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Find a map, driving directions, and a video here. Note: You will not enter the museum grounds from the main entrance on Hickman. You will enter from Douglas, west of the interstate.
Please note that you need to purchase tickets AND submit a Camper Information Form to complete your camper’s registration.
Online registration closes the Monday before camp starts. For late inquiries call 515-278-5286.
From the buttons below, choose THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL ENTER IN FALL 2024 to see available camps and register.
Camps run Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted in camp descriptions. Full-day hours are 9am-4pm. Half-day hours are 9am-noon or 1pm-4pm.
Entering kindergarten | Entering 4th grade | ||||
Entering 1st grade | Entering 5th grade | ||||
Entering 2nd grade | Entering 6th grade | ||||
Entering 3rd grade | Entering 7–8th grade |
Family camps |
Fees vary by camp and week. Sessions 3 and 5 are shorter and prorated. Members receive a 10% discount on all sessions.
Non-member | Member | |
Full-day camp (1st-8th grade) | $330–$350 | $297–$315 |
Half-day camp (kindergarten & 1st grade) | $175 | $157.50 |
Family camp (1 full day; ages 5+ with adult | $66/person | $59.40/person |
Read our Cancellation Policy here.
This calendar does not auto update. For most up-to-date availability check the individual ticket by clicking purchase.
Session 1: Jun 3–7 | Session 2: Jun 10–14 | Session 3: Jun 18–21 | Session 4: Jun 24–28 | Session 5: Jul 1–3 | Session 6: Jul 8–12 | Session 7: Jul 15–19 | Session 8: Jul 22–26 | Session 9: Jul 29–Aug 2 | Session 10: Aug 5–9 | ||
K | Farm Life AM | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | ||||
Farm Life PM | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | ||||||||
Busy Bees AM | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |||||||||
Busy Bees PM | |||||||||||
1st | Visiting the Past AM | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |||||
Visiting the Past PM | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | ||||||||
Stories of the Past | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | ||||||
2nd | Kids in History | SOLD OUT | |||||||||
Get Up and Grow | SOLD OUT | ||||||||||
3rd | Time Travelers | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |||
Technology through the Years | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |||||
4th | People of Iowa | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | ||||||||
Outdoor Explorers | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | ||||
5th | Celebrations Then and Now | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | ||||||
Iowa’s Natural Resources | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | ||||||
5th-6th | Museology | ||||||||||
6th | Farm Power | ||||||||||
Farm Olympics | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |||||||||
6th-7th | Victorian Garden Party | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | ||||||
7th-8th | Deer Run | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |||||
Adventures of Lewis & Clark | SOLD OUT |
This calendar does not auto update. For most up-to-date availability check the individual ticket by clicking purchase.
= running this week | = NOT running this week |
Scholarships are available to cover all or a portion of camp registration fees. Applications will open in early 2024, and the Scholarship Committee will begin reviewing applications April 1. Find more information and the application here.
Questions about scholarships? Email education@lhf.org.
Living History Farms provides early drop-off and/or late pick-up options for most camps. This time is staff-supervised, self-directed, unstructured leisure time and is not an extension of the camp curriculum. Campers will have the opportunity to play board games, read books, or color during this time.
In the afternoon section we will offer a beverage and small snack (such as fruit-flavored drink and crackers). You are welcome to send your own snack. Glass containers are prohibited. Please be aware of peanut and nut allergies when sending lunches and snacks with your camper.
NOTE: No late pick-up for AM half-day camps. No early drop-off for PM half-day camps.
Non-member | Member (10% discount) | |
Early drop-off starting at 7:45am | $60 | $54 |
Late pick-up ending at 5:15pm | $60 | $54 |
Weeks 3 and 5 are shorter and are prorated.
Register for early drop-off (not available for PM camps) | PURCHASE |
Register for late pick-up (not available for AM camps) | PURCHASE |
Register for short week | PURCHASE |
Questions? See if we answer them here.
Additional questions about registration and logistics? Email registration@lhf.org.
Additional questions about camp content and curriculum? Email education@lhf.org.