Session 1:

Gadgets and Contraptions

July 7-11

Invention and discovery are key parts of the history of our nation. In this session, campers will learn how gadgets work, where materials come from and create their own inventions.

Field trips to Covanta Energy and the Museum of Science will fuel our creativity.

Activities include building circuits and switches, designing newspaper structures and building simple machines. Nature, technology, cooking, engineering and crazy ideas are all part of this week of design fun.

For children in grades 2-7. Fee: $200
 

Session 2:

Digging into Archaeology

July 14-18

Archaeology is more than simply objects and artifacts; it is the story of a past civilization. Our junior archaeologists will take part in a mock dig, identify the objects they find in a lab and will try cross-mending, dating and researching their objects to reconstruct the lives of the original owners.

A visit to the Museum of Fine Arts and Saugus Iron Works are part of this exciting week.

For children in grades 2-7. Fee: $200
 

Session 3:

Young Americans

July 28 - August 1

European settlers arrived in the Haverhill area in the 17th century, but Native Americans had lived in Pentucket for thousands of years. In this session, campers will learn first hand how Native Americans and early settlers lived.

Activities include harvesting fruits and vegetables
at Ingaldsby Farm,

cooking, working in the garden, story telling, games and creating homemade crafts. Boys and girls will end the week with a Feast of Thanksgiving.

For children in grades 1-5. Fee: $200
 

Session 4:

Act Like a Lady

August 4-8

This session is devoted to exploring the lives of women and girls in the Victorian Era. The Industrial Revolution, the Civil War, abolition, and the suffrage movement coincided with a time of high fashion, arts and crafts, and extensive decoration. Campers will explore the 19th century through arts and crafts projects, cooking, role playing and hosting an elegant Suffrage Tea for their parents on Friday at 3 pm.

For children in grades 2-7. Fee: $200
 

Session 5:

Come Sail Away

August 6 - 10

The Merrimack River connected Haverhill to ports around the world.Haverhill-built vessels hunted whales, sailed the Pacific, and transported exotic trade items from England, China, and the West Indies.

In this annual favorite, campers will explore the Merrimack River as a resource and link to the world.

Activities include fishing, exploring the Buttonwoods Trail, sailor crafts, cooking and sailing aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon!

For children in grades 2-7. Fee: $200
 

Sibling Discount

For families with more than one child enrolled in the same camp session, a discount of $25 will be applied for each additional child.

Sibling Discounts do NOT apply to siblings enrolled in
different camp sessions.

Medical release /
History Forms

As a state licensed camp, a Medical Release Form and a Medical/Immunization Record (completed by your family physician) are required by Massachusetts state law.

Forms will be sent to you upon receipt of registration
and are available below.

Past Finders Summer Camp must comply with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health. All medical forms must be returned by June 15, 2008 in order to comply with state regulations. All camp policies and staff histories are available for review upon request.
 

Registration Information

In order to confirm your child's registration, a non-refundable deposit of $25 is required for each session. The $25 is deductible from the session fee. Full payment for all sessions must be received by July 2, 2008. Registrations must include a $25 Family Membership and will be accepted by mail or in person. Please contact us about payment by credit card.

Please make checks payable to:

Haverhill Historical Society
Past Finders Summer Camp
 240 Water Street
Haverhill, Massachusetts 01830
 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made prior to 7 days before the start of each session will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given once your child's camp session has begun.
 

Financial Assistance

Limited financial assistance for campers is available. Please submit a completed registration form for your child along with a letter stating your financial need and what amount, if any, your family can contribute. Financial aid is awarded on a first come basis and is dependent on available funds.
 

Questions?

E-Mail: jwilliams@haverhillhistory.org
or call: 978-374-4626 at any time.

Volunteers are welcome!
 

Summer Programs Brochure

Medical Release Form

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