ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER SUMMER CAMPS
(Junior Counselors must be at least 14 years of age)
Location: 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
History comes to life this summer! Atlanta History Center summer camps explore the past through games,
historic simulations, performances, crafts, and hands-on activities throughout our exhibitions, historic
houses, and 22 acres of Goizueta Gardens. The entire campus is our playground
Villains of History
June 1 – 5, 2015
Ages 6-8 and 9-11
Get the real story behind the larger-than-life reputations of some of history’s most famous bad guys like
Blackbeard, Marie Antoinette, and Benedict Arnold. Were they really so bad, or were they worse than you
thought?
Pioneer House
June 8 –12, 2015
Ages 6-8 and 9-11
Spend a week in and around our pioneer era Wood Family Cabin and learn everyday survival skills of the
1830s. While exploring the lives of the early settlers of this area and their relationship with neighboring
Creek and Cherokee Indians, campers learn basic pioneer skills, such as cooking over a fire, distilling
water, and constructing shelter.
Two Hundred Years Ago
June 15 -19, 2015
Ages 6-8 and 9-11
In the wake of the French Revolution, the world was utterly changed. Ideas of democracy and individual
rights spread across the globe. Journey with us through this pivotal time in world history as we romp
through the revolution, wage the War of 1812, and develop a Napoleon complex while seizing Europe.
The Middle Ages
June 22 - 26, 2015
Ages 6-8 and 9-11
The Middle Ages is one of the most romanticized and disparaged time periods in history. From gallant
knights to the black plague, sift through the many myths and misconceptions of this not-so-dark age.
True Science Fiction
July 6-10, 2015
Ages 6-8 and 9-11
What does science fiction have to do with history? Join us for this weirdly wonderful week and see how
science fiction examines, reimagines, and even foreshadows historic events and inventions.
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World War II
July 13-17, 2015
Ages 6-8 and 9-11
Join us as we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. From Roosevelt to Rosie the
Riveter, landing on the beaches to liberating the camps, gain a unique perspective about the war that
shaped the world we know today.
The Colonies
July 20-24, 2015
Ages 6-8 and 9-11
For profit or freedom, early colonists braved almost certain failure in search of a better life in the New
World. Take a closer look at the earliest American settlements like Roanoke and Jamestown, and learn
what set some on the path to success, while so many others came to mysterious or tragic ends.
Go West
July 27-31, 2015
Ages 6-8 and 9-11
Search for the Northwest Passage with Lewis and Clark, defend the Alamo with Davy Crockett, prospect
for gold with the 49ers, risk everything on the Oregon Trail, and peak inside the real lives of gunslingers
and homesteaders like Jesse James and Laura Ingalls.
MARGARET MITCHELL HOUSE SUMMER CAMPS
(Junior Counselors must be at least 16 years of age)
Location: 990 Peachtree Street NE
Mystery in the City: Crime of the Century
June 1-5, 2015
Ages 9-11 and 12-14
Follow the clues of a mysterious case as its twists and turns lead you around the city of Atlanta. Play
detective on daily field trips and use your new-found experience to piece together stories of mystery and
intrigue. Don’t let this case grow cold!
Historical Fiction
June 8-12, 2015
Ages 9-11 and 12-14
Explore this popular literary genre in the very place where one of the bestselling historical novels of all
time was written. Gain inspiration from Margaret Mitchell and others as you learn how to weave real
historical events together with your own imagination.
Extra! Extra! Write All About It!
June 15-19, 2015
Ages 9-11 and 12-14
Explore the many different fields of journalism as you explore the many sights and sounds our exciting
city has to offer. Take on the role of an investigative reporter, photojournalist, sports writer, and more as
you visit museums, theaters, parks, and other cultural destinations.
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Write On: The Essentials
June 22-26, 2015
Ages 9-11 and 12-14
Whether you are writing for fun or writing for school, you will benefit from learning the basics of doing
research, building compelling characters and interesting plots, and writing a good story with good
grammar. Through word and writing games, journaling, and an off-site observational field trip, learn the
essentials that lead to a “writing life.”
Mystery in the City: Haunts and Habitats
July 6-10, 2015
Ages 9-11 and 12-14
Unravel the mysteries of Atlanta’s historic places and haunted spaces. Use the stories and environments
you encounter during daily field trips to help you delve into character, setting, plot, and dialogue as you
craft your own mysterious story.
Sci-Fi and Fantasy
July 13-17, 2015
Ages 9-11 and 12-14
Gain inspiration from some of your favorite works of science fiction and fantasy and discover the
fundamentals to creating your own unique world. With creatures, time travel, and space invasion,
anything is possible within your vast imagination!
Screenwriting
July 20-24, 2015
Ages 9-11 and 12-14
Atlanta’s booming film industry provides the perfect backdrop for crafting the next big blockbuster.
Explore the unique process of creating scripts for screen as you learn how to tell a story visually, structure
it properly, and work collaboratively.
Write On: The Essentials
July 27-31, 2015
Ages 9-11 and 12-14
Whether you are writing for fun or writing for school, you will benefit from learning the basics of doing
research, building compelling characters and interesting plots, and writing a good story with good
grammar. Through word and writing games, journaling, and an off-site observational field trip, learn the
essentials that lead to a “writing life.”