Day Camps
As an alternative to the Visiting Cousins & Family Kin programs, Kings Landing offers hands-on, age-appropriate ways to experience 19th century, daily life along the Saint John River in the form of day camps. From feeding animals and working in the trade shops, to domestic work like butter making and wool processing; these camps provide a wholesome learning environment for all ages.
Registration for 2024 is now OPEN on Eventbrite! Click below to register.
Day Camps ~ Eventbrite ~ Camps de Jour
2024 Program
Spend a day in the 19th century during Kings Landing’s day camps for kids! Children attending camps will get a taste of life on a farm in the 19th century. They can help look after gardens, attend school, play games, and enjoy more traditional fun.
Camps run from 10 am to 4:15 pm on Monday to Friday from July 8 to August 23. Children ages 5 to 12 may attend 1-5 days of camp per week and can return for multiple weeks. Drop off is at 10 am and pick up is at 4:15 pm at Kings Landing’s Welcome Centre. Day camps require a minimum of 3 children to run with a maximum of 16 participants.
Cost: $80 per day ($84.75 with Eventbrite fees) or $375 per week ($394.51 with Eventbrite fees). This includes costume rental, snacks, and lunch in the Village.
Attire: Kings Landing will provide costumes for children attending camp, but children must come with their own closed-toe shoes or boots, preferably black or brown. They will really look the part! Sizing details are not required upon registration for campers as a range of costumes will be available to try on.
Schedule: Each day of camp starts with drop-off at the Welcome Centre by 10 am and no earlier than 9:45 am. Once all children have arrived, the group will head to the Learning Centre to change into their costumes. There are modern washroom facilities inside for changing. All personal items will stay at the Learning Centre, which is kept locked for the day.
Once all children are dressed in their 19th century clothing, they will head into the Village for their daily schedules. This includes a lunch at a select home. After a snack at the Long House, children will take a horse and wagon ride back to the Learning Centre where they will change back into their modern clothes and back to the Welcome Centre for pick-up at 4:15 pm.
In additional to attending the one-room schoolhouse, lunch at the Learning Centre, and a snack at the Jones House, each day of the week presents new experiences for children attending day camps.
Monday: Visiting the Print Shop & fun at the Perley House
Tuesday: Handicrafts at the Lint Farm & fun at the Morehouse Farm
Wednesday: Baking at the Hagerman House & fun at the Ingraham House
Thursday: Butter making at the Joslin Farm & fun at the Theatre
Friday: Flax at the Killeen Cabin & a picnic at the Visiting Cousins variety show
Registration
All attendees must register on Eventbrite no later than Wednesday of the week prior to when the camp is scheduled to begin. This will allow adequate time for preparations in the Village.
Registration on Eventbrite is divided by weeks – please ensure that you have selected the correct week before registering!
- Check the event listing to make sure that you are on the correct week.
- If you are attending for all five days, please select just the one Full Week (5 days) ~ Semaine complète (5 jours) ticket. This ticket rate gives $25 off.
- If you are attending for a day, please select the corresponding day ticket (ie. Monday (One Day) ~ Lundi (un jour) ). You will only be permitted to use the ticket for that day.
- You are welcome to add more day tickets if you wish to attend more days in the week. Please select the corresponding tickets.
- After checking the total, please proceed with filling out the information form and inputting payment.
Children attending day camps in more than one week will need separate registration orders for each week attending.
Day Camps ~ Eventbrite ~ Camps de Jour
Parents and adults looking to join in the fun in the Village are encouraged to check out our Volunteer Villager program.
A member of our staff will reach out with any additional information or questions they may have. Please send a Facebook message @KingsLandingNB if you have additional questions or concerns. Questions about the program can be directed to Katelyn.Murray6@gnb.ca and questions about Eventbrite (including ticket transfers) can be directed to chelsey.gould@gnb.ca.