2008 American Adventure Camp Sessions - National Constitution Center

BUILD A NATION
Session I: June 23 - July 3
Let the games begin! Compete against other campers and set up your own community. Campers will be given fun and exciting challenges to learn how to establish and govern their own society. Campers will learn about teamwork and have fun while building friendships along the way!.
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LIVING LIKE LINCOLN
Session II: July 7 - July 18
Go back in time and live like one of the most beloved presidents- Abraham Lincoln. Build a log cabin and learn what life was like settling the western territories. Live the rustic life and have fun exploring the United States in the 1800s. Explore battles of the Civil War and drum up some spirit while having fun and spending your summer living the Lincoln life!
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KIDS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Session III: July 21 - August 1
Ages 8 - 14 only
Let the race begin! Follow the campaign trail from the town hall to the White House using theater, art, and music in this hands-on performing and visual arts camp. This camp will focus on the process of running for and being elected as president of the United States. From campaign jingles and posters to mock debates and elections, campers will use storytelling and the arts to run for office! Each camper will play a major role in the creation of a brand new musical play about campaigns, elections and voting in America. Campers will write, compose and design this original musical production.
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RAIDERS OF THE CONSTITUTION
Session IV: August 4 - August 15
Explore the past through artifacts and adventure in this once-in-a-lifetime camp. Go on archeological digs and historic adventures around the city. Explore the art and architecture of the past. See the actual artifacts that were once buried where the Constitution Center now stands. Did you know an inn and several homes once stood on what is now a piece of historic Philadelphia? Together, campers will uncover the past – one artifact at a time. But don’t worry, you won’t have to deal with snakes or giant boulders! It’s sure to be an adventure you’ll never forget!
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