Camp Programs
Adventures in History camp programs offer kids an opportunity to explore their creativity, expand their imaginations, and enhance their knowledge of the world around them. Differently themed Spring Break, Summer, and Holiday Camps offered during the year.
Call (407) 836-8580 to register today!
Summer Camp 2013
June 10-14
Bugs and Slugs
Grades K-1
THIS CAMP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Get the buzz on bugs! Learn why many critters are actually some of our best friends. Discover the importance of life in the under growth and get familiar with the small creatures who share our world.
America's Wonders
Grades 2-3
THIS CAMP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Visit America's wonders: the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, the Gateway Arch, and Niagara Falls. What makes these places wonders?
The World of Wizards
Grades 4-5
Beware you non-magical folk because you may come across some spells as you enter our doors. Your studies will be devoted to the "behind-the-scenes" look at the world of magic done by some famous wizards!
June 17-21
Pirates and Princesses
Grades K-1
Avast ye mateys and welcome to the age of chivalry! Take a journey into the world of real and make-believe pirates and princesses. Don't walk off the plank or let the draw bridge close on you!
Native Americans - First Campers
Grades 2-3
Investigate the legends and lifestyles of several Native American tribes, past and present, and learn their place in American history.
CSI
Grades 4-5
Learn how to lift and develop fingerprints, sample soils, and cast footprints and teeth. Assemble your own crime kit and use your skills at a crime scene at the museum.
June 24-28
Seussamania
Grades K-1
THIS CAMP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Dr. Seuss is loose at the History Center for a week of silly stories and ringing rhymes. Would you, could you...at camp?
Weather Forecast
Grades 2-3
Try your hand at being a junior meteorologist as you investigate clouds and weather patterns. Observe growing seasons and temperatures while creating rain sticks, weather vanes, sun prints, and more.
Da Vinci Science
Grades 4-5
It's a week of gizmos, gadgets, and ingenious inventions! Discover Leonardo and all of his amazing contraptions.
July 1-3
No camp July 4 or 5.
Superheroes
Grades K-1
Learn what makes a hero. From make believe to real life, heroes battle the forces of evil and injustice with heroic powers.
Patriotic Pride
Grades 2-3
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? Why is the Liberty Bell cracked? Find the answers to these questions and more as you become a Yankee Doodle Dandy just in time for the Fourth of July!
Inventor's Workshop
Grades 4-5
Who are some famous U.S. inventors and what did they invent? Re-create exciting experiments, electrify your imagination, and create an invention that's all your own!
Sports Science
Grades 6-8
Why does one athlete perform better than another? How do you bend a soccer ball and throw a curve ball? What sports are the most dangerous? Find the answers as you gear up for camp!
July 8-12
Sensing the Museum
Grades K-1
Discover how you use your five senses every day. Learn how your eyes play tricks on you, make instruments, design a touchy-feely box with different textures, and create gifts that smell good.
Toys, Toys, Toys
Grades 2-3
Go on an incredible adventure through time with games and toys and learn about our great country's history of play. Experience American history like never before!
Ancient Mythology
Grades 4-5
What mysteries lie within the Mayan pyramids? Are dragons good or evil? Encounter dramatic adventures and heroic deeds in a camp of epic proportions. Delve into the world of the ancients and learn why they believed what they did.
July 15-19
Under the Sea
Grades K-1
Journey beneath the waves to an incredible undersea world. Learn about creatures in the ocean, including those who live on the sea floor and those who spend part of their lives on land. From brightly colored corals to endangered marine mammals, the diversity of life in the sea will amaze you.
Cosmic Fury
Grades 2-3
10, 9, 8 - your astronaut training begins immediately. 7, 6, 5 - you will learn all about U.S. space history. 4, 3, 2, 1 - prepare to take off on a galactic adventure of experiments related to the design and science of space flight. We have liftoff!
Grossology
Grades 4-5
Belches, boogers, and blisters! Creepy-crawly worms! Discover the biology and chemistry behind these and other disgusting stuff.
Survivor
Grades 6-8
THIS CAMP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Alone, marooned, scared, cold, and hungry - can you survive? You betcha! Learn to distill drinking water to quench your thirst, how to navigate by the stars, and tell time with the sun. Build a make-shift shelter and find out what kinds of bugs make good snacks.
July 22-26
Creature Feature
Grades K-1
Join us as we journey through the museum and discover some strange animals. From meat-eating predators to the tiniest amoebas, your world is full of amazing creatures!
Prehistoric Creatures
Grades 2-3
Saber tooth tigers, giant beavers, and sloths. Oh my! These are just some of the prehistoric creatures that roamed in Florida. So get your backpacks ready to gather up all the information you can about fossils and paleontology.
Spy Camp
Grades 4-5
Develop a disguise, make and break codes, discover escape techniques, and create and use spy gadgets to uncover the history and science behind spying.
July 29-August 2
All Around Town
Grades K-1
Explore the world of Richard Scarry's Busytown while you learn about your community, neighborhoods, transportation, and town celebrations!
School of Rock
Grades 2-3
You want to rock? Get on the tour bus to learn about the legends of rock n' roll, working in a band, and how to be a real performer. This camp is sure to be a #1 hit!
Build It Big
Grades 4-5
Use surprising things to construct amazing creations. Discover which shapes make the strongest structures. Try your hand at building bridges. Have fun demolishing some of your structures as you learn how architects make buildings strong.
Supernatural
Grades 6-8
Investigate the supernatural from the tales of Dracula to "The Nightmare Before Christmas" on this fascinating journey through the history of the paranormal. Spend time with vampires, werewolves, and mythical beasts as you explore ghost, fantasy, and gothic stories.
August 5-9
Puppet Central
Grades K-1
Finger puppets, life-sized puppets, shadow puppets, puppet charades, puppet jeopardy, and puppet shows. It's a puppet palooza!
Mummies, Tombs, and More
Grades 2-3
Travel back in time and experience the culture and customs of the ancient Egyptians. You'll unwrap a mummy, write in hieroglyphs, and help build a tomb! So strap on those sandals and get ready to walk like an Egyptian!
Star Warriors
Grades 4-5
Build a Tataouine village and man the bridge as you travel space in search of galaxies far, far away in an adventure based in popular and classic science fiction.
Thrills and Spills
Grades 6-8
THIS CAMP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Design a thrill ride or whole theme park as you create a drawing or model from concept and sketching to analysis and peer review. Learn the history and science behind amusement parks as you look at famous theme parks throughout history. It's sure to be a rollercoaster of a ride!
August 12-16
Adventure in Art
Grades K-2
Take a trip around the world and discover how art has influenced different cultures. Make a traditional mockingbird puppet from Guatemala, a headdress from Ecuador, origami from Japan, and a mask from Africa.
Taming the Wild, Wild West
Grades 3-5
Learn what pioneers experienced on the trail to the wild, wild west. Pack your wagon and saddle up for stories about early Americans moving west from Florida and Appalachia. Find out about their homes, tools, and transportation, and the difference between cowboys and cow hunters.
Adventures in History camp programs offer kids an opportunity to explore their creativity, expand their imaginations, and enhance their knowledge of the world around them. Differently themed Spring Break, Summer, and Holiday Camps offered during the year.Call (407) 836-8580 to register today!
Summer Camp 2013
June 10-14
Bugs and Slugs
Grades K-1
THIS CAMP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Get the buzz on bugs! Learn why many critters are actually some of our best friends. Discover the importance of life in the under growth and get familiar with the small creatures who share our world.
America's Wonders
Grades 2-3
THIS CAMP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Visit America's wonders: the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, the Gateway Arch, and Niagara Falls. What makes these places wonders?
The World of Wizards
Grades 4-5
Beware you non-magical folk because you may come across some spells as you enter our doors. Your studies will be devoted to the "behind-the-scenes" look at the world of magic done by some famous wizards!
June 17-21
Pirates and Princesses
Grades K-1
Avast ye mateys and welcome to the age of chivalry! Take a journey into the world of real and make-believe pirates and princesses. Don't walk off the plank or let the draw bridge close on you!
Native Americans - First Campers
Grades 2-3
Investigate the legends and lifestyles of several Native American tribes, past and present, and learn their place in American history.
CSI
Grades 4-5
Learn how to lift and develop fingerprints, sample soils, and cast footprints and teeth. Assemble your own crime kit and use your skills at a crime scene at the museum.
June 24-28
Seussamania
Grades K-1
THIS CAMP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Dr. Seuss is loose at the History Center for a week of silly stories and ringing rhymes. Would you, could you...at camp?
Weather Forecast
Grades 2-3
Try your hand at being a junior meteorologist as you investigate clouds and weather patterns. Observe growing seasons and temperatures while creating rain sticks, weather vanes, sun prints, and more.
Da Vinci Science
Grades 4-5
It's a week of gizmos, gadgets, and ingenious inventions! Discover Leonardo and all of his amazing contraptions.
July 1-3
No camp July 4 or 5.
Superheroes
Grades K-1
Learn what makes a hero. From make believe to real life, heroes battle the forces of evil and injustice with heroic powers.
Patriotic Pride
Grades 2-3
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? Why is the Liberty Bell cracked? Find the answers to these questions and more as you become a Yankee Doodle Dandy just in time for the Fourth of July!
Inventor's Workshop
Grades 4-5
Who are some famous U.S. inventors and what did they invent? Re-create exciting experiments, electrify your imagination, and create an invention that's all your own!
Sports Science
Grades 6-8
Why does one athlete perform better than another? How do you bend a soccer ball and throw a curve ball? What sports are the most dangerous? Find the answers as you gear up for camp!
July 8-12
Sensing the Museum
Grades K-1
Discover how you use your five senses every day. Learn how your eyes play tricks on you, make instruments, design a touchy-feely box with different textures, and create gifts that smell good.
Toys, Toys, Toys
Grades 2-3
Go on an incredible adventure through time with games and toys and learn about our great country's history of play. Experience American history like never before!
Ancient Mythology
Grades 4-5
What mysteries lie within the Mayan pyramids? Are dragons good or evil? Encounter dramatic adventures and heroic deeds in a camp of epic proportions. Delve into the world of the ancients and learn why they believed what they did.
July 15-19
Under the Sea
Grades K-1
Journey beneath the waves to an incredible undersea world. Learn about creatures in the ocean, including those who live on the sea floor and those who spend part of their lives on land. From brightly colored corals to endangered marine mammals, the diversity of life in the sea will amaze you.
Cosmic Fury
Grades 2-3
10, 9, 8 - your astronaut training begins immediately. 7, 6, 5 - you will learn all about U.S. space history. 4, 3, 2, 1 - prepare to take off on a galactic adventure of experiments related to the design and science of space flight. We have liftoff!
Grossology
Grades 4-5
Belches, boogers, and blisters! Creepy-crawly worms! Discover the biology and chemistry behind these and other disgusting stuff.
Survivor
Grades 6-8
THIS CAMP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Alone, marooned, scared, cold, and hungry - can you survive? You betcha! Learn to distill drinking water to quench your thirst, how to navigate by the stars, and tell time with the sun. Build a make-shift shelter and find out what kinds of bugs make good snacks.
July 22-26
Creature Feature
Grades K-1
Join us as we journey through the museum and discover some strange animals. From meat-eating predators to the tiniest amoebas, your world is full of amazing creatures!
Prehistoric Creatures
Grades 2-3
Saber tooth tigers, giant beavers, and sloths. Oh my! These are just some of the prehistoric creatures that roamed in Florida. So get your backpacks ready to gather up all the information you can about fossils and paleontology.
Spy Camp
Grades 4-5
Develop a disguise, make and break codes, discover escape techniques, and create and use spy gadgets to uncover the history and science behind spying.
July 29-August 2
All Around Town
Grades K-1
Explore the world of Richard Scarry's Busytown while you learn about your community, neighborhoods, transportation, and town celebrations!
School of Rock
Grades 2-3
You want to rock? Get on the tour bus to learn about the legends of rock n' roll, working in a band, and how to be a real performer. This camp is sure to be a #1 hit!
Build It Big
Grades 4-5
Use surprising things to construct amazing creations. Discover which shapes make the strongest structures. Try your hand at building bridges. Have fun demolishing some of your structures as you learn how architects make buildings strong.
Supernatural
Grades 6-8
Investigate the supernatural from the tales of Dracula to "The Nightmare Before Christmas" on this fascinating journey through the history of the paranormal. Spend time with vampires, werewolves, and mythical beasts as you explore ghost, fantasy, and gothic stories.
August 5-9
Puppet Central
Grades K-1
Finger puppets, life-sized puppets, shadow puppets, puppet charades, puppet jeopardy, and puppet shows. It's a puppet palooza!
Mummies, Tombs, and More
Grades 2-3
Travel back in time and experience the culture and customs of the ancient Egyptians. You'll unwrap a mummy, write in hieroglyphs, and help build a tomb! So strap on those sandals and get ready to walk like an Egyptian!
Star Warriors
Grades 4-5
Build a Tataouine village and man the bridge as you travel space in search of galaxies far, far away in an adventure based in popular and classic science fiction.
Thrills and Spills
Grades 6-8
THIS CAMP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Design a thrill ride or whole theme park as you create a drawing or model from concept and sketching to analysis and peer review. Learn the history and science behind amusement parks as you look at famous theme parks throughout history. It's sure to be a rollercoaster of a ride!
August 12-16
Adventure in Art
Grades K-2
Take a trip around the world and discover how art has influenced different cultures. Make a traditional mockingbird puppet from Guatemala, a headdress from Ecuador, origami from Japan, and a mask from Africa.
Taming the Wild, Wild West
Grades 3-5
Learn what pioneers experienced on the trail to the wild, wild west. Pack your wagon and saddle up for stories about early Americans moving west from Florida and Appalachia. Find out about their homes, tools, and transportation, and the difference between cowboys and cow hunters.
Contact Information
Education Department
educationprograms@ocfl.net
(407) 836-8580
Call to register!
Spring Break Camp
Grades: K-5
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Early drop-off starts at 7:30 a.m. Extended day available until 6 p.m. for an additional $10 per child, per day.)
Cost: Members $125 per child;
non-members $150 per child.
10% discount for sibling enrollment.
Summer Camps
Grades K-8
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Early drop-off starts at 7:30 a.m. Extended day available until 6 p.m. for an additional $10 per child, per day.)
Cost: Members $125 per child, per week.
Non-members $150 per child, per week.
*Week of July 1-3: Members $75 per child. Non-members $90 per child.
10% discount for sibling or multiple-week enrollment.
Click here for information on Summer Camp scholarships.
The History Center is looking for volunteers for Summer Camp! This is a great opportunity for prospective future teachers, and a great way to earn Bright Futures Scholarship hours. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Click here for more information!
Sponsored by
Education Department
educationprograms@ocfl.net
(407) 836-8580
Call to register!
Spring Break Camp
Grades: K-5
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Early drop-off starts at 7:30 a.m. Extended day available until 6 p.m. for an additional $10 per child, per day.)
Cost: Members $125 per child;
non-members $150 per child.
10% discount for sibling enrollment.
Summer Camps
Grades K-8
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Early drop-off starts at 7:30 a.m. Extended day available until 6 p.m. for an additional $10 per child, per day.)
Cost: Members $125 per child, per week.
Non-members $150 per child, per week.
*Week of July 1-3: Members $75 per child. Non-members $90 per child.
10% discount for sibling or multiple-week enrollment.
Click here for information on Summer Camp scholarships.
The History Center is looking for volunteers for Summer Camp! This is a great opportunity for prospective future teachers, and a great way to earn Bright Futures Scholarship hours. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Click here for more information!
Sponsored by