Summer History Camp

Schedule

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum | Bismarck, ND

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Get ready for an unforgettable journey through North Dakota’s history during this summer camp for youth entering grades 6, 7, and 8!
About this Event

This program is facilitated by history and education experts and meets at three locations in Bismarck. Learn about history in a hands-on environment and earn a leather keychain badge upon completion of the week’s activities.

Daily sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m., and pickup ends at 4:15 p.m. Campers are required to bring their own lunch, snacks, and refillable water bottle.


Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
June 15-16, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum

Info: Sort artifacts like an archaeologist and curate collections like a museum specialist. Along the way, learn about trades used during the Lewis and Clark Expedition through hands-on activities and games. 


🕑: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
June 17, Camp Hancock State Historic Site

Info: Chart the changing environment at Camp Hancock, which was formerly a reporting station for the Signal Corps and later the U.S. Weather Bureau. 


🕑: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
June 18, Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site

Info: Relive the excitement of early home life for the state’s first families and learn how to investigate history by studying clues left behind by the families. 


🕑: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
June 19, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum

Info: Put your new history skills to the test through interactive hands-on programs. 


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Where is it happening?

North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, 612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, United States

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USD 75.00

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