Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award

2          Have a picnic at the Fair.
13        Explore Allaire State Park.

Cub Scouting Leave No Trace Awareness Award

2          Practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No Trace on this outing.

Academics and Sports Program

Academics Program

Citizenship: Pin
10        The Fair is many events in one. Attend an antique car show with the Mid Jersey Antique Car Club, watch a 1870s baseball game between the Flemington Neshanocks and the Elizabeth Resolutes or observe Revolutionary War, Civil War & World War II reenactors.  

Collecting: Belt Loop
3          Many exhibits feature historical collections such as World War II memorabilia and NJ archaeological artifacts.

Heritages: Pin
7          Learn about tracing family records with the Genealogical Society of New Jersey.

Music: Belt Loop
3          Listen to the 19th century sounds of the Hammered Dulcimer or old-time Blue Grass music.

Music: Pin
6          The Fair offers numerous musical performances throughout the day.

Wildlife Conservation: Pin
8          The Spirit of the Jerseys Fair takes place at one of New Jersey’s State Parks, Allaire State Park in Farmingdale. 

Sports Program

Bicycling: Pin
4          See several examples of early bikes in action.
9          Enjoy an exhibit on early bicycling.

Marbles: Belt Loop
2          Practice playing marbles in one of our historic game areas.
3          Play a game of marbles in the 19th  or 20th century game area.

Marbles: Pin
5          Play a game of marbles in our 19th or 20th century game area.

Tiger Cubs

Achievements

1G       Visit Allaire Village where you can see live demonstrations of 19th century domestic arts.  

3G       Watch a 19th century Baseball Game between the Flemington Neshanocks and the Elizabeth Resolutes. The rules from 1870s will be explained before the game and children will get an opportunity to hit a pitched ball after the game.  

5G       Take a walk through the historic village or hike one of the park trails.  Allaire has three easy hiking trails for pedestrians: The yellow trail at 0.5 miles, the red trail at 1.5 miles and the green trail at 4.5 miles.

Electives

3          Fun and Games: Participate in the Who’s Who in History Scavenger Hunt. Ask for a Scavenger Hunt form which has clues about famous people associated with NJ’s history. Each of these people will be portrayed by actors and will be wandering throughout the Fair. Collect autographs and you can win a prize. (Prizes for children).

22        Picnic Fun: What better place to have a picnic than a beautiful park. Dens and families can bring their own food or purchase food from one of our food vendors.

35        There are many outdoor playing opportunities in our 19th century and 20th century game areas. Come roll a hoop with a stick, play graces with a friend or participate in a sack race.

Wolf Cubs

Achievements

4f         Visit Allaire Village where you can see live demonstrations of 19th century domestic arts. 

10c      Take a walk through the historic village or hike one of the park trails.  Allaire has three easy hiking trails for pedestrians: The yellow trail at 0.5 miles, the red trail at 1.5 miles and the green trail at 4.5 miles.

Electives

4c/e      Play a Game: Play ring toss and marbles in the games area. 

18a/b   Outdoor Adventure: What better place to have a picnic than a beautiful park. Dens and families can bring their own food or purchase food from one of our food vendors. Help plan your family or den’s outing with information on the website at www.njhistoryfair.org.

Bear Cubs

Achievements

3b        The Fair includes actor portrayals of several famous Americans. You can learn about George Washington, Jonathan Edwards, Ben Franklin, Molly Pitcher and others. Collect “signatures” and you can win a prize.

3c        Visit the 19th c. Gardiner’s Cottage and Forman’s Residence. Both will be open for visitation.

3d        Visit Allaire Village where you can see live demonstrations of 19th century domestic arts. 

8d        Learn about Genealogy with the Genealogical Society of New Jersey.

8e        Learn how people used to put out the fires in your community. Take part in a bucket brigade with the NJ Fire Engine and Equipment Museum.

10a      Spend a day exploring four centuries of NJ’s History at the Spirit of the Jerseys Fair.

12c      What better place to have a picnic than a beautiful park? Dens and families can bring their own food or purchase food from one of our food vendors.

12d      The Spirit of the Jerseys Fair is many events in one. Attend an antique car show with the Mid Jersey Antique Car Club, watch a 1870s baseball game between the Flemington Neshanocks and the Elizabeth Resolutes, take part in the “Who’s Who in History” scavenger hunt (see 3b above) or observe military reenactment groups from the American Revolution, Civil War or World War II.  

12e      Help plan your family’s outing with information on the website at www.njhistoryfair.org.

21e      View a model of the historic Howell Ironworks. It is on display in the Enameling Building.

Electives

24a      Participate in a program on Native American Indians from central New Jersey.

Webelos

Activity Badge

Citizen
11        Learn about Presidents George Washington and Grover Cleveland. You can even learn Mr. Cleveland’s connection to the Baby Ruth candy bar.

Communicator
4          Try your hand at Morse Code with Historic Speedwell’s hands-on exhibit.