Young Apprentice Program

Travel back in time to the 1860s at Black Creek Pioneer Village this summer!

Black Creek Pioneer Village introduces a brand new program designed to take young adults back in time for one summer week. As a Young Apprentice in the Village, youth aged 12- 15 will work one-on-one with an adult interpreter in a trade shop or historic house. Young Apprentices will learn the rudiments of a trade or craft, help to portray life in the 1860s, and discover the skills and techniques involved in being a historical interpreter.

Young Apprentices will:

• Learn an actual skill used in the 19th century.
• Use their new skills to make an item used in the 1860s – and take it home at the end of the week.
• Develop leadership skills by assisting with programs for kids.
• Learn dance steps from the 1860s and perform them for visitors to the site.
• Talk with visitors and portray life in the 1860s!

Apprenticeship opportunities may include:

• Tinsmithing, weaving, printing on our historic presses, woodworking in the Cabinet Maker’s Shop, leather working in Harness Maker’s Shop, historic cooking & baking, quilting & needlework, spinning & dyeing, or hand sewing & millinery.

Program Session

The one week session runs from August 23 - 27, 2010

Eligibility and Registration

The Young Apprentice program is open to youth aged 12 – 15. Preference may be given to former campers of the Black Creek Adventure Day Camp. Young Apprentice program is limited to ten participants. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Session runs August 23 – 27, 2010. Please print out the registration form and waiver, and fax to 416-667-6271 or mail to

Toronto and Region Conservation
Customer Service
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Young Apprentice Program
5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON M3N 1S4

Click here for Registration Form and Waiver - 28K

Program Fee

The fee for the one week session is $225 plus applicable taxes
Three ways to save $25 :

1. Register before April 16, 2010.
2. Register with a sibling or a friend.**
3. Become a Black Creek Pioneer Village or Conservation Journeys member.

* Discount offers cannot be combined.
** One registration per transaction will be full price. Additional registrations on the same transaction will be discounted.

Questions?

We would be happy to answer any questions about this new program. If you have questions, please call 416-667-6295, select option 2. Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.