Early bird price expires on May 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Discover! Jr. Archaeologists
Camp Hours:
Camp Drop off is from 8:00-9am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm.
Camper engagement will take place between 9am and 3:30pm.
Camp Description:
Step into the footsteps of our ancestors as we become Jr Archaeologists. Through artifact stories, and historical adventures, young adventurers will unearth the mysteries of the past while fostering a deep appreciation for history and culture.
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/23/2026 and ends on 06/04/2026
Participants must currently be in grades 1 to 5.
Early bird price expires on May 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Create! Arts & Innovations
Camp Hours:
Camp Drop off is from 8:00-9am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm.
Camper engagement will take place between 9am and 3:30pm.
Camp Description:
Inventors, creators, and artists have shaped the state of Colorado over its long history . Discover through hands-on experiments, inventions, and problem solving the blueprints your imagination holds. Start designing the next chapter of our state’s story!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/23/2026 and ends on 06/11/2026
Participants must currently be in grades 1 to 5.
Early bird price expires on May 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Chillax! Relax and Breathe
Camp Hours:
Camp Drop off is from 8:00-9am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm.
Camper engagement will take place between 9am and 3:30pm.
Camp Description:
Join us for Chillax and Relax, where campers will explore the art of relaxation through history’s wisdom. By learning mindfulness techniques, wellness practices, and self-care traditions passed down through generations, they’ll discover how people throughout history found balance and peace.
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/23/2026 and ends on 06/18/2026
Participants must currently be in grades 1 to 5.
Early bird price expires on May 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Plant! Let’s Grow Together
Camp Hours:
Camp Drop off is from 8:00-9am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm.
Camper engagement will take place between 9am and 3:30pm.
Camp Description:
Explore how plants around the state of Colorado support the people and animals of the region. When we tend to a garden and nurture living things, we can understand how Colorado fed its people and grew its communities over the decades. Let’s explore our connections to the land so we can grow together!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/23/2026 and ends on 07/02/2026
Participants must currently be in grades 1 to 5.
Early bird price expires on May 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Thrive! Life in Colorado
Camp Hours:
Camp Drop off is from 8:00-9am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm.
Camper engagement will take place between 9am and 3:30pm.
Camp Description:
Join us to explore how people and wildlife have survived and thrived in the unique - and often challenging! - landscape of the American West. Team up to investigate the resourcefulness required for a successful life in Colorado. Each day promises an adventure into the wonders of the Centennial State!
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/23/2026 and ends on 07/09/2026
Participants must currently be in grades 1 to 5.
Early bird price expires on May 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Splash! Way of the Water
Camp Hours:
Camp Drop off is from 8:00-9am and pick up is from 3:30-4pm.
Camper engagement will take place between 9am and 3:30pm.
Camp Description:
Come along with us on the Way of the Water and explore the incredible world of water! Through thrilling water games and hands-on discovery, campers will explore water’s vital role in history and today’s world while building water safety skills, learning the science behind it, and gaining a deeper appreciation for our planet’s most essential resource.
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/23/2026 and ends on 07/16/2026
Participants must currently be in grades 1 to 5.
Enroll your child(ren) for Hands-On History Summer Break Camps 2026 hosted at Ute History Museum in Montrose!
***Participants must currently be in Grades 1 to 5 (2025-2026 school year).
Contact Kellie Carroll at 970-249-3098 or at [email protected] with additional questions.
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Register today and receive tuition assistance up to 70% off your total registration.
10%- Early Bird Registration (automatically applied through May 1, 2026)
10%- Multiple Children Enrolled (automatically applied)
10%- History Colorado Member or 4th Grade History Buffs
10%- Past Hands-on History Enrollment (must have enrolled in a past program in the last 6 months)
10%- Educator/First Responder/Military
20%- History Colorado Staff or Volunteer
40%- For families that qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch
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.
Please contact History Colorado if you have any questions.