Civil War Soldier Camp
July 16-18, 2013
This camp is for campers in grades 1-6
Time: 8:30 – 3:00
Cost: $100 for members or $125 for non-members
In the museums Civil War Soldier Camp kids take a trip back in time with this three-day summer day camp. Campers will learn what life was like for a soldier during the Civil War. Activities will include drilling, craft projects, Civil War food, photography, 1800s games, and much more! This camp is limited to 25 participants and preregistration is required. Camp includes daily snacks, equipment, and activities. Please bring a sack lunch and a water bottle.

Antebellum Girls Camp
July 9-11, 2013
This camp is for campers in grades 1-6
Time: 8:30 – 3:00
Cost: $100 for members or $125 for non-members
The Antebellum girls camp makes the past come alive in this three-day summer day camp. Participants will learn what life was like for a southern lady. Activities will include fan etiquette, sewing, dancing, painting, food preparation, and much more! This camp is limited to 25 participants and preregistration is required. Camp includes daily snacks, equipment, and activities. Please bring a sack lunch and a water bottle.

Civil War Photography Camp
July 26, 2013
This camp is for campers in grades 6-12
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: $15 for members or $20 for non-members
Put on by the O. Winston Link Museum and the History Museum of Western Virginia this one day camp held at Hanging Rock will expose participants to the would of Civil War photography. Participants will learn about Civil War photography, the battle of Hanging Rock, the soldiers who fought there, and create their own Pin Hole Camera images. This camp is limited to 25 participants and preregistration is required. Camp includes snacks, equipment, and activities. Please bring a water bottle.

Archaeology Camp
July 24, 2013
This camp is for campers in grades 1-6
Time: 8:30 to 3:00
Cost: $25 for members or $35 for non-members
Campers will dig deeper into Virginia’s past and learn that it is not what you find, but what your find out. Participants will learn excavation and cleaning techniques, work in a mock dig, and participate in a variety of fun archaeology related activities and crafts. This camp is limited to 15 participants and preregistration is required. Camp includes daily snacks, equipment, and activities. Please bring a sack lunch and a water bottle.