Overnight Children’s Camps
2025 Camp Registration – Open Now!
If you’re looking for a truly unique summer camp experience in New Brunswick, look no further!
Visiting Cousins and Family Kin are our week-long overnight camp programs.
As part of the Visiting Cousins, Family Kin, and Cousin for a Day camp programs, children have the chance to roll up their sleeves and experience 19th-century life first-hand!
Each day starts early with activities such as baking, laundry, foraging, or gardening with our Education Team. Then, campers will have the chance to enter the site to work alongside local tradesmen, artisans, and entertainers and attend our one-room schoolhouse for a unique experience. Campers get to dress in period costume throughout the day to get in on as many activities as possible in the village and have a full experience!
As the sun sets, the entertainment continues on with games, songs and drama.
Visiting Cousins and Family Kin make lasting friendships at Kings Landing, and have so much fun experiencing 19th century history first-hand that they don’t even realize that they are learning too.
Take part in this treasured New Brunswick legacy at Kings Landing this year! Your child will be welcomed as part of one of our historic families at Kings Landing.
Online Booking – Open Now!
Visiting Cousins (9-12) Registration
Family Kin (13-15) Registration
Price of Overnight Camps is $650 + tax + booking fees.
What’s included:
19th Century Costume rental
Sleeping arrangements at Slipp House
Lunch in the village each day
Breakfast and Supper at the Learning Center
Five traditional skills workshops
What’s not included:
Comfortable and durable shoes
Knee high, black, white, or navy socks without patterns
Sunscreen & Bug Spray
Bedding
Toiletries
Modern clothes for the campfire
You will receive a more comprehensive packing list via email after booking!
Information and FAQ
What are the age ranges for overnight camps?
Youth ages 9-12 can participate in the Visiting Cousins camps. Youth ages 13-15 can participate in the Family Kin camps.
Younger ages are welcome to take part in Day Camps, for ages 7-15.
What are the dates?
Visiting Cousins (Ages 9-12) run: July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8, and Aug 18-22.
Family Kin (Ages 13-15) run: July 14 – 18, July 28 – Aug1, and Aug 11 – 15.
Does my child need to have taken part in the Visiting Cousins to be part of Family Kin?
There is no prerequisite required to take part in Family Kin – the groups are only separated by age. In previous years, the Visiting Cousins used to graduate into Family Kin, but there are very few youths who would currently meet this requirement since the program was paused due to COVID and renovations until our 2024 season, when we reintroduced the camp program again. This prerequisite may be revisited in future years.
How do I register and pay for the Visiting Cousins camps?
Please book from the Kings Landing website (click “Book Now” in the corner of the webpage). Any concerns or inquiries can be made to Katelyn.Murray6@gnb.ca.
The cost is $650+ HST & booking fees/week.
Are there sponsorship opportunities?
The Kings Landing Foundation raises money for bursaries for children to attend camp. Parents are also encouraged to reach out to local community groups.
How many spots are there? Is there a waitlist?
There will be a limit of 20 participants per week, totalling 140 open spots for 2025!
Please indicate your child’s gender identity on the form and we will ensure a comfortable placement.
Where do children stay?
Participants will live in the Slipp House, which has been moved into the village and completely renovated! See photos of the move and renovation here.
The Slipp House has easy access to the new Learning Centre and the Lower Pokiok Superior School.
Are 19th-century pyjamas required?
We are offering 19th-century sleepover for purchase! These cost $50 + tax and are a great way to really immerse children in the experience. The sleepwear was required in years’ past but no longer is. If they are not purchasing sleepwear, youth may bring their own (even if it is modern).
When did the Visiting Cousins program start?
The program was first launched in 1975 as an experimental program for school students to experience 19th-century domestic life. Each group would come for a day and make candles and soaps and spin and weave wool. Some groups split shingles and cooked on a wood stove. This program included schools from Florenceville to Saint John and Moncton.
Additional Information
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Katelyn.Murray6@gnb.ca.