Discovery Camp FAQ
 | My child is registered for the new Exploration Camp and I misplaced the confirmation letter. Please remind me what I need to do to finalize the registration. |
| Please remind me what I need to do to finish up my registration for my son to attend Discovery Camp? He's registered for both April vacation week and a session in August. |
| My child is registered for the new Exploration Camp and I misplaced the confirmation letter. Please remind me what I need to do to finalize the registration. Here's the letter: Welcome to Exploration Camp at Old Sturbridge Village. We hope you enjoy this new program. The information below will help you plan for your visit to ensure a safe, fulfilling, and fun experience for all. Prior To Your Visit The Information and Release Form provides us with information necessary in the event of an emergency. Employees of Old Sturbridge Village are not licensed to distribute or administer medications of any type. This form also requests parental consent to publish photographs taken by Old Sturbridge Village or news photographers and materials produced by participants. Photographs may appear in our Old Sturbridge Visitor magazine, brochures promoting our programs, annual reports, newspaper articles, etc. Children may not attend this program without signed parental consent. The Family Agreement provides the guardian/parent and child with a general understanding of the expectations of Old Sturbridge Village from those attending an Exploration Camp program. The Transportation Form is necessary to fill out only if anyone other than a parent/guardian is picking up a child on a particular day. All forms must be completed each time your child attends a camp program. To complete your registration process, please return all necessary forms immediately by fax, 1-508-347-0263, or by mail to: Old Sturbridge Village Day Camp Office 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 To verify your child's date of birth, a copy of their Birth Certificate, School I.D., Health/Immunization Records, OR Passport is required upon registration. It will be recorded as having been received to attend this camp and for future registrations. Please black out any private, non-related information. Drop-Off/Pick-Up Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Morning sign-in begins at 8:45 a.m. at the Museum Education building. After a brief introduction, children will be introduced to their Museum Teacher and fellow campers. Afternoon pick-up is at 3:00 p.m. each day. Please do not drop your child off in the parking lot. We ask that you walk your child into the building each morning. We will post a daily schedule of your child's activities. We encourage parents to take pictures or videos of their child while they are in the Village. Please understand that for the participants to have a truly immersive experience, picture taking and contact with the children needs to be from a distance. The camp schedule is flexible in order to take advantage of special activities and events in the Village or to respond to weather concerns. At the end of the day, children will wait in the program spaces for their parent or guardian. Clothing Socks and sneakers that are comfortable for extensive walking are recommended, and must be worn at all times. Have children dressed for the weather that day. We recommend that you leave personal, electronic and valuable items at home. The museum is not responsible for lost items. Lunch We will carry our lunches with us during the day, so please pack foods that can remain at air temperature. You may contact our office to pre-order an 1830s-inspired box lunch if you have not already done so. An OSV Drawstring Backpack will be provided to your child to carry his/her lunch and other immediate necessities. A beverage and a cookie from our Bake Shop will be served at the end of the day. Visiting the Village If parents, siblings, and grandparents wish to visit the Village during the program and are not Old Sturbridge Village Members, reduced admission tickets are available at a special rate of $7. Children under 3 are admitted free. If you plan to visit often, you may find it more economical to purchase a Village Membership. Admission may be purchased at the Museum Education building or at the Visitor Center. We look forward to your visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 1-508-347-0335. Sincerely, Kathleen Kime Family Programs Coordinator P.S. To the parents of children with severe allergies or medical conditions: Our 19th-century agricultural environment contains many common allergens such as pollen, dust, bees, nuts, animals, etc. We are unable to alter activities to prevent exposure to these conditions. If your child is prone to life-threatening allergies and is likely to require medical attention in such an environment, you may wish to reconsider participation in this program. Please note that employees of Old Sturbridge Village are not licensed to distribute or administer medications of any type.  Back to top |
| Please remind me what I need to do to finish up my registration for my son to attend Discovery Camp? He's registered for both April vacation week and a session in August. Here's what you need to know before your son attends camp this spring and summer: Welcome to Discovery Camp at Old Sturbridge Village and your adventure into early 19th-century America. We hope you enjoy our 2010 program. The information below will help you plan for your visit to ensure an authentic, safe, and fun experience for all. Prior To Your Visit The Information and Release Form provides us with information necessary in the event of an emergency. Employees of Old Sturbridge Village are not licensed to distribute or administer medications of any type. This form also requests parental consent to publish photographs taken by Old Sturbridge Village or news photographers, and materials produced by participants. Photographs may appear in our Old Sturbridge Visitor magazine, brochures promoting our programs, annual reports, newspaper articles, etc. Children may not attend this program without signed parental consent. The Family Agreement provides the guardian/parent and child with a general understanding of the expectations of Old Sturbridge Village from those attending a Discovery Camp program. The Transportation Form is necessary to fill out only if anyone other than a parent/guardian is picking up a child on a particular day. These forms are available online at http://www.osv.org/activities_events/discoverycampforms.html. All forms must be completed each time your child attends a camp program. To complete your registration process, please return all necessary forms immediately, either by fax (508-347-0263) or by mail to: Old Sturbridge Village Discovery Camp Office Sturbridge, MA 01566 To verify your child's date of birth, a copy of their Birth Certificate, School I.D., Health/Immunization Records, or Passport is required upon registration. It will be recorded as having been received to attend this program and for future registrations at Old Sturbridge Village. Please black out any private, non-related information. Drop-Off/Pick-Up Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Morning sign-in begins at 8:45 a.m. at the Museum Education building. After a brief introduction, campers will be introduced to their Museum Teacher and fellow campers. Afternoon pick-up is at 3:00 p.m. each day at the same pre-assigned location. Please do not drop your child off in the parking lot. We ask that you walk your child into the building and to his/her assigned space each morning. We will post a daily schedule of your child's activities. We encourage parents to take pictures or videos of their child while they are in the Village. Please understand that for the participants to have a truly immersive experience, picture taking and contact with the children needs to be from a distance. The camp schedule is flexible in order to take advantage of special activities and events in the Village or to respond to weather concerns. At the end of the day, children will wait in the program spaces for their parent or guardian. Clothing On the first day of the program, each child is issued a 19th-century costume to wear throughout the program. Costumes are kept at the museum, and cleaning is provided by the museum. To complete the 19th-century image, please have your child(ren) wear plain white or gray socks and simple black, brown, or tan shoes (no sneakers or sandals). Socks and shoes must be worn at all times. Many programs involve extensive walking, so wear shoes that are comfortable. Colored hair elastics and clips, watches, all jewelry, nail polish, make-up, tattoos, hair dyes, etc. are not permitted while costumed. We recommend that you leave these items and all valuables at home. The museum is not responsible for lost items. Lunch Each day we will provide a reproduction lunch container, a mug, and a beverage. To enrich the experience, please pack a lunch that resembles one of the 1830s using foods such as: breads, cheese chunks, homemade-looking cookies, seasonal fruit, plain doughnut holes, etc. (Modern-looking foods such as: candy bars, chips, and snack-packaged desserts are not allowed in the historical area.) Please wrap foods in wax paper. We will carry our lunches with us during the day, so please pack foods that can remain at air temperature. Lunch will generally take place in costume in front of the public. We appreciate your efforts to keep your presentation authentic. You may contact our office to pre-order an 1830s-inspired box lunch if you have not already done so. A beverage and a cookie from our Bake Shop will be served at the end of each day. Visiting the Village If parents, guardians, or other family members of the camper wish to visit the Village during the program and are not Old Sturbridge Village Members or Sturbridge residents, reduced admission tickets are available at a special rate of $7.00 per adult and youth (ages 3-17). Children under 3 are admitted free. If you plan to visit often, you may find it more economical to purchase a Village Membership. Admission may be purchased at the Museum Education building or at the Visitor Center at the Village's main entrance. We look forward to your visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 1-508-347-0335. Sincerely, Kathleen Kime Education Coordinator P.S. To the parents of children with severe allergies or medical conditions: Our 19th-century agricultural environment contains many common allergens such as pollen, dust, bees, nuts, animals, etc. We are unable to alter activities to prevent exposure to these conditions. If your child is prone to life-threatening allergies and is likely to require medical attention in such an environment, you may wish to reconsider participation in this program. Please note that employees of Old Sturbridge Village are not licensed to distribute or administer medications of any type. Back to top |
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