About the Friends of the Daniel
Boone Homestead
The Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead
(FDBH) is a 501(c)(3) organization
comprised of volunteers. The FDBH jointly
manage the Daniel Boone Homestead (DBH)
with the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum
Commission (PHMC). The FDBH took
over this management role in 2010 and
currently run the site’s daily historic
operations and facility rentals.
The mission of the FDBH is to interpret the life of Daniel
Boone; the experiences of the Maugridge and DeTurk families’;
and the settlement, development, and culture of the Oley Valley
in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century and to provide
recreational and educational opportunities to Pennsylvania and
its visitors.
Important Information
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Space is limited on a first-come basis
for all programs so reserve a space
now!
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Slight changes may occur to any of the
summer programs.
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History Day Camp participants must
bring a bag lunch for all 5 days of camp.
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Campers should wear comfortable
clothing that is OK to get dirty and
closed-toe shoes.
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Most activities are outside, so we advise
children to use sunscreen and insect
repellant daily, as well as umbrellas if
necessary.
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Children should bring a large shoebox
with a lid and a large shopping bag to
keep their crafts in.
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If your child is sick or will not be
attending camp for some other reason,
please call us at 610-582-4900 and let us
know.
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For more information about the FDBH and
the DBH please call 610-582-4900, email
info@danielboonehomestead.org, or visit
www.danielboonehomestead.org
The purpose of these summer programs
is for kids to learn more about their local
heritage, make new friends, and, most
importantly, have fun.
All programs are located at the Daniel
Boone Homestead which is owned by
the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
Commission with daily historic
operations run by the Friends of the
Daniel Boone Homestead.
Live the life of young Daniel Boone
at the Daniel Boone Homestead’s
History Day
Camp for Kids
Grades 3-6!
July 13-17, 2015
An educational and fun
colonial adventure where
children will be immersed
in colonial life!
History Day Camp
History Day Camp is a week-long adventure
where kids will experience and learn what
Daniel did while growing up here! Each day
will feature a different theme and include
activities and demonstrations relating to
childhood life in the eighteenth century and
will run from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Space is limited
to 15 kids. $90/child for all five days, FDBH
members $80/child.
Militia Muster
Native American Culture
1st Pa Regiment Display
Colonial Leisure Activities
Toys & Lawn Games
Music & Dance
Fencing & Bocce Ball
Home Life
Gardening
Butter Making
Hearth Cooking
Candle Dipping
Textile Processing
* Activities and demonstrations subject to change upon volunteer
availability.
Themes, Activities &
Demonstrations
Conservation & Science
Sawmill Operation
Plant Identification
Nature Hike
Experiment
Leaf Craft
Boone House Tour
Early American Trades
Trade Sign Activity
Tinsmithing
Wool Dyeing
Basket Making
Registration Form
Eighteenth Century Military
Price:
□ $90
□ $80 (Friends of the Daniel Boone
Homestead Member)
Child’s Name and Age
Parent’s Name
Mailing Address
Phone
Email
How did you hear about camp?
Make checks payable to Friends of the
Daniel Boone Homestead
Detach and mail Registration Form to:
Daniel Boone Homestead
c/o Amanda Machik
400 Daniel Boone Road
Birdsboro, PA 19508
If you have any questions, please contact us at
610-582-4900 or
info@danielboonehomestead.org.