Hands on History Camp

Schedule

Mon Jul 06 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265 | West Des Moines, IA

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Don't just read about history, live it at Hands on History Camps! Campers ages 9-13 will earn about paleo Iowa, the Underground Railroad, nature, historic crafts and games, churn butter, make fire, and much much more!
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2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265

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