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Summer History Camp
Summer History Camp
Children entering grades 2-7 (fall 2007) are invited to join us for a week of history filled fun! Each week will offer a different theme and different age level.
Cost is $72/child/week (Olathe residents) or $80/child/week (non residents) for Storybook Camp; $135/child/week (Olathe residents) or $148/child/week (non residents) for other camps. Children must be entering the grade being offered.
Week-long sessions in June and July 2007
| June 4-8 or July 9-13 |
Kindergarten and 1st Grades | Storybook Camp - History comes alive in stories, activities and snacks provided | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| June 11-15 or July 16-20 |
2nd and 3rd Grades |
Welcome to the Old West! Saddle up cowboys and cowgirls ad learn about Kansas cowboys. | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| June 18-22 or July 23-27 |
4th and 5th Grades |
Hit the Trail - Discover the history and excitement of the Oregon, California and Santa Fe Trails. Pan for gold, pack a Prairie Schooner, learn how the pioneers cooked their way to Oregon and find out what life was like for children on the wagon trails. | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| June 25-29 or July 30-Aug. 3 |
6th and 7th Grades |
Civil War on the Border - Learn how the Civil War actually started on the Kansas/Missouri border! Discover the sills of a drummer boy, a soldier and scout. Drill march and learn about the cavalry, artillery and infantry. Try your hand at Victorian era crafts and find out what life was like on the home front during the Civil War. | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Registration for Summer History Camp is made through the Recreation Division of the Olathe Parks and Recreation Department. Contact them at 913-971- 6263 for more information on registering, or visit the Recreation Division webpage to learn about on-line or phone registration thru the ActiveLife catalog system. Call the Mahaffie staff at 913-971-5111 for more information about camp activities.
COMMENTS
"My son went last year (2001) and has told several friends. So he'll be back with his buddies."
"This was my child's favorite summer camp ever! She especially liked all the crafts and demonstrators."
