Friday, May 27, 2011

Heritage Summer Camps in Lawrenceville and Duluth

Are you looking for a fun and educational summer camp? Join us for one of our specialty camps.
Cost is $135.00 for Gwinnett County Residents and $155.00 for non-Gwinnett County Residents. All of our camps offer before care from 7:30am-9:00am and after care from 3:00pm-6:00pm at no additional charge.


 Lawrenceville Female Seminary: 455 South Perry Street; Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770.822.5178


Renaissance Camp: June 6-June 10: 9am-3pm: Ages 7-11:
Explore the past as a character from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Train as a knight, slay a piƱata dragon, participate in a sword fight, fire a catapult, paint your own stained glass, and act in a Shakespearean play, all ending with your own village festival!

Prehistoric Georgia Camp: June 20-24: 9am-3pm: Ages 7-11:
Dig, dig, dig! Young paleontologists will explore the world of dinosaurs and fossils, with an emphasis on Georgia prehistory. Build your own model dinosaur skeleton and start a fossil collection. Then turn to archaeology and dig for arrowheads and evidence of Native Americans. Includes crafts, games, and fun!

Wild West Camp: July 11-15: 9am-3pm: Ages 7-11:
Return to the days of cowboys and wagon trains. Head down the trail toward Orgeon, Santa Fe, and California. Learn Native American crafts and customs, watch out for danger on the trail, practice your roping skills, and help us pan for gold!

Archaeology & The Ancient World: July 25-29: 9am-3pm: Ages 7-11:
Become a young Indiana Jones as you explore the world of long ago! Learn about mummies, decipher hieroglyphics, discover Roman coins, and investigate ancient mysteries through crafts, games, and a mock archaeological dig.

 McDaniel Farm Park: 3251 McDaniel Road; Duluth, GA 30096 770.814.4920

Civil War Camp: June 13-17 or June 27- July 1: 9am-3pm: Ages 7-11:
Campers will learn the basics of the Civil War while re-enacting the life of a soldier in the Civil War. This camp will be full of crafts, games, and re-enactors. There will be a mock battle, so don't miss out!

I Want You! Military Camp: July 18- 22: 9am-3pm: Ages 7-12
Campers will learn about different wars in our nation's history including the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, The Civil War, World War I, and World War II. Campers will learn what it was like to be a soldier during these times. There will be re-enactors, mock battles, crafts, and hands-on activities.

For more information or to register, please call the appropriate location or visit www.gwinnettparks.com

~ Please feel free to submit any activities that homeschoolers might enjoy. To do so, you can email Ahermitt@gmail.com with headline Homeschool Gwinnett. ~ For most recently added activities, go here.

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