Camps are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 12 noon. All Camps are open to ages 6 to 14 and each camp is limited to 15 campers, so register today!
All Camps are $100 each, per Camper. ($80 for family members, Homesteader Level)
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Each day begins with De-Modernizing and a Class Photo. All Campers are encouraged to bring a snack such as apples, oranges, crackers, pretzels, etc.
Camp 1: Fun & Games
Weaving, Hand-spinning, Marbles, Jacks, Thaumatropes, Calling Cards, Butter Churning, Pie Making, and Soap Making
Camp 2: Tools of the Trade
Ropes and Knots, Quilting, Buzz Saws, Blacksmithing, and Home-made Ice Cream
Camp 3: Hop, Skip, & Jump into the Past
Hopscotch, String Games, Nail Art, Boat Making, Candle Making, Stick Weaving, Blacksmithing, Cornbread
Camp 4: Tea Party
Pillow Making, Soap Carving, Journal Making, Parlor Games, Lemonade Making, Tea and Scones
Pioneer Life:
Pioneer life will include games, textile crafts, baking, soap making and more! Every effort is made to tailor the curriculum to the registrants’ ages and previous camp attendance.
Depending on time, some activities may be added to the week. Some activities may be postponed or canceled due to inclement weather. If that occurs, alternate indoor activities are provided.
Contact Jamie Seibert for inquiries seibertj@chestnutsquare.org or 469-625-9002
Hours
Tues, Thurs & Friday 9am - 3pm
Village Tours: Thursday and Saturday at 11am
Contact Us
315 S. Chestnut Street McKinney, TX 75069
972-562-8790