2011 Colonial Camp at Bedminster's Historic Vanderveer House

Kids Summer Camp with Focus on Colonial Crafts, History & Food

The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster will hold its exclusive 2011 Colonial Camp for children this summer at the historic Vanderveer House in Somerset County's historic venue.

Colonial Camp at the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum, Bedminster’s historic landmark building, is the focal point for this hands-on 18th century fun-filled, history-centered summer enrichment program. Children, dressed in authentic 18th century clothing, will experience activities reminiscent of life in the 1700s including craft projects, weaving, colonial farming, games, open-fire cooking, games, and archeological exploration and much more!

Area children from the Somerset Hills area towns attend a five day afternoon camp that focus on experiencing life as a colonial participant, complete with costumes, culture, and tools from the colonial era.

Colonial Camp will be led by John Philips-Bedminster Middle School History Teacher, and Lady Ellen Ruck-18th Century Historical Re-enactor, with special activities by experienced professionals and re-enactors. Camp takes place in the natural historic setting of the Jacobus Vanderveer House, located at River Road Park in Bedminster.

Session	Dates	Time	Days	Ages	Fee
1	July 18-22	1 to 4:30 pm	Monday - Friday	9 - 13	$225
2	July 25-29	1 to 4:30 pm	Monday - Friday	9 - 13	$225
3	August 1-5	1 to 4:30 pm	Monday - Friday	9 - 13	$225
Lunch & Pre-Activity	Available All Weeks	12 to 1pm	Monday - Friday	9 - 13	FREE

*Reduce Registration Fee by $50 if attending Session 2 and/or Session 3.

** Colonial Clothing is also provided.

Return registration form with check payable to
“The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House” by Friday, June 10th!

Camp is from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily with a “picnic lunch & pre-activity” from 12 noon to 1 p.m. for anyone who needs to be dropped off early. Campers are to bring their own “peanut free” lunch. Camp is open to children between the ages of 9 and 13.

Please register early as class size is limited to 10 students. The fee for each session is $225 and includes either a boy’s or girls’ period costume to be worn daily to camp. Reduce by $50 if attending additional weeks of camp.

"While it looks like it's going to be a warm one, we are so glad that the weather is holding out ," stated Robin Ray, coordinator for the history camp. "You can just tell that the kids had a great time all week." Robin's no stranger to knowing how well kids enjoy camp since she was coordinating over 37 other camps at the same time in Bedminster.

Colonial Camp at Bedminster's Historic Jacobus Vanderveer House

2011 Registration Form Details (For Download)