Summer Day Camp 2026

REGISTER

FEES

SCHEDULE

SCHOLARSHIPS

EARLY/LATE

WAIT LIST

JR COUNSELORS

FAQs

collage of summer camp activities

Member registration opens January 2, 2026 at 10am.
Non-member registration opens January 9, 2026 at 10am.

TO REGISTER

Step 1: Log In / Create Account

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 registration@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 do_not_reply@versaiwebservices.com.
About a week before camp: Details of drop-off/pickup, schedule, etc. from daycamp@lhf.org.
A few 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 2026 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


	Family Camp

FEES

Fees vary by camp and week. The final camp week in August 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)	$190	$171

Optional Camp Pack (includes t-shirt, drawstring bag, and cow bell) $18. Must be pre-ordered before May 1.

SCHEDULE

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

Session 1:
Jun 1-5

Session 2:
Jun 8–12

Session 3:
Jun 15–19

Session 4:
Jun 22–26

Session 5:
June 29– July 3

Session 6:
Jul 6–10

Session 7:
Jul 13–17

Session 8:
Jul 20–24

Session 9:
Jul 27–31

Session 10:
Aug 3–7

Session 11: Aug 10-12

Busy Bees AM

Busy Bees PM

Farm Life AM

Farm Life PM

1st

Visiting the Past AM

Visiting the Past PM

Stories of the Past

2nd

Get Up and Grow

Kids in History

3rd

Time Travelers

Technology through the Years

4th

Outdoor Explorers

4-5th

America250

5th

Iowa’s Natural Resources

5-6th

Movers & Shakers

5th-7th

Museum-ology

6th

Farm Power

Farm Olympics

6th-7th

Victorian Centennial Garden Party

6th-8th

Sounds of America

7th-8th

Adventures of Lewis & Clark

Deer Run

2nd-3rd

Farm Scene Investigator

4-5th

America’s Birthdays

= running this week

= NOT running this week

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to cover all or a portion of camp registration fees. Summer applications will open April 1, 2026. Review application instructions 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	$83/week	$75/week
Late pick-up ending at 5:15pm	$83/week	$75/week

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

The Day Camp entrance has moved! Please go to camps new home at the Learning Center off of Hickman Rd.

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 daycamp@lhf.org.