Tuesday-Thursday; June 26-28 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 per week Ages 6-10 Children ages 6-10 travel back in time to experience school, work and play in this three-day pioneer immersion history camp to learn about life in the 1800s. Campers attend the one-room schoolhouse each day, learning “reading, writing and arithmetic” in a fun and kid-friendly […]
Tuesday-Thursday, July 10-12; 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Girls Ages 11-15 Brand new for summer 2018! Experience crafts, pastimes, and mannerisms from the highpoints of the Victorian Era! Campers will spend three days immersed in Victorian culture. They will learn about the Victorian languages of flowers and fans, practice their sewing and drawing skills, and press […]
Tuesday-Thursday, July 17-19; 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Ages 11-15 In 1995, Gibbs Farm located the original “Soddy” site and participated in an archaeological dig with the University of Minnesota. Whether learning about pioneer life in 1849 through this dig, or searching for the Dakota trail that crossed the Gibbs farm, archaeology has played an important […]
We are spreading the fun on this toasty summer! Come join us in a hands-on presentation of pioneer butter making. Use a real churn, learn about "Lazy Daiseys" and try real homemade churned butter! Two, Hour-Long Sessions: 11am & 1pm Participation in this activity is included in regular admission costs.
Tuesday-Thursday, July 24-26 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 This Dakota lifeways camp is for boys and girls ages 6-10 years old. This interactive camp is led by Gibbs Farm staff with input from members of the Dakota community. Camp focus is on Dakota seasonal rounds and includes language, activities and crafts. Join us on Thursday during […]
Tuesday-Thursday; July 31-August 2 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 per week Ages 6-10 Children ages 6-10 travel back in time to experience school, work and play in this three-day pioneer immersion history camp to learn about life in the 1800s. Campers attend the one-room schoolhouse each day, learning “reading, writing and arithmetic” in a fun and kid-friendly […]
Tuesday-Thursday; August 7-9 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Girls Ages 6-10 Three Days, Three Experiences: Life as a Pioneer girl, Dakota girl and Victorian girl. Campers discover what the lives of pioneer girls, Dakota girls and Victorian girls were like in the 1800s. This craft-based camp offers girls a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of girls […]
Tuesday-Thursday; August 14-16 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 per week Ages 6-10 Children ages 6-10 travel back in time to experience school, work and play in this three-day pioneer immersion history camp to learn about life in the 1800s. Campers attend the one-room schoolhouse each day, learning “reading, writing and arithmetic” in a fun and kid-friendly […]
Tuesday-Thursday; August 21-23 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Girls Ages 6-10 Three Days, Three Experiences: Life as a Pioneer girl, Dakota girl and Victorian girl. Campers discover what the lives of pioneer girls, Dakota girls and Victorian girls were like in the 1800s. This craft-based camp offers girls a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of […]