Young Interpreters is a hands-on day camp program for youth ages 10 to 15, operated over two consecutive weekends. Campers dress in period costumes to immerse into life in 1866, while learning historical interpretation skills. This program encourages communication, self-confidence, and teamwork.
Campers are assigned to a selection of locations where, under supervision, they observe and participate in the historical interpretation and historical activities. They work alongside artisans and interpreters to learn 19th-century trades and domestic skills such as blacksmithing, learn to cook and bake in our historic kitchens (with a stove or open hearth), spinning, dressmaking, and weaving. As the Young Interpreters develop their skills, they will receive feedback from their interpretive mentor.
This is a technology-free experience; campers should be prepared to leave modern devices and forms of entertainment at home and enjoy the time-period represented at the Village.
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