49er Fun Families & Homeschool Groups

Living History for Homeschoolers and Multi-Age Groups

A California Living History field trip for home-school students,their families, and others with a wider age range of youth they would like to bring!

When you combine the California Gold Rush, families and a Christian Camp, the results are incredible!

Join us for family fun, 49er style. History comes alive as your family takes an unforgettable adventure to 1854 with characters from the Gold Rush. Pan for gold in the South Fork of the American river with a miner of the era. Follow an Indian woman to learn her native ways, and play with foreign settlers as they challenge you to games from their homelands, teach you to make rope, or help you grow closer to God through stories and quiet times in the middle of God’s creation. You never know just who you might meet in 1854. On our overnight programs we’ll gather around the campfire for singing, dancing, worship, and Christian devotional before “hitting the hay”.

You will be meeting us in Placerville, California where we will explore restored gold mines. Then we’ll head for our claim in Coloma to set up camp, pan for gold, make rope, sing, dance, and do so much more. The fun never stops coming in 1854!

Age Range

On our homeschooling dates you are welcome to bring any ages that you want. However, please understand that Rock-N-Water Christian Camp’s 49er Fun program is designed for 4th graders, and is therefore most ideal for students in 3rd through 5th grade or about 8-11 years old. While you are welcome to brings kids of any ages (after all, you know them best), please be aware that younger kids might find it over their heads, and older kids might find it too childish for them.

We have set aside the listed dates to be open for kids of all ages. If you have a group of 30 or more (kids+parents) and these dates do not work, we might be able to open up a second multi-age range date for you and others.

Note: This trip does not visit Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. However, if your schedule permits (and you still have energy), you may consider stopping by it on your own as you head home.