July 22 – 26, 2024
Each year, Apprentice Camp is one of the most anticipated programs of the summer at Crab Orchard Museum!
Qualifications
All apprentices must be ages 8 - 14.
Apprentices must have a written permission form signed by a parent or guardian.
Apprentices are required to dress in eighteenth century attire. Apprentices may wear their own outfit from home or borrow clothing from the museum to be returned at the end of the week. *Please note - Camp is an all-weather, outdoor program. Rain or shine, apprentices will spend most of their time in the Pioneer Park, which includes one of the apprentices’ favorite activities, playing in the creek. These activities often results in wet and muddy, but happy, apprentices, so please be sure to have towels ready for the ride home.
Activities
The Pioneer Apprentice Camp gives students an opportunity to experience colonial life in Appalachia through interactive programs and skill building. These activities may include farming, blacksmithing, candle-making, gardening, weaving, play, hearth cooking, and a militia muster. Pioneer Apprentice Camp helps children build life-long communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Time
All sessions will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. There will be a break for lunch each day, and apprentices should bring their own ready-to-eat lunches. Drinks and snacks are available at the museum gift shop. On Friday, a potluck picnic lunch at 12:30 will be followed by a program for apprentices and their families.
Cost
The Pioneer Apprentice Program is $175.00 for family members of the museum, and $195.00 for all non-members. Non-members may obtain a family membership at the rate of $60.00. Please visit our Membership page for more information, or call 276-988-6755.
A limited number of need-based scholarships may be available.
To apply, please download the application form and return it by July 10, 2024.
Pioneer Apprentice Camp is one of our most popular programs. Be sure to register your child early to ensure a space!
All BOYS spaces for camp are now FULL!
However, spaces may be come available closer to the event. If you would like to add your boy camper to our waiting list, please fill out the form below. Any available spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Thank you!
To register your child for camp, please click the registration form button below.
Or, download the brochure here, fill out and return the registration form,
along with a $25 non-refundable deposit, to Historic Crab Orchard Museum.
If signing up more than one child, please use separate registration forms. Thank you!
If you would like to make an online payment for the $25 camp deposit or the balance of the camp fee,
please click the button below.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Mallory, Education Director,
at 276-988-6755 or lmallory@craborchardmuseum.com.