Knight for a Day Summer Camp 2013
Make history fun at the Knight for a Day Camp WEEK-LONG, HALF-DAY SUMMER CAMPS FOR AGES 7-14 Explore history through fun hands-on projects and activities. - New Challenges and Projects for 2013 - ⋅TRY ON ARMOR ⋅HOLD A REAL MEDIEVAL SWORD ⋅CREATE SHIELDS AND HELMETS ⋅EXPLORE THE WORLD OF THE PAST Bringing History to Life, and Life to History! Your child will revel in a week of events and adventure through Arts & Armor. We provide a mix of active play and historical accuracy that has kept previous participants coming back for more! Content includes investigation of the Roman military, Germanic warriors, warriors of the Asian Steppes, with a healthy dose of Medieval Knights. Children enjoy making period-accurate (no horns!) helmets and shields, re-enacting key battle tactics and learn to use a sling and javelin. In addition, ancient weapons and armor from the Oakeshott Institute are available to study and handle, giving children the unique experience of connecting directly with artifacts unavailable elsewhere. Every day will include instruction by lecturers steeped in Medieval history, referencing primary source documents. This content is balanced with regular doses of energetic games and simulations led by professional educators and coaches. 2013 Camp Sessions Space available in all sessions at this time! Sessions are limited to 12 students. Tuition for each session $320. Camp Date Time Session 1 June 24-28 9am-4pm Session 2 July 8-12 9am-4pm Session 3 July 15-19 9am-4pm Session 4 July 22-26 9am-4pm
All classes meet Monday through Friday and are held at: Nova Classical Academy 1455 Victoria Way, St. Paul, MN 55103 The school building is conveniently located just blocks from 35E & West 7th Street Questions? Please email camp@oakeshott.org or call us at 612-719-1954.
	Registration Please mail Registration form with check payable to: The Oakeshott Institute Attn: Knight Camp 1035 14th Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414  Download current Camp Registration Form in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
	Withdrawals & Refunds A full refund will be granted if The Oakeshott Institute cancels a class. A refund (minus $15 non-refundable withdrawal fee) will be made if the student withdraws by June 1st. No refunds or transfers can be made after that time.
"At what age should kids study the Middle Ages?" Children's books are filled with stories about knights, castles, and dragons. These tales, along with popular movies like "Lord of the Rings", captivate a child's imagination and open the door to a wonderful world of history. At Knight for a Day Camp, our curriculum, designed for kids ages 7 to 14, utilizes this natural curiosity to teach about the lives and culture of people in the past, using fun, hands-on activities. Campers learn about the chivalrous codes of noble knights, the challenges of being a Viking or ancient warrior. They will experience daily hands on activities and explore the culture, art and ethos of these historical cultures.
A shield wall in action.
	Creating a shield with your own design.
For older students, we highly recommend the Medieval Minnesota residential camp run by The Medieval Studies Program at Augsburg College. This program is designed especially for high school students, ages 14 to 17. You can find out more about the camp at: Medieval Minnesota Camp
Brandon D. Foat Curriculum Director
Brandon Foat is the Curriculum Director of the Oakeshott Institute. He has over 15 years of experience in education, and currently is a history teacher for middle-school students. Brandon's curriculum contributions include content for the study of the medieval, Renaissance, and early modern periods. Brandon spends much of his free time teaching fencing, studying history and related weaponry, studying the martial traditions of the medieval and Renaissance periods, painting, and his family.
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