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DAY PROGRAMS:
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1817 Schoolhouse Experience
Wanna go back in time to an 1817 schoolhouse? In our real schoolhouse built in 1817, our talented staff—in costume—play the part of the strict School Master or Marm, using…
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19th Century Homestead Journey
Travel back to a simpler time on the Ashokan Homestead, where students are embraced as members of our homestead family. We expect everyone to earn their keep! Contribute to daily…
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Adventure Canoeing
Paddle on the Esopus Creek and experience the magic that has attracted so many to this important waterway. While navigating the waters with friends, students practice cooperation and communication to…
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Animal Tracks & Traces
Home to many elusive creatures like beavers, bobcats, and bears, Ashokan is one of the best places in the Catskills to find traces of our animal neighbors. From feathers and…
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Apple Cidering (Sept-Nov)
Press locally grown apples into delicious cider using our antique cider press and learn all about its amazing history in our country. Each student will have a chance to participate…
EVENING PROGRAMS:
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Birds of Prey (Evening Program)
Bill or Brian Robinson bring in a number of beautiful and interesting predatory birds (owl, Harris Hawk, kestrel, Turkey vulture, or red-tailed hawk.) While each bird perches on his leather…
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Campfire (Evening Program)
Make warm s’mores and enjoy ann hour-long campfire experience with jokes, songs, and stories from the Ashokan staff. Larger groups may split in half, with the other half participating in…
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DJ Dance Party (Evening Program)
Cut loose on the dance floor as the Ashokan staff spins fun dance tunes. This is an optional evening program with an additional cost.
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Jay Ungar & Molly Mason (Evening Program)
Enjoy traditional music & dancing as Jay Ungar & Molly Mason perform lively and beautiful music on the fiddle and guitar and lead students in fun, easy circle and line…
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Let’s Drum! (Evening Program)
Jonathan Duda creates an exciting hands-on drumming and percussion workshop for groups up to 40 students.
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Night Walk (Evening Program)
Use your ears like the deer, step softly like the fox. Observe the forest at night! Available until May. No charge for this activity.
Teachers choose evening programs (in advance of their class’s arrival to Ashokan) that will complement the day programs. Some are presented by visiting instructors; historic re-enactors, music & dance leaders, and animal specialists. Ashokan instructors lead other evening programs like night walks, skits & song night, and campfire. Click photos for more details.