Summer History Days at Peachfield

The Summer History Days is a new series of day programs at Peachfield throughout the summer for kids ages 6-12, immersing them in the daily activities and life skills of colonial children.
The schedule of activities and FAQ are posted below, and may be subject to change.

Peachfield is excited to offer a completely screen-free day of learning about animal care for chickens, rabbits, and horses; colonial home skills like quill-and-ink calligraphy, cross-stitching, thread-making, spinning, open hearth cooking; land skills such as fire building and safety, gardening, plant identification, gardening, blacksmithing, the list grows!

Saturday, June 22, 2024	Saturday, July 27, 2024	Saturday, August 24, 2024
9:00am Getting Dressed in Colonial Costumes (Vest, Hats, Bonnets, Kerchiefs, Skirts, Aprons)	9:00am Getting Dressed in Colonial Costumes (Vest, Hats, Bonnets, Kerchiefs, Skirts, Aprons)	9:00am Getting Dressed in Colonial Costumes (Vest, Hats, Bonnets, Kerchiefs, Skirts, Aprons)
9:15am Open Hearth Cooking with Margaret Quinn with Interlude Activities: Cross-Stitching, Herb Garden Planting, and Colonial Games	9:15am Water Felt Pouch Making with Nikki Giberson	9:15am Spinning and Thread Making with Michelle Mountain
12:00pm Lunch and Restroom Break	10:30am Nature Walk and Plant Identification with Mark Manning	10:30am Quill and Ink Calligraphy with Caroline Halfinger, NSCDA-NJ
12:45pm Blacksmithing and S-Hook Forging with Daniel Lapidow	12:00pm Lunch and Restroom Break	12:00pm Lunch and Restroom Break
2:00pm Revolutionary War Artifacts and Maps with Eric Orange, Revolutionary War Alliance	1:00pm Walking Field Trip Across Burrs Road to Westampton Horse Farm for General Horse Care, Feeding, Brushing with Claire Smedley *Will require a permission slip from parents for off-site field trip*	1:00pm Butter Churning, Spice Grinding, and Making Colonial Lemonade with Caroline Halfinger, NSCDA-NJ
3:00pm Pick Up	3:00pm Pick Up	2:00pm Caring for Rabbits and Chickens with Burlington 4H, Sue Kopertowski, Charlie Griffin, and Amy Maxwell
		3:00pm Pick Up

FAQ

When is the activity schedule published?
As soon as all guests speakers and activity leaders are confirmed. Updates will be added here as soon as they’re available.

Where is Peachfield?
We are located at 180 Burrs Road in Westampton, NJ, next to the Burlington Country Club, right off Exit 5 on the NJ Turnpike.

Is this like a camp? Can I drop off my child(ren) at 9:00am and come back and pick them up at 3:00?
Yes, each Summer History Day functions like a single-day-camp for children ages 6-12. Children must be ages 6-12 prior to their registered program date.

Should I pack a lunch for my child(ren) for the day?
Yes, some other foods may be available for them to sample as part of the schedule of activities, such as fresh lemonade or open hearth cooking, but packing a lunch is still needed.

Does Peachfield have air conditioning?
Peachfield does not have air conditioning throughout the house, but one room, our indoor kitchen, is available as a cool-down space for children and staff throughout the day.

What if my child has allergies to food or materials being used?
On the day registration form, there is a place for you to include all allergies for the child(ren) you are registering. Precautions will be put in place to ensure your children does not interact with their allergen. Questions? Email Caroline Halfinger at director@peachfield.org.

Should I send my child to Summer History Day wearing sunscreen and mosquito repellent?
Absolutely, your child will experience nature, and nature will experience your child.

Will there be early drop-off or late-arrival childcare available?
We will not have early drop-off or late-arrival childcare available during the programs. For each Summer History Day, we encourage parents/guardians to drop-off their child(ren) at least 10 minutes before the start of the program and be onsite at least 5 minutes before the end of the day for pick-up, to respect the time of our staff and volunteers onsite during the week.

Can the program still occur during bad weather?
The program will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather an email will be sent to parents and guardians notifying them of any change for daily programming, and activities will be conducted on first floor of the building.