History Day Camp is a week-long, colonial adventure where kids will experience and learn what Daniel did while growing up here. Each day will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited to 15 children. The cost is $90/child for the week, Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead members $80/child.
Each day will feature a different theme and include activities and demonstrations relating to childhood life in the eighteenth century. Themes, activities, and demonstrations may include the following:
Conservation & Science – Sawmill Operation, Plant Identification, Nature Hike Experiment, Leaf Craft, Boone House Tour
Early American Trades – Trade Sign Activity, Tinsmithing, Wool Dyeing, Basket Making
Eighteenth Century Military – Militia Muster, Native American Culture, 1st Pa Regiment Display
Colonial Leisure Activities – Toys & Lawn Games, Music & Dance, Fencing & Bocce Ball
Home Life – Gardening, Butter Making, Hearth Cooking, Candle Dipping, Textile Processing
Activities and demonstrations are subject to change upon volunteer availability. Children should bring a large shoebox with a lid and a large shopping bag to keep their crafts in.
Please visit www.danielboonehomestead.org or call 610-582-4900 to register. Space is limited on a first-come basis for all programs. These programs are sponsored and run by the Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead. We ask the participants to bring a bag lunch for all 5 days of camp and to wear comfortable clothing that is okay to get dirty and closed-toe shoes. Most activities are outside, so we advise children to use sunscreen and insect repellant daily, as well as umbrellas if necessary.
If you would like more information or would like to make a donation, please contact the Daniel Boone Homestead at 610-582-4900.
