Events

Explore more than a century of history at West Overton’s summer camp! Kids ages 8-12 can have fun with historical hands-on activities, crafts, games, and demonstrations that provide an up close look at the past. Each day has a different theme commemorating America’s 250th. Activities are presented by West Overton Village educators and our exciting community partners. 

• America invents - explore the history of American innovation through fascinating artifacts in our Museum

• America grows -  learn about historic food production and agricultural tools and technologies

• America creates - get creative and celebrate the tradition of American arts and crafts 

• America builds - see demonstrations of historic trades and discover the resilience of American people and communities 

• America preserves - discover how we preserve the past and care for the land today

On Friday afternoon, families and friends are invited to celebrate the end of camp with a slideshow of the week’s activities and some sweet treats! 

The week includes two walking field trips to our neighbor's, Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association.

Kids will enjoy activities by community partners including:

• Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association
• Penn State Master Gardeners of Westmoreland County
• Pittsburgh Glass Center
• Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery
• Catherine's Craft Room
• The Ruins Project
• educator Doug Plance 
• Westmoreland Historical Society & Historic Hanna's Town

Summer Camp Details

Camp dates: Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31
Camp times: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Camper ages: 8-12
Cost: $150 for members of West Overton Village, $175 for non-members.
Registration deadline: registration is now closed

Camp Policies and Procedures

Please review the Camp Policies and Procedures on the registration webpage (available here and in the checkout)

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Pam Curtin, Director of Visitor Engagement, at pam@westovertonvillage.org or 724-887-7910 x102.
 
Special thank you to our generous supporters: The Grable Foundation, Brilhart Ace Hardware, Smouse Trailers and Snow Equipment