FAIRFIELD, Utah — Camp Floyd State Park will welcome home-school students and their families on Friday, January 23, for a special educational program focused on traditional wool production, offering children a chance to learn by doing in a historic setting.
The Home School Friday activity begins at 10:00 a.m. and will guide students of all ages through the basics of wool processing, including carding and spinning. Participants will gain insight into how raw wool is transformed into usable thread and textiles — skills that were essential to everyday life in Utah during the 19th century.
Admission for the program is $4 per person, and reservations are required. Families interested in attending are asked to reserve their spot by emailing [email protected].
The event is hosted by Camp Floyd State Park, located at 69 West Main Street in Fairfield. Park Manager Clay Shelley said the program is designed to combine hands-on learning with historical context, helping students better understand how early Utah residents lived and worked.
A Historic Setting for Living History
Camp Floyd State Park preserves the site of one of the largest U.S. Army installations in the Utah Territory during the late 1850s. Established in 1858 amid tensions between the federal government and territorial leaders, Camp Floyd once housed thousands of soldiers and served as a major logistical hub for the region. Though the camp was abandoned just a few years later, many of its original structures remain, offering visitors a rare glimpse into frontier military life.
Today, the park serves as both a historical landmark and an educational resource, hosting reenactments, school programs, and hands-on workshops that connect modern visitors with the daily skills and experiences of the past.
Programs like Home School Friday continue that mission by blending history, practical learning, and community engagement — especially for families seeking experiential education opportunities close to home.
For additional information about the January 23 program or future educational events, families can contact Camp Floyd State Park directly at (801) 768-8932 or via email at [email protected].
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