history museum summer camps
Monday-friday | drop off 8:30-9 am | pick up 4:30-5 pm
History Jackson Hole invites kids to not only learn about local history, but to experience it. Hands-on activities, recreational games, and field trips combine to make History Museum Camps educational and fun!
Lottery entry will be open from February 17 to February 27. A sign up link will be available beginning at 10 AM on February 17.
Lottery winners will be notified on March 4.
Cost is $375 a week; scholarships may be available through One22.
art outside the lines: exploring history art & landscape
Entering Grades 3-5 | June 22-26
- Inspired by Western artists and the special exhibition Women Artists of the American West: Colorado & Utah 1885-1935, campers will explore how artists have historically represented landscape and place. Through hands-on learning outdoors, campers will connect creativity, history and the landscapes of the Tetons while trying their hand at plein air art (creating art outside rather than in a studio). This camp is for kids who enjoy art, creativity and outdoor exploration.
JUNIOR CURATOR CAMP
Entering Grades 1-2 | July 13-17
- What happens behind the scenes at a museum? Campers will spend time in the Museum archives, learn about the many different roles that work together to create exhibits, and even create their own that will be displayed afterwards!
murder mystery at the museum
Entering Grades 6-8 | July 27-August 1
- For the first time ever, the History Museum is hosting a week-long camp just for middle schoolers! Campers will enjoy mysteries, historical fiction, writing, cracking cases, imagination and performance.
OLD SCHOOL CRAFTY CAMP SR.
Entering Grades 3-5 | August 3-7
- A fan favorite returns with new crafts for kids who enjoy hands-on projects and learning new skills. Campers will perfect crafts like candle-making and embroidery while trying new activities such as basket weaving and botanical pressing.
OLD SCHOOL CRAFTY CAMP JR.
Entering Grades 1-2 | August 17-21
A fan favorite returns with new crafts for kids who enjoy hands-on projects and learning new skills. Campers will perfect crafts like candle–making and embroidery while trying new activities such as basket weaving and botanical pressing.
For more information, please email Education Director Catherine Maguire.