History Out of The Box Jr. Docent Program

http://www.historyoutofthebox.com

Jemick39@yahoo.com

518-569-0255

Become a history detective and discover clues to digging into the past. As a Jr. Docent you will have hands-on experience learning what it was like living in the past. You will find out how to use a flint stone and striker to make fire, find clues buried in old documents, (Think National Treasure!), discover how young people survived 200 years ago without an xbox or wii!

Jr. Docents will meet at the Kent Delord House Museum, as well as Clinton County Historical Association, and dig into the history and collections that few get to see. Eventually you will participate in tours, events and programs. We will meet your needs: If you love to play historic games, you will get to demonstrate those. If don’t enjoy working with the public, you can assist in research or developing activities for children that visit the museums.

Museum educator, Jan McCormick, will meet once a month with those interested in participating. (Ages 6 and up welcome) If you miss one week-no worries, the information can be emailed to you. The one item you will need is a three ring binder for your hand-outs. Families can share if that is more convenient.

The Jr. Docent program will be held the first Wednesday of every month.

The first meeting will be March 6th at 2pm at the KENT DELORD HOUSE.

Homeschool Camping Trips for 2013: Save the Date!

It's time to think about making reservations for the 2013 homeschool camping trips.  Reservations open Jan 1st for the Ausable Point State Park.  In order to guarantee we can book a large block of the popular beach front sites near each other we need to book early.  Three camping times are being organized:

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE Ausable Point Campground dates--the spots are filling up quickly. 

1)  Early summer camping trip at Ausable Point campground, June 15-19 (+ or - extra days if wanted, weekend days included so the whole family can come). This is tent or camper camping.  We are looking to book sites between numbers 33 - 46.  There will be kayaks available for families to use.  Reservations can be made by going here: http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Ausable_Point_Campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=567

2)  Family camp at Camp Cherokee in Saranac Lake, Aug 18-23 (anticipated dates, more info to follow mid winter).  This is a typical summer camp experience: staff, boating, pool, horseback riding, cabins, archery, dining hall with shared meal prep, and lots and lots of fun!

3) Fall Camping trip at Ausable Point campground, Sept 3 through 6 or 8th. Tent or camper camping.  Again, we are looking to book sites between numbers 33 - 46.  Reservations can be made at the link above.

Questions can be sent to Amanda Bokus at bokusfamily@westelcom.com  or Holly Warren at northcountryhomeschooling@gmail.com .