Little Immigrants Mini-Camp

20880 Olinda Trail North,Scandia MN 55073

19 June, 2023

Description

Give your little ones the opportunity to imagine what it might have been like to be a child of an immigrant family in the late 1800’s. This is an unforgettable opportunity for children to get outside, connect with history, and explore nature. - Children are encouraged to dress up in costumes reflective of pioneers and/or early Swedish immigrants. - Enjoy playing historic games, experiencing a sensory table with historical items, meeting animal friends who helped the pioneers survive, and sampling snacks that the immigrants would have eaten. - Visit each of the historic buildings and do a hands-on activity and/or craft related to each building. - Sample different fruits and vegetables that would have been grown on the farms of early immigrants. - Spend time in the heirloom gardens and see what types of vegetables, herbs, and fruits were grown in 1850-1880. - Explore the prairie and discover wildlife that calls this area home. Offered: Monday and Tuesday, June 19 and 20, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Ages: 4-7 years old. Fee: $80 members/$95 non-members (all supplies included). Bring: Lunch and water bottle. Registration Deadline: June 1. Limited to 20 children. Make your reservation early to guarantee a spot.