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Your Shaker Village Summer Bucket List

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In celebration of 225 years of statehood, Shaker Village and other destinations across the Commonwealth have been included on Kentucky Tourism’s Kentucky Bucket List. While the Shaker Village bucket list could indeed be endless, here a few things we don’t want you to miss this summer:

Join us for Well Crafted: Brews + Bands. Hurry, it’s this weekend! Sample more than 40 brews in the craft beer tent, while enjoying live music on two stages. Tickets are just $25.

Cruise under High Bridge aboard the Dixie Belle. Enjoy a relaxing ride aboard Shaker Village’s 115-passenger Dixie Belle Riverboat through high limestone cliffs and untouched natural beauty.

Check out Music on the Lawn! Every Friday and Saturday night through October, The Trustees’ Table Lawn features live music around the fire pits with specialty cocktails, drinks and yard games for the young at heart.

Bring the kids! There are farm animals to meet, creeks to play in and tons of places to explore around here. Kids Stay, Play + Eat Free during June and July, so plan your family getaway soon.

Try something new. Paddle + Yoga days are July 8 and 22. Join us for a special day of paddling and yoga activities, like Hike + Yoga, Candlelight Yoga, Glow Paddle Night Tours and more. Participate in one activity, or choose several for a full day of adventure—the choice is yours.

Spend the evening in search of your favorite brews at our Hike for Beer on July 8. Enjoy a short hike to a secret location for a summertime bash complete with good tunes and local brews.

Save the date for our annual Craft Fair on August 5 and 6.

Not featured on this list are weekend wagon rides, hiking, our garden volunteer program, new exhibits and daily adventures, Discovery Treks and SO MUCH MORE. Next time you’re at the Village, see what you can knock off of your bucket list. Share your Shaker Village adventures with us by using #shakervillageky!

Explorer Summer Camp

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IMG_9132With the rainy Derby season upon us, it’s hard to think that Summer is just around the corner. We’re excited for a lot of things this Summer at Shaker Village, but it’s hard to top summer camp. We think our staff looks forward to it just as much as the kids do! Here’s what one of our camp counselors had to say about their camp experience last year:

This year, for the very first time, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill held our very own summer camp program—aptly titled Explorer Camp. And explore we did! Our days were jam packed with all sorts of activities. Campers moved through four main skill areas: Farm and Garden, Arts and Crafts, Nature and Outdoor Living Skills. Each day, campers learned how to do things like build fires and shelters, how to groom horses, what types of plants and animals live in The Preserve, and how natural items can be used to create unique pieces of artwork.

 

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Fun wasn’t just limited to skill areas though. Our days started off with silly songs at the Amphitheater, then campers got a chance to explore the Village with their counselors in smaller family groups. Throughout the week, we went on adventures like hiking into The Preserve and riding on the Dixie Belle Riverboat. Of course, we also enjoyed playing GaGa Ball, a fan favorite among campers and counselors alike. Played in a circle made of hay bales, this game involves using an open palm to try and hit other players below the knees with a ball. Even some of the parents jumped in during pick-up times!

 

Overall, we were able to take advantage of the amazing natural and historic resources available at Shaker Village to create a unique experience for those who attended camp. Feedback from parents has been overwhelmingly positive. We look forward to expanding the program in the future to serve even more kids!

IMG_9807I think it’s safe to say everyone had a good time. We can’t wait to explore again this year with a new bunch of kids (and some old friends we hope)! Sorry parents, but as of now, our summer camp is for KIDS only! If you are looking for a getaway, check out the Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free package at The Inn this summer. Consider staying the week at Shaker Village and exploring on your own, while the kids enjoy camp.

Explorer Summer Camp is offered June 12-16, 19-23 and 26-30 for children ages 6-12. If you have any questions about our camp program, contact Jacob Glover at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you! Learn more about Explorer Summer Camp.