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Digging History Day Camp

August 31, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13.

Gibbs Farm Camps – Digging History Day Camp

To register, please see the Day Camp page for information on each Day Camp and online registration forms. Or you may call the Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629 or email gibbs@rchs.com for a registration form.

Information on specific Day Camps

Digging History

Tuesday, August 29-Thursday, August 31, 2017
9:00 am-1:00 pm
$99.00
Ages 11-13
Digging History Online Registration Form

In 1995, Gibbs Farm located the original “soddy” site and participated in an archaeological dig with the University of Minnesota. Whether learning about pioneer life in 1849 through this dig, or searching for the Dakota trail that crossed the Gibbs farm, archaeology has played an important role at the Gibbs historic site for years.

Campers will learn about archaeology, participate in hands-on digs at the site and much more. Boys and girls ages 11-13 will discover how archaeology helps determine how people lived long ago by the objects they used.

Bring a bag lunch each day.
An open house will be held on Thursday at 12:30 for campers’ families

Gibbs Farm Day Camps

Pioneer Kid
Tuesdays-Thursdays
June 27-July 20, 2017
9:00 am-1:00 pm
Ages 6-10

Gibbs Girl
Tuesdays-Thursdays
July 25-August 24, 2017
9:00 am-1:00 pm
Girls ages 6-10

Dakota Day Camp
Tuesday, June 20 – Thursday, June 22, 2017
9:00 am-1:00 pm
Ages 6-10

Digging History
Tuesday, August 29-Thursday, August 31, 2017
9:00 am-1:00 pm
Ages 11-13

Pioneer PeeWees
Wednesdays
June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30
9:30-11:30 am
Ages 4-5

Information on specific Day Camps

MEA Day

Thursday, October 19, 2017
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Children ages 6-10
Please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register.

Reservations

Reservations are required and must be prepaid for all camps.
One week notice of cancellation is needed in order to receive a refund.

To enroll in 2017 Summer Day Camps, you may:

  • Use our online registration forms, available soon.
  • Print out the 2017 Gibbs Day Camps pdf form and mail, available in early spring 2017.
  • Contact Gibbs Farm at 651-646-8629.
  • Use our Contact Us form.

Important Note: If you would like to register for a Day Camp within 2 days of the start of camp, please call the Gibbs Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register.

Part of each camp day is spent out of door; campers should dress for the weather.
Camps are held rain or shine; in case of bad weather, camp will be held inside site buildings.