Museum Explorers Camp 2026

Museum Explorers Camp is designed for children who like to engage in a variety of STEAM activities with an emphasis on learning, cooperation, fun, and creativity in a respectful atmosphere. The camp format is structured with daily lesson plans incorporating age-appropriate activities with scheduled outdoor playtime, special presentations, and visits to other museums in the area. This year, campers will learn about the history of the United States in honor of our country’s 250th Anniversary. From exploring the museum’s own History of Her: Women Who Shaped Chicagoland summer exhibit to a field trip to the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art to learn about fossils and more, campers will enjoy a well-rounded experience and even construct their very own museum exhibitions!

DATES:

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Session 1: June 8 – 12, 2026

Session 2: August 3 – 7, 2026

Due to popular demand, we’ve added a second camp session this summer! The same curriculum will be presented during both sessions, so campers are invited to register for one or the other.

2026 HIGHLIGHTS & OUTINGS:

• Elmhurst Art Museum
• Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
• Fischer Farm and Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse
• Special “Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in the Culture” presentation
• Performance by the Kenosha Public Museum depicting well-known Civil War Nurse, Cordelia Harvey

*Please note the order of activities may vary based on the session, but campers in both sessions will experience the same curriculum.

MORE INFO:

The camp is managed by experienced museum staff professionals with trained assistants. Camp size is limited to 20 participants/session. Camp activities will require taking bus or Metra train for transportation to off-site locations.

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Host or Publisher Elmhurst History Museum