Fri, Jul 22
|Morning Glory Homestead Farm
Family Camping Weekend
This will be a weekend on Morning Glory Homestead Farm making discoveries about the life of Dr. George Washington Carver, his love of God and the Bible.
Time & Location
Jul 22, 2022, 2:00 PM – Jul 24, 2022, 2:00 PM
Morning Glory Homestead Farm, 42 Robert And Clara Trail, St Helena Island, SC 29920, USA
About the event
This will be a weekend on Morning Glory Homestead Farm making discoveries about the life of Dr. George Washington Carver, his love of God and the Bible. During the weekend families will spend two nights on the farm, feed farm animals, gather eggs, pick fruits and vegetables, and participate in S.T. E. A. M. activities. There will be a special field trip to the nature center and beach at nearby Hunting Island State Park. In the evenings, we will build campfires, tell stories, and sing songs together.
Families join us for a time of Bible study about creation and nature on our farm. Dig deep in God’s word, looking at biblical agricultural and farming practices as you explore the farm property, the animals, and the crops growing. Stay on the farm at one of our campsites or commute each day.
A special part of the camp will be learning the importance of God’s word to many Gullah people. We’ll read passages from the Gullah Bible and sing songs from the community. You may also participate in games and activities,sit around the campfire for evening devotions and singing, help prepare meals in the Gullah tradition.
See our demonstration plots dedicated to the African diaspora and the plots inspired by the teaching of Dr. George Washington Carver.
Schedule (Subject to change)
Friday
Arrival/Check in 2:00-4:00 pm
Discussion and Eat Together 5:00--7:30 Groundnut Stew My Way recipe by Michael W. Twitty We will look at the recipe and the blog post by Michael W. Twitty to see the similarities to our foodways and those taught by Dr. Carver.
Clean Up 7:30-8:15 pm
Campfire Devotions and Dessert 8:30-10:00 pm
Saturday
Farm Chores- 7:30-8:30Join in chores with Tony and Belinda
Breakfast
Morning Session 10:00-11:15 Who was Dr. Carver? Introduction to Science Lab Equipment
(Microscope, slides etc.)
Table top and pocket microscopes.
Collect data.
Nature Walk & Beach Time 11:30-2:30 (Pack and carry your lunch) Hike in the park and along the beach. Collect items to show back at the farm. Use the pocket microscope to view things closer. Enjoy time in the water. Buy a postcard to send to a family member or friend. Write a note and mail it.
Carver Sessions Adults with Tony, Kids with Belinda 3:00-4:00
Craft Time 4:00-5:00 Make a craft to take home.
Sow and Grow in the Garden 5:00-6:00 Plant in cups to take home and tend.
Evening meals 7:00-9:30 (Meals on your own or the Carver Cookout). There is also a food truck that you can order from. There are tickets for the Carver Cookout. Please indicate if you want to order.)
Campfire and Dessert
Quiet Time 11:00 pm-7:30 am
Sunday
Farm Chores 7:30-8:30
Breakfast
Morning Session-Carver Study 10:00-11:15
Activity (Journal, Art, etc.) 11:30-12:30
Closing
Sessions will include various STEAM activities.
There will be opportunities for participants to make a slide and use a microscope to look at specimen.
Instruction about gardening techniques taught by Dr. Carver will be introduced.
Arts and craft projects will be a included, campers will be introduced textile art that Dr. Carver enjoyed.
Thursday (Precamp)
Pre-camp session, Thursday, June 23
Penn Center tour 2:00-4:00 pm
Tony and Belinda Jones will lead a tour of the Penn Center campus to include the York W. Bailey Museum, the Reconstruction Era Monument and Gullah Geechee Room of the St. Helena Island local library. Tour cost Adults $20 Children $12
The Farm will provide:
Gullah Campfire Supper with Stories and Songs Meal (1)
Group First Aid Kit
Camping Toilet/Shower Tents
One large campstove with 3 eyes
One large grill
Firewood
Campers bring:
Tent(s), Mallet or hammer (We do have a few RV spots. No electricity. Limited spigots.)
Sleeping bags or mattresses
Pillows
Linen
Camp chairs
Flashlight/head lamp
Comfortable clothing
Toiletries
Sunblock/Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Swimwear, towel and beach gear
The campsites will be booked through our Friendly Fowl Farm listing on Hipcamp. We are reserving spots there. Please contact us when you're ready to book your site and we'll provide further instructions.
Commuters bring:
Sunblock/Sunscreen
Camp chair
Insect Repellent
Lunch
Towels for Hike and Beach fieldtrip
Tickets
Family Camp Adult
The ticket includes one Carver Campfire Supper with stories and songs meal, materials (handouts, science equipment), firewood, and a camp souvenir.
$200.00+$5.00 service feeChildren ages 9-12
The ticket includes one Carver Campfire Supper with stories and songs meal, materials (handouts, science equipment), and a camp souvenir.
$75.00+$1.88 service feeChildren 5-8
The ticket includes one Gullah Campfire Supper with stories and songs meal, materials (handouts, science equipment), and a camp souvenir.
$60.00+$1.50 service feePre-Camp Thursday Adult
Penn Center tour 2:00-4:00 pm Tony and Belinda Jones will lead a tour of the Penn Center campus to include the York W. Bailey Museum, the Reconstruction Era Monument and Gullah Geechee Room of the St. Helena Island local library. This ticket will apply to the Thursday pre-camp session for the weekend you select.
$20.00+$0.50 service feePre-Camp Child
Penn Center tour 2:00-4:00 pm Tony and Belinda Jones will lead a tour of the Penn Center campus to include the York W. Bailey Museum, the Reconstruction Era Monument and Gullah Geechee Room of the St. Helena Island local library. This ticket will apply to the Thursday pre-camp session for the weekend you select.
$12.00+$0.30 service feeCommuter + Carver Supper Adult
This ticket includes the Carver Campfire Supper Meal, all activities on site, materials and souvenir.
$100.00+$2.50 service feeCommuter Child
This ticket includes the Carver Supper, all activities on site, materials and souvenir. For child 5-8 .
$40.00+$1.00 service feeCommuter 9-12 y/o
This ticket includes the Carver Campfire Supper Meal, all activities on site, materials and souvenir.
$55.00+$1.38 service feeAdditional Camping Adult
The ticket is for a second adult and includes one Carver Campfire Supper with stories and songs meal, materials (handouts, science equipment), firewood, and a camp souvenir.
$100.00+$2.50 service feeAdult Carver Cookout Saturday
This ticket allows an adult guest to attend the Carver Cookout. It will be a mixture of a traditional southern cookout with a Carver recipe found in the African American Cookbook from Tuskegee University.
$15.00+$0.38 service feeChild Carver Cookout Saturday
This ticket allows a child guest to attend the Carver Cookout. It will be a mixture of a traditional southern cookout with a Carver recipe found in the African American Cookbook from Tuskegee University.
$10.00+$0.25 service feeSaturday Only Adult
Attend event for Saturday only. Includes all activities for Saturday and the Carver Cookout.
$60.00+$1.50 service feeSaturday Only Child
Attend event for Saturday only. Includes all activities for Saturday and the Carver Cookout.
$30.00+$0.75 service fee
Total
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