No. Tonawanda, NY. This summer the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has two summer camp offerings for children. Parents can enjoy mornings off while children learn about life before Ipods and the internet. Campers will take part in numerous activities that explore different aspects of this part of our community’s past. Each day of camp includes a mini-tour of part of the museum, one or more hands-on craft activities, play time in our hands-on Children’s Gallery, and a ride on one of our historic carrousels.

Each camp runs from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm daily, and is just $30 per child ($25 for Carousel Society Members).

â—Ź Classic Carrousels Camp
Monday – Friday, July 23 – 27
Entering or completed grades 3 – 5
Each day participants will examine a different topic related to the history, math, science, and art of carrousels and amusement rides. Campers will learn about the medieval origins of carrousels, discover how carvers created beautiful wooden animals, find out how gears power many amusement devices, explore the music of band organs, and experiment with some of the Herschell company’s later rides.

â—Ź Carrousels Through the Ages Camp
Monday – Friday, August 13 – 17
Entering or completed grades K – 2
The Herschell companies created unique carrousels and other amusement rides in Western New York for almost a century. From the first carrousel in 1883 until the company moved to Kansas in 1970, carrousels—and society—changed greatly. In this camp, explore what life was like for children during the different eras, from the Victorian period through the 1950s. Make crafts, play games, and look at amusement rides from different decades in this unique camp.

Reservations and prepayment are required at least three days before the desired camp; call 716-693-1885 or download a registration form from www.carrouselmuseum.org. Enrollment is limited to 20 students per camp, so register early to secure your place!

EVENT DETAILS:
Monday – Friday, July 23 – 27
Classic Carrousels Camp
9:00am – 12:00pm
Grades 3 – 5
$30 for the week ($25 for Carousel Society Members)

Monday – Friday, August 13 – 17
Carrousels Through the Ages Camp
9:00am – 12:00pm
Grades K – 2
$30 for the week ($25 for Carousel Society Members)


The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is housed in the historic Allan Herschell Company Factory building at 180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda. For directions and further information about special events, programs, or group tours, visit our web site: www.carrouselmuseum.org or contact us at 716-693-1885 or info@carrouselmuseum.org.

The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a premier national historic site that fosters an appreciation for the unique heritage of the carousel, band organ, and amusement device industries on the Niagara Frontier for people of all ages, so that it may be preserved, enjoyed and shared with future generations. Through educational, cultural, and recreational programming, visitors will experience the places, people, stories, and artifacts associated with the production of carousels, band organs and amusement devices on the Niagara Frontier. The museum is housed in the historic Allan Herschell Company Factory building at 180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda. Hours vary seasonally.

2012 Operating Hours:
January 2 – April 3: Closed for the season. Open for group tours (call or email in advance). April 4 – June 15: Spring Hours 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Wednesdays – Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. June 16 – September 4: Summer Hours 10:00am – 4:00pm, Mondays – Saturdays; 12:00pm – 4:00pm Sundays. September 5 – December 30: Fall Hours 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Wednesdays – Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The museum is closed Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson Street
North Tonawanda, NY
(716) 693-1885

info@carrouselmuseum.org

www.carrouselmuseum.org