Hands-on History Programs for Kids & Kids-at-Heart
Conrad Educational & Research Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720
About
Hands-on History Programs for Kids & Kids-at-Heart includes activities such as fabric dyeing, hand stitching, using resists to create patterns, braiding, wet felting with resists, papermaking with something special, and creating crocheted granny squares. Workshops actively involve history seekers in the skills and stories that were traditionally handed down from generation to generation. Programs are for kids and for adults who are “young at heart” to help bring history to life.
• Ages: 10–18 years old
• Schedule: One-week Think Like a Pioneer: Fiber Camp for Youth from Monday, August 3 to Friday, August 7, 2026, meeting Monday–Friday from 9 am to 2 pm; Granny Squares Aren’t for Grannies workshop from 9:30 am to noon
• Price: Early Bird pricing for Fiber Camp for Youth is $185 per camper until June 1, 2026; after June 1, registration is $225. Granny Squares Aren’t for Grannies workshop cost is $15 per person.
Think Like a Pioneer: Fiber Camp for Youth is limited to 12 campers, and due to the complexity of projects, the minimum age for campers is 10 years old. Children bring their own lunch, which can be stored in the refrigerator, and a morning snack and cold water are supplied. Campers should bring a large towel to fold and use as a cushion, as time is spent sitting on the floor in activities. Some projects are quite messy and dyes can stain clothes, so campers should wear comfortable clothing that will not be a problem if they get dirty.
The Granny Squares Aren’t for Grannies workshop is for youth ages 10 and older, as well as “Kids at Heart” who know how to crochet, and participants must be able to crochet single and double crochet stitches. Crochet hooks and yarn are provided to create samples of a variety of square types. Programs are held in the WVHS Conrad Educational & Research Center unless otherwise indicated, and reservations are required for programs.
The West Volusia Historical Society was founded in 1973 as an organization dedicated to researching, preserving and publicly sharing the rich history of West Volusia County. Programs and exhibits are sponsored in part by the City of DeLand, Volusia County, DeLand Breakfast Rotary, Kemp Realty Group, MBI, and the Rotary Club of DeLand.
Last updated June 2, 2026.
• Ages: 10–18 years old
• Schedule: One-week Think Like a Pioneer: Fiber Camp for Youth from Monday, August 3 to Friday, August 7, 2026, meeting Monday–Friday from 9 am to 2 pm; Granny Squares Aren’t for Grannies workshop from 9:30 am to noon
• Price: Early Bird pricing for Fiber Camp for Youth is $185 per camper until June 1, 2026; after June 1, registration is $225. Granny Squares Aren’t for Grannies workshop cost is $15 per person.
Think Like a Pioneer: Fiber Camp for Youth is limited to 12 campers, and due to the complexity of projects, the minimum age for campers is 10 years old. Children bring their own lunch, which can be stored in the refrigerator, and a morning snack and cold water are supplied. Campers should bring a large towel to fold and use as a cushion, as time is spent sitting on the floor in activities. Some projects are quite messy and dyes can stain clothes, so campers should wear comfortable clothing that will not be a problem if they get dirty.
The Granny Squares Aren’t for Grannies workshop is for youth ages 10 and older, as well as “Kids at Heart” who know how to crochet, and participants must be able to crochet single and double crochet stitches. Crochet hooks and yarn are provided to create samples of a variety of square types. Programs are held in the WVHS Conrad Educational & Research Center unless otherwise indicated, and reservations are required for programs.
The West Volusia Historical Society was founded in 1973 as an organization dedicated to researching, preserving and publicly sharing the rich history of West Volusia County. Programs and exhibits are sponsored in part by the City of DeLand, Volusia County, DeLand Breakfast Rotary, Kemp Realty Group, MBI, and the Rotary Club of DeLand.
Last updated June 2, 2026.
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