Presented by the William W. Treat Foundation, children’s educational programming at the American Independence Museum (AIM) is expanding this summer to include six minicamps for ages 7 to 11. Taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., July 16 – August 1, “campers” will experience 18th-century life through hands-on activities, colonial attire, and themed projects.
“Each MiniCamp has a different theme kids can explore,” said Program Manager Sarah Jaworski. “These camps are fun and educational at the same time.”
MiniCamp themes include “Not a Soldier,” “Working in the 18th Century,” “History’s Mysteries,” “Culinary Cures,” “Camp Life,” and “Patriot, Loyalists, Neutral or Something Else.” MiniCamps take place on the AIM campus, which sits on a grassy acre in the center of historic Exeter, NH, the capital of New Hampshire during the Revolutionary War.
One of four initiatives within AIM’s We Are One multi-year campaign leading up to the nation’s 250 anniversary, “Educating Children & Youth” is presented by the William W. Treat Foundation with additional support from M&T Bank. Ticket prices for AIM Summer MiniCamps are $65 for nonmember children and $55 for member children.
About American Independence Museum
Located in Exeter, NH, the American Independence Museum features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol, brown bess musket, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties, civic engagement and civic responsibility, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH, such as camps for kids, festivals, summer festival, reenactments, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase, ‘we the people’.