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BARONS & BUILDERS: DAY CAMP 2008

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Fun.Announcing our five-day program for kids entering 4th to 6th grades to explore the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and railroad history through a variety of activities.

During the Barons & Builders day camp at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, your child will examine how railroads have played, and continue to play, a major role in the transportation of people and things across America and around the world.  Campers will engage in a number of hands on activities that explore how railroading was developed through science and technology, how it has impacted our arts and culture, and how it has shaped our history. 

 
Camp activities

During their week-long experience, campers may have the opportunity to engage in the following activities:
-- Tour limited access areas and cars in the Railroad Museum.
-- Take a ride aboard Amtrak!
-- Build LEGO cars to take home.
-- Design their own pattern of railroad china.
...Plus so much more!

TWO SESSIONS: July 14-18, 2008 & July 28-August 1, 2008 Daily from 10:00 am–3:00 pm

Fun.

For more information, please call
717/687-8628, extension 3009
programs@rrmuseumpa.org

Camp Specifics

Making china.Cost Per Camper
$100 for Friends of the Railroad Museum members
or
$150 for non-members (includes a one-year Susquehannock family membership to the Friends of the Railroad Museum)

Registration
Registration is open to children ages 9-12. 

Families will receive written confirmation of enrollment after their registration form is sent to the Museum.
Registration deadline is May 27, 2008.

Participation
Llimited to 15 campers per session.

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