Registration for summer 2012 starts February 15th

Daily Schedules

Ages 6-8	Ages 9-11
Pioneer Kids	Pioneer Kids
Dirty Jobs	Dirty Jobs
On the Town	On the Town
Old Time Tech	Silent Stars

2012 weekly schedule and activity numbers

Camp Location:
Clear Creek History Park
Corner of 11th and Arapahoe Streets
Downtown Golden

Look What's New !

Age groups are now divided into 6–8 and 9–11 year olds to ensure campers are engaged at an age appropriate level.
There will be an average ratio of one teacher for every ten students or less.
Depending on your schedule, campers can now participate in full day or half day sessions.
Camps last from 8:30 – 11:30 and 12:00 – 3:00 or for a full day from 8:30 – 3:00 with supervised lunch break.
Drop off and pick up times:
Morning: 8:00 – 8:30 & 11:30 – 12:00
Afternoon: 11:30 – 12:00 & 3:00 – 3:30
All day: 8:00 – 8:30 & 3:00 – 3:30.
Each week ends with a show starring the camp kids!
Two different themes each week during the morning and afternoon sessions. Sign up for one week or more! Check out the theme descriptions inside this brochure.

Camp Structure

Hands-on History is a week long summer day camp. HoH is designed to engage kids with different aspects of local history. All indoor activities will be in one of our historic buildings, giving them a break from the sun and a chance to be inspired by our historic settings.

Dirty Jobs

In this session campers will try thier hand at some of the dirty jobs that kept Golden alive and kicking. During the week campers will dig into mining, see if they have what it takes to make pottery at a porcelain plant and seek out a story for our newspaper. We're digging up Golden's history and it's time to grab your work gloves and help out.

Pioneer Kids

We’re traveling back to wild and woolly Golden as it was during the mid-1800s. Campers will learn what it was like growing up on the Pearce Ranch while they work, learn and play like pioneer kids. Join in the literary scene and try to tell the tallest tale to entertain your fellow campers. Activities include woodstove cooking, taking care of the chickens and minding your manners around our one-room schoolhouse teacher.

On the Town

We’re steppin’ out on the town in this session and learning about life in Golden from the 1870s to the 1940s. Campers will become volunteer firefighters when they join the Rescue Hook and Ladder Company and take a tour of the Golden Fire Station. They’ll be inspired by Jolly Rancher (originally located on Washington Avenue) to make their own candy flavor. This session takes a closer look at our small town in the early 20th century by exploring the City of Golden’s historic photo collection. On Friday the campers star in a show for their family and friends.

Old Time Tech (6–8 only)

This session takes a look at the latest in newfangled technology, from telegraphs to typewriters and radios to the electric light. Campers will send and receive telegrams with up to date news from across the nation—careful, we charge by the word! Sign up for this session and your child won’t be left wondering about the latest in 1800s technology. (For campers 9-11 years old who are interested in this topic we’ve incorporated elements into their On the Town session)

Silent Stars (9–11 only)

At the start of the week campers form production teams to write, direct, film, and star in their very own silent movie, just like the ones shown at the old Gem Theatre on Washington Avenue. The session ends with a movie premiere for family and friends where campers add sound effects to the on-screen performances.

Rates and Discounts

Golden History Museums members at the family level or above receive a discount good for two family members during the summer of 2012. Memberships are available by calling 303-278-3557.

Half Days		Full Days**
$100 non-member		$200 non-member
$85 member*		$170 member*

A supervised lunch break between sessions is provided for full day campers. Full day campers should bring a sack lunch.
All fees must be paid in full at time of registration.
*Memberships must be active during camp session. Membership will be checked upon receiving payment and registrants will be contacted if additional fees are due. Full payment must be received by start of camp session.
**To sign up for the full day choose both the morning and afternoon session activity numbers.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

If you wish to withdrawal from a session you must do so at least 4 weeks prior to the start of your session in order to receive a partial refund of the registration fee.
50% of the registration fee is considered a non-refundable deposit.
No refund will be given if a cancellation is made within 4 weeks prior to the start of your session.
If for any reason Golden History Museums cancels your session, you will receive a full refund, or, if you prefer, the opportunity to transfer to another session if space is available.