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Leaders in Training

Date: July 10, 2023 - July 14, 2023
Time: 7:30 am  to  5:30 pm

2023 Leaders in Training

July 10 - 14 | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm | Ages 15-16

Click Here for Explorer Day Camp for ages 6-12.

Click Here for Teen Service Leadership for ages 13-14.

Team Building
First Aid
LIT Teen Hike
Teambuilding

The Leaders in Training (LIT) program for campers ages 15-16 is designed to support growth in your child's leadership skills by developing their abilities to plan for and implement successful group initiatives.

During this week-long camp, your child will participate in trainings to earn certifications in first aid, CPR and as a babysitter. Your child will also help to plan a full day for the entire LIT group in The Preserve at Shaker Village, setting goals, anticipating challenges and considering how to ensure a safe and positive outcome for everyone involved.

Campers will also take part in progressive daily teambuilding activities to guide their development both as leaders and as members of a team. Each day will have plenty of time for additional fun, with archery, nature hikes, games and other adventures built into the schedule.

Pricing: $265 per camper
Register before April 1: $235 per camper

Registration fee includes full-day programming throughout the week, two healthy snacks per day (one AM, one PM: granola bar, cheese stick, piece of fruit, etc.), one Shaker Village t-shirt, and free annual family membership ($150 value - begins after camp attendance). Campers must bring their own non-perishable sack lunch.

Registration also includes one 20% off dining voucher per registrant and is valid through the end of 2023. Dining reservations recommended to assure availability: call 859.734.5411.
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Parent and Camper Forms
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LIT FAQs
Parent Checklist
Camper Health History
Camper Medication

Teen Service Leadership

Date: June 26, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Time: 7:30 am  to  5:30 pm

2023 Teen Service Leadership

June 26 - 30 | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm | Ages 13-14

Click Here for Explorer Day Camp for ages 6-12.

Click Here for Leaders in Training for ages 15-16.

Teambuilding
Service Projects
Service Project
Teambuilding

This unique and engaging experience for campers ages 13-14 is designed to recognize and enhance leadership skills. Leadership begins through service to others, and a key component of Teen Service Leadership is the integration of service projects and facilitated teambuilding initiatives.

Alongside trained Shaker Village staff, campers will learn techniques for organic gardening, dry stone fence construction and the management of rare ecosystems, while completing projects that will fill them with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Campers will also take part in daily teambuilding activities to guide their development both as leaders and as members of a team. Each day will have plenty of time for additional fun, with archery, nature hikes, games and other adventures built into the schedule.

Pricing: $260 per camper
Register before April 1: $230 per camper

Registration fee includes full-day programming throughout the week, two healthy snacks per day (one AM, one PM: granola bar, cheese stick, piece of fruit, etc.), one Shaker Village t-shirt, and free annual family membership ($150 value - begins after camp attendance). Campers must bring their own non-perishable sack lunch.

Registration also includes one 20% off dining voucher per registrant and is valid through the end of 2023. Dining reservations recommended to assure availability: call 859.734.5411.
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Parent and Camper Forms
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Service Leadership FAQs
Parent Checklist
Camper Health History
Camper Medication

Explorer Day Camp

Starts June 12, 2023 then every Monday until July 21, 2023
Time: 7:30 am  to  5:30 pm

2023 Explorer Summer Camp

Monday thru Friday | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm | Six Weekly Options in June - July

Click Here for the Teen Service Leadership program for ages 13-14.

Click Here for the Leaders in Training program for ages 15-16.

6 June - Explorer Summer Camp
Summer Camp
Summer Camp

Venture into a world of discovery with Shaker Village Explorer Summer Camp! Summer camp can be one of the most valuable experiences in a child’s life. Explorer Camp allows children ages 6-12 to learn new skills and make friends at one of the most spectacular National Historic Landmarks in the world.

During this one-week camp, trained staff will guide children through adventures in The Preserve, on The Farm, at the Kentucky River and throughout The Historic Centre. Register by April 1 to receive our early-bird discount!

Pricing: $255 per camper
Register before April 1: $225 per camper

Registration fee includes full-day programming throughout the week, two healthy snacks per day (one AM, one PM: granola bar, cheese stick, piece of fruit, etc.) Shaker Village t-shirt, and free annual family membership ($150 value - begins after camp attendance). Campers must bring their own, non-perishable sack lunch.

Registration also includes one 20% off dining voucher per registrant and is valid through the end of 2023. Dining reservations recommended to assure availability – 859.734.5411.

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Parent and Camper Forms
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Explorer Camp FAQs
Parent Checklist
Camper Health History
Camper Medication

Explorer Summer Camp: Open House

Starts May 21, 2023 then every Sunday until June 4, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm  to  3:00 pm

2023 Explorer Summer Camp: Open House

Sundays | May 21, 28 & June 4 | 2-3:00 p.m.
5 May and June - Explorer Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an open house about this summer’s upcoming Explorer Camp. Bring your questions and get a sneak peek of the locations where campers will spend their time.

Summer camp can be one of the most valuable experiences in a child’s life. Explorer Camp and Shaker Village's summer programs for teens allow your children to learn new skills and make friends at one of the most spectacular National Historic Landmarks in the world.

Learn more about Explorer Summer Camp

Learn more about Teen Service Leadership

Learn more about Leaders in Training

Camp Open Houses meet at the Welcome Pavilion just outside the Shaker Village Welcome Center. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the Open House. Call 859.734.1574 with any questions.

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Elements of a Good Photograph 2 – Sold Out

Date: August 26, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:30 pm

2023 Photography Workshops

Two Workshops in 2023

Join photographer Carol Peachee as she leads this hands-on workshop to explore the elements of a good photograph. Set in the inspirational backdrop of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, this 4-hour workshop can be taken as a follow-up to Elements of a Good Photograph 1, or on its own.  Participants are certain to leave feeling inspired, and with a greater confidence in their ability to take great photos.

Participants must be at least 18 years of age, and will need to bring their own camera. Cameras my range from phones to 35mm, but participants must have a basic working knowledge of their own camera.

Photography
Photography

Elements of a Good Photograph 2

Saturday, August 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Elements of a Good Photograph 2 explores how to take the next step beyond basic elements in creating strong images. In the first half of the workshop (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) participants will explore basic concepts in balance, composition and depth of field by looking at and discussing example images and how to create them.

During the second half of the workshop (1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) participants will have an opportunity to go out into the Village to put the concepts into practice, then return to analyze and discuss our results. You will leave this day with more confidence in your photographic skills, and a deeper understanding of what goes into successful capture of a strong image.

Cost:
$75 Annual Passholder
$85 Non-Annual Passholder

Sold Out

Registration includes free admission to Shaker Village and a 20% off voucher for dining in the Trustees' Table. Lunch is not included in the workshop fee, though a lunch break is given from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended at the Trustees' Table for participants wishing to dine in the restaurant, and grab-and-go food is also available from the Shaker Village Post Office Craft Shop.

Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Elements of a Good Photograph – Sold Out

Date: July 22, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:30 pm

2023 Photography Workshops

Two Workshops in 2023

Join photographer Carol Peachee as she leads two unique, hands-on workshops to explore the elements of a good photograph. Set in the inspirational backdrop of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, these 4-hour workshops can be taken in sequence, or independently.  Participants are certain to leave feeling inspired, and with a greater confidence in their ability to take great photos.

Participants must be at least 18 years of age, and will need to bring their own camera. Cameras my range from phones to 35mm, but participants must have a basic working knowledge of their own camera.

Photography
Photography

Elements of a Good Photograph 1

Saturday, July 22 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Elements of a Good Photograph 1 explores how to use the basic elements that go into capturing a strong image, including light, texture, color, patterns, lines and contrast. In the first half of the workshop (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) participants will explore these elements by looking at example images and discussing how to achieve elemental effects.

During the second half of the workshop (1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.) participants will have an opportunity to go out into the Village to practice with the elements, then return to analyze and discuss our results. You will leave this day with a deeper understanding of how to capture dynamic photos, and a curiosity to explore the world of photography beyond point and shoot!

Cost:
$75 Annual Passholder
$85 Non-Annual Passholder

Sold Out
Photography
Photography

Elements of a Good Photograph 2

Saturday, August 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Elements of a Good Photograph 2 explores how to take the next step beyond basic elements in creating strong images. In the first half of the workshop (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) participants will explore basic concepts in balance, composition and depth of field by looking at and discussing example images and how to create them.

During the second half of the workshop (1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) participants will have an opportunity to go out into the Village to put the concepts into practice, then return to analyze and discuss our results. You will leave this day with more confidence in your photographic skills, and a deeper understanding of what goes into successful capture of a strong image.

Cost:
$75 Annual Passholder
$85 Non-Annual Passholder

Sold Out

Registration includes free admission to Shaker Village and a 20% off voucher for dining in the Trustees' Table. Lunch is not included in the workshop fee, though a lunch break is given from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended at the Trustees' Table for participants wishing to dine in the restaurant, and grab-and-go food is also available from the Shaker Village Post Office Craft Shop.

Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

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