The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Summer Camps 2011

This two-week summer program takes rising sixth through eighth grade students on an experience through The Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area like never before.

Walking in the boots of the men and women who shaped this nation's ideals and facing similar decisions as many past leaders, Extreme Journey campers visit the country's most historic and hallowed grounds while using the latest multimedia technology to document their journey and experience history through another lens -- their own.

History is more than textbooks. In Extreme Journey, campers are led by trained guides and impassioned historians for an authentic experience through the region known as Where America Happened, from Monticello to Gettysburg.

Participants are introduced to more than the dates of historical events found in a classroom. Instead, themed day trips offer hiking, biking, paddling and a chance to investigate many critical decisions that past leaders faced at the very same historic locations.

Students will tap into their creative energy to produce an original mini-movie or Vodcast to help them reflect on their historic journey, provide their perspective on our nation's history, and explore how past leadership lessons can be applied to our contemporary world. History is now seen through their eyes.

Albemarle Camp
Dates: June 20 through July 1, 2011 (Monday-Friday)
Cost: Visit The Journey Through Hallowed Ground website for cost & additional details to be posted soon.
Open to: Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
Sponsored by: Albemarle County Public Schools and the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership
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Loudoun Camp
Dates: July 11 through July 22, 2011 (Monday-Friday)
Cost: Visit The Journey Through Hallowed Ground website for cost & additional details to be posted soon.
Open to: Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
Sponsored by: Loudoun County Public Schools and the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership
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Woodberry Forest School Extrene Journey Camp
Dates: July 10-22, 2011 (overnight camp)
Location: Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, VA
Cost:$2,500 for two weeks of fun, education, meals, and ammenities.
Open to: Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
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