Saturday to Sunday
March 6 to 7, 2010
5:30 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing

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• Download the overnight program registration form. [PDF].

Juniors, earn the Folk Arts badge during a fun overnight program at the Michigan Historical Museum.

Campers will travel back in time to see how family portraits were made before cameras. During a tour, girls will see how photographs have changed through the years, have the opportunity to play with some old-time toys and discuss the significance of historical objects. Campers will be able to try their hand at a variety of craft projects as well as draw their own family portrait. Just before bedtime, girls will learn a traditional folk dance and show off their new moves. Fulfills badge activities 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10.

Fee: $30 per child; $10 per chaperon.

Fees include a nighttime snack, breakfast, the Folk Arts badge, a Michigan Historical Museum patch and all craft supplies.

The Michigan Historical Museum—flagship of the Michigan Historical Museum System—is located inside the Michigan Library and Historical Center, 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing. The museum and visitor parking are on the north side of Kalamazoo Street, two blocks east of M. L. King Jr. Boulevard. Admission and weekend parking are free. Here's more information about how to find us.

Updated 07/22/2009