Fredericton Region Museum Summer Day Camps
June 18, 2017 • By Giv'er Fredericton • 0 Comments
Some of our 2016 campers enjoying their visit to the Light House on the Green
The Fredericton Region Museum operates six different weeks of summer day camps offering children 8 to 11 years of age an opportunity to
directly explore some of Fredericton's history and discover links to the City's past. Our camps have a maximum of 10 campers each week,
allowing the children to fully participate and enjoy the week in their own way while also exploring and learning about our past in a fun and
inclusive manner. Children take daily trips to nearby sites and visit heritage gems that make Fredericton a wonderful place to live. With lots of
time for creativity, campers play traditional and contemporary games, construct crafts, explore our heritage, make lasting friendships, and
learn about our past in a very unique way!
Dates and Themes:
July 3 – 7: A "March Pass" Through History
Focusing on how war affected Canada and the important role that men and women played in our military history, this week will be filled with games and activities that relate to The War of 1812, the Revolutionary War, and The First and Second World War. Canada's modern role in maintaining peace will also be explored. March through history with us as we learn through guest speakers, games,ac tivities, and outings.
July 10 – 14: The History of Fun: Playing Around with Heritage
What did people do for fun? What games did they play? What did they create? Learn about the history of arts, crafts, and recreation through fun, hands-on activities. Activities will include visits to historical and cultural sites (such as art galleries and museums), special guests, and historically significant games and crafts. Join us and learn about toys and games from the past while you play with them!
July 17 – 21: Technology and Communication in Our Past
Calling all communicators! This week focuses on the history and evolution of communications and technologies that past generations used and enjoyed! Campers will participate with and learn about different types of technology and communication technologies from our past through crafts, field trips, and games while also having lots of fun!
July 24 – 28: Behind the Scenes of Fredericton Heritage
Campers will explore behind the scenes areas of several of Fredericton's Heritage centres and find links to the city's past. Children will take daily trips to nearby locations and visit heritage gems that make Fredericton a wonderful place to live. With lots of time for creativity, campers will play traditional and contemporary games, construct crafts, explore the secrets of heritage buildings, and make new friends.
July 31 – August 4: Historical Foundations: Fredericton's Architecture from the Ground Up!
This week is all about the history of architecture. Learn about Fredericton's historic buildings with crafts, games, and field trips! Architecture can tell us a lot about what life was like in a different time, as well as what a building was used for. Join us as we unlock the mysteries of our local historic buildings!
August 8 – 11 (4 Day Camp): Fredericton's Past to Present
Let's discover history, starting with Fredericton! Fredericton has many historic buildings that help tell the story of the city, which used to be very different than it is now! Once called Saint Anne's Point, Fredericton has lots of reminders of its past. Join us as and see what life was like for Loyalists, First Nation Peoples, Acadians, and for the people of historic Marysville! Activities will include historic games and crafts, as well as trips to historic sites.
5 Day Camps: Members $130 / Non-Members $140
4 Day Camp: Members $105 / Non-Members $115
Camp fee includes a museum t-shirt, all materials, and activities. Meals and snacks are not included. All camps run from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Spaces are open! To register, please visit our website
For more information, please callus at: (506) 455-6041, or email us at: frederictonregionmuseum@gmail.com.
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