DARK HISTORY MYSTERIES CAMP

Summer 2023

Truth can be stranger and spookier than fiction. This exciting class exists to prove that statement true!

This camp is a MUST for those who are fascinated by dark, weird history.

Each day we will discuss a mystery or interesting historical story. Your historian will explore campfire style stories with lots of historic details, tension builders, and suspense.

Students will examine stories and hypothesize what they think happened and infer what may happen next.

Why were two lost children found wandering? Why did they speak another language than the locals? More surprising, why were the children GREEN?

Your child will become a detective as we examine pictures,  watch video clips, and look at evidence 

DISCLAIMER- This class is not a good fit for all students. We will cover scary stories, review events and times where murder and death happened (history is filled with death).

Scare Factor: The days have been rated to give students an idea of what to expect each day. Green- little or no scare for most students.

  • Yellow- moderate, some students may be more scared or upset than others.

  • Red- Naturally scary or upsetting topic with most students having feelings of suspense and a scare factor.

  • The Green Children of Woolpit -Green/Yellow

Content/Ratings:

  • Did DB Cooper Survive- Green

  • The Lost Colony of Roanoke - Green-Yellow

  • The Mysterious Life and Death of Harry Houdini - Green

  • Island of the Dolls- Red/Yellow

BONUS- This is an entire camp for students who love the obscure! Additionally, the camp is comprised of students who often struggle to find like-minded peers to share their unique interests with. Look no further--You belong here!

Ages: 12-16

Summer Offerings

DARK HISTORY MYSTERIES Mid Ages

Week 5

  • Dates: MONDAY - FRIDAY (7/24-7/28)

  • Time: 10:15 AM - 11:10 AM PT

  • Ages: 12-16

  • Price: $39 $36* per day (when enrolling before 3/16)

  • Only 8 lucky students can take this class

“Nicole is the best! Our son loves this class every and feels like he’s really found his people! We’re thrilled and love seeing him so happy!”

-Matt

“My kiddo actually jumps out of her seat at the end of each session. Nicole is literally connecting these kids in a way this is just incredible! So thankful!”

-Steph

Meet Your Mentor

Nicole Pauling, M. Ed.

I specialize in fun and sometimes scary history. I love to tell a good story. I love to create a tale in such a way that you are drawn in and you don't necessarily realize that you are sitting in a classroom. I also love to laugh. I love to be creative and design opportunities for students to connect to other students. I am a foster parent, mom, serial entrepreneur, artist, case worker, author, mom, and teacher.

Educationally, I have degrees in Sociology, Psychology, philosophy, and criminal justice and I recently completed my Master's in Education program and am getting my history certifications. I have run a domestic violence shelter, worked on mental health in a hospital, and did drop out prevention. I worked in the "field" for over a decade before going into business for myself. A lot of my work with children has involved teaching them how to evaluate, plan, and use logic to understand the world, events, and consequences. Critical thinking is a skill that I encourage and like to build into my classes as well as flexible thinking as both are essential life skills. I am also a published author and have been writing books, poetry, and for newspapers and magazines for over 30 years. I am a certified Common Sense Educator and have training in internet safety and working with students on digital citizenship.

 Additional Information

  • When you spread the love and help another family to enroll in this exciting course (and mention you in the checkout form) you will receive 25% of your tuition back!

    To qualify, the family must:

    1- Mention you at checkout

    2- Stay past the refund period

  • Your student will simply need access to the internet, the ZOOM app, and a can do attitude!

    Upon enrolling in this incredible course, you will receive more information =)

  • Upon enrolling, you will receive an email confirming that you are one of only a few lucky families who gets to join this class!

    The email will contain all of the exciting information that you will require to get started on this journey with us!

  • There are 2 kinds of refund requests:

    1- Traditional (non-membership) Courses

    Refund requests for non-membership courses must be received up to 24 hours after the first course begins to receive a 75% refund. After 24 hours after the first class begins there will be no refund of tuition. The non-refundable 25% deposit is critical as it allows us to determine which courses we can run.

    2-Membership Courses

    The first month of a membership course is taken as a non-refundable deposit. After that, 30-day notice is required to stop the membership. After 30 days, the membership will be stopped and recurring payments will be halted.

    Please read the description of each course before enrolling.