Summer Camp at the History Center

Summer Camp 2026: "A Step Back in Time"

Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th

The History Center Summer Camp is an interactive educational day camp designed to introduce students to everyday life in the 19th century through hands-on learning experiences. All activities are led by experienced staff in a safe, supportive environment and are tailored to each age group.

Daily program includes:

  • 1800s farmstead chores (e.g. grinding corn to feed the chickens)
  • A lesson in a one-room schoolhouse
  • Fun arts and crafts projects

Additional activities include:

  • Getting hands dirty with gardening
  • 19th century games
  • Time capsule project
  • 1860s Baseball

Schedule

  • Ages 6–10: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
  • Ages 11–15: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Daily Fee (per student)

  • $12 for members
  • $15 for non-members

  • Full Week Fee (per student)

  • $50 for members
  • $65 for non-members

Parents feel free to roam our museum hall and archives while your child is enjoying the camp.

Register for Single Days or the Full Week!

Please click on the following links to register your child for the 2026 Summer Camp:
 

Register for a Full Week:

Register for a Single Day (ages 6-10):

Register for a Single Day (ages 11-15):

For more information or to register your child, please contact Valerie Wassmer at education@olmstedhistory.com or call 507-282-9447.