La Junta Hands-On History Summer Break Camp 2025

  • Camp
Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta: 522 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
Jun 09 2025
Jul 25 2025

Schedules

Garden to Table (06/09/2025-06/13/2025)

Hands-On History Camp
$125.00 $112.50

Early bird price expires on May 09, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 
  • Sun 

Description

Garden to Table

Site Coordinator: Lisa Villanueva

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (720) 910-4199

Camp Dates and Duration:

June 9th-13th 2025

Camp Drop off is from 8-9 am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm. Camper engagement will take place between 9 and 3:30.  

Camp Description: 

Want to know more about plants while working in our community garden?  Kids will investigate how plants that grow naturally in our community were used by homesteaders, and how we can help our environment through art projects, conducting experiments, and planting seeds. Let’s grow together!

 

*NOTE: The total estimated tuition will not reflect all of your qualifying discounts until a staff member has reviewed your registration and sent out a final invoice through a separate email. Your payment is not due at the time of registration.

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 03/24/2025 and ends on 06/05/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be 6 years to 12 years old when the program starts.

Abuelitas' Kitchen (06/16/2025-06/20/2025)

Hands-On History Camp
$125.00 $112.50

Early bird price expires on May 09, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 
  • Sun 

Description

Abuelita's Kitchen

Site Coordinator: Lisa Villanueva

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (720) 910-4199

Camp Dates and Duration:

June 16th-20th 2025

Camp Drop off is from 8-9 am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm. Camper engagement will take place between 9 and 3:30.  

Camp Description: 

Our abuelitas (grandmothers) are sharing their favorite recipes and we need your help to prepare them! Join us as we examine how local produce influences the foods our families prepare and let’s sample the traditional foods enjoyed in the Arkansas Valley.


*NOTE: The total estimated tuition will not reflect all of your qualifying discounts until a staff member has reviewed your registration and sent out a final invoice through a separate email. Your payment is not due at the time of registration.

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 03/24/2025 and ends on 06/12/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be 6 years to 12 years old when the program starts.

Exploring Nature's Creations (06/23/2025-06/27/2025)

Hands-On History Camp
$125.00 $112.50

Early bird price expires on May 09, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 
  • Sun 

Description

Exploring Nature's Creations

Site Coordinator: Lisa Villanueva

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (720) 910-4199

Camp Dates and Duration:

June 23rd-27th 2025

Camp Drop off is from 8-9 am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm. Camper engagement will take place between 9 and 3:30.  

Camp Description: 

Unleash your inner artist and get ready for a world of creativity! From painting to weaving, children will utilize historic practices and natural resources to express themselves. Let’s create recycled art & learn about environmental artists and the impact they have in their communities! 


*NOTE: The total estimated tuition will not reflect all of your qualifying discounts until a staff member has reviewed your registration and sent out a final invoice through a separate email. Your payment is not due at the time of registration.

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 03/24/2025 and ends on 06/19/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be 6 years to 12 years old when the program starts.

Get Ready...Get Set... LeGo! (07/07/2025-07/11/2025)

Hands-On History Camp
$125.00 $112.50

Early bird price expires on May 09, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 
  • Sun 

Description

Get Ready...Get Set...LeGo!

Site Coordinator: Lisa Villanueva

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (720) 910-4199

Camp Dates and Duration:

July 7th-11th, 2025

Camp Drop off is from 8-9 am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm. Camper engagement will take place between 9 and 3:30.  

Camp Description: 

Hey architects and engineers! Get your hard hats on for some extreme Lego building! Discover the history behind one of the world’s most famous toys and participate in some FUN Lego building challenges.


*NOTE: The total estimated tuition will not reflect all of your qualifying discounts until a staff member has reviewed your registration and sent out a final invoice through a separate email. Your payment is not due at the time of registration.

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 03/24/2025 and ends on 07/03/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be 6 years to 12 years old when the program starts.

S.T.E.A.M: Design & Discover (07/14/2025-07/18/2025)

Hands-On History Camp
$125.00 $112.50

Early bird price expires on May 09, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 
  • Sun 

Description

S.T.E.A.M: Design & Discover

Site Coordinator: Lisa Villanueva

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (720) 910-4199

Camp Dates and Duration:

July 14th-18th, 2025

Camp Drop off is from 8-9 am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm. Camper engagement will take place between 9 and 3:30.  

Camp Description: 

Inventions throughout history continue to impact our lives daily! We wouldn’t have texting without telegraphs, or cars without wagons. Join us as we learn about the people who paved the path for modern technology and their innovative inventions as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.


*NOTE: The total estimated tuition will not reflect all of your qualifying discounts until a staff member has reviewed your registration and sent out a final invoice through a separate email. Your payment is not due at the time of registration.

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 03/24/2025 and ends on 07/10/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be 6 years to 12 years old when the program starts.

Camp Carnival (07/21/2025-07/25/2025)

Hands-On History Camp
$125.00 $112.50

Early bird price expires on May 09, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 
  • Sun 

Description

Camp Carnival

Site Coordinator: Lisa Villanueva

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (720) 910-4199

Camp Dates and Duration:

July 21st-25th, 2025

Camp Drop off is from 8-9 am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm. Camper engagement will take place between 9 and 3:30.  

Camp Description: 

The carnival is coming and YOU are the main attraction! We will study the historical relevance of your favorite carnival activities while showcasing your creative ingenuity. Join our final week as campers create their own carnival stations and have the opportunity to showcase their talents for friends & family! 


*NOTE: The total estimated tuition will not reflect all of your qualifying discounts until a staff member has reviewed your registration and sent out a final invoice through a separate email. Your payment is not due at the time of registration.

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 03/24/2025 and ends on 07/17/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be 6 years to 12 years old when the program starts.

In-person location

Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta: 522 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO 81050, USA

Description

 

Hands-On History School Break Camps offers kids safe, fun, and engaging adventures through time at the Ute History Museum in Montrose.

Register today and receive automatic tuition assistance up to 70% off total tuition.

See Below for Tuition Assistance and opt in on the Tuition Section of the Registration form. Discounts will be applied by a staff member prior to your final invoice being sent out.

  • 10%- History Colorado Member or 4th Grade History Buffs
  • 10%- Early Bird Registration (automatically applied through May 9th)
  • 10%- Multiple Children Enrolled (automatically applied) 
  • 10%- Educator/First Responder/Military
  • 10%- Past Hands-on History Enrollment (must have enrolled in a past program in the last 6 months)
  • 20%- Woodruff Memorial Library card holders
  • 20%- History Colorado Staff or Volunteer
  • 40%- For families that qualify for Free and Reduced Lunches
  • 70%- SNAP/WIC/CCAP

**Note: The total estimated tuition will not reflect all of your qualifying discounts until a staff member has reviewed your registration and sent out a final invoice through a separate email. Your payment is not due at the time of registration.**

Contact Lisa Villanueva at 720-910-4199 or at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. 

Registration is not started yet. The registration opens on Monday March 24, 2025 at 00:00 AM