Walker Tavern Historic Site Kids Camp

Description

Walker Tavern Historic Site is offering short two-hour history experiences for elementary aged children ages 6 to 11.  Each program runs for two-hours starting at 10:00 am for ages 6 to 8 till noon each of three days. Children ages 9 to 11 will have the same opportunity to jump into history from 1 to 3:00 each of three afternoons.
Fees are $15 per/day; per child or $10 if the parent is a member of the Friends of Walker Tavern; Friends of Walker Tavern membership is an annual $30 membership. Pre-registration required.  A Recreation Passport is required for all park entry.
Campers may choose, based on age, between the weeks of July 6 to 8 or July 27 to 29 and the times mentioned earlier. Limit per session is 15 individuals. Each family group must be accompanied by an adult, who are free!




Wednesday’s Program—Spice it up with Apples! This two-hour program explores the uses of apples in everything from pies to toys. Spice up your experience as you learn where spices come from and how they were used in cooking during the 1840s!
Thursday’s Program—Learn some basic 1840s farm chores. Once you have learned how to wash clothes and make your bed you will compete against your fellow campers in a relay race to see who can do their chores faster and better!  Then relax, as you make an 1840 tin punch reflector!
Fridays Program—Spend some corny time in the nineteenth century! Learn how to grind corn in a tree stump! Identify the various types of corn and their history. Plant corn in a jar so you can watch it grow on your own windowsill and listen to park interpreters tell “corny jokes.” 
Once you have completed your program session spend some time in the park!  Cambridge Junction Historic State Park offers grills, picnic tables, and short walking paths so you can get outdoors, have a picnic, or enjoy a walk-in nature!  What a great time to spend time with your favorite child this summer!