Knife River Indian Villages Kids Camp
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| Emily Catalano |
| 7/23/2009 |
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| Summer time means that children are out of school, but kids who live around Knife River Indian Villages are still getting an education, thanks to a summer camp. Every week in July the Knife River Indian Villages host a Kids Camp, where area students learn everything from Native American history, to how to plant a successful garden. These campers are spending their morning making crafts and hearing stories. It`s all part of Knife River Indian Villages Kids Camp. "We thought there was a need in the community for summer activities and we were able to provide those with no cost to the participants," says Craig Hansen, the education specialist at Knife River Indian Villages. "And it`s just something that gets them into the park, which is good, it gets them involved. " Each week in July, students come from all over the area to learn about the history of Knife River. "We work off a central theme," Hansen says. "Last week it was maps, so we spent time making maps and learning about the compass, the week before that was birds, so we learned about birds and built birdhouses." This week, they got a lesson in making fire. "I think that when you`re working with young kids, the more that you can get them involved, the more you can actually show them how our history was lived, they can really learn from it," says park ranger Stephen Bridenstine. The campers also get to tour the Indian Villages, and the replica Earth Lodge site. "The children are really exposed to the Native American culture and what this land supported many, many years ago, and I think that they probably, when they think about it, and have time to reflect, will realize how much they have gained from this experience," says Patty Edwards, who brought her grandchildren to the camp. Campers say that camp has taught them a lot... "Like how the women did most of the stuff in the Earth Lodge, and what crops they grew," says camper Sierra Moeykens, 12. And they had a lot of fun, too. The last summer camp will be held Tuesday, July 27. They have a morning session, and an afternoon session. It`s free to come, and you don`t have to sign up in advance. For more information, call 745-3300. |
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