2023 Summer Camp:
Online Registration
Each camp must be added separately to your shopping cart. Click the link for the specific camp(s) below.
Is your favorite camp sold out? Join the wait list!
Email us at education@DurhamMuseum.org.
Week of JUNE 5-9
| FULL DAY (Mon-Fri) |
Full S.T.E.A.M. AheadThis popular week of camp will explore all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), by featuring one letter of the acronym each day of the week. Crafts, games, projects and more will be the perfect kickoff to the summer camp season! | 1st-2nd Grade » | 3rd-5th Grade » |
| Before/After Care | “Beyond the Camp” Before Camp: 7:30-9AM, After Camp: 4-5:30PM • ALL AGES • During our “Beyond the Camp” experience children play games, draw, read or participate in other activities supervised by camp staff. ALL GRADES » | ||
Week of JUNE 12-16
| FULL DAY (Mon-Fri) |
Omaha Staycation INeed a summer vacation? Look no further than your own hometown! These adventurous weeks will take campers on a “staycation” to the hottest attractions in Omaha. Back by popular demand, we’ve decided to feature not one, but two unique lineups of popular stops in the metro! All transportation and admission is included in the cost of the camp, for a truly stress-free vacation right here in town. Keep an eye on our camp website for announcements of this year’s lineups!
SPECIALTY THEME |
1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
| Before/After Care | “Beyond the Camp” Before Camp: 7:30-9AM, After Camp: 4-5:30PM • ALL AGES • During our “Beyond the Camp” experience children play games, draw, read or participate in other activities supervised by camp staff. ALL GRADES » | ||
Week of June 19-23
| HALF DAY (Morning) |
Culinary CreationsWho’s hungry? This tasty week of camp will explore food science, cooking and our newest exhibition, The Lunchbox: Packed with Pop Culture, featuring hundreds of unique lunchboxes from decades past. Bring your appetite! | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
| HALF DAY (Afternoon) |
Myths and LegendsThe Loch Ness Monster? Swash-Buckling Pirates? Kings and Queens from distance lands? We’ll dive deep into the stories surrounding these characters, both real and fictional, during this mythical week at camp. | 1st-2nd Grade » | 3rd-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
| FULL DAY | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
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| Before/After Care | “Beyond the Camp” Before Camp: 7:30-9AM, After Camp: 4-5:30PM • ALL AGES • During our “Beyond the Camp” experience children play games, draw, read or participate in other activities supervised by camp staff. ALL GRADES » | ||
Week of JUNE 26-30
| FULL DAY (Mon-Fri) |
Wizard AcademyPack your trunk! This popular annual camp will celebrate the wizard world through crafts, lessons, games and more. Join us for the sorting hat ceremony on Monday, the awards ceremony on Friday and enjoy the adventures in between! Please note, this camp is offered twice during the summer.
SPECIALTY THEME |
1st-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
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| Before/After Care | “Beyond the Camp” Before Camp: 7:30-9AM, After Camp: 4-5:30PM • ALL AGES • During our “Beyond the Camp” experience children play games, draw, read or participate in other activities supervised by camp staff. ALL GRADES » | ||
Week of JuLY 3-7 (No camp on July 4)
| FULL DAY (Monday) |
Scientific Exposition (Crazy Chemistry)Need some flexibility during the Fourth of July holiday week? Take advantage of our Scientific Exposition! Each day offers a special look at a unique topic that will spark the scientist in all of us! You can sign up for the entire week or individual days. | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade » |
| FULL DAY (Wednesday) |
Scientific Exposition (Stellar Space)Need some flexibility during the Fourth of July holiday week? Take advantage of our Scientific Exposition! Each day offers a special look at a unique topic that will spark the scientist in all of us! You can sign up for the entire week or individual days. | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade » |
| FULL DAY (Thursday) |
Scientific Exposition (Wacky Weather)Need some flexibility during the Fourth of July holiday week? Take advantage of our Scientific Exposition! Each day offers a special look at a unique topic that will spark the scientist in all of us! You can sign up for the entire week or individual days. | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade » |
| FULL DAY (Friday) |
Scientific Exposition (Zany Zoology)Need some flexibility during the Fourth of July holiday week? Take advantage of our Scientific Exposition! Each day offers a special look at a unique topic that will spark the scientist in all of us! You can sign up for the entire week or individual days. | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade » |
| ALL WEEK | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade » | |
| Before/After Care | “Beyond the Camp” Before Camp: 7:30-9AM, After Camp: 4-5:30PM • ALL AGES • During our “Beyond the Camp” experience children play games, draw, read or participate in other activities supervised by camp staff. ALL GRADES » | ||
Week of JULY 10-14
This week, we are offering two full-day camp options. Select one for your camper.
| FULL DAY (Mon-Fri) |
Omaha Staycation IINeed a summer vacation? Look no further than your own hometown! These adventurous weeks will take campers on a “staycation” to the hottest attractions in Omaha. Back by popular demand, we’ve decided to feature not one, but two unique lineups of popular stops in the metro! All transportation and admission is included in the cost of the camp, for a truly stress-free vacation right here in town. Keep an eye on our camp website for announcements of this year’s lineups!
SPECIALTY THEME |
1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
| FULL DAY (Mon-Fri) |
Towers of Tomorrow, featuring LEGO® BricksA week of camp all about LEGO® Bricks?! Sign me up! Our summer exhibit, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks, partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from all around the world, and campers this week will enjoy behind-the-scenes time in the exhibition. Plus, take part in additional LEGO® challenges, crafts and games! Please note, this camp is offered twice during the summer. | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
| Before/After Care | “Beyond the Camp” Before Camp: 7:30-9AM, After Camp: 4-5:30PM • ALL AGES • During our “Beyond the Camp” experience children play games, draw, read or participate in other activities supervised by camp staff. ALL GRADES » | ||
Week of JuLY 17-21
| HALF DAY (Morning) |
Movers and ShakersGet ready to move and shake with this active week of camp! Enjoy everything from relay races to dancing as you stay busy with movement. You might even learn a bit about the history behind popular games and sports that you’ve grown to love! | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
| HALF DAY (Afternoon) |
Camp ConstructionPut on your tool belt and get ready to learn about the fascinating world of architecture, engineering and construction! Local companies Boyd Jones, BVH Architecture and Alvine Engineering will help us explore how buildings get designed, engineered and built through fun, hands-on activities. | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
| FULL DAY | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
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| Before/After Care | “Beyond the Camp” Before Camp: 7:30-9AM, After Camp: 4-5:30PM • ALL AGES • During our “Beyond the Camp” experience children play games, draw, read or participate in other activities supervised by camp staff. ALL GRADES » | ||
Week of JULY 24-28
| FULL DAY (Mon-Fri) |
Wizard AcademyPack your trunk! This popular annual camp will celebrate the wizard world through crafts, lessons, games and more. Join us for the sorting hat ceremony on Monday, the awards ceremony on Friday and enjoy the adventures in between! Please note, this camp is offered twice during the summer.
SPECIALTY THEME |
1st-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
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| Before/After Care | “Beyond the Camp” Before Camp: 7:30-9AM, After Camp: 4-5:30PM • ALL AGES • During our “Beyond the Camp” experience children play games, draw, read or participate in other activities supervised by camp staff. ALL GRADES » | ||
Week of JULY 31-AUGUST 4
| FULL DAY (Mon-Fri) |
Towers of Tomorrow, featuring LEGO® BricksA week of camp all about LEGO® Bricks?! Sign me up! Our summer exhibit, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks, partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from all around the world, and campers this week will enjoy behind-the-scenes time in the exhibition. Plus, take part in additional LEGO® challenges, crafts and games! Please note, this camp is offered twice during the summer. | 1st-2nd Grade (SOLD OUT) |
3rd-5th Grade (SOLD OUT) |
| Before/After Care | “Beyond the Camp” Before Camp: 7:30-9AM, After Camp: 4-5:30PM • ALL AGES • During our “Beyond the Camp” experience children play games, draw, read or participate in other activities supervised by camp staff. ALL GRADES » | ||
Week of AUGUST 7-11
| HALF DAY (Morning) |
Creation StationCalling all creators and makers! This camp is your go-to stop for exploring inventors, artists and more. Topics will range from transportation and pop art to sculptures and toys, so there is sure to be something for everyone! | 1st-2nd Grade » | 3rd-5th Grade » |
| HALF DAY (Afternoon) |
Around the WorldCan you travel around the world in only five days? You can at The Durham Museum this summer! We will “visit” all seven continents and explore the oceans through cultures, landmarks, animals and more. Get ready for an adventure. | 1st-2nd Grade » | 3rd-5th Grade » |
| FULL DAY | 1st-2nd Grade » |
3rd-5th Grade » | |
| Before/After Care | “Beyond the Camp” Before Camp: 7:30-9AM, After Camp: 4-5:30PM • ALL AGES • During our “Beyond the Camp” experience children play games, draw, read or participate in other activities supervised by camp staff. ALL GRADES » | ||
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PHONE: 402-444-5027 • E-MAIL: Education@DurhamMuseum.org
