Each day at Sewing Camp, campers have opportunities do fun, hands-on learning at the Discovery Stations; have lunch and recess; and play pioneer games. There is about 1 ¾ hour each day with artist-in-residence Natalie Norman.

Other sessions and projects during Sewing Camp include:

• Paint and decorate a 3D Dala horse.
• Explore the restored prairie and discover what flowers, insects, and wildlife make Gammelgården their home.
• Learn how families in the mid- to late-1800s made ice cream. Help churn (and taste!) homemade ice cream.
• Explore the 3 houses at Gammelgarden – Immigrant House, Pastor’s House, and Peasant Cottage – and explore their similarities and differences.
• Learn about some of the trees at Gammelgården and then use quilling and painting to create a unique summer tree.
• Learn how the Ojibwe tribe was one of the tribes living in the St. Croix River Valley. Use fabric markers to color a shoulder bag using natural materials and images of bandolier bags in the Minnesota Historical Society collection as inspiration.
• Learn about chickens and make a paper-painted collage chicken or rooster
• Explore the Church/One-Room School and Barn at Gammelgarden, and learn what children did in each building.

• Offered: Monday and Tuesday, July 22-23, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Ages: Children entering first grade through sixth grade.
• Fee: $130 members/$145 non-members (all supplies included).
• Registration Deadline: July 1. Limited to 20 children.
• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Make your reservation early to guarantee a spot. A waiting list will be kept for the camp.
• Registration closes 3 weeks before the camp begins.

Please note:

• Please ensure that campers come prepared with a lunch, a water bottle, sun protection, and a change of clothes and shoes. If rain is forecasted, include a rain jacket. It’s important that children have appropriate clothing for outdoor activities and art projects, and can change into dry clothes if needed.
• Camp starts at 9 a.m., so children should be dropped off 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Prior to 8:45 a.m., parents may watch their children play on the playground next to Gammelgården.
• Pick-up is promptly at 3 p.m.
• Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

To register for Sewing Camp, visit Gammelgården’s EventBrite page.