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Workshop participants doing a mock archaeological dig.

Explore history at Fort Scott National Historic Site. On your journey, you will dig for buried treasure, learn how a cannon is fired, find bugs, take a prairie safari, and discover how you can save the planet along the way. These activities will be offered as part of the annual Trailblazer program, a weeklong day camp held at Fort Scott National Historic Site. 

This year the Trailblazer Camp will be held from June 18 to June 22, 2012 and will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day. To register for this program, contact Fort Scott National Historic Site at (620) 223-0310. Registration will begin May 15 and is limited to 12 people. Participants must be aged 9-12 as of the beginning day of the camp. They will be sent an informational packet after registration is complete. While we welcome children who want to come back from previous years, due to limited space, children who are new to the program will be given preference over those who are returning.

The Trailblazer Camp will expose young people to the mission of the National Park Service in caring for the nation's crown jewels. Participants will take part in an archaeological dig, work in the prairie, and gain knowledge of methods used to preserve the buildings and artifacts of the fort. They will learn about living history and interpretation and will work on a program that they will present at the end of the week. There will also be activities that relate to global climate change, energy conservation, and keeping our planet clean.