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Media Contact: Rose Speirs

Deadwood History, Inc.

605-722-4800

April 11, 2017

 

Deadwood History Summer Camp Registration Now Open

 

Deadwood History, Inc. and the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission will host a series of summer camps for area youth.  The Summer Camp Series kicks off with Archaeology Camp.  Campers will assist a professional archaeologist at a real archaeological dig to uncover more than 140 years of Black Hills history.  The immersive camp will focus on site history and the importance of archaeology.  Representatives from the Forest Service will present lithic and orienteering  lessons.  Archaeology Camp is offered for students going into grades 3-7.  Session 1 will be held June 4-8 and Session 2 will be held June 11-15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Camp starts and concludes at the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC) and archaeology work will be conducted at Gordon Park; $40 for members, $50 for non-members.

 

At Camp Create, students will be part of an exciting and unique experience where they will discover their inner artist.  The camp will focus on elements of art: color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value.  Campers will create watercolor paintings, sculpt works of art from clay, and take part in a color-themed scavenger hunt.  At the end of the week, students will showcase their artwork in an art show that will be open to the public.  The camp is offered for students going into grades K-2.  It will be held June 19-22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Days of ’76 Museum; $30 for members, $40 for non-members.

 

Geology Camp will provide students with the beginnings of a lifetime fascination with geology.  Campers will explore the earth through a series of educational and fun outdoor activities.  The camp will focus on rock formations, identifying different types of rocks, discovering geodes, exploring the different layers of the earth, and more.  Nature hikes will keep campers on the move while discovering the natural world around them.  Geology Camp is offered for students going into grades 3-7.  It will be held June 25-29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the HARCC; $40 for members, $50 for non-members.

 

The new exhibit at the Adams Museum, Riches and Responsibilities: A Natural History of the Black Hills, will provide inspiration, motivation, and excitement at the Nature Explorers Camp.  The exhibit showcases different environments, habitats, and ecosystems located throughout the Black Hills.  Representatives from the Black Hills Raptor Center will bring live birds of prey to the camp for educational demonstrations.  This camp promises to be an engaging experience for students.  Nature Explorers Camp is offered for students going into grades K-2.  It will be held July 9-13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the HARCC; $30 for members, $40 for non-members.

 

At the Nature Investigators Camp, students will use information and facts gathered from the Riches and Responsibilities exhibit at the Adams Museum to help them discover the natural wonders of the Black Hills.  Students will use a microscope to view unique mineral samples, learn about paleontology specimens, and discover animals that are native and non-native to the area.  Outdoor hikes will give students the opportunity to identify grasses and flowers, detect rock formations, distinguish different bird species, and more.  Nature Investigators Camp is offered to students going into grades 3-7.  It will be held July 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the HARCC; $40 for members, $50 for non-members.

 

Campers’ curiosities will be sparked when they discover the principles of chemistry, physics, biology, and more at Junior Scientists Camp.  Creating moldy bread and sticky ice are just two of the many experiments students will perform at Junior Scientists Camp.  For many of the experiments, students will complete a Scientific Method Sheet which is a process of determining questions and their answers.  On the last day of camp, students will present the findings of their experiments at a Science Fair.  Junior Scientists Camp is offered for students going into grades K-2.  It will be held July 30-August 3 from 9:00 .am. to 12:00 p.m. at the Days of ’76 Museum; $30 for members, $40 for non-members.

 

Mad Science Camp will build on students’ natural curiosity of science through fun and challenging hands-on activities and take-home projects.  Projects such as building a DaVinci bridge, a DIY thermometer, and coin poppers will keep campers engaged and involved while learning about a variety of sciences. At the end of the week, students will present their newly-acquired scientific knowledge at a Science Fair.  Mad Science Camp is offered for students going into grades 3-7.  It will be held August 13-17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Days of ’76 Museum; $40 for members, $50 for non-members.

 

For more information or to register for summer camp, please contact Amanda Brown, Education Director, at 605-578-1657. A $10 non-refundable deposit is required per camp.  The deposit will be applied to the cost of each camp.  Scholarships are available.  The camps fill up quickly, so please reserve your space today.

 

Summer Camps are co-sponsored by the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission, Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation, Deadwood History, KEVN Black Hills Fox TV, Twin City Hardware, Bill Haas, Pack Horse, Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital, Mayor Turbiville Supporting Kids, Lynn’s Dakotamart, and the William Karl & Laura L. Haas Education Endowment.