Pioneer Day Camp

Pioneer Day Camp is a great opportunity for children to learn about life in the early years of the Talbot Settlement, meet new friends and enjoy the beauty of the Backus-Page House and the John E. Pearce Provincial Park. Our summer students, who traditionally plan and supervise the camp, worked hard over the two-one week sessions. Every day was full of adventure and fun. The long sunny days were spent exploring pioneer life and the wonder of the landscape in old Tyrconnell along the shoreline of Lake Erie.










Volunteers from the Tyrconnell Heritage Society were happy to provide a first hand look at the local woodland inhabitants, historical culinary practices and the skills necessary to forge a life along Colonel Talbot's corduroy road. Campers were encouraged to explore their creative side with special crafts planned for each week's session. Activities took advantage of our surroundings with found objects used to make quaint souvenirs. An afternoon spent in the traditional art of tombstone rubbing resulted in unique and timeless images that will bring back wonderful memories for years to come. The weekly family BBQ was a great time for parents to share in the camp's activities with a wrap up slide show of digital photos taken daily throughout the each session.