The Madison County Historical Society will be awarding the Charles E. Page Summer History Camp Scholarship to a Madison County child between the ages of 8-12 years. The scholarship valued at the enrollment cost of $60 will be granted to a child that has an interest in learning about history.
The day camp will be held August 2-4 and will run from 10 am to 3 pm daily at the Madison County Historical Society. The camp will explore various art forms, trends, and games prevalent at the turn of the 20th century in America. The program includes a series of presentations and activities; including bead-making, toy-making, cooking, performing music, touring the historical society, and much more. The camp will be led by MaryBeth Russo, a fourth grade teacher at Willard Prior, and a Trustee on the Madison County Historical Society’s Board.
To qualify for the scholarship the child must be a Madison County resident between the ages of 8- 12 years. The child must also submit a 100 word or less essay describing why learning about history is interesting and important to you. Essays will be judged on creativity, neatness, and grammar. Typed or handwritten essays are acceptable.
The society’s summer history camp is named in memory of Charles E. Page. Mr. Page, a native of Madison County, operated a farm for 20 years until he was appointed Farm Employment Representative in New York State Department of Labor. Mr. Page's hobbies were gardening, wood sculpture, violin playing, collecting, genealogy, and writing about Madison County. His passion for learning and teaching history is best recounted by his children who fondly remember their father instilling in them the importance of teaching respect for every aspect of our heritage.
All submissions must be postmarked no later than July 15th and sent to the Madison County Historical Society, Attn: Charles E. Page Scholarship Award, 435 Main Street, Oneida, NY 13421. The award recipient will be notified July 21th by telephone. Please include your name, address, age, and phone number along with your essay. For more information please call the historical society at 315.363.4136.
The day camp will be held August 2-4 and will run from 10 am to 3 pm daily at the Madison County Historical Society. The camp will explore various art forms, trends, and games prevalent at the turn of the 20th century in America. The program includes a series of presentations and activities; including bead-making, toy-making, cooking, performing music, touring the historical society, and much more. The camp will be led by MaryBeth Russo, a fourth grade teacher at Willard Prior, and a Trustee on the Madison County Historical Society’s Board.
To qualify for the scholarship the child must be a Madison County resident between the ages of 8- 12 years. The child must also submit a 100 word or less essay describing why learning about history is interesting and important to you. Essays will be judged on creativity, neatness, and grammar. Typed or handwritten essays are acceptable.
The society’s summer history camp is named in memory of Charles E. Page. Mr. Page, a native of Madison County, operated a farm for 20 years until he was appointed Farm Employment Representative in New York State Department of Labor. Mr. Page's hobbies were gardening, wood sculpture, violin playing, collecting, genealogy, and writing about Madison County. His passion for learning and teaching history is best recounted by his children who fondly remember their father instilling in them the importance of teaching respect for every aspect of our heritage.
All submissions must be postmarked no later than July 15th and sent to the Madison County Historical Society, Attn: Charles E. Page Scholarship Award, 435 Main Street, Oneida, NY 13421. The award recipient will be notified July 21th by telephone. Please include your name, address, age, and phone number along with your essay. For more information please call the historical society at 315.363.4136.
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