Presented by Strong Family Farm

Civil War Day Camp May 10, 2025

About This Event

The Civil War Day Camp is a wonderful one-day opportunity for children from ages 8 to 13 to be transported to the early 1860’s and “learn some really cool stuff about life, and how to survive during the Civil War.”

Participants will experience the living conditions of the time, how the armies communicated, how they marched in formation, what they cooked, and much more! Each boy and girl will be given the name of a soldier who actually fought in the civil war and adopt his or her persona for the day.

  • Time: 9:30 am (roll-call and selection of activities) to 2:00 pm. 
  • Pre-registration is required.
  • No registrations will be done on the day.
  • Cost: $25 for the public / $15 for members of Strong Family Farm

On the day of the event:  Please bring 1 blanket suitable for use as a bedroll and a bag lunch.  Please wear long pants and suitable footwear (shoes or sneakers).  No sandals of any kind.

Each participant will receive a commemorative bandana.  Water will be provided.

NOTE:  Upon reciept of your paid registration, you will be emailed a receipt with follow-up form to complete and bring the day of the event.

 

 

 

About This Event

The Civil War Day Camp is a wonderful one-day opportunity for children from ages 8 to 13 to be transported to the early 1860’s and “learn some really cool stuff about life, and how to survive during the Civil War.”

Participants will experience the living conditions of the time, how the armies communicated, how they marched in formation, what they cooked, and much more! Each boy and girl will be given the name of a soldier who actually fought in the civil war and adopt his or her persona for the day.

  • Time: 9:30 am (roll-call and selection of activities) to 2:00 pm. 
  • Pre-registration is required.
  • No registrations will be done on the day.
  • Cost: $25 for the public / $15 for members of Strong Family Farm

On the day of the event:  Please bring 1 blanket suitable for use as a bedroll and a bag lunch.  Please wear long pants and suitable footwear (shoes or sneakers).  No sandals of any kind.

Each participant will receive a commemorative bandana.  Water will be provided.

NOTE:  Upon reciept of your paid registration, you will be emailed a receipt with follow-up form to complete and bring the day of the event.

 

 

 

Getting There

Strong Family Farm
274 West St
Vernon, CT 06066