3rd Annual Underground Railroad Summer Camp

As the only African American incorporated municipality above the Mason-Dixon Line, Lawnside, N.J., was a haven to people of African descent since colonial times. 

This third summer Underground Railroad Camp is made possible by funding from the Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Students who will be in 6th through 8th grade are invited to apply. The cost for five days is $25. 

This summer’s program will run from 10 AM to 2 PM from Monday, June 24th to Friday, June 28th, 2024. In addition to a focus on Lawnside’s Peter Mott House Underground Railroad Museum, campers will visit other UGRR sites and learn about the lives of freedom seekers using visual, performing and folk arts.

Programs like the UGRR Camp empower residents to defend preservation of the town and appreciate its unique place in the history of New Jersey. 

Underground Railroad Camp Offers Arts Activities

This enrichment program will impress young minds with the courage and resiliency of freedom seekers and abolitionists that helped navigate the Underground Railroad. Campers will also learn about the unique history of Lawnside, New Jersey – the first Black town incorporated in the northeast.

Activities, tours and trips will engross sixth- to eighth-grade students focused on the Peter Mott House using the arts, performance and language skills. 

The program is made possible by funding from the Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

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Underground Railroad Camp 2024

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Does the child have any allergies, chronic illness, or medical conditions? If yes, please describe.

Does the child take any medications that will need to be given while the child is in the care of the summer camp staff at the Peter Mott House? If so, please list medications and instructions for administration.

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Medical Release and Authorization *

• As Parent and/or Guardian of the named camper, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed. Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination and medication administration. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. Permission is also granted to the Peter Mott House and Lawnside Historical Society, and its affiliates including Directors, Educators, and Volunteers to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility. Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season. This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

Informed Consent and Acknowledgement *

• I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by Peter Mott House and Lawnside Historical Society during the selected camp. In exchange for the acceptance of said child’s candidacy by Peter Mott House and Lawnside Historical Society, I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless Peter Mott House and Lawnside Historical Society and all its respective officers, agents, and representatives from any and all liability for injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected camp sessions. In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against Peter Mott House and Lawnside Historical Society including all educators and affiliates, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event.

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By acknowledging and signing below, I am delivering an electronic signature that will have the same effect as an original manual paper signature. The electronic signature will be equally as binding as an original manual paper signature.

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I authorize the taking of my child’s photograph during their time at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation. I understand that such photographs my be used as part of promotional material or on CPP Website/Social Media in the future.

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