Lorain County Historical Society Youth History Camp June 21, 2010

The Lorain County Historical Society offers something different for children 6 to 12 years of age. Youth History Camp will be held June 21-25 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. providing campers with a series of activities about a different historical topic each day.
The schedule is as follows:
June 21 A Century Ago – 1910, Learn the way citizens of Lorain County lived, worked and played 100 years ago.
June 22 Back to Nature, Explore the grounds of The Hickories and the nearby Elywood to discover the plants, animals and bugs that have been a part of the nature of Lorain County for many years.
June 23 This Old House, Learn to identify architectural styles and features of homes built between 1880 to 1930. You will take part in a scavenger hunt of houses while walking through the neighborhoods near The Hickories and then design your own “dream home.”
June 24 History Comes Alive at Ridgelawn, Take a short walk to Ridgelawn Cemetery where some famous Lorain Countians will “come to life” to tell their stories. Learn how to do gravestone rubbings and to interpret some of the common symbols.
June 25 Victorian Children’s Games and Sports, Discover the fun of croquet, quoits, marbles and baseball...Victorian style.

All events begin and end at The Hickories, 509 Washington Ave. in Elyria.

Fee: $7 per day or $30 for all five camps. Preregistration required. To register, please view and print both the registration form and the medical information sheet found at www.lchs.org/events and send with payment to LCHS by June 16, 2010.

Teens interested in volunteering please contact (440) 322-3341.