/WEEK J U LY 11 - 1 5 A 19th-century adventure in decorative confections! Create fancy sweets such as candies, marzipan, cookies, pies and cakes. Record the receipts in your receipt book, so you’ll be able to make masterpieces at home, too. Fashion Fun Quills, Slates & Graces 1857 American Girl’s Book by Miss Leslie (AGES 1 0-12) $240/WEEK A U G U ST 1 5 - 1 9 In 1857, Miss Leslie compiled a collection of “light and exhilarating amusements for the purpose of unbending the mind, exercising the body, and interesting the attention.” Girls will enjoy doing handwork (crafts), solving riddles, playing games and reading stories. Make your very own reticule (small purse), heart-shaped pin cushion, ribbon bookmark, cloth doll and more! 1830s Girls Academy (AGES 1 0-15) $250/WEEK J U LY 2 5 - 2 9 Notice is hereby given that Genesee Country Village & Museum will be opening an academy for the instruction of young ladies at the Romulus Female Seminary in Mumford, NY. Instruction will be given in the art of sewing, dancing, penmanship, tea etiquette and the general arts of becoming a 19th-century lady. School of the Soldier (AGES 1 0-15) $230/WEEK J U LY 11 - 1 5 O R A U G U S T 8 - 1 2 Re-enacting is a great way to learn history, and many thousands of people engage in this hobby each year. Using the Camp of Instruction organized in 1839 by the American Army and codified in School of the Soldier, you’ll learn about the structure, skills and customs of the military during the Civil War. You’ll also examine uniforms and equipment, cook over an open fire as soldiers would have in the field, and play games to pass the time between skirmishes. (AGES 1 0-15) $230/WEEK J U LY 1 8 - 2 2 Trace the dramatic changes in fashion and dress of men, women and children in the 19th century. Spend a week with one of our museum seamstresses. Discover how to “date” a costume by its style. Learn about the influences that affected how people dressed: was it all a shift in taste, or was it something more? Try out your new skills by making your own bonnet to take home. (AGES 7-1 0) $240/WEEK J U LY 11 - 1 5 O R J U LY 2 5 - 2 9 O R A U G U ST 8 - 1 2 This summer we’re going old-school! Participate in authentic 19th-century lessons at the school house, barter for supplies at Altay store and play games from the past. Meet with village craftspeople, and make your own 19th-century projects to take home. You won’t want to cut this class! This is the best choice for an introduction to summer camp at GCV&M! Storytelling (AGES 8-1 0) $230/WEEK A U G U ST 8 - 1 2 Once upon a time there was a creative group of children who set off for a oneweek adventure at Genesee Country Village & Museum. Along the way imagination is awakened; they discover the power of listening and are empowered with selfconfidence. Stories create magic, captivate audiences and teach us about life and the world around us. Become part of the journey by learning stories passed down from older generations as well as crafting your own new ones! The end. Preparing a Meal (AGES 12-15) $250/WEEK A U G U ST 8 - 1 2 Let’s get cooking, 19th-century style! Both boys and girls will enjoy this hands-on class, preparing several full meals made from fresh and seasonal ingredients. Learn how to make “toad in the hole,” Scotch eggs and chicken noodle soup from stock and noodles. Take home your own receipt (recipe) book with all the delicious dishes you learned during the week. School of the Soldier Overnight Encampment (AGES 1 0-15) $50/OVERNIGHT J U LY 14 - 1 5 O R A U G U ST 11 - 1 2 4 P. M . - 1 0 A . M . Prerequisite: School of the Soldier Spend the night at the museum’s Civil War gas balloon encampment. Set up camp and enjoy an evening campfire and meal. Take a lantern-lit walk through the historic village at night. Soldiers will sleep in replica Civil War-era tents. Dinner and continental breakfast provided. w w w. g c v. o r g 3 Experiences For Teens LIVING HISTORY The Best Summer Camp in History! Genesee Country Village offers a variety of Living History Experiences for young people ages 14 and older. Spend a day or two beside one of our talented interpreters learning a skill or trade from the 19th-century. A costume is provided to make your 1800s transformation complete. Experience dates will be determined at the mutual convenience of student and instructor. Please contact the Education Manager for more information and to arrange your Experience (585) 294-8216. One Day Broom Making $105 NON-MEMBER/$94 MEMBER Using 19th-century tools & techniques, create your own broom and hand whisk to take home. Learning about Herbs $90 NON-MEMBERS/$79 MEMBER Tinsmith $115 NON-MEMBER/$104 MEMBER Two Days Members Discount: GCV&M members receive 10% off all classes General Discounts: The following discounts are available for full-day, weeklong classes: Blacksmith $205 NON-MEMBER/ $183 MEMBER Apprentice beside our tinsmith for the day and learn the basic techniques of that important trade. Using hand tools and simple machines, discover how to cut and shape tinplate to make a selection of projects to take home. Let one of our talented blacksmiths train you to use a hammer, anvil and hardy tools to complete a project of your choice to take home. Kitchen Experience Coopering Discover how to harvest, $105 NON-MEMBER/$94 MEMBER dry and store a variety of Work beside one of our herbs. Choose from topics knowledgeable culinary interpreters, like cooking with herbs or and find out about 19th-century learning about their medicinal ingredients, equipment and or household uses. methods of cooking while you prepare a meal. Camp Discounts $205 NON-MEMBER/ $183 MEMBER Work as an apprentice to our talented cooper, and use 19th-century tools to complete a wooden bucket of your very own to take home. Early Bird Discount: Register on or before April 30 and save $20 for first child, $10 for each related child thereafter. Applications must be postmarked or faxed on or before April 30, 2016. Multiple Class Discount: Save $10 for every class above one. Applicable only for classes taken by the same child. Multiple Family Member Discount: Save $5 for each child, if registering more than one child. This is applicable only for related siblings, and registration forms must be mailed together. VOLUNTEER SUMMER CAMP CLASS ASSISTANT — P R O G R A M — (FOR TEENS ENTERING 9TH-12TH GRADE) JULY 11-15 OR JULY 18-22 OR JULY 25-29 OR AUGUST 1-5 OR AUGUST 8-12 OR AUGUST 15-19 Summer vacation is the perfect time for teens to gain valuable leadership training. Participants in the program will gain hands-on experience working within a nationally accredited living history museum. They will assist with camp activities under the mentorship of one of our experienced Summer Camp Teachers. In addition, many teens have been able to use their volunteer experience to fulfill community service requirements for school, while having a rewarding summer experience. To be considered for our program, teens must fulfill our prerequisite, complete our application, provide a letter of recommendation and attend a required pre-camp training. Those interested should download an application at: www.gcv.org/Explore-Learn/Summer-Camps Prerequisite: Applicants must have attended a minimum of one week of camp at GCV&M prior to being a Volunteer Class Assistant OR have volunteered 20 or more hours in the historic village or nature center prior to the week in which they will assist. 4 w w w. g c v. o r g CAMP BUSING 2016 Season Highlights War of 1812 Bicentennial & Jane Austen Weekend SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 18-19, 10 A.M – 4 P.M. The historic village comes to life with reenactors portraying shopkeepers, housewives, merchants and soldiers. Celtic Faire SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 10 A.M – 4 P.M. A celebration of Irish and Scottish heritage with musical performances, dance showcases and Celtic festival foods. Independence Day MONDAY, JULY 4, 10 A.M – 4 P.M. Experience all the pomp, pageantry and rowdy merriment that marked July 4th observances of the past. Join in the pie-eating contest, play 19th-century games, and witness an anvil shot high into the air! Civil War Reenactment SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 16-17, 9:30 A.M – 4 P.M. Hundreds of reenactors converge on the museum for one of the largest Civil War re-enactments in New York. Enjoy two battles daily featuring artillery and mounted cavalry. Laura Ingalls Wilder Days SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUG. 6-7, 10 A.M – 4 P.M. Enjoy a day of hands-on activities. Run a sack race or make a cloth doll. Come dressed as one of your favorite characters. Celebrity guest appearances by a member of the original cast of Little House on the Prairie. Old-Time Fiddlers’ Fair SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUG. 20-21, 10 A.M – 5 P.M. If you love fiddle music, then prepare to immerse yourself in a day of traditional music rooted in New York State’s rich heritage. Octoberfest: German Heritage Day SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 10 A.M – 4 P.M. Through food, dance performances and a look at our shared history, this unique festival salutes New York’s early German settlers. LOCATIONS / DATES GCV&M offers bus transportation from these locations in the Rochester area: Fall Festival & Agricultural Society Fair SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCT. 1-2, 10 A.M – 4 P.M. Enter your best apple pie or famous fruit preserves, grab your shopping list, and come to the fair! Enjoy 19th-century magic and mystery and our Base Ball Championship! EAST SIDE BU S Spirits of the Past Tours J U LY 1 1 - AU G U S T 1 9 DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER BRIGHTON FIVE SELECT EVENINGS, OCT. 14-15 & 20-22, 6-9:30 P.M. Make your way through candlelit and spooky streets to witness scenes based on the scary stories that frightened readers 150 years ago. R E S E R VAT I O N S R E Q U I R E D . Trick-or-Treating IN THE Village SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCT 29-30, NOON- 4 P.M. Don your Halloween costume and collect treats from the townspeople in the safety of the historic village. Warm yourself by the campfire and enjoy a multitude of family-fun activities. Preparing for the Holidays THE 19th-Century Way! SATURDAY, NOV. 19 10 A.M – 4 P.M. How did local families get ready for the upcoming winter? Plus spend quality family time creating beautiful 19th-century crafts to give to loved ones. WEST SIDE BU S J U LY 1 1 - 1 5 A N D AU G U S T 8 - 1 2 GREECE B R O C K P O RT This service costs $25 per week. See Registration Form for details and specific locations. Breakfast with St. Nicholas SATURDAY, NOV. 26 Start the day with a morning meal with the jolly old elf himself. R E S E R VAT I O N S R E Q U I R E D . Yuletide in the Country FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, DEC. 2-4, 9-11 & 16-18 Crisp air, candlelight and the Yuletide spirit await you at this annual holiday celebration. A supper buffet will be available. R E S E R VAT I O N S R E Q U I R E D . f ree extended care 9 - 10 a.m. & 4- 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required to ensure adequate staffing. Extended care is programmed separately from the camp day. Children will have the opportunity to play games, sing songs and participate in additional before- and after-camp activities. CONTACT US class information 585-294-8257 registration 585-294-8218 Please visit our website to view our chart of available classes at www.gcv.org/Explore-Learn/Summer-Camps w w w. g c v. o r g 5 P.O. Box 310 1410 Flint Hill Road Mumford, NY 14511-0310 (585) 538-6822 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Rochester, NY Permit No. 1877 Touch, feel, & smell, taste the19th century! Membership 2016 SEASON: Saturday, May 7 – Monday, October 10 Weekdays: May 10 – September 2 Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Weekends: May 7 – October 9 Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays September 14 – October 10 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday Open: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Memorial Day, May 30 Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, September 5 Columbus Day, October 10 Closed Mondays and September 6-9 Join now and save on camp fees! w e e k d a y FALL Favorites programming September 14 – October 7 Visit some of our visitor’s favorite buildings and enjoy special guided tours led by our curators and interpretive staff. 2 visits a year for a family of 4 pays for a family membership! ALL MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE: Unlimited daily admission to the museum nExpress admission during special events nDiscounted pricing on after-hours events n Discounted pricing on classes and summer camps n 10% discount at museum shops and restaurants nInvitations to members-only events n Visit our website, www.gcv.org call the membership office JoinToday! orat (585) 294-8253. Photos by David A. Candlena, Loyd C. Heath, Robert Howland, Brian Nagel and Ruby Foote. Design by David A. Candlena Graphic Design.