Friday, August 24, 2007, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Travel back in time to the early 1800s at Homewood Museum's Pioneer Kids day camp and discover what a child's daily life was like. Children aged 5 to 9 will learn about some of the important skills that every boy and girl needed to know on the farm – such as cooking, sewing and making things with their own hands. Make your own butter and enjoy it on fresh bread with your picnic lunch. The rest of the day will be filled with activities such as sewing a bean bag and other crafts, and using a quill pen to fill in your family tree. At the end of the day, make a yarn doll or a Jacob's ladder to take home.

Children must be accompanied by a parent. Registration for this day camp is $10 per child. Register early as space is limited. Remember to bring your picnic lunch!

Homewood Museum – a National Historic Site – is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust, an agency of the Government of Ontario, dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage. For more information about Homewood Museum and other Trust properties and activities, call 416-325-5000.

Location:

Homewood Museum, north side of Highway 2 between Maitland and Prescott

Tours:

The property is open from June 16 to September 1, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission:

$3 for Adults, $1.50 for Students (under 16), $2 per person for Groups (under 15 visitors) or $6 for a Passport – combined admission to Fulford Place in Brockville

For more information or to register, please contact:

Joanne Pepers
Summer Supervisor
Homewood Museum
Telephone: 613-348-1246
E-mail: fulford@heritagetrust.on.ca