The Ways of the Lenape
Who were the Lenape Native Americans of New Jersey and Pennsylvania? Following years of conversation and relationships with Native people, Rob Aptaker gives students the opportunity to explore the tools, clothing, toys, games, medicine and music that have historically been a part of their daily lives, building a picture of pre-colonial life.
Note: Rob no longer wears Native American traditional regalia when presenting to students. Because some Native People have asked that non-Natives forego this practice, Rob has chosen to respect this request. He still brings traditional clothing to show the children, but he does not wear it.
Program Info
Grades: All Grades
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 min.
Pricing Details
Assembly Price: $610
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $760
Travel Fee: $95/day
- American History Month
- National Arts & Humanities Month
- Native American Heritage Month
- Social Studies & World Cultures
He will need a cart to transport materials when he arrives. Two 8 ft. tables. If a large audience, a clip-on mic with sound. Prefers to be on the floor with the students.
What Our Partners Are Saying
4th Grade Teacher
Woodland Elementary
Woodland Elementary
“Once again, Mr. Aptaker helped to enhance our curriculum by bringing fascinating artifacts and knowledge of the Lenape people to our students. His expertise in presenting and his encouragement to get the students thinking are a superb culmination to our study of this topic.”
Cultural Arts Chair
St. Vincent Martyr School
St. Vincent Martyr School
“The breadth and depth of Rob’s knowledge was spectacular!”
Teacher
Princeton Charter School
Princeton Charter School
“We thoroughly enjoyed the program. The students (and teachers) learned a lot about the Lenape. This was a great way to kick off our social studies unit on the Native people of NJ. ”
Vice Principal
Vice Principal
“Very informative; loved the way everything was explained”
Principal
YCS GWS
YCS GWS
“This performer/teacher is fantastic, with a wealth of information and many, many great artifacts.”
Cultural Arts Representative
South Mountain School
South Mountain School
“Interesting, well presented, and fantastic artifacts.”
4th Grade Teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Woodland Elementary School
“Our students had a wonderful experience learning about the ways of the Lenape. Rob is full of valuable information, and it is always our hope that our students walk away with great respect for this culture. We feel they did!”
