Overview
Battles of the Civil War proves that learning history can (and should!) be fun and exciting. Using his profuse historical knowledge, Camp Director Shane Ayers brings history to life and gives campers an experience of the thrill of battle as only he can!
Why Battles of the Civil War?
This camp is built around the concept of Experiential Learning and focuses on the tactics, leaders, and key battles of the Civil War. Campers bring these pivotal historical moments to life by reenacting them using hands-on activities like Nerf gun battles. We take the first 24 students on a first-come first-served basis. Historical instruction covers topics and activities like:
- The Battle of Antietam
- The Battle at Gettysburg
- Advancements in Weaponry
- Visit by a Civil War Reenactors
- Nerf Gun Battles
- Battle Tactics
Camp Counselors
Camp counselors are selected for their strong characters and proven historical knowledge. They have a passion for history, and are committed to helping to spark the imaginations of younger students.
Camp Leadership
- About:
Mr. Shane Ayers, Northridge Faculty
Mr. Ayers first fell in love with mythic stories and philosophical pondering by reading The Lord of the Rings over Christmas break when he was 13. He moved on to questions of faith, philosophy, and life by reading authors C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Plato, and Pascal. One of his favorite books is Plato’s Meno, which asks the question “How do we recognize the truth if we don’t already know it? If we know how to recognize it, why do we have to go searching for it?” Mr. Ayers teaches Philosophy, English, and Shop at Northridge. Questions about the camp? You can contact Mr. Ayers at sayers@northridgeprep.org.
Ian Diez, Northridge Class of 2025
A Northridge senior, Ian has always felt a special connection with “the brick.” Having attended and displayed at numerous LEGO conventions, he is well-versed in building techniques and community lingo. He is beyond excited to be running this camp at Northridge for the second time after the success of its first year! You can contact Ian Diez at ianmdiez@gmail.com.
Camp fee: $249
Session 1: August 4 - August 8
Hours: 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Entering Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Enrollment cap: 25
Camp location: Northridge