Revolutionary War Training Camps for teens
Four free camps for boys and girls from 12 to 16
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Clinton County Historical Association in conjunction with the Kent-Delord House Museum is excited to announce that we are offering four Revolutionary War Training Camps at the Kent-Delord House Museum during the months of July and August. This program is free to campers and is funded by a 2025 Special Programs Grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership.There are four camp dates to choose from: July 9, July 23, August 6 and August 20. Each camp runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Camps will take place rain or shine. Boys and girls aged 12-16 can register. Class size is 12 students per class.
Camp activities include: your recruitment as a soldier; camp set up; background on the war and our own Battle of Valcour Island; cooking to include fire making with flint and steel; food preparation; cooking in a period tin kettle; eating what you cook; field drilling; musket firing; and more.
This is a truly fantastic opportunity to learn about revolutionary war soldier camp life as we start commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the Battle of Valcour Island, the first naval engagement of the war.
For more information and signup contact:
Craig Russell
sandymt2@yahoo.com
518-420-6477 (call/text)
This program is sponsored by the Clinton County America250 Committee under the leadership of the Clinton County Historical Association with funding from a 2025 Special Programs Grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership. For more America250 events, go to www.goadirondack.com or www.adkcoastcultural.org . For more information about the America250 Commemoration, contact Geri Favreau at 518/561-0340.
Posted: July 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.