Summer Camps

Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands (Full)

Eligibility: Children entering 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th grade in the fall of 2023 may attend.

Dates: June 12^th through 16^th or June 19^th through June 23^rd

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Place: Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle

Price: CCHS member/$105 per camper; non-member/$165 per camper

Featuring the culture and events surrounding Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands. Through hands-on interaction with historic crafts, games, food, music, and clothing we will explore the lifeways of Central Pennsylvania’s earliest inhabitants. Campers will have the opportunity to:

• wear deer hide clothing
• participate in archery
• do face and body painting
• learn hunting techniques
• make and play native games
• create Woodland handicrafts
• cook using corn recipes
• and make fire with a bow drill

World War II and the 1940s in Cumberland County (Full)

Eligibility: Children entering 7^th, 8^th, or 9^th grade in the fall of 2023 may attend.

Dates: July 10^th through July 14^th

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Place: Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle

Price: CCHS member/$105 per camper; non-member/$165 per camper

Have you ever wondered what life was like during War War II? Using historic crafts, games, food, music, dance, and clothing we will explore civilian and military aspects of the war. beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor, campers will:

• ^{go through “boot camp” with military personnel}
• ^{dress in period military and civilian clothing}
• ^{paint on nylon stockings}
• ^{learn how weapons of the period worked}
• ^{work in a war factory}
• ^{experience the difficulties of rationing and civil defense}

From bombing runs and military dodge ball to baking cakes without sugar and scrap drives, this camp has something for everyone.