CURRENT HOURS: Programs by reservation only from November through April

Summer Day Camp 2024

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DIRECTIONS TO DAY CAMP

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.


TO REGISTER

Registration opens January 2 for members and January 9 for non-members.

Step 1: Purchase tickets using the links below

Step 2: Submit a Camper Information Form
    (This is where you can make a request to place your child with another camper.)

Please note that you need to purchase tickets AND submit a Camper Information Form to complete your camper’s registration.

Then watch for these three emails:

  • Immediately: Confirmation of payment from ticketing@lhf.org.
  • About a week before camp: Details of drop-off/pickup, schedule, etc. from registration@lhf.org.
  • About 5 days before camp: Introduction from your counselor.

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.

windmill icon Entering kindergarten  leaf icon Entering 4th grade
      
barn icon Entering 1st grade  archery icon Entering 5th grade
      
creek icon Entering 2nd grade  fire iconEntering 6th grade
      
horse icon Entering 3rd grade  trees iconEntering 7–8th grade
family icon    Family camps

Fees

Fees vary by camp and week.  Sessions 3 and 5 are shorter and prorated. Members receive a 10% discount on all sessions.

Non-memberMember
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

 

Cancellations and Switches

Read our Cancellation Policy here.


Schedule

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
KFarm Life AM SOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
Farm Life PM SOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
Busy Bees AM SOLD OUTSOLD OUT
Busy Bees PM 
1stVisiting the Past AMSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
Visiting the Past PMSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
Stories of the PastSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
2ndKids in HistorySOLD OUT
Get Up and GrowSOLD OUT
3rdTime TravelersSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
Technology through the YearsSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
4thPeople of IowaSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
Outdoor ExplorersSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
5thCelebrations Then and NowSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
Iowa’s Natural  Resources SOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
5th-6thMuseology
6thFarm Power
Farm OlympicsSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
6th-7thVictorian Garden PartySOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
7th-8thDeer RunSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
Adventures of Lewis & ClarkSOLD 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

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.


Early drop-off and late pick-up

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-memberMember (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 weekPURCHASE

 


Wait list

  • If a camp session is full, you may fill out this form to be placed on a wait list.
  • Include the program and date that you are interested in attending.

What to expect at camp

Day Camp Handbook 2024


FAQs

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.

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