On Friday, the Stickley Museum Summer Camp wrapped up lively week filled with nature activities, crafts, games, stories, outdoor fun, and new friendships.

Campers went on a Nature Scavenger Hunt gathering leaves, pine cones, wildflowers, stones, and twigs. They used these natural materials in craft projects including leaf printing on fabric and creating handmade Nature Sketchbooks. They also learned how Stickley used and respected materials from nature. They learned about Stickley’s focus on craftsmanship and put these ideas into action making their own wooden clocks with parts donated by Schlabaugh & Sons. After learning about the pottery of the Arts and Crafts movement they used clay to make hand built pots.

Each day the campers got to know a different room in the Log House, and learned stories about Craftsman Farms history about the Stickley family. By the time they gathered for their end-of-camp ice-cream party, they were able to retell many stories about Gustav Stickley and Craftsman Farms.

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Our Summer Camp Was a Hit!

Summer Camp at The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms features creative, hands-on, low-tech activities exploring crafts, nature, history, and more. For children age 6 – 9, camps offer old-fashioned fun designed to spark imaginations plus flexible full or half-day options; in-and-outdoor activities (as weather permits) in a beautiful park-like setting; small enrollment; and experienced, professional adult instructors. To download the registration form, click here. For more information, call 973-540-011 or email info@stickleymuseum.org.

Summer Camp

August 3 – 7 and August 10 – 14
Morning Camp: 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Optional Supervised Lunch Hour (lunch not provided): 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Camp: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Fees:

$145 for Member Children
$170 for Non Member Children
Optional Supervised Lunch Hour (lunch not provided): $10

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Fall Family Day Is Next Weekend!

Parsippany Focus has a great piece on our upcoming Fall Harvest Family Day!

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms invites visitors of all ages to greet autumn’s arrival at its annual Family Day, on Saturday, September 20, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of Craftsman Farms. A National Historic Landmark nestled on 30 pristine acres of woodlands, Craftsman Farms is the former home of visionary designer, Gustav Stickley and his family. Adults and children will delight in glimpses of early 20th century farm life. The special afternoon will feature a performance by the Ironia Reelers Square Dancers from Randolph, New Jersey, and include apple cider pressing, butter churning, and old-fashioned hayrides around The Farms. Families will also enjoy craft activities like pumpkin painting and old-fashioned, carnival–style games.

Via Parsippany Focus – All Local, All Parsippany

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Historic stories from The Farms will kick off each day. The week of August 4 – 8 is planned for HandCrafters, who will make a clay tile, marbleize paper, paint with watercolors, and more. In Builders Camp, the week of August 11 – 15, campers activities include making handkerchief parachuters, mini-sailboats, and a small model house. Both camps will feature their projects in an exhibition for family and friends on Friday.

HandCrafters Camp: August 4 – 8

Builders Camp: August 11 – 15

Member Tuition: $160 and Non-Member children: $180

Advance registration is required. Click here for Registration Form.

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Hayrides, apple cider pressing, butter churning, pumpkin painting, and more will await families at our upcoming Fall Harvest Family Day on Saturday, September 20 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Plans are underway for this special event featuring activities that will give visitors a glimpse into farm life from the early 1900s. Fall Harvest Family Day is the final Family Day of 2008. If you haven’t experienced a Family Day this past year, be sure to mark your calendar. Activities are planned with children in mind, but old-fashioned fun doesn’t have an age limit. Guests of any age are invited to take a turn at the games table, join the hayride, shop for penny candy or simply stroll the grounds under the turning leaves. Craftsman Farms is a perfect place to spend a fall afternoon!

$5 Members and $7 Non Members

Adults $5 or Free if accompanied by a Child

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