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Summer Camps
The Department of Archives and History’s museums and historic sites across the state are offering summer camps for a variety of ages, with focuses ranging from architecture to pioneer skills to Native American culture. Call soon for registration deadlines and further information. Sign up your youngster today—these camps fill fast!
GRAND VILLAGE OF THE NATCHEZ INDIANS, NATCHEZ
Monday, June 15-Friday, June 19, 9 a.m.— noon. Discovery Week. Play stickball, learn about flint-knapping and pottery, walk nature trails, play games, and make crafts. For ages seven to nine; $40 fee includes all supplies; pre-registration required. Call 601-446-6502 or email info@natchezgrand-village.com for reservations.
Monday, June 22—Friday, June 26, 9-11 a.m. Little Discovery Week. Children ages five and six will play Native American games, create small crafts, pottery, nature lessons, and stories. $20 fee includes all supplies; pre-registration required. Call 601 -446-6502 or email info@natchezgrandvil-lage.com for reservations.
HISTORIC JEFFERSON COLLEGE, WASHINGTON
Tuesday, June 9-Thursday, June 11, 9 a.m.-noon. Naturalist Camp. Children ages ten to twelve will get a close-up look at insects, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, bugs, and plants through hands-on projects and observation in the field. Cost is $35, pre-registration is required. For more information call 601-442-2901 or email info@ historicjeffersoncollege.com.
Tuesday, July 14 Thursday, July 16,9 a.m.— noon. Junior Naturalist Camp. Children ages seven to nine will learn about nature through hands-on arts and crafts projects and observation in the field. Cost is $35, pre-registration is required. For more information call 601-442-2901 or email info@ historicjeffersoncollege.com.
MANSHIP HOUSE MUSEUM, JACKSON
July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2-3 p.m. Manship House Summer Workshops. Summer
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reading and craft workshops for children grades K.-3. Free of charge, pre-registration required. For more information call 601 -576-6851.
hand-rattles. Pre-registration is required, admission is free. For more information or to register call 662-334-4684 or email info@ wintervillemounds.com.
OLD CAPITOL MUSEUM, JACKSON
Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17, 8 a.m.— noon. .Mississippi Time Travelers. Rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will learn about the architecture of the capital city as they visit the Old Capitol Museum, Manship House Museum, and Mississippi State Capitol. Registration is $50. Pre-registration required. For more information call 601 -576-6800.
WINTERVILLE MOUNDS, GREENVILLE
Tuesday, June 9—Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Summer Fun Days: Native Americans. Children will learn about Native American culture through arts and crafts and special presentations. Activities will include archery, beading, face painting, storytelling, and making pottery, headbands, and
Tuesday, June 16—Friday, June 19, 10 a.m.-noon. Summer Fun Days. Children will learn about Native American culture through arts and crafts and special presentations. Activities will include archery, beading, face painting, storytelling, and making pottery, headbands, and hand-rattles. Registration is required, but admission is free. For more information or to register call 662-334-4684 or email info@winterviIlemounds.com.
Tuesday, July 14-Friday, July 17, 10 a.m.-noon. Summer Fun Days. Children will learn about Native American culture through arts and crafts and special presentations. Activities will include archery, beading, face painting, storytelling, and making pottery, headbands, and hand-rattles. Registration is required, admission is free. For more information or to'register call 662-334-4684 or email info@wintervil-lemounds.com.
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Mississippi History Newsletter 2015 Spring (5)
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