Colonial Camp at the Old Barracks
Now enrolling for Summer Camp 2024
July 15 - 19
We look forward to seeing you at camp!
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Colonial Summer Camp at the Old Barracks provides children with a rich cultural experience, as well as lots of fun! Some of the activities the kids will do include:
- Recreating camp life on the Old Barracks parade ground, used over 200 years ago by British, Hessian, and American Soldiers
- Cooking stew in the camp kitchen, as soldiers would have done while at battle
- Marching to local historic sites, including the NJ State House and the 1719 William Trent House
- Drilling to Baron von Steuben's Manual of Arms, a real drill set used in the Revolution
- Playing games that were favorites of 18th century children
- Showing off all that they learned to their families during a Ceremony on the last afternoon of camp
Ages: 9-12
Duration: Monday thru Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Dates:
July 15-19, 2024
Tuition:
Dates:
July 15-19, 2024
Tuition:
- $250/session Old Barracks Association Lieutenant Members
- $275/session Non-Members
Required Documents for camp:
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Make a donation to sponsor a
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The Old Barracks Museum Summer Day Camp
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