Location: Drayton Hall
Address: 3380 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29414
Phone: 843-769-2600
Web Site: http://www.draytonhall.org
Sessions Start July 13th and 20th
A new Drayton Hall Summer Camp introduces children to the life of Carolina colonists on the grounds of its centuries-old historic site. Young camper-historians will enjoy a special tour of the circa 1738 plantation house, make bricks, carve stone, create plaster designs, weave and dye cloth, use items from their surroundings to fashion their own colonial toys, and more. Recommended for children ages 5 through 12 years old, the new camp takes place Monday through Friday, 9:00am to noon. Session A takes place July 13th through the 17th; Session B is July 20th through the 24th. Instruction is led by Drayton Hall’s professional educators, many with advanced degrees. $135 per child per week for non-members; $115 for Friends of Drayton Hall. Includes healthy snacks plus all supplies to participate in crafts and other activities. For additional information, contact Rikki Davenport at (843) 769-2607 or rikki_davenport@draytonhall.org or visit the website at www.draytonhall.org.
“Offering just the right balance of learning and fun, Drayton Hall’s new Colonial Carolina program is everything a summer camp should be,” said Rikki Davenport, curator of education. “While learning about plantations, children will work in clay to make bricks like the ones used to build Drayton Hall. On other days, they’ll hand loom fabric or even craft their own toys to better understand what it was like growing up in the 18th century. Every day will bring something new and different — older kids will enjoy the challenge and younger campers will love mastering simple techniques. At the end of each summer session, all campers will come away with new learning, great memories, and lots of take-homes.”
Days one and two of Drayton Hall’s new Colonial Carolina summer camp begin with Building A Plantation, which includes the house tour and four different crafts plus learning about rice cultivation. The remaining three days cover Enslaved Culture, the Plantation Household, and Games & Pastimes—each day filled with learning opportunities in the form of creative activities. A Museum Satellite Shop will be set up on Friday for campers who would like to purchase items (most priced at $6.00 and under) related to their Colonial Carolina experience. One of the highlights of each summer session will take place on the last day when campers get to conduct a private house tour for parents, grandparents, or guardians at no additional charge.
07/13/2009 - 07/24/2009
