PeeWees: All About Bees - Sold Out
2021-08-04 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
PeeWees Camp
Price Per Session: $22
For Campers 4-5
These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun! Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s.
Each camp session includes a make and take activity, story time, a snack, and spending time outside! Peewees play games, color, sing songs, and visit our farm animals.
New 2021 Topics! We are excited to introduce new Pioneer Peewees topics this summer in addition to returning favorites like “All About Bees” and “Pioneer Chores”!
2021 PeeWees Camp Session Descriptions
Register for PeeWees!

Minnesota Time Travel Camp - Sold Out
2021-08-03 09:00 - 2021-08-05 15:00
2021 Exclusive!
Tuesday – Thursday, August 3rd– 5th
9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Campers bring a lunch each day.
$165
Hold on to your hat! We are going time traveling to three different eras of Minnesota history.
Day one will highlight the past & present of Minnesota’s first people, the Dakota. Campers will learn about the traditional seasonal life of Cloud Man’s village, explore the restored prairie, and be introduced to the Dakota language. On day two, campers will get an in depth look at early farm life in Minnesota while learning about the original farmhouse, farm animals, and partaking in a competitive butter churning contest. Finally, day three will venture into the Victorian era with explorations into the rise in popularity of natural history, inventions, strict manners, cross stitching, and end with a ‘garden party’ complete with croquet and tea.

PeeWees: Tipi Life & Buffalo Nation - Sold Out
2021-07-30 09:30 - 11:30

PeeWees: All About Sheep
2021-07-28 09:30 - 11:30

Kids on the Farm - Sold Out
2021-07-27 09:00 - 2021-07-29 13:00
July 27th – 29th; 9am-1pm
For Campers 6-10
Travel back in time to the mid-1800s and live like an early Minnesota farm kid!
Go to school in a one-room schoolhouse, help with the weekly wash, run an errand to the local general store, make butter, and more! Every morning starts with feeding the Gibbs Farm animals.
Farm kids had a lot of responsibility, but they also knew how to have fun! Campers play marbles, horseshoes, learn about making (and taste) ice cream.
Campers will return to the 21st century with a new understanding of 19th century school, work, and play!

PeeWees: Pioneer Chores - Sold Out
2021-07-23 09:30 - 11:30

PeeWees: What's Alive on the Prairie? - Sold Out
2021-07-21 09:30 - 11:30

Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp - Sold Out
2021-07-20 09:00 - 2021-07-22 13:00
July 20th – 22nd; 9am-1pm
For Campers 6-10
What would it be like to be a girl in 19th century Minnesota? Experience the differences and similarities between life today and life as a Pioneer, Dakota, and Victorian girl!
Costumed staff lead campers through the historic Gibbs farmhouse, explore the restored prairie, and host a Victorian tea party! Each day includes history inspired crafts, activities outside, and time with friends.

PeeWees: One-room Schoolhouse - Sold Out
2021-07-16 09:30 - 11:30

PeeWees: Ducks, Geese, and Chickens...Oh My! - Sold Out
2021-07-14 09:30 - 11:30

Dakota Camp - Sold out
2021-07-13 09:00 - 2021-07-15 13:00
July 13th – 15th; 9am-1pm
For Campers 6-10
Learn about Minnesota’s first people, the Dakota, past & present, in this unique camp! Developed with Dakota partners, including instructors from University of Minnesota’s Dakota Language Program, this camp allows kids to explore 1830s seasonal life through the lens of Cloud Man’s village, where a young Jane Gibbs spent many of her childhood years.
Campers are introduced to the Dakota language and play games to learn names of colors and animals! Activities include practicing with bows & arrows, learning about the engineering involved with constructing a tipi, visiting a replica bark lodge, hearing stories, and sampling Dakota inspired food on the last day!
Register for Dakota Camp!

Begin with a Bee Book Event + Kid's Nature Investigation Tour
2021-07-10 10:30 - 13:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Local Author Phyllis Root will be visiting Gibbs Farm with her new book Begin with a Bee all about the fascinating Rusty Patched Bumblebee!
This event is FREE and open to the public, but space is limited, so make sure to pre-register HERE or by calling the Gibbs Farm office at 651-646-8629. By pre-registering for the book event, you also get free admission to the Gibbs Farm site.
Phyllis Root will read from the book and share her writing and research process. This gorgeous and educational picture book is great for all ages and while everyone is welcome on the nature investigation tour it will be geared for kids 4-8. Younger children may need some help participating from their grown-up!
After the reading, meet the author, ask a question, and buy a copy of Begin with a Bee or Plant a Pocket of Prairie.
Plus:

Join a kid focused 20-minute nature investigation tour offered at 11:45 and 12:15.
Chat with Master Naturalists (and Gibbs Farm Volunteers) Kathy Robbins and Cathy Croghan about all things prairie related.
Grab self-guided tour information and explore the prairie and gardens with your group.
Check out the historic Gibbs Farmhouse on a guided history tour. (offered at 12:00, 1:00 or 2:00)
Visit the farm animals!
Bring a snack or a picnic to enjoy.

Gibbs Farm is an 8-acre site that includes a restored prairie, gardens historic and replica buildings. This event will take place outside and will be set up to allow social distancing between groups. Masks need to be worn at all times while inside and when on a tour.
Program will start at 11:00, check in begins at 10:30.
Part of the History Revealed series of programs.

PeeWees: Birds in our Backyard - Sold Out
2021-07-09 09:30 - 11:30

PeeWees: Dakota Seasons - Sold Out
2021-07-07 09:30 - 11:30

Kids on the Farm - Sold Out
2021-07-06 09:00 - 2021-07-08 13:00
July 6th – 8th; 9am-1pm
For Campers 6-10
Travel back in time to the mid-1800s and live like an early Minnesota farm kid!
Go to school in a one-room schoolhouse, help with the weekly wash, run an errand to the local general store, make butter, and more! Every morning starts with feeding the Gibbs Farm animals.
Farm kids had a lot of responsibility, but they also knew how to have fun! Campers play marbles, horseshoes, learn about making (and taste) ice cream.
Campers will return to the 21st century with a new understanding of 19th century school, work, and play!

Gibbs Farm Trick-or-Treat Trail [SOLD OUT]
2020-10-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail – 2020
Saturday October 31st
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT.
Boo! Book your visit to Gibbs Farm for the first ever socially distant trick-or-treat trail! Dress up in costume and adventure down an outdoor path through the Gibbs Farm site. Encounter fun and funny characters from storybooks and nursery rhymes like Mother Goose, Little Bo Peep, and the Big Bad Wolf, all while collecting goodies!
The Gibbs Trick-or-Treat Trail will be a 30-40-minute adventure!
Prior Online Registration for a specific time slot is required. Book the experience for up to eight people in your group! Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Pricing (10% off for RCHS Members):
1-2 Guests: $15
3-4 Guests: $25
5-6 Guests: $35
7-8 Guests: $45
How we are keeping our guests and staff safe:

A limited number of groups will be on site at a given time. Each group will move together through each station and will not interact with other guests.
The trail is completely outdoors. Bathrooms will be available if required, but all other buildings will be closed.
The trail is timed and one-way with an immediate exit to the parking lot.
Masks will be required for the entirety of the visit (exceptions are children under the age of 2). Please follow CDC costume mask guidelines. Please also note that per CDC recommendations, face shields cannot be used in place of a mask. Disposable masks will be available if needed.
Costumed characters along the trail will be at least 6 ft. from guests.
Staff or guests who are feeling unwell will be ask not to attend.

Cancellation Policy:
-Registration cancellations must be made one week in advance in order to be eligible for a refund.
-If Gibbs Farm cancels the event due to inclement weather, the decision will be made by Friday evening and all registrants will be contacted and receive refunds.
-If Gibbs Farm cancels the event due to Covid-19 related business closures, all registrants will be contacted and receive refunds.

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees & Pals: Pioneer Games & Toys
2020-08-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Friday, August 28; 9:30am-11:30am
$10/person.
New this year! Calling all grandpas, grandmas, moms, and dads! Have you ever wanted to join your 4 – 5 year-old PeeWee for summer camp at Gibbs Farm? Now is your chance!
PeeWees and their grown-up pal will play games, read stories, and do an activity together! Topics include All About our Apple Orchard and Pioneer Toys and Games.
Pioneer Toys & Games: Campers and their grown-up will learn about games played by pioneer children in the 1800s and will get a chance to play marbles, horseshoes, and more! PeeWees must attend with an adult.
The Youngest Pals – We know that some PeeWees have an even smaller pal under the age of 4 who needs to stick with the grown-up who is attending camp. A PeeWee sibling under the age of 4 is welcome to attend the camp session at no additional charge!
*This camp is not eligible for Early Bird Pricing, Members do receive a 10% discount.*

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees & Pals: All About Our Apple Orchard
2020-08-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Wednesday, August 26; 9:30am-11:30am
$10/person.
New this year! Calling all grandpas, grandmas, moms, and dads! Have you ever wanted to join your 4 – 5 year-old PeeWee for summer camp at Gibbs Farm? Now is your chance!
PeeWees and their grown-up pal will play games, read stories, and do an activity together! Topics include All About our Apple Orchard and Pioneer Toys and Games.
All About Our Apple Orchard: Tour and learn about the Gibbs Farm Heritage Apple Orchard. PeeWees and their grown-up pals will also be able to make an apple craft and enjoy and apple snack. PeeWees must attend with an adult.
The Youngest Pals – We know that some PeeWees have an even smaller pal under the age of 4 who needs to stick with the grown-up who is attending camp. A PeeWee sibling under the age of 4 is welcome to attend the camp session at no additional charge!
*This camp is not eligible for Early Bird Pricing, Members do receive a 10% discount.*

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: Farmhouse Adventure
2020-08-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Friday, August 21; 9:30am-11:30am
Price: $22
Member Price: $20
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
Farmhouse Adventure: Campers will get to tour the Gibbs Farm Historic Farmhouse to learn about the Gibbs Family and their everyday life.
These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year olds who are ready for some independent fun! Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, story time, a snack, and spending time outside! Peewees play games, color, sing songs, and visit our farm animals.

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: All About Plants!
2020-08-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Wednesday, August 19; 9:30am-11:30am
Price: $22
Member Price: $20
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
All About Plants: Campers will learn about the native plants that grow across the Gibbs Farm Site!
These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year olds who are ready for some independent fun! Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, story time, a snack, and spending time outside! Peewees play games, color, sing songs, and visit our farm animals.

Cancelled-Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp
2020-08-18 09:00 - 2020-08-20 13:00 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Tuesday-Thursday, August 18-August 20; 9am-1pm
Price: $110
Member Price: $100
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
What would it be like to be a girl in 19th century Minnesota? Experience the differences and similarities between life today and life as a Pioneer, Dakota, and Victorian girl! Costumed staff lead campers through the historic Gibbs farmhouse, explore the restored prairie, and host a Victorian tea party! Each day includes history inspired crafts, activities outside, and time with friends.
New in 2020! In celebration of the centennial anniversary of the passing of the 19th amendment, Life of a Gibbs Girl will include new hands-on activities on “Victorian Day.” Campers will learn about suffragettes and the importance of their work in securing the vote for women!
Campers bring a lunch each day. An open house for family takes place on Thursday at 12:30 and includes a performance from the campers, a chance to walk around the site, and a sweet treat!

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: PeeWee Theatre
2020-08-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Friday, August 14; 9:30am-11:30am
Price: $22
Member Price: $20
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
PeeWee Theater: PeeWees take the stage in a mini-skit that we will practice and present to families!
These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year olds who are ready for some independent fun! Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, story time, a snack, and spending time outside! Peewees play games, color, sing songs, and visit our farm animals.

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: All About Goats!
2020-08-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Wednesday, August 12; 9:30am-11:30am
Price: $22
Member Price: $20
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
All About Goats: Campers will learn all about the importance of goats on a farm. PeeWees will play “goat” games and meet our herd.
These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year olds who are ready for some independent fun! Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, story time, a snack, and spending time outside! Peewees play games, color, sing songs, and visit our farm animals.

Cancelled-Pioneer Kid Camp
2020-08-11 09:00 - 2020-08-13 13:00 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Tuesday-Thursday, August 11-August 13; 9am-1pm
Price: $110
Member Price: $100
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
Travel back in time to the mid-1800s and live like a pioneer kid! Go to school in a one-room schoolhouse, help with the weekly wash, run an errand to the local general store, make butter, and more! Every morning starts with feeding the Gibbs Farm animals. Pioneer kids had a lot of responsibility, but they also knew how to have fun! Campers play marbles, horseshoes, learn about making (and taste) ice cream. Campers will return to the 21st century with a new understanding of pioneer school, work, and play!
Campers bring a lunch each day. An open house for family takes place on Thursday at 12:30 and includes a performance from the campers, a chance to walk around the site, and a sweet treat!

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: ABCs on the Farm
2020-08-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Friday, August 7; 9:30am-11:30am
Price: $22
Member Price: $20
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
ABCs on the Farm: A is for Apple Trees, B is for Barn, and C is for Chickens! We will search for the alphabet all across the Gibbs Farm site.
These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year olds who are ready for some independent fun! Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, story time, a snack, and spending time outside! Peewees play games, color, sing songs, and visit our farm animals.

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: All About Bugs!
2020-08-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Wednesday, August 5; 9:30am-11:30am
Price: $22
Member Price: $20
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
Bugs that crawl, bugs that fly, bugs that spin a web, oh my! Campers with search and find bugs in their natural habitat.
These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year olds who are ready for some independent fun! Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, story time, a snack, and spending time outside! Peewees play games, color, sing songs, and visit our farm animals.

Cancelled-Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp
2020-08-04 09:00 - 2020-08-06 13:00 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Tuesday-Thursday, August 4-August 6; 9am-1pm
Price: $110
Member Price: $100
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
What would it be like to be a girl in 19th century Minnesota? Experience the differences and similarities between life today and life as a Pioneer, Dakota, and Victorian girl! Costumed staff lead campers through the historic Gibbs farmhouse, explore the restored prairie, and host a Victorian tea party! Each day includes history inspired crafts, activities outside, and time with friends.
New in 2020! In celebration of the centennial anniversary of the passing of the 19th amendment, Life of a Gibbs Girl will include new hands-on activities on “Victorian Day.” Campers will learn about suffragettes and the importance of their work in securing the vote for women!
Campers bring a lunch each day. An open house for family takes place on Thursday at 12:30 and includes a performance from the campers, a chance to walk around the site, and a sweet treat!

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: Dakota and Pioneer Gardens
2020-07-31 09:30 - 11:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Friday, July 31; 9:30am-11:30am
Price: $22
Member Price: $20
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
Dakota and Pioneer Gardens: Campers will take a walk through our Dakota and Pioneer Gardens and learn about the plants growing there. PeeWees will even get to help our gardener by picking some of the ripe vegetables.
These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year olds who are ready for some independent fun! Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, story time, a snack, and spending time outside! Peewees play games, color, sing songs, and visit our farm animals.

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: All About Butterflies!
2020-07-29 09:30 - 11:30 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Wednesday, July 29; 9:30am-11:30am
Price: $22
Member Price: $20
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
All About Butterflies: PeeWees will learn about butterflies native to Minnesota while exploring the Gibbs Farm Prairie.
These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year olds who are ready for some independent fun! Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, story time, a snack, and spending time outside! Peewees play games, color, sing songs, and visit our farm animals.

Cancelled-Pioneer Kid Camp
2020-07-28 09:00 - 2020-07-30 13:00 | Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
Tuesday-Thursday, July 28-July 30; 9am-1pm
Price: $110
Member Price: $100
Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details.
Travel back in time to the mid-1800s and live like a pioneer kid! Go to school in a one-room schoolhouse, help with the weekly wash, run an errand to the local general store, make butter, and more! Every morning starts with feeding the Gibbs Farm animals. Pioneer kids had a lot of responsibility, but they also knew how to have fun! Campers play marbles, horseshoes, learn about making (and taste) ice cream. Campers will return to the 21st century with a new understanding of pioneer school, work, and play!
Campers bring a lunch each day. An open house for family takes place on Thursday at 12:30 and includes a performance from the campers, a chance to walk around the site, and a sweet treat!
