At HHS, we offer several different activities and programs for children. All of them are designed to be fun and to expand the mind. They are also designed with parents in mind.
Several activities can be modified for private groups. If there is something you would like us to do just for your family, scout troop or other group, call or mail. We'll be happy to work with you to help the Street come alive for your family.
Summer Camps Holidays Other Programs Contact
Colonial Overnights
Live like a colonial kid for just one night! Sleep on a straw mattress in a 300 year-old building. Prepare and cook a colonial-era dinner over an open fire. Play colonial games, create colonial crafts and tour the houses at night.
The evening will begin with preparing and cooking a colonial style dinner over an open fire. Participants will also play colonial games, create colonial crafts and get the chance to tour the houses at night, many of which are said to be haunted. The night will end with a camp-in on the floor of the DuBois Fort.
Ages 8-14.
Drop off at 6pm. Pick up at 10am. Bring a sleeping bag, pajamas, and toothbrush. Food and
supplies provided. Advance registration required. Limit 15. Discount available for multiple children from the same family.
Contact Programs, Tours and Visitor Services Manager Rebecca Mackey at 845.255.1660 x 105 or rebecca@huguenotstreet.org to learn more.
Registration
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What Lies Beneath: Summer Archaeology Camps (ages 8 + up)
Even in a valley filled with history, Historic Huguenot Street is a rarity. Here, within our six acres, are some of the most archaeologically rich sites in the region. Many significant artifacts from European settlement have been discovered and Native American artifacts dating back to 8,000 B.C. have changed our understanding of those who came before us.
Campers get to experience this tangible history hands-on working under the direction of resident archaeologist Kevin Van Kleeck, member of HHS's Historical Preservation Team and an "alum" of the Archaeological Field School at SUNY New Paltz. Campers will take part in a live dig and will be immersed in the real, day-to-day life of an archaeologist as they uncover artifacts in this summer's site, under the overhang of the Bevier-Elting House. Each camp is one week in length (Monday through Friday) and this year, we've extended the hours to make it easier on parents. 9am to 4pm. If you need a later pick-up, please discuss it with us. We may be able to help. Ages 8 and up.
Registration
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Winter Holiday Programs
The DuBois Fort Visitor Center, decked out for the Victorian holidays, is the place to be for our holiday activities. On Saturday December 3rd, and 10th, we will host Santa Claus himself, as he waits to hold your special child on his lap. As Santa listens to those Christmas wishes our professional photographer will take a photograph. Printouts will be available immediately, and the moment will last forever.
New Paltz Easter Egg Hunt
What better place for the Easter Bunny to visit than the place where New Paltz began? The annual Easter Egg Hunt is free and open to all, thanks to the sponsorhsip of Historic Huguenot Street, the New Paltz Youth Program, the New Paltz Police Department, the New Paltz Police Benevolent Association and the Committee for a safer New Paltz. Held the Saturday before Easter.
For more information about children's programs, contact Rebecca Mackey, Programs, Tours and Visitor Services Manager, at 845-255.1660, x 105 or via email at rebecca@huguenotstreet.org. |
