LOCAL HISTORY DAY CAMP - August 11-14, 2025
***This trip is open to anyone who is currently in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade***
READY TO REGISTER? CLICK HERE FOR THE DAY CAMP WEEK REGISTRATION LINK!
***Please Note: This is not an OJR school-sponsored activity!***
We are very blessed to live in the area of the country that we do; it is an area rich in early American history. The focus of the day camps is to provide a two-year rotation of local history sites that tells the story of America's formative years. We will do our best to tell the chronological story of America's growth, from the Revolution and our founding through the Civil War and our shift from agriculture to industry during the Industrial Revolution.
​
​
Camp Itinerary: (drop off and pick up are in front of "Gabe's" at the
Coventry Mall; times listed below are bus departure and return)
​
-
Monday - Philadelphia (8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)​
-
Museum of the American Revolution
-
Walking tour of "Old City" Philadelphia, emphasis on 1770s & 1780s
-
Tour of the U.S. Mint (if time allows)
-
Valley Forge
-
-
Tuesday - Lancaster (8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
-
Amish Farm and House​
-
Strasburg Railroad
-
Village Green mini-golf
-
-
Wednesday - Jim Thorpe - new destination for 2025! (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
-
Old Jail Museum​
-
Asa Packer Mansion
-
#9 Coal Mine and Museum
-
-
Thursday - New York (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
-
-
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
-
Liberty Island/Statue of Liberty
-
*PLEASE NOTE: itinerary is subject to change based on availability of programming at the various destinations
Pricing Information:
-
Cost of this week's camp experience is $425
-
Price includes transportation and all history destinations
-
The only other money needed will be for lunch on Thursday (if desired), and any souvenirs your child may wish to purchase
-
-
Payment may be paid in full, or may be broken down into smaller payments using our convenient payment plan:​
-
$95 non-refundable deposit - due within one month of registering
-
Three more payments: $110 due by February 1st, $110 due by April 1st, and $110 due by June 1st, 2025
-
​
***Still have questions about this trip? Please visit the FAQ page for answers to the most frequently asked questions, including payment details, chaperone information, transportation arrangements, and packing lists.***
​
THE DAY CAMPS ARE NOW ON A TWO-YEAR ROTATION. NEXT YEAR'S DESTINATIONS WILL BE HOPEWELL FURNACE, GETTYSBURG, WASHINGTON CROSSING/TRENTON, AND HERSHEY. ONE OR MORE OF THESE DESTINATIONS MAY BE SWITCHED WITH DESTINATIONS ON THIS YEAR'S ITINERARY BASED ON PROGRAM AVAILABILITY.
​