It's Almost Time ...

It's almost time for camp again!! Old Stories New Voices 2010 is just days away and we hope everyone is getting excited!

Remember to check back here for daily updates from campers as well as cross-posting to our facebook page(Old Stories New Voices), Twitter (OSNVSummerCamp) and flikr account (Old Stories New Voices2010). We'll keep everyone updated as we travel the United States this summer, learning about the Civil War.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

The Denver Old Stories kids were lucky enough to receive tickets to the wonderful show, KOOZA that was performing here in Denver during the summer and fall.

The show was incredible and we all felt very, very lucky to receive such a wonderful gift.

This is our way of saying 'Thank you!'

Pennsylvania Camp

We went to the Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Living and did all sorts of fun activites and learned a bunch about history. We had to deal with some rain but it did not last for long. We went to the Heinz history center and learned about the civil war. Here are some cool pictures of our adventures.

We had to adjust to a new kind of home. They were nice, bug tents though.

The wilderness was beautiful and we got to check some cool buildings.

We got to learn about the underground railroad from some awesome people.

We also learned about football history at the Heinz History Center.

We became good friends with Abe Lincoln and made plans to hang out later.

Riding horses on the open trail was fun; luckily it didn't rain that day.

We even got to roast marshmellows and hang around the campfire.

Graduation Day

Colorado Historical Society President Ed Nichols congratulates camp

graduates with camp director Lawrence Pacecho, Bobbe Hultin, camp administrator

and Kathy Schultz park ranger in the background.

Sand Dunes Day

After the Sand Dunes we came back to the fort for a fiesta! Luis, Lissette, Claudia and Rae'ven performed for our special guests and then we danced and danced to the wonderful music of the Mariachi San Luis group.

We hiked a new trail in the Sand Dunes National Park with our fantastic park rangers.

Exploring the arts

Today we learned about Hispano folk art and how it evolved from using leftover materials to make pieces of art. This was because the San Luis Valley was so isolated. Mr. Rick talked to us about this and then challenged us to make art out of our trash.

See what we made! We also visited Theresa Vigil and learned about the herbs you can collect in the mountains and what they can be used for.

Then after dinner we were given assignments to play specific people who were important to Ft. Garland. We had so much fun dressing up and acting our parts.

Buffalo Soldier Day

We watched the Buffalo Soldiers work with their horses. It was very impressive.

This is us doing battle with water guns. Once you were shot with a water gun you were wounded and had to be carried off of the battleground. We also learned how important it was to follow your commander's instructions in the heat of 'battle'. It was a blast. and we will probably do it again when it get's hot this afternoon.

Boy, we had a very full day. We learned more about Buffalo Soldiers, we rode horses, we practiced our drills, we had water gun battles, we designed our own forts and we even had time to sit under a tree and listen to music!

Back at home in our wonderful Ft. Garland. Tomorrow
we are learning about the Buffalo Soldiers that lived here.

Exploring the awe-inspiring Stations of the Cross in San Luis.

Baby piglets need a lot of care and love.

Collecting eggs