Summer Day Camp 2025

REGISTER

FEES

SCHEDULE

SCHOLARSHIPS

EARLY/LATE

WAIT LIST

PARENT HANDBOOK

FAQs

collage of summer camp activities

TO REGISTER

Registration for non-members opens 10am on January 13.

Step 1: Log In / Create Account

We have a new ticketing system! Everyone will need to create a new account.

Click “Log In”
Click on “Register” tab
Do not select “I am a member”—the system will recognize your membership automatically
Enter your last name and the email address associated with your membership
Follow the instructions sent to your email

Step 2: Return to this page

Scroll down and select appropriate grade and choose the camp you want to register for. Add participant to cart. Add all the camps you are wanting to register for to your cart and then pay.

You will receive an email confirming the registration.
If you require assistance, please contact the Registrar at 515-278-5286 x 123 or email registrar@lhf.org.
We strongly encourage you to read our refund & cancelation policy. You will be prompted to agree to the policy to complete your order. You can read our policy here.

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 2025 to see available camps and register.

Camps run Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted. 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

Fees

Fees vary by camp and week. Fourth of July week is shorter and prorated. Members receive a 10% discount on all sessions.

	Non-member	Member
Full-day camp (1st-8th grade)	$345–$370	$311–$333
Half-day camp (kindergarten & 1st grade)	$185	$166.50

Optional T-shirt $18

Schedule

This schedule just shows an overview of offerings. For most up-to-date availability check the calendar.

		Session 1: Jun 2-6	Session 2: Jun 9–13	Session 3: Jun 16–20	Session 4: Jun 23–27	Session 5: June 30 – July 3	Session 6: Jul 7–11	Session 7: Jul 14–18	Session 8: Jul 21–25	Session 9: Jul 28–Aug 1	Session 10: Aug 4–8
K	Farm Life AM
	Farm Life PM
	Busy Bees AM
	Busy Bees PM
1st	Visiting the Past AM
	Visiting the Past PM
	Stories of the Past
2nd	Kids in History
2nd	Get Up and Grow
3rd	Time Travelers
3rd	Technology through the Years
4th	People of Iowa
4th	Outdoor Explorers
5th	Celebrations Then and Now
5th	Iowa’s Natural Resources
5th-6th	Museum-ology
5th-6th	Movers & Shakers
6th	Farm Power
6th	Farm Olympics
6th-7th	Victorian Garden Party
7th-8th	Adventures of Lewis & Clark
7th-8th	Deer Run

= 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 2025. 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-member	Member (10% discount)
Early drop-off starting at 7:45am	$60/week	$54/week
Late pick-up ending at 5:15pm	$60/week	$54/week

Fourth of July week is shorter and prorated.

Per day purchase is available.

Register for early drop-off (not available for PM camps)	PURCHASE
	PURCHASE
Register for late pick-up (not available for AM camps)	PURCHASE

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 2025

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.

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.