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SUMMARY:Farm Fridays 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft\, garden or kitchen heritage topic\, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. \nFridays\, 10:00 am-4:00 pm \n\nJune 9\, 2017 – Orchard Day\, Pest Control and Maintenance\nGibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by volunteers all day.\nTwo presentations about pests and maintenance. Staff will lead an apple craft for children.\nJune 16\, 2017 – Dakota Moons\nArtist and Site Interpreter Peggy Stern will prepare a demonstration and hands on art activity based on the Dakota Moons. Two presentation times.\nJune 23\, 2017 – Dakota Trade Day\nPresentation by staff in Bark lodge with the Gibbs Dakota Collection about Dakota trade followed by bracelet making activity. Quillwork and Beadmaking Demonstration with resident Dakota artist David Louis at 2:30 pm\, his presentation is on-going\, drop in when you like.\nJune 30\, 2017- Pioneer and Dakota Cooking \nDemonstrations of cooking on outdoor wood stove\, and over a campfire. Two demonstrations\, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.\nJuly 7\, 2017 – Animal Day\nVisitors can take an animal tour in addition to Dakota and Farmhouse tours. Say hello to our Pigs\, Goats\, Sheep\, Chickens\, Geese and Ducks. Learn about farm animals in Pioneer times.\nJuly 14\, 2017 – Blacksmithing\nTerry Robertson is a retired dentist who has been participating in blacksmithing at Gibbs for over 40 years. There will be a chance for audience participation while she demonstrates blacksmithing techniques on her coal-fired forge.\nJuly 21\, 2017 – Turtle Medicine Garden Day\nTwo presentations about native plants and their uses\, based on research and work done on our Medicine Garden this year thanks to a grant from the St. Paul Garden Club.\nJuly 28\, 2017 – Pioneer and Dakota Game Day\nStaff will lead games played by Pioneer and Dakota children\, and a crafting activity.\nAugust 4\, 2017 – Orchard Day\, Apple Varieties\nGibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by volunteers all day. Two presentations and tastings. Staff will lead an apple craft for children.\nAugust 11\, 2017 – School House\nSchoolhouse program with “Ms. Lake.” Two presentation times TBA.\nAugust 18\, 2017 – Bees\nBell museum staff will have a table and honeybees from 1-4 pm.\nGibbs Farm will lead a candle dipping activity every hour.\nAugust 25\, 2017 – Archaeology\nSite interpreter Kassie Bradshaw-Kmitch will lead a presentation on the 1995 Soddy Archaeological dig. Visitors will be able to view artifacts from the dig.\n\n\nAdmission: $8 adults\, $7 seniors 62+\, $5 children ages 4-16. Free for RCHS members. \nEach topic will include a brief history and hands-on activity to take home. Topics will be listed on our website\, watch for more information.\nPrograms are open to all.\nFree parking in our Gibbs Farm lot.\nNote: Please schedule groups of more than 10 guests two weeks in advance.\nProgram\, take-home activity and tours included in admissions.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/farm-fridays-2017-07-28/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events,Hands-On/Craft Event
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Sundays
DESCRIPTION:A delicious treat for the heat of summer.  \nGibbs Farm Ice Cream Sundays\nSundays\, 10:00 am-4:00 pm\nJune 4\, 2017: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream\nJune 18\, 2017: Maple Topping\nJuly 2\, 2017: Patriotic Ice Cream\nJuly 16\, 2017: Make Your Own Sundae\nJuly 30\, 2017: Root Beer Floats\nAugust 13\, 2017: Ice Cream Cones\nAugust 27\, 2017: Special Old-Time Flavors \nIce cream is included in general admission: $8 adults\, $7 seniors 62+\, $5 children 3-16. RCHS members free. \nEnjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm\, gardens and prairie. Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy before your ice cream! \nSpecial thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products that go into our ice cream.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/ice-cream-sundays/2017-07-30/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Family Events,Gibbs Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170801T130000
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-01/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-02/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Pioneer PeeWees Camps
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nPioneer PeeWees\n Wednesdays\n 9:30-11:30 am\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n$19.00 per session\nAges 4-5\nThe perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer or Dakota-related topic and includes an activity and a craft to take home. Snack included.\nPioneer PeeWees Online Registration Form \nPioneer PeeWees Camp Topics for 2017\n6/21- All about Sheep!\nCampers will learn all about how sheep were used on a pioneer farm. PeeWees will get to make and take home a pompom sheep!\n6/28- All about Pigs!\nCampers will get to know our two friendly pigs and learn why animals like them were important to pioneers. These PeeWees will make a pig-shaped cookie to take home!\n7/12- Ducks\, Geese\, and Chickens…Oh My!\nCampers will learn all about the different farm birds at Gibbs Farm. PeeWees will create their own chicken friend out of hollowed out eggs!\n7/19- What’s Alive on the Prairie?\nCampers will go on a scavenger hunt to see what critters (bugs\, animals\, or flowers) they can find in the prairie. PeeWees will get to take home their own nature journal!\n7/26- Pioneer Gardens\nCampers will take a walk through our Pioneer Garden and learn about the plants growing there. PeeWees will help our gardener by picking some of the ripe vegetables and then they’ll decorate their own clay pots to plant seeds in!\n8/2- All about Bees\nCampers will learn all about these important pollinators and how pioneers collected honey to eat and wax to make candles. PeeWees will dip a real beeswax candle to take home!\n8/9- Pioneer Chores\nCampers will get to go back in time in our Historic Farmhouse to participate in everyday pioneer chores like doin’ the wash and making butter. PeeWees will weave their own mini rag rugs just like pioneer women would have made!\n8/16- Bark Lodge and the Hunt\nCampers will go on a scavenger hunt for different animal hides that they’ll trade for beads. They’ll also learn about the Bark Lodge\, the type of home where the Dakota lived in the summer. PeeWees will bead their own Dakota bracelet!\n8/23- Tipi Life and Buffalo Nation\nCampers will experience what winter life in the Tipi was like for the Dakota. These PeeWees will hear a traditional Dakota story about the importance of the buffalo and will make their own mini tipi to take home!\n8/30- One-Room Schoolhouse\nCampers will experience what lessons were like in a one-room schoolhouse. PeeWees will sing their ABCs\, write on slate boards\, and read a story. Children will take home a Gibbs ruler and pencil! \nGibbs Farm Day Camps\n\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJuly 25-August 24\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nGirls ages 6-10 \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/pioneer-peewees-camps/2017-08-02/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-03/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170804T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T000410Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Fridays 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft\, garden or kitchen heritage topic\, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. \nFridays\, 10:00 am-4:00 pm \n\nJune 9\, 2017 – Orchard Day\, Pest Control and Maintenance\nGibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by volunteers all day.\nTwo presentations about pests and maintenance. Staff will lead an apple craft for children.\nJune 16\, 2017 – Dakota Moons\nArtist and Site Interpreter Peggy Stern will prepare a demonstration and hands on art activity based on the Dakota Moons. Two presentation times.\nJune 23\, 2017 – Dakota Trade Day\nPresentation by staff in Bark lodge with the Gibbs Dakota Collection about Dakota trade followed by bracelet making activity. Quillwork and Beadmaking Demonstration with resident Dakota artist David Louis at 2:30 pm\, his presentation is on-going\, drop in when you like.\nJune 30\, 2017- Pioneer and Dakota Cooking \nDemonstrations of cooking on outdoor wood stove\, and over a campfire. Two demonstrations\, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.\nJuly 7\, 2017 – Animal Day\nVisitors can take an animal tour in addition to Dakota and Farmhouse tours. Say hello to our Pigs\, Goats\, Sheep\, Chickens\, Geese and Ducks. Learn about farm animals in Pioneer times.\nJuly 14\, 2017 – Blacksmithing\nTerry Robertson is a retired dentist who has been participating in blacksmithing at Gibbs for over 40 years. There will be a chance for audience participation while she demonstrates blacksmithing techniques on her coal-fired forge.\nJuly 21\, 2017 – Turtle Medicine Garden Day\nTwo presentations about native plants and their uses\, based on research and work done on our Medicine Garden this year thanks to a grant from the St. Paul Garden Club.\nJuly 28\, 2017 – Pioneer and Dakota Game Day\nStaff will lead games played by Pioneer and Dakota children\, and a crafting activity.\nAugust 4\, 2017 – Orchard Day\, Apple Varieties\nGibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by volunteers all day. Two presentations and tastings. Staff will lead an apple craft for children.\nAugust 11\, 2017 – School House\nSchoolhouse program with “Ms. Lake.” Two presentation times TBA.\nAugust 18\, 2017 – Bees\nBell museum staff will have a table and honeybees from 1-4 pm.\nGibbs Farm will lead a candle dipping activity every hour.\nAugust 25\, 2017 – Archaeology\nSite interpreter Kassie Bradshaw-Kmitch will lead a presentation on the 1995 Soddy Archaeological dig. Visitors will be able to view artifacts from the dig.\n\n\nAdmission: $8 adults\, $7 seniors 62+\, $5 children ages 4-16. Free for RCHS members. \nEach topic will include a brief history and hands-on activity to take home. Topics will be listed on our website\, watch for more information.\nPrograms are open to all.\nFree parking in our Gibbs Farm lot.\nNote: Please schedule groups of more than 10 guests two weeks in advance.\nProgram\, take-home activity and tours included in admissions.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/farm-fridays-2017-08-04/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events,Hands-On/Craft Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T192922Z
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-08/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170809T130000
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-09/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170809T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170809T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T195319Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneer PeeWees Camps
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nPioneer PeeWees\n Wednesdays\n 9:30-11:30 am\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n$19.00 per session\nAges 4-5\nThe perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer or Dakota-related topic and includes an activity and a craft to take home. Snack included.\nPioneer PeeWees Online Registration Form \nPioneer PeeWees Camp Topics for 2017\n6/21- All about Sheep!\nCampers will learn all about how sheep were used on a pioneer farm. PeeWees will get to make and take home a pompom sheep!\n6/28- All about Pigs!\nCampers will get to know our two friendly pigs and learn why animals like them were important to pioneers. These PeeWees will make a pig-shaped cookie to take home!\n7/12- Ducks\, Geese\, and Chickens…Oh My!\nCampers will learn all about the different farm birds at Gibbs Farm. PeeWees will create their own chicken friend out of hollowed out eggs!\n7/19- What’s Alive on the Prairie?\nCampers will go on a scavenger hunt to see what critters (bugs\, animals\, or flowers) they can find in the prairie. PeeWees will get to take home their own nature journal!\n7/26- Pioneer Gardens\nCampers will take a walk through our Pioneer Garden and learn about the plants growing there. PeeWees will help our gardener by picking some of the ripe vegetables and then they’ll decorate their own clay pots to plant seeds in!\n8/2- All about Bees\nCampers will learn all about these important pollinators and how pioneers collected honey to eat and wax to make candles. PeeWees will dip a real beeswax candle to take home!\n8/9- Pioneer Chores\nCampers will get to go back in time in our Historic Farmhouse to participate in everyday pioneer chores like doin’ the wash and making butter. PeeWees will weave their own mini rag rugs just like pioneer women would have made!\n8/16- Bark Lodge and the Hunt\nCampers will go on a scavenger hunt for different animal hides that they’ll trade for beads. They’ll also learn about the Bark Lodge\, the type of home where the Dakota lived in the summer. PeeWees will bead their own Dakota bracelet!\n8/23- Tipi Life and Buffalo Nation\nCampers will experience what winter life in the Tipi was like for the Dakota. These PeeWees will hear a traditional Dakota story about the importance of the buffalo and will make their own mini tipi to take home!\n8/30- One-Room Schoolhouse\nCampers will experience what lessons were like in a one-room schoolhouse. PeeWees will sing their ABCs\, write on slate boards\, and read a story. Children will take home a Gibbs ruler and pencil! \nGibbs Farm Day Camps\n\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJuly 25-August 24\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nGirls ages 6-10 \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/pioneer-peewees-camps/2017-08-09/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T192922Z
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-10/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170127T000410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T000410Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Fridays 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft\, garden or kitchen heritage topic\, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. \nFridays\, 10:00 am-4:00 pm \n\nJune 9\, 2017 – Orchard Day\, Pest Control and Maintenance\nGibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by volunteers all day.\nTwo presentations about pests and maintenance. Staff will lead an apple craft for children.\nJune 16\, 2017 – Dakota Moons\nArtist and Site Interpreter Peggy Stern will prepare a demonstration and hands on art activity based on the Dakota Moons. Two presentation times.\nJune 23\, 2017 – Dakota Trade Day\nPresentation by staff in Bark lodge with the Gibbs Dakota Collection about Dakota trade followed by bracelet making activity. Quillwork and Beadmaking Demonstration with resident Dakota artist David Louis at 2:30 pm\, his presentation is on-going\, drop in when you like.\nJune 30\, 2017- Pioneer and Dakota Cooking \nDemonstrations of cooking on outdoor wood stove\, and over a campfire. Two demonstrations\, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.\nJuly 7\, 2017 – Animal Day\nVisitors can take an animal tour in addition to Dakota and Farmhouse tours. Say hello to our Pigs\, Goats\, Sheep\, Chickens\, Geese and Ducks. Learn about farm animals in Pioneer times.\nJuly 14\, 2017 – Blacksmithing\nTerry Robertson is a retired dentist who has been participating in blacksmithing at Gibbs for over 40 years. There will be a chance for audience participation while she demonstrates blacksmithing techniques on her coal-fired forge.\nJuly 21\, 2017 – Turtle Medicine Garden Day\nTwo presentations about native plants and their uses\, based on research and work done on our Medicine Garden this year thanks to a grant from the St. Paul Garden Club.\nJuly 28\, 2017 – Pioneer and Dakota Game Day\nStaff will lead games played by Pioneer and Dakota children\, and a crafting activity.\nAugust 4\, 2017 – Orchard Day\, Apple Varieties\nGibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by volunteers all day. Two presentations and tastings. Staff will lead an apple craft for children.\nAugust 11\, 2017 – School House\nSchoolhouse program with “Ms. Lake.” Two presentation times TBA.\nAugust 18\, 2017 – Bees\nBell museum staff will have a table and honeybees from 1-4 pm.\nGibbs Farm will lead a candle dipping activity every hour.\nAugust 25\, 2017 – Archaeology\nSite interpreter Kassie Bradshaw-Kmitch will lead a presentation on the 1995 Soddy Archaeological dig. Visitors will be able to view artifacts from the dig.\n\n\nAdmission: $8 adults\, $7 seniors 62+\, $5 children ages 4-16. Free for RCHS members. \nEach topic will include a brief history and hands-on activity to take home. Topics will be listed on our website\, watch for more information.\nPrograms are open to all.\nFree parking in our Gibbs Farm lot.\nNote: Please schedule groups of more than 10 guests two weeks in advance.\nProgram\, take-home activity and tours included in admissions.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/farm-fridays-2017-08-11/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events,Hands-On/Craft Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170315T165500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T165500Z
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Sundays
DESCRIPTION:A delicious treat for the heat of summer.  \nGibbs Farm Ice Cream Sundays\nSundays\, 10:00 am-4:00 pm\nJune 4\, 2017: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream\nJune 18\, 2017: Maple Topping\nJuly 2\, 2017: Patriotic Ice Cream\nJuly 16\, 2017: Make Your Own Sundae\nJuly 30\, 2017: Root Beer Floats\nAugust 13\, 2017: Ice Cream Cones\nAugust 27\, 2017: Special Old-Time Flavors \nIce cream is included in general admission: $8 adults\, $7 seniors 62+\, $5 children 3-16. RCHS members free. \nEnjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm\, gardens and prairie. Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy before your ice cream! \nSpecial thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products that go into our ice cream.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/ice-cream-sundays/2017-08-13/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Family Events,Gibbs Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T192922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T192922Z
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-15/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T130000
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-16/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T195319Z
UID:10008518-1502875800-1502883000@rchs.com
SUMMARY:Pioneer PeeWees Camps
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nPioneer PeeWees\n Wednesdays\n 9:30-11:30 am\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n$19.00 per session\nAges 4-5\nThe perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer or Dakota-related topic and includes an activity and a craft to take home. Snack included.\nPioneer PeeWees Online Registration Form \nPioneer PeeWees Camp Topics for 2017\n6/21- All about Sheep!\nCampers will learn all about how sheep were used on a pioneer farm. PeeWees will get to make and take home a pompom sheep!\n6/28- All about Pigs!\nCampers will get to know our two friendly pigs and learn why animals like them were important to pioneers. These PeeWees will make a pig-shaped cookie to take home!\n7/12- Ducks\, Geese\, and Chickens…Oh My!\nCampers will learn all about the different farm birds at Gibbs Farm. PeeWees will create their own chicken friend out of hollowed out eggs!\n7/19- What’s Alive on the Prairie?\nCampers will go on a scavenger hunt to see what critters (bugs\, animals\, or flowers) they can find in the prairie. PeeWees will get to take home their own nature journal!\n7/26- Pioneer Gardens\nCampers will take a walk through our Pioneer Garden and learn about the plants growing there. PeeWees will help our gardener by picking some of the ripe vegetables and then they’ll decorate their own clay pots to plant seeds in!\n8/2- All about Bees\nCampers will learn all about these important pollinators and how pioneers collected honey to eat and wax to make candles. PeeWees will dip a real beeswax candle to take home!\n8/9- Pioneer Chores\nCampers will get to go back in time in our Historic Farmhouse to participate in everyday pioneer chores like doin’ the wash and making butter. PeeWees will weave their own mini rag rugs just like pioneer women would have made!\n8/16- Bark Lodge and the Hunt\nCampers will go on a scavenger hunt for different animal hides that they’ll trade for beads. They’ll also learn about the Bark Lodge\, the type of home where the Dakota lived in the summer. PeeWees will bead their own Dakota bracelet!\n8/23- Tipi Life and Buffalo Nation\nCampers will experience what winter life in the Tipi was like for the Dakota. These PeeWees will hear a traditional Dakota story about the importance of the buffalo and will make their own mini tipi to take home!\n8/30- One-Room Schoolhouse\nCampers will experience what lessons were like in a one-room schoolhouse. PeeWees will sing their ABCs\, write on slate boards\, and read a story. Children will take home a Gibbs ruler and pencil! \nGibbs Farm Day Camps\n\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJuly 25-August 24\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nGirls ages 6-10 \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/pioneer-peewees-camps/2017-08-16/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T192922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T192922Z
UID:10008501-1502960400-1502974800@rchs.com
SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-17/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
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SUMMARY:Farm Fridays 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft\, garden or kitchen heritage topic\, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. \nFridays\, 10:00 am-4:00 pm \n\nJune 9\, 2017 – Orchard Day\, Pest Control and Maintenance\nGibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by volunteers all day.\nTwo presentations about pests and maintenance. Staff will lead an apple craft for children.\nJune 16\, 2017 – Dakota Moons\nArtist and Site Interpreter Peggy Stern will prepare a demonstration and hands on art activity based on the Dakota Moons. Two presentation times.\nJune 23\, 2017 – Dakota Trade Day\nPresentation by staff in Bark lodge with the Gibbs Dakota Collection about Dakota trade followed by bracelet making activity. Quillwork and Beadmaking Demonstration with resident Dakota artist David Louis at 2:30 pm\, his presentation is on-going\, drop in when you like.\nJune 30\, 2017- Pioneer and Dakota Cooking \nDemonstrations of cooking on outdoor wood stove\, and over a campfire. Two demonstrations\, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.\nJuly 7\, 2017 – Animal Day\nVisitors can take an animal tour in addition to Dakota and Farmhouse tours. Say hello to our Pigs\, Goats\, Sheep\, Chickens\, Geese and Ducks. Learn about farm animals in Pioneer times.\nJuly 14\, 2017 – Blacksmithing\nTerry Robertson is a retired dentist who has been participating in blacksmithing at Gibbs for over 40 years. There will be a chance for audience participation while she demonstrates blacksmithing techniques on her coal-fired forge.\nJuly 21\, 2017 – Turtle Medicine Garden Day\nTwo presentations about native plants and their uses\, based on research and work done on our Medicine Garden this year thanks to a grant from the St. Paul Garden Club.\nJuly 28\, 2017 – Pioneer and Dakota Game Day\nStaff will lead games played by Pioneer and Dakota children\, and a crafting activity.\nAugust 4\, 2017 – Orchard Day\, Apple Varieties\nGibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by volunteers all day. Two presentations and tastings. Staff will lead an apple craft for children.\nAugust 11\, 2017 – School House\nSchoolhouse program with “Ms. Lake.” Two presentation times TBA.\nAugust 18\, 2017 – Bees\nBell museum staff will have a table and honeybees from 1-4 pm.\nGibbs Farm will lead a candle dipping activity every hour.\nAugust 25\, 2017 – Archaeology\nSite interpreter Kassie Bradshaw-Kmitch will lead a presentation on the 1995 Soddy Archaeological dig. Visitors will be able to view artifacts from the dig.\n\n\nAdmission: $8 adults\, $7 seniors 62+\, $5 children ages 4-16. Free for RCHS members. \nEach topic will include a brief history and hands-on activity to take home. Topics will be listed on our website\, watch for more information.\nPrograms are open to all.\nFree parking in our Gibbs Farm lot.\nNote: Please schedule groups of more than 10 guests two weeks in advance.\nProgram\, take-home activity and tours included in admissions.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/farm-fridays-2017-08-18/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events,Hands-On/Craft Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170801T143710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T143710Z
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SUMMARY:Irvine Park Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Irvine Park Homes & History\nJoin the energetic and insightful Denise Dunnell Wells on a fascinating outdoor walking tour of Saint Paul’s famous Irvine Park area. The tour will feature some of Irvine Park’s most intriguing homes and history. Denise will give you an overview of the area’s history\, discuss some of its infamous personalities\, and even present some odd historical tidbits. Please note: We will not be going into the homes. \nTour Cost \n$5.00 RCHS Members / $8.00 General Public \nThe tour is currently full. To get on the waiting list\, please contact Robyn by sending an email to robyn@rchs.com or call 651-222-0701. \nTour is outside only – please wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Tour is rain or shine.\nTour will last approximately one hour. \nParking & Meet-Up: You may park in the lot off of Sherman Avenue\, between Fort Road and S. Exchange Street. We will meet on the South side of that lot. \nDenise Dunnell Wells is a former Alexander Ramsey House docent and has led many popular tours of Irvine Park. She has been a history volunteer for over 20 years and currently serves as an RCHS Ambassador. \nPhoto: Dr. Justus Ohage House (1889) and John McDonald House (1871)\, Irvine Park neighborhood\, St Paul\, Minnesota\, USA. Wikimedia Commons. \nHistory Revealed\nJoin the Ramsey County Historical Society for a new series featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of topics drawn from the heritage and traditions of Ramsey County. Everyone is invited\, bring your friends and family! \nFor dates and details of upcoming programs\, see our History Revealed program page: www.rchs.com/news/history-revealed/
URL:https://rchs.com/event/irvine-park-walking-tour/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T192922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T192922Z
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-22/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T192922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T192922Z
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-23/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170823T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170823T113000
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CREATED:20170523T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T195319Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneer PeeWees Camps
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nPioneer PeeWees\n Wednesdays\n 9:30-11:30 am\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n$19.00 per session\nAges 4-5\nThe perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer or Dakota-related topic and includes an activity and a craft to take home. Snack included.\nPioneer PeeWees Online Registration Form \nPioneer PeeWees Camp Topics for 2017\n6/21- All about Sheep!\nCampers will learn all about how sheep were used on a pioneer farm. PeeWees will get to make and take home a pompom sheep!\n6/28- All about Pigs!\nCampers will get to know our two friendly pigs and learn why animals like them were important to pioneers. These PeeWees will make a pig-shaped cookie to take home!\n7/12- Ducks\, Geese\, and Chickens…Oh My!\nCampers will learn all about the different farm birds at Gibbs Farm. PeeWees will create their own chicken friend out of hollowed out eggs!\n7/19- What’s Alive on the Prairie?\nCampers will go on a scavenger hunt to see what critters (bugs\, animals\, or flowers) they can find in the prairie. PeeWees will get to take home their own nature journal!\n7/26- Pioneer Gardens\nCampers will take a walk through our Pioneer Garden and learn about the plants growing there. PeeWees will help our gardener by picking some of the ripe vegetables and then they’ll decorate their own clay pots to plant seeds in!\n8/2- All about Bees\nCampers will learn all about these important pollinators and how pioneers collected honey to eat and wax to make candles. PeeWees will dip a real beeswax candle to take home!\n8/9- Pioneer Chores\nCampers will get to go back in time in our Historic Farmhouse to participate in everyday pioneer chores like doin’ the wash and making butter. PeeWees will weave their own mini rag rugs just like pioneer women would have made!\n8/16- Bark Lodge and the Hunt\nCampers will go on a scavenger hunt for different animal hides that they’ll trade for beads. They’ll also learn about the Bark Lodge\, the type of home where the Dakota lived in the summer. PeeWees will bead their own Dakota bracelet!\n8/23- Tipi Life and Buffalo Nation\nCampers will experience what winter life in the Tipi was like for the Dakota. These PeeWees will hear a traditional Dakota story about the importance of the buffalo and will make their own mini tipi to take home!\n8/30- One-Room Schoolhouse\nCampers will experience what lessons were like in a one-room schoolhouse. PeeWees will sing their ABCs\, write on slate boards\, and read a story. Children will take home a Gibbs ruler and pencil! \nGibbs Farm Day Camps\n\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJuly 25-August 24\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nGirls ages 6-10 \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/pioneer-peewees-camps/2017-08-23/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T192922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T192922Z
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Girl Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Gibbs Girl Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays through Thursdays\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nJuly 25-July 27\, 2017\nAugust 1-August 3\, 2017\nAugust 8-August 10\, 2017\nAugust 15-August 17\, 2017\nAugust 22-August 24\, 2017\n$99.00 per week\nGirls Ages 6-10\nGibbs Girl Online Registration Form  \nThree 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 in days gone by. \nSome activities include attending a quilting bee\, creating a yarn doll\, dipping candles and square dancing on Pioneer day\, putting up a tipi\, beading and making baskets on Dakota day\, and “taking tea” and making flower baskets following a nature walk on Victorian day. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nEach Thursday\, campers will hold an open house for their families. Open house begins at 12:30 and all family members are invited as our guests! \nOther Gibbs Farm Day Camps\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-girl-day-camp/2017-08-24/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T170305Z
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SUMMARY:History Revealed: Hill Family
DESCRIPTION:Ramsey County Historical Society Presents\nEileen McCormack\, James J. Hill & Family: Early Saint Paul\, Early Railroads\, Lasting Legacy\nHistory Revealed Series\nAugust 24\, 2017\nThursday\, 7 p.m.\nRamsey County Library – Roseville\nFree and open to all. \nJoin RCHS for a new series\, History Revealed\, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of topics drawn from the heritage and traditions of Ramsey County. \nThe History Revealed August presentation will feature historian and author Eileen McCormack presenting an overview of James J. Hill and how he impacted early Saint Paul and became a national figure in business and transportation. The program will also look at his personal life and that of his wife Mary\, and how their son Louis carried on the Hill family legacy in Saint Paul. \nFrom her office in the historic Dacotah Building at Western & Selby\, Eileen McCormack offers researching\, writing\, and archival services. She is the former curator of the Hill Family Papers and has authored numerous articles and books\, including The Dutiful Son: Louis W. Hill\, with Biloine W. Young\, published by the Ramsey County Historical Society. Eileen will be available after the presentation for questions and for signing The Dutiful Son\, which will be available for purchase. \n \nHistory Revealed Program Series\nPlease note that topics and speakers may change. Check the website and our Facebook page for updates. Click on the dates for links to more information.\nPlease also note presentation location and times. \nFebruary 23\, 2017\, Thursday\, 7:00 pm – Brian McMahon\, The Ford Century in Minnesota\nRoseville Library\, 2173 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113 \nMarch 13\, 2017\, Monday\, 7:00 pm – Jeremy Nienow\, Archaeology at Lake Vadnais\nShoreview Library\, 4560 Victoria St N\, Shoreview\, MN 55126 \nMarch 16\, 2017\, Thursday\, 7:00 pm – Paul D. Nelson\, The Golden Couple\, William T. & Nellie Francis\nRoseville Library\, 2173 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113 \nApril 20\, 2017\, Thursday\, 7:00 pm – Stephen Osman\, Fort Snelling and the Civil War\nRoseville Library\, 2173 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113 \nMay 16\, 2017\, Tuesday\, 7:00 pm – Jeremy Nienow\, Archaeological Leads and Mysteries of Ramsey County\nRoseville Library\, 2173 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113 \nJune 15\, 2017\, Thursday\, 7:00 pm – Steve Trimble\, Ethel Stewart & Gibbs Farm: A Unique Adventure\nRoseville Library\, 2173 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113 \nJuly 27\, 2017\, Thursday\, 7:00 pm – David Page\, Aha Moments in Writing F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota\nRoseville Library\, 2173 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113 \nAugust 24\, 2017\, Thursday\, 7:00 pm – Eileen McCormack\, James J. Hill & Family: Early Saint Paul\, Early Railroads\, Lasting Legacy\nRoseville Library\, 2173 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113 \nSeptember 21\, 2017\, Thursday\, Noon – John Anfinson\, Fountains of Life and Death: The Origins of the Twin Cities Water Supply\nLandmark Center Main Gallery\, 75 W Fifth St\, Saint Paul\, MN 55102 \nSeptember 28\, 2017\, Thursday\, 7:00 pm– Krista Finstad Hanson\, Minnesota’s Historic House Museums\nRoseville Library\, 2173 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113 \nOctober 26\, 2017\, Thursday\, 7:00 pm – Paul D. Nelson\, Melvin Maas\, Saint Paul’s Flying Congressman\nRoseville Library\, 2173 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113 \nNovember 30\, 2017\, Thursday\, 7:00 pm – John Watson Milton\, For the Good of the Order: Nick Coleman\nRoseville Library\, 2173 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN 55113
URL:https://rchs.com/event/history-revealed-hill-family/
LOCATION:Ramsey County Library – Roseville\, 2180 Hamline Ave N\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Book Event,Community Events,Library Programs,Presentation,Publishing,Research,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170127T000410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T000410Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Fridays 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft\, garden or kitchen heritage topic\, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. \nFridays\, 10:00 am-4:00 pm \n\nJune 9\, 2017 – Orchard Day\, Pest Control and Maintenance\nGibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by volunteers all day.\nTwo presentations about pests and maintenance. Staff will lead an apple craft for children.\nJune 16\, 2017 – Dakota Moons\nArtist and Site Interpreter Peggy Stern will prepare a demonstration and hands on art activity based on the Dakota Moons. Two presentation times.\nJune 23\, 2017 – Dakota Trade Day\nPresentation by staff in Bark lodge with the Gibbs Dakota Collection about Dakota trade followed by bracelet making activity. Quillwork and Beadmaking Demonstration with resident Dakota artist David Louis at 2:30 pm\, his presentation is on-going\, drop in when you like.\nJune 30\, 2017- Pioneer and Dakota Cooking \nDemonstrations of cooking on outdoor wood stove\, and over a campfire. Two demonstrations\, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.\nJuly 7\, 2017 – Animal Day\nVisitors can take an animal tour in addition to Dakota and Farmhouse tours. Say hello to our Pigs\, Goats\, Sheep\, Chickens\, Geese and Ducks. Learn about farm animals in Pioneer times.\nJuly 14\, 2017 – Blacksmithing\nTerry Robertson is a retired dentist who has been participating in blacksmithing at Gibbs for over 40 years. There will be a chance for audience participation while she demonstrates blacksmithing techniques on her coal-fired forge.\nJuly 21\, 2017 – Turtle Medicine Garden Day\nTwo presentations about native plants and their uses\, based on research and work done on our Medicine Garden this year thanks to a grant from the St. Paul Garden Club.\nJuly 28\, 2017 – Pioneer and Dakota Game Day\nStaff will lead games played by Pioneer and Dakota children\, and a crafting activity.\nAugust 4\, 2017 – Orchard Day\, Apple Varieties\nGibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by volunteers all day. Two presentations and tastings. Staff will lead an apple craft for children.\nAugust 11\, 2017 – School House\nSchoolhouse program with “Ms. Lake.” Two presentation times TBA.\nAugust 18\, 2017 – Bees\nBell museum staff will have a table and honeybees from 1-4 pm.\nGibbs Farm will lead a candle dipping activity every hour.\nAugust 25\, 2017 – Archaeology\nSite interpreter Kassie Bradshaw-Kmitch will lead a presentation on the 1995 Soddy Archaeological dig. Visitors will be able to view artifacts from the dig.\n\n\nAdmission: $8 adults\, $7 seniors 62+\, $5 children ages 4-16. Free for RCHS members. \nEach topic will include a brief history and hands-on activity to take home. Topics will be listed on our website\, watch for more information.\nPrograms are open to all.\nFree parking in our Gibbs Farm lot.\nNote: Please schedule groups of more than 10 guests two weeks in advance.\nProgram\, take-home activity and tours included in admissions.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/farm-fridays-2017-08-25/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events,Hands-On/Craft Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170315T165500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T165500Z
UID:10008475-1503828000-1503849600@rchs.com
SUMMARY:Ice Cream Sundays
DESCRIPTION:A delicious treat for the heat of summer.  \nGibbs Farm Ice Cream Sundays\nSundays\, 10:00 am-4:00 pm\nJune 4\, 2017: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream\nJune 18\, 2017: Maple Topping\nJuly 2\, 2017: Patriotic Ice Cream\nJuly 16\, 2017: Make Your Own Sundae\nJuly 30\, 2017: Root Beer Floats\nAugust 13\, 2017: Ice Cream Cones\nAugust 27\, 2017: Special Old-Time Flavors \nIce cream is included in general admission: $8 adults\, $7 seniors 62+\, $5 children 3-16. RCHS members free. \nEnjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm\, gardens and prairie. Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy before your ice cream! \nSpecial thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products that go into our ice cream.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/ice-cream-sundays/2017-08-27/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Family Events,Gibbs Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T194436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T194436Z
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SUMMARY:Digging History Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Digging History Day Camp\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\n$99.00\nAges 11-13\nDigging History Online Registration Form  \nIn 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 role at the Gibbs historic site for years. \nCampers will learn about archaeology\, participate in hands-on digs at the site and much more. Boys and girls ages 11-13 will discover how archaeology helps determine how people lived long ago by the objects they used. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nAn open house will be held on Thursday at 12:30 for campers’ families \nGibbs Farm Day Camps\n\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJuly 25-August 24\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nGirls ages 6-10 \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/digging-history-day-camp/2017-08-29/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T194436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T194436Z
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SUMMARY:Digging History Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Digging History Day Camp\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\n$99.00\nAges 11-13\nDigging History Online Registration Form  \nIn 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 role at the Gibbs historic site for years. \nCampers will learn about archaeology\, participate in hands-on digs at the site and much more. Boys and girls ages 11-13 will discover how archaeology helps determine how people lived long ago by the objects they used. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nAn open house will be held on Thursday at 12:30 for campers’ families \nGibbs Farm Day Camps\n\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJuly 25-August 24\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nGirls ages 6-10 \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/digging-history-day-camp/2017-08-30/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170830T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170830T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T195319Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneer PeeWees Camps
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nPioneer PeeWees\n Wednesdays\n 9:30-11:30 am\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n$19.00 per session\nAges 4-5\nThe perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer or Dakota-related topic and includes an activity and a craft to take home. Snack included.\nPioneer PeeWees Online Registration Form \nPioneer PeeWees Camp Topics for 2017\n6/21- All about Sheep!\nCampers will learn all about how sheep were used on a pioneer farm. PeeWees will get to make and take home a pompom sheep!\n6/28- All about Pigs!\nCampers will get to know our two friendly pigs and learn why animals like them were important to pioneers. These PeeWees will make a pig-shaped cookie to take home!\n7/12- Ducks\, Geese\, and Chickens…Oh My!\nCampers will learn all about the different farm birds at Gibbs Farm. PeeWees will create their own chicken friend out of hollowed out eggs!\n7/19- What’s Alive on the Prairie?\nCampers will go on a scavenger hunt to see what critters (bugs\, animals\, or flowers) they can find in the prairie. PeeWees will get to take home their own nature journal!\n7/26- Pioneer Gardens\nCampers will take a walk through our Pioneer Garden and learn about the plants growing there. PeeWees will help our gardener by picking some of the ripe vegetables and then they’ll decorate their own clay pots to plant seeds in!\n8/2- All about Bees\nCampers will learn all about these important pollinators and how pioneers collected honey to eat and wax to make candles. PeeWees will dip a real beeswax candle to take home!\n8/9- Pioneer Chores\nCampers will get to go back in time in our Historic Farmhouse to participate in everyday pioneer chores like doin’ the wash and making butter. PeeWees will weave their own mini rag rugs just like pioneer women would have made!\n8/16- Bark Lodge and the Hunt\nCampers will go on a scavenger hunt for different animal hides that they’ll trade for beads. They’ll also learn about the Bark Lodge\, the type of home where the Dakota lived in the summer. PeeWees will bead their own Dakota bracelet!\n8/23- Tipi Life and Buffalo Nation\nCampers will experience what winter life in the Tipi was like for the Dakota. These PeeWees will hear a traditional Dakota story about the importance of the buffalo and will make their own mini tipi to take home!\n8/30- One-Room Schoolhouse\nCampers will experience what lessons were like in a one-room schoolhouse. PeeWees will sing their ABCs\, write on slate boards\, and read a story. Children will take home a Gibbs ruler and pencil! \nGibbs Farm Day Camps\n\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJuly 25-August 24\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nGirls ages 6-10 \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/pioneer-peewees-camps/2017-08-30/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T150223
CREATED:20170523T194436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T194436Z
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SUMMARY:Digging History Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. \nGibbs Farm Camps – Digging History Day Camp\nTo register\, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form. \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\n$99.00\nAges 11-13\nDigging History Online Registration Form  \nIn 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 role at the Gibbs historic site for years. \nCampers will learn about archaeology\, participate in hands-on digs at the site and much more. Boys and girls ages 11-13 will discover how archaeology helps determine how people lived long ago by the objects they used. \nBring a bag lunch each day.\nAn open house will be held on Thursday at 12:30 for campers’ families \nGibbs Farm Day Camps\n\nPioneer Kid\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJune 27-July 20\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nGibbs Girl\nTuesdays-Thursdays\nJuly 25-August 24\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nGirls ages 6-10 \nDakota Day Camp\nTuesday\, June 20 – Thursday\, June 22\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 6-10\n \nDigging History\nTuesday\, August 29-Thursday\, August 31\, 2017\n9:00 am-1:00 pm\nAges 11-13 \nPioneer PeeWees\nWednesdays\nJune 21\, June 28\, July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, August 2\, August 9\, August 16\, August 23\, August 30\n9:30-11:30 am\nAges 4-5 \nInformation on specific Day Camps \nMEA Day\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017\n9:00 am-4:00 pm\nChildren ages 6-10\nPlease call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nReservations\nReservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.\nOne week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund. \nTo enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps\, you may: \n\nUse our online registration forms\, available soon.\nPrint out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail\, available in early spring 2017.\nContact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.\nUse our Contact Us form.\n\nImportant Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp\, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. \nPart of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.\nCamps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather\, camp will be held inside site buildings.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/digging-history-day-camp/2017-08-31/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Day Camp,Gibbs Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ramsey County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@rchs.com
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END:VCALENDAR