TIOGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

2008-Educational Youth Programs

Civil War Training Camp *$5.00/student* Enlist in a Civil War regiment for a day of fun. Join your class as you engage in real drills, learn etiquette, try hard tack, and more.	*Iroquois Culture $5.00/student* Submerse students in Iroquois culture. Program will include living history presentation, food, displays, games, and more.
*Work $5.00/student* Discover what work was like in the 19^th century. Once finished working students will receive 19^th century wages to spend in our general store!	*One Room School House $5.00/student* Join your teacher, Miss Stern, for a day of learning in a one room school house. Enjoy 19^th century lessons, games, and lunch in our school house recreation.
*Run with the Dinosaurs $5.00/student* Introduce students to the lives of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, as the museum comes to life.	Underground Railroad $5.00/student Witness the escape of slaves through the underground railroad, ask living historians questions, and more in this exciting program.
*Liberty and Justice for All $5.00/student* From local leaders to national figures, women’s suffrage will be the key feature of this field trip program.	*Meet the Museum FREE* A free program to introduce students to the local museum. Program will consist of a guided tour, hands on activity based on current exhibits, and more.

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YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

2008

Tioga County Historical Society Museum

110 Front Street, Owego, NY 13827

Apprentice Program

July 12^th-26^{th 12-4 pm}

Free

Ages 7^th-12^th grade

A free program open to 10 students in Broome and Tioga counties.

Students must fill out an application. Students select positions

and over the period of 2 weeks, will create, market, and implement

a museum exhibit. Program concludes with an exhibit reception.

Theatre Camp July 28^th-August 2^nd $50.00/student Ages K-6^th/7^th-12^th (K-6 group meets 12-4pm, 7-12 group 4-8pm) Students explore the various techniques of acting and performance Through scene study, monologue study, and exercises. The camp concludes with a production.	Archeaology Camp July 7^th-11^{th 12-4 pm} $50.00/student Ages K-12^th grade Learn different techniques of digging, will have a mini dig With findings produced.
Living History Camp August 4^th-8^{th 12-4 pm} $50.00/student Ages K-12^th grade Students explore the various meanings of living history. Participants Are expected to research and create a persona from American History and portray this character on living history day. All participants will also participate in a civil war boot camp and Victorian finishing School.	Make a Movie Camp August 11^th-16^th $50.00/student Ages K-6^th/7^th-12^th (K-6 meets 12-4pm, 7-12 meets 4-8pm) Students study and learn various film making techniques then select positions, write, market and produce a film. The camp will culminate with a movie premier for all participants.