Get ready for an unforgettable journey through North Dakota’s history during this summer camp for youth entering grades 6, 7, and 8! 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.
June 15-16, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
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.
June 17, Camp Hancock State Historic Site
Chart the changing environment at Camp Hancock, which was formerly a reporting station for the Signal Corps and later the U.S. Weather Bureau
June 18, Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site
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.
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.
The weeklong camp fee is $75. Registration is required and closes Sunday, May 31. Reserve your child’s spot at SummerHistoryCamp.eventbrite.com. Space is limited.