History Camp for Kids | Kids Out and About Buffalo

History Camp for Kids

This one-week camp offers an opportunity to go back in time to 1820, where kids entering fifth through eighth grade can experience American history on the Niagara Frontier. They learn about the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, textiles and food, crafts and trades, and the contributions of indigenous peoples to colonists' lives. They will take part in an archaeological dig to look for artifacts of the period and much more!

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"History Camp for Kids" takes place at the Hull Family Home & Farmstead at 5976 Genesee Street in Lancaster, NY.  The five-day camp runs from 9AM to 4PM.  Adults and volunteers provide a 5:1 ratio of supervision. 

Each day has a theme:  on Monday, campers learn about the historic Hull House and the family who lived there; Tuesday is Textiles day, when contrasts are made between fabrics and their sources then and now; Wednesday's focus is the indigeneous peoples who influenced the white settlers in those colonial days; Thursday finds campers digging with UB's Department of Anthropology and Archaeology; and Friday is Foodways Day when campers help prepare a meal for the group.  There are many ancillary activities throughout each day, with time always reserved for period games.

Cost per camper for the week is $300.  Contact Suzanne Jacobs at 716-681-5494 or email sjacobs@hullfamilyhome.org for further information or to request an application.


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Location:

Hull Family Home & Farmstead
5976 Genesee Street
Lancaster, NY, 14086
United States

Phone:

716-681-5494
Contact name: 
Suzanne Jacobs
Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
9:00AM-4:00PM
Price: 
$300.00

Ages

9-12 years