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2010 Summer Camp Programs

Call 215-679-3103 or email for additional programming information and registration.

2010 Summer Camp Program Registration form

Summer Scapes! Landscape Art!
Summer Scapes I: June 23-25, 2010; Register by June 15
Summer Scapes II: August 18-20, 2010; Register by August 11
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$70 per participant
Ages 6-12
Take a glimpse into rural life of the Pennsylvania Germans and explore different types of landscapes in the Heritage Center's collection and special exhibit! Explore different art forms from paper collage and paint to create landscape art.
Quilt Camp! Dutchy Quilts
July 6-9, 2010; Register by June 29
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$80 per participant
Ages 9-14
Explore our exhibit of Dutchy quilts that feature textiles made by members of the SLHC's local community. Identify what makes a quilt Pennsylvania German and examine colors and patterns in quilting. A local quilting expert and teacher will help our museum educator guide young students through designing patterns for quilt blocks and sewing their own quilt square. The camp incorporates a combination of hand and machine sewing.
Heritage Tour At Home
August 3-6, 2010; Register by July 27
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$90 per participant
Ages 6-10
Be a part of the Schwenkfelders' lives by "visiting" the same cities the Schwenkfelders lived in and traveled to in the 18th century. We'll travel through cities in Europe and SE Pennsylvania all within the museum's walls. Engage in arts, crafts, and music of the time period and German culture. We'll make boats, write journal entries, sign a pledge of allegiance upon arrive in PA and more!