The Colonial Times: History 1700s | BJU Press Summer eCamp
Who's Who
Do you know who this famous preacher is? Read here for his biography.
Early Colonies
Imagine traveling to a new place. What do you think would be different about your daily routine? Would anything be the same? You may be surprised about what life was like in the early colonies.
Test Your Skills
Treasure Hunt—Look for your own treasure. Download this list and race your friends to see who can find all of the objects first.
Crafty Corner—Which skill is your trade?
- Jewelry Making
- Create your own beads out of paper for a one of a kind creation.
- Stationery Stamping
- Get creative with the ordinary and brighten someone's day.
- Candle Making 101
- Learn this need-to-know Colonial skill.
Test Your Knowledge
How much do you know about this era? Test yourself with this crossword puzzle. | Stuck? Here are the clues.
Miss a week of Science Camp? Or check out History Camp week 2.
Life in the Colonies
People did not always enjoy the comforts we have today. Many tasks that we have machines to help us complete had to be done with a lot of hard work. Can you thik of anything that may take you less time to do today than it would have had you lived in the Colonial Era?
Read all about Life in the Colonies.
One chore that must be done daily is food preparation. The modern kitchen and local markets make this task much less time consuming than it once was. We also have access to more ingredients than the colonists. Have you ever helped in the kitchen?
Colony Recipes
Try your hand at making some of these recipes from colonial life.
- Colonial Johnnycakes
- Holiday Wassail
- Hobnails
- Corn Bread
It's Better with Butter
Download these instructions to make fresh butter today.
Afternoon Activities
There were no video games in the Colonial Era. Children had to make their own fun, and they did! Try some of these classic games, or make up your own.
Another common activity the children enjoyed was making up and solving riddles. Test your knowhow with these.