Gold Rush Days
It's a blast to the past! Come experience the California Gold Rush of the 1850's!
Relive a day in the Ol' West. As you step back in time, your students will become prospectors in an 1850's mining camp and meet some interesting characters.
Stake a claim, learn how to pan for gold, join a posse to bring criminals to justice, try not to get "gold fever", and have a great time learning California History. Will you strike it rich or lose it all?
- Stay in a Covered Wagon
- Hear stories around the Campfire
- Join a Posse
- Pan for Gold
- Stake a Claim
- Strike it rich
- Experience History
- Take on an historical role
Perfect for 4th grade classes studying California History, our program is flexible and can be adapted to meet your specific needs. All classes meet the applicable California State Standards. Sign up today and "See the Elephant."
To Forty-Niners, no expression characterized the California Gold Rush like "See the Elephant." It symbolized both the high cost of their endeavor as well as an unequaled exotic sight and the adventure of a lifetime.
Both an overnight program and a full day program make Gold Rush Days flexible enough to fit your schedule.
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Overnight Program Cost: |
One-Day Program Cost: |
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$55 Per Student |
$40 Per Student |
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$55 Per Adult |
$40 Per Adult |
Spring 2012 Available Dates:
MARCH
March 27 (All Day) or March 27 to 28 (Overnight) -
March 28 to 29 - FULL - Overnight
March 29 to 30 - Overnight
APRIL
April 10 to 11 - PARTIAL - Overnight
April 11 to 12 - Overnight
April 12-13 - FULL - Overnight
April 17 (All Day) or April 17 to 18 (Overnight) -
April 18 (All Day) or April 18 to 19 (Overnight) -
April 19 (All Day) or April 19 to 20 (Overnight) -
April 24 - PARTIAL - All Day
April 25 to 26 - PARTIAL - Overnight
April 26 to 27 - Overnight
May
May 1 (All Day) or May 1 to 2 (Overnight) -
May 2 (All Day) or May 2 to 3 (Overnight) -
May 3 (All Day) or May 3 to 4 (Overnight) -
May 8 (All Day) or May 8 to 9 (Overnight) -
May 9 (All Day) or May 9 to 10 (Overnight) -
May 10 (All Day) or May 10 to 11 (Overnight) -
May 16 to 17 (Overnight) -
May 17 to 18 - FULL - Overnight
May 23 to 24 - FULL - Overnight
May 24 (All Day) or May 24 to 25 (Overnight) -
Arrival Days: Tuesday - Thursday
*Please note: The Overnight Program only begins Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. Also, the One-Day option can only be booked for Tuesday through Thursday dates.
**A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your reservation and will be applied to the total fees due.
Minimum: 20 Students (or combine with another group)
Maximum: 120 Students/Adults
Sample Schedule
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Overnight Program |
One-Day Program |
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Day 1:
3:00: Arrival
8:00: Campfire: Songs & History of the Gold Rush Day 2:
7:00: Rise & Shine! (Wash Up/Pack Up) |
9:00: Arrival
Free-time Activities Include:Farmyard, Trading Post, Obstacle Course, Giant Playground, Sports Equipment, Sling Shots, Archery. |
Other Information for Teachers/Group Leaders:
PARENT INFORMATION for OVERNIGHT ENCAMPMENTS:
Gold Rush Days Camper Online Registration Form (Overnight Encampments only)
N/A IMMUNIZATIONS Gold Rush Days Camper Online Registration Form (Overnight Encampments only)
Please Note: If your student/camper has opted out of one or more of the following immunizations: DtaP (tetanus), MMR, Hep B, Varicella --please click on the Online Registration Form entitled N/A IMMUNIZATIONS. If your student/camper has had all of the previously mentioned immunizations please click on the Gold Rush Days Camper Online Registration Form. Thank you.
Call Indian Hills Camp To Register - 619-669-6498
15763 Lyons Valley Road Jamul, Ca 91935
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