Summer Camp at Hagley

Summer Camp at Hagley offers day camps with experiences ranging from STEAM discovery to old-school fun. Campers can journey back to the 19th century or use STEAM concepts to complete challenges and bring new ideas to life. Ages: 7-12. 

Summer Camp at Hagley – Week 1
July 13 through July 17 – Monday to Friday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

This week’s themes are: 

Life Long Ago (Ages 7-9): Life Long Ago Camp immerses campers into life in a 19th-century black powder factory and workers’ village.  Each day campers explore different activities common during the 1800s, such as gardening, cooking, making toys, dancing, and much more.  Campers also participate in tasks specific to a powder factory like firing off charges of powder, making barrels, and constructing water wheels.  The camp week culminates in a carnival when campers can share what they have learned with their families.

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STEAM Maker Camp (Ages 10-12): STEAM Maker Camp provides campers with the opportunity to tinker with different technology and equipment. From 3D printers to hand drills, to sewing machines, to more, campers will build their own candy dispenser. The week will end with a Maker Expo where campers can show off their creations for their families. 

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Summer Camp at Hagley – Week 2
August 3 through August 7 – Monday to Friday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

This week’s themes are: 

STEAM Discovery Camp (Ages 7-9): During STEAM Discovery Camp, campers investigate scientific and engineering concepts and complete hands-on challenges.  Each camp day will focus on a different topic in science and include subjects in life science, physical science, technology, and engineering.  Finally, there will be a Science Expo at the end of the week where campers can show off their projects and favorite demonstrations for their families. 

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Learning the Trades (Ages 10-12): Before there were makerspaces, early makers were plying their trades. Learning the Trades Camp offers campers a chance to explore many of the different skills and jobs of the 19th century. Campers will become powdermen, stone masons, coopers, farmers, teachers, printers, and more. A fun “jobs fair” at the end of the week will mark the end of the campers’ apprenticeships as they share their new skills with their families.   

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Each camp has a maximum of 20 campers for ages 7-9, and 12 for ages 10-12. Camps are staffed by adult camp instructors and teenage camp counselors. Teens, age 15-18, who are interested in volunteering can sign up to be counselors at www.hagley.org/volunteer. Extensive training is provided. 
 

Camp Schedule:
Camps operate Monday-Friday
Camp Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.        
Drop Off begins: 8:30 a.m.

Fees:
Non-members: $380 per week
Hagley Members: $320 per week
For questions, please contact Education Program Coordinator Jeff Durst at (302) 658-2400 ext. 285 or jdurst@hagley.org.

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STEM programs are made possible by DuPont and M&T Charitable Foundation.