 Colonial Kids
At HHS, we offer several different activities and programs for children. All of them are designed to be fun and to expand the mind. They are also designed with parents in mind.
Several activities can be modified for private groups. If there is something you would like us to do just for your family, scout troop or other group, call or mail. We'll be happy to work with you to help the Street come alive for your family.
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Colonial Overnights
Live like a colonial kid for just one night! Sleep on a straw mattress in a 300 year-old building. Prepare and cook a colonial-era dinner over an open fire. Play colonial games, create colonial crafts and tour the houses at night.
The evening will begin with preparing and cooking a colonial style dinner over an open fire. Participants will also play colonial games, create colonial crafts and get the chance to tour the houses at night, many of which are said to be haunted. The night will end with a camp-in on the floor of the DuBois Fort.
Ages 8-14.
Drop off at 6pm. Pick up at 10am. Bring a sleeping bag, pajamas, and toothbrush. Food and
supplies provided. Advance registration required. Limit 15. Discount available for multiple children from the same family.
2010 dates:
Friday, June 25th
Friday, July 16th
Saturday, August 7th
Also available as an option for Birthday Parties. Contact Education Coordinator Sarah Wassberg at 255-4544 or 1889 or sarah@huguenotstreet.org to learn more.
$45 per child. $40 for Friends of Huguenot Street.
Registration
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What Lies Beneath: Summer Archaeology Camps
Even in a valley filled with history, Historic Huguenot Street is a rarity. Here, within our six acres, are some of the most archaeologically rich sites in the region. Many significant artifacts from European settlement have been discovered and Native American artifacts dating back to 8,000 B.C. have changed our understanding of those who came before us.
Campers get to experience this tangible history hands-on. Working under the direction of Meredith Gorres, an "alum" of the Archaeological Field School at SUNY New Paltz, campers will take part in a live dig and will be immersed in the real, day-to-day life of an archaeologist. Each camp is one week in length (Monday through Friday) and this year, we've extended the hours to make it easier on parents. 9am to 4pm. If you need a later pick-up, please discuss it with us. We may be able to help.
2010 dates:
July 5th through 9th: For Kids ages 8 to 12
July 19th through 23rd: For Teens ages 13 and up
$220 per week. $200 for Friends of Huguenot Street. Registration
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Summer Story Hour
We are developing a summer story hour program. Please stay tuned for details.
Night at Our Museum
The houses of Huguenot Street appear to sit silently at night, but who really knows what happens inside. On one special evening this fall, we'll host Night at The Museum where kids and others can see the characters that inhabit the Street when the visitors go home at the end of the day.
The Haunted Hunt
The Street is alive with mysteries and riddles. What better time to explore them than right before Halloween. We're retooling this popular event to keep fresh and make it even more fun for kids and parents alike! Sunday, October 24th, 2 to 4pm. $5 per child. Adults free.
Winter Holiday Programs
The Deyo House, decked out for the Victorian holidays, is the place to be for our holiday activities. On two weekends, we offer a variety of special holiday programs. We kick it off with Giving Thanks Day on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Enjoy:
Giving Thanks Day
Friday, November 26th
The Christmas Quest
Saturday, November 27th, 11am to 2pm
Saturday, December 4th, 11am to 2pm
Vintage Photos with Santa
Saturday, November 28th, 11am to 2pm.
Saturday, December 4th, 11am to 2pm.
See our calendar of events for more information.
New Paltz Easter Egg Hunt
What better place for the Easter Bunny to visit than the place where New Paltz began? The annual Easter Egg Hunt is free and open to all, thanks to the sponsorhsip of Historic Huguenot Street, the New Paltz Youth Program, the New Paltz Police Department, the New Paltz Police Benevolent Association and the Committee for a Safer New Paltz. Held the Saturday before Easter.
For more information about children's programs, contact Sarah Wassberg, Education Coordinator, at 845-255.4544 or 1889 or via email at sarah@huguenotstreet.org. |
