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SUMMARY OF SESSIONS

Tennessee Tales and Legends
Tennessee history...filled with frontier heroes, creepy critters and spine-tingling stories.  Challenge your imagination with the historical happenings of the mysterious, the curious, the fantastical and the just plain weird. Hear tall tales, seek hidden treasure, go on a superstitious scavenger hunt, learn the mysterious art of invisible ink and write your own
legendary tale.
June 1-4, 2010
9:00am-3:00pm
Ages 9-14
Cost: $140

Hands on History Camp
Embark on an adventure through time, exploring 1,000 years of Tennessee history, from the ancient Mississippian Indians to early frontier history and from the Overton family through the Civil War.  Experience creative projects such as gorget making, fun outdoor activities - even the occasional flower bomb fight!  Go behind the scenes to glimpse TR's historic treasures!
June 14-18, 2010 or July 12-16, 2010
9:00am-3:00pm
Ages 7-14
Cost: $175

Jr. Docent Training & Leadership Camp
Go behind the scenes of Nashville's oldest historic house museum and experience history from the inside out!  Whether teaching quill pens or portraying a historic character, junior docents learn about interpretation, museum work, preservation and leadership while also fostering a commitment to service.  Price includes one week of training, one week in leadership.
June 7-11, 2010 & June 14-18, 2010
9:00am-3:00pm
Ages 9-14
Cost: $300 for two weeks
Docent Campers receive 50% off any additional camp sessions.

History's Mysteries Camp
Every museum harbors a mystery...an unexpected artifact, a haunting tale or perhaps something far more strange.  Travel on an adventurous journey through some of Nashville's most interesting museums.  Gather clues on the hunt to solve the mystery.  History is full of mysteries waiting for you...Join us and become your own history detective.
June 21-25, 2010 or July 26-30, 2010
9:00am-3:00pm
Ages 7-14
Cost: $175

Creative Arts Camp
Calling all creative kids!  Join us for a week of creativity with a little bit of history and a whole lot of fun!  Experience a variety of unique projects that teach both art and history - wood block, candle dipping, silhouettes,  tie-dying and more!  Art Gallery Showing of projects the last day for family and friends!
July 12-16, 2010 or August 2-6, 2010
9:00am-3:00pm
Ages 9-14
Cost: $175

Adventures in History Camp
Civil War Camp
The winter of 1864 brought two great armies to Travellers Rest to fight the Battle of Nashville, a battle that would decide the outcome of the war in Tennessee.  Become a soldier and learn what life was like.  From drills to surgery, experience your own adventure!  Free attendance to our
Annual Encampment on Saturday, July24.
July 19-23, 2010
9:00am-3:00pm
Ages 7-14
Cost: $175

Frontier Adventure
Travel back in time to when Nashville marked the western frontier and bear and buffalo still roamed freely. Follow in the footsteps of famous frontier heroes...Davy Crockett,
Granny White, James and Charlotte Robertson.  Learn about their adventures and experience your own!
August 2-6, 2010
9:00am-3:00pm
Ages 7-14
Cost: $175

Attend both Adventures camps and take 50% off of the second one.  Cannot take Jr. Docent discount with Adventures discount.

Camp Director: Tonya Staggs

615-832-8197 x15

tonya@travellersrestplantation.org