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Welcome to the NEW Ohio Historical Society
summer youth programs

Take a trip back in time with week-long
summer camp adventures
at the Ohio Historical Center and Ohio Village

“Time Travelers” choose from among more than two dozen weeklong tracks to explore different aspects of life in Ohio’s past.

During their day-camp experience, Time Travelers bring their own non-perishable lunches each day and have the option to wear period-style clothing. Simple mid-19th century style outfits for girls and boys are available for purchase, or you may opt to make your own using OHS-recommended patterns.

Blast from the Past programs are held at the Ohio Historical Center and Ohio Village. Each track is one week long and takes place Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Programs are geared for kids age 8 and older. Extended care options are available.

Ready for the Ultimate Summer Adventure? Advance registration required. Tracks are filled on a first-come, first served basis, so register early.

Choose your track today and call 614.297.2266 or 800.686.1541 to register by phone or click here to register online.

 

Download a Summer Camp brochure that includes detailed descriptions of the tracks and a registration form. (467KB PDF will load in a new browser window and requires Adobe Acrobat ® Reader)

Fantastically Fun Wednesdays Summer Programs

 

Hours
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Extended care options available from 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.

Camp Fees
$180/week for non-members
$150/week for OHS members

Period-style costumes (optional):
$100 girls
(Cotton dress, full apron, house cap, handkerchief and muslin bag

$75 boys
(Cotton shirt, kerchief, suspenders, pant buttons, straw hat and muslin bag)

Discounts available for multiple tracks and multiple campers from the same household

Location
Ohio Village is located adjacent to the Ohio Historical Center at I-71 & 17th Avenue.
1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, OH 43211
614.297.2300 - 800.686.1541

Camp Tracks
Introduction to Time Travel
(Ages 8-10) June 16-20 or July 7-11

Life Upon the Boards
(Ages 8-11) June 16-20 or July 14-18

Something to Sing About!
(Ages 9-12) June 23-27

Introduction to Archaeology
(Ages 9-12) July 7-11

Beginning Foodways
(Ages 10-11) June 16-20 or July 7-11

Intermediate Foodways
(Ages 12-15) June 23-27 or July 14-18

Advanced Foodways
(Ages 12-15) July 7-11 or July 14-18

Fads and Fashions
(Ages 12-15) July 7-11 or July 21-25

19th Century Games
(Ages 10-12) June 23-27 or July 14-18

Historic Trades
(Ages 10-12; 13-16) June 23-27 or July 14-18

Let’s Dance
(Ages 10-12; 13-16) June 23-27 or July 21-25

School of the Soldier
(Ages 10-15) June 16-20

Play Ball
(Ages 10-15) June 23-27

Fiber Fun
(Ages 10-15) June 16-20

Quilting
(Ages 12-15) July 7-11 or July 21-25