Discover the MAGIC and the FUN of stamp
collecting at the Washington 2006 Youth Area

Hosted by the U.S. Postal Service, the American Philatelic Society, the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, and Stamp Camp USA with support from World Columbian Exposition.

Register your school group for special youth activities, a tour of the show, and other events and prizes by contacting Pat Lehmann by email at dlehmann@erols.com, or by phoning 703-820-8573.

The American Philatelic Society presents: Lewis and Clark -- Stamps in the Classroom
Saturday, November 5, 2005, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
National Postal Museum - Smithsonian Institution, 2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington DC
For details, click TeacherWorkshop.pdf

For more than 50 years, America's international stamp shows have encouraged the lively participation of young people. Whether you're an active youth philatelist or a novice collector, attending as an individual, as a family or as a classroom, you'll find lots of exciting, educational, FUN fare!

Search for stamp treasures, and experience the fun and educational challenges of the hobby. To maximize the experience, school classes and large groups should pre-register by contacting Pat Lehmann by email at dlehmann@erols.com, or by phoning 703-820-8573.

Storytelling with Stamps, an interactive story area, is hosted by Karen Cartier, author of the kid-friendly “Tales by Mail.”

Stamp Zone, a thematic area, challenges you to experience history first-hand, through the eyes of everyday heroes Ben Franklin, Lewis and Clark, the founders of Jamestown , and railroad postal mascot Owney the dog.  On exhibit: Owney, the post office mascot, Jamestown 2006 youth first day cover designs.

Heroes Wall: Be a part of Washington 2006 by designing a stamp or writing a letter commemorating an everyday hero! See details on this interactive opportunity.

Jeopardy on Stamps: An interactive area where questions must be posed by the participants to fit the answers focusing on Owney, Lewis and Clark, Benjamin Franklin, and the Jamestown settlers.

Stamp Camp, intensive hands-on workshops that introduce the hobby, for small groups of youth, third grade and up. Pre-registration required.

Scout Merit Badge Stations. Pre-register for guided youth stations that meet or exceed stamp collecting merit badge requirements.

Teacher and Youth Leader Workshops explore the world through stamps, with the Quest (where to find stamps), The Album (how to get organized), The Money (what's it worth), The Tools (essential equipment), and The Fun (lesson plans, album ideas, and  activities). Experience geography, literacy, history, math, and science through stamps and heroes Ben Franklin, Lewis and Clark, the founders of Jamestown, and railroad mascot Owney!).

Activities include the opportunity to print a stamp and mail your own card. Fun for all ages, but aimed at young people and novice collectors. Nancy B Clark, director of the Washington 2006, youth committee invites you to get involved. Before and during the show: Volunteer your time and talents. We need stamp and stamp related materials, people to sort, set up, sew character costumes, and more. During the show: Bring a child, a family group, your class, your neighbors, and your friends, and introduce them to the world's greatest hobby.

For more exciting details on how you can become a part of this event, contact nancy@stamps.org

Visit our activity table for more hands-on fun that you can create and take home

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Schedule of Events

Here is a brief summary of youth oriented events scheduled during Washington 2006. Daily events include story readings by Karen Cartier, scavenger hunts, mycapitalonecard offers, Boy and Girl Scout badge classes, Stamp Jeopardy and interactive electronic games of all kinds.

Saturday, May 27

• model train layout provided by the Crescent Model Railroad group (throughout the show)

• train memorabilia from Frank Scheer's Railway Mail Service Museum (throughout the show)

• Reading of "A Lucky Dog" by the author, Dirk Wales

Sunday, May 28

• 10 AM - Jamestown 2007 cachet design contest finalists announcement

• Teacher's Workshop, "Stamps in the Classroom," by Kim Kowalczyk and Nancy Clark

• "Making History Come Alive," seminar by Robert Welt

Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)

• Teacher's Workshop, "Stamps in the Classroom," by Kim Kowalczyk and Nancy Clark

• "Who's Your Hero" Letter Writing Contest Winner reception

Tuesday, May 30

• Stamps on Stamps display

• Country Identification activities

Wednesday, May 31

• Code Activities, including Braille, postal bar codes, and semifore

• Thomas Jefferson celebration

Thursday, June 1

• Pigeon mail release

• Lewis and Clark observation activities

Friday, June 2

• Benjamin Franklin on Disney stamps activities

Saturday, June 3

• Stamp Saturday workshop

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Come see... train displays throughout the eight days of the show by and train memorabilia from Frank Scheer's Railway Mail Service Museum

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WHO IS YOUR HERO? Letter-Writing Contest

• Children Ages 8-15
•3 Grand Prizes —$200 each, a pane of Photo Stamps,
and Your Letter Displayed at Washington 2006
• 6 First Prize Winners — Free Old Glory Prestige Booklet

Selected Winners to be published in the Special Edition Book
“WHO IS YOUR HERO? FROM TALL TALES TO REAL-LIFE STORIES”

• No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Hero: noun a : a mythological or legendary figure of great strength or ability b : an outstanding warrior or soldier c :a person admired for achievements and qualities d : one that shows great courage Merriam-Webster for Kids, http://www.wordcentral.com/

Who is your hero? A victorious sports figure? A space traveler? A royal humanitarian? Frontier explorers? A brave firefighter in your community? A cancer survivor in your classroom? Your parent? Your pet? A neighbor?

America has a long tradition of honoring important people, places and events on stamps. You’re invited to be a part of that tradition, by writing a letter to Washington 2006 nominating your hero.

Your letter then will become a part of the Hero Celebration at Washington 2006 , the World Philatelic Exhibition, to be held May 27–June 3, 2006, in the prestigious new Washington, D.C. Convention Center.

So get involved! Write a letter about who’s your hero in a contest where everyone’s a winner.

Complete rules and eligibility can be found by clicking and viewing the rules (PDF document) and filling out the entry form (PDF document).

Entries must be postmarked by January 20, 2006 Questions? Email: hero@stamps.org.

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Special Needs - Please Note...

  

Washington 2006 is in need of US and worldwide kiloware both on and off paper to distribute to thousands of visitors to the show and to use during demonstrations and seminars.

Begin by cutting stamps from envelope corners, leaving about ¼ inch of paper all the way around, and removing the paper flap on the back.  Discard damaged stamps, those with tape on them, and those on colored paper of any kind.  Then separate them into US and non-US piles.  Do the same for any donations of off-paper stamps.

Place these in envelopes and mail them to:
W2006 Stamp Zone
c/o Joan Bleakley
15906 Crest Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
USA
These can be sent at any time.  Include an email address to be notified when your shipment has arrived.

Contributions of any size would be appreciated towards the effort, including larger dealer lots. 

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