Old Barracks Museum’s Colonial Summer Day Camp

Attention young history enthusiasts! Join General Washington’s ranks at the Old Barracks Museum’s Colonial Summer Day Camp for an unforgettable week of exploring American history! Designed for children ages 9 to 12, the camp runs from July 13 to 17, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day. Registration costs $275 for Old Barracks Association members (Lieutenant level and up) and $300 for non-members. Learn more at https://barracks.org/event/summer-camp/

Participants will experience life as it was in the 18th century, with activities such as cooking stew in the camp kitchen, marching to local historic sites including the New Jersey State House and the 1719 William Trent House, playing 18th-century games, and more. Campers will showcase their newfound knowledge in a special ceremony for family members on the last day of camp. Plus, each camper will receive a t-shirt to complete their camp uniform. Lunch is included for all campers. We hope your young history adventurer will join us for a summer of fun and learning!

ABOUT THE OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM: The Old Barracks Museum is a popular destination for schools and groups who are interested in learning about New Jersey’s role during the American Revolution. Built in 1758 to house British soldiers during the French and Indian War, this building bore witness to Washington’s crucial victory at the Battles of Trenton and became an army hospital later in the war. The Old Barracks Association purchased the site in the early 20th century, turning it into a museum which welcomes student groups from across the nation to share its rich history through first-person interpretive programming and group tours.