Summer Camp
Registration for Summer Camp 2026 opens for members on Tuesday, Feb. 10 and for the public on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Summer camp at the Longmont Museum is filled with adventure and fun! Join us this summer and discover history, art, music, culture, science and more in these hands-on camps.
Camps are designed for the age groups listed; unfortunately, exceptions cannot be made to accommodate children outside of those ranges.
Register online, by phone or in person. Register early; camps fill quickly! Questions? Call 303-651-8374.
June 1 – 5
Fairies & Dragons / Hadas y Dragones *Bilingual Camp!*
Instructor: Kena Guttridge of Ollin Farms
Learn basic Spanish vocabulary and conversation skills as we explore the fantastical world of fairies and dragons through hands-on arts and crafts, music, storytelling and movement.
Ages 5 – 7
June 1 – 5, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394011.01
Cardboard Creation
Instructor: Ann Macca of the Longmont Museum
Make your dreams come true…in cardboard! Campers will learn skills and techniques to create unique individual works of cardboard art such as costume pieces, animals, miniature villages and more!
Ages 8 – 10
June 1 – 5, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394012.01
Young Actors Academy *Bilingual Instructor!*
Instructor: Cambria Miers of the Longmont Museum
Whether you want to be on stage or behind the scenes, learn about the fundamentals of theater and put on a small showcase performance for friends and family! Campers will collaborate on short scenes, play improv games, and learn acting skills through workshops.
Ages 8 – 10
June 1 – 5, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394013.01
Stone Age Survival
Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum
Learn survival techniques used across time from the Stone Age to the present day. Make your own tools and shelter, learn to find your own food and navigate the wild, and most importantly work together to not just survive the wilderness but thrive in it! This camp is held outdoors in natural areas surrounding the Museum.
Ages 11 – 13
June 1 – 5, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394014.01
Make & Play Instruments
Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum
Create your own band: one instrument at a time! Build your own instruments, explore sound through art, and make music with your handmade creations in this imaginative, hands-on camp.
Ages 5 – 7
June 1 – 5, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394015.02
Crafty Cardboard Builders
Instructor: Ann Macca of the Longmont Museum
Use special cardboard tools to create what you dream! Any cardboard box can become something magical with the right tools and imagination!
Ages 5 – 7
June 1 – 5, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394016.02
Board Game Builders *Bilingual Instructor!*
Instructor: Cambria Miers of the Longmont Museum
Campers will play different board games each day and experiment with adding their own rules or developing a board game of their own. Modify existing board games and card games, create custom game pieces, and more!
Ages 8 – 10
June 1 – 5, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394017.02
June 8 – 12
A New Wild West Adventure
Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum
Explore Colorado’s history and learn valuable skills while creating your own Colorado West Boomtown — panning for gold, playing pioneer games, and even making authentic snacks and treats!
Ages 8 – 10
June 8 – 12, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394021.01
Exploring Sewing Machines
Instructor: Ann Macca of the Longmont Museum
Get creative while learning how to use a sewing machine! Each day, campers will work on projects designed to build their sewing skills and make unique decorations and accessories to take home.
Ages 8 – 10
June 8 – 12, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394022.01
Greenway Bike Adventure
Instructor: Julie Benoit and Cambria Miers of the Longmont Museum
Explore the Greenway trails surrounding the Museum and in south Longmont by bike, touring local Art in Public Places sculptures and murals along the way. Learn proper etiquette while riding safely in a group, how to change a bike tire, and how to use hand signals on a daily seven-mile route.
Ages 11 – 13
June 8 – 12, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394023.01
Dino Explorers
Instructor: Emily Knapp of SVVSD
Do you love dinosaurs, pterosaurs and other ‘saurs? At Dino Explorers camp, we will create dinosaur crafts, make fossils, play dino games and hatch our own baby dinosaur “eggs!”
Ages 5 – 7
June 8 – 12, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394024.01
Ages 5 – 7
June 8 – 12, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394024.02
Little Drumming Club
Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum
Come join our drum circle! Campers will have a blast crafting their own drums and shakers, exploring the percussion instrument family, and playing music with their creations. No drumming experience required.
Ages 5 – 7
June 8 – 12, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394025.02
Sew Your Own Stuffies
Instructor: Ann Macca of the Longmont Museum
Let’s make custom stuffies from start to finish with fuzzy and plush fabrics! Draw it, plan it, cut it, sew it, stuff it! Create accessories for your stuffy and take it all home with you.
Ages 8 – 10
June 8 – 12, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394026.02
June 15 – 19
Making Art Outdoors
Instructor: Julie Benoit of the Longmont Museum
Go on nature walks around the Museum, gathering inspiration and materials — then, make unique artworks from natural foraged material! Campers will spend most of their time outside enjoying nature while making art.
Ages 8 – 10
June 15 – 19, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394031.01
Sing & Sign
Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum
Learn to sign while you sing! This fun-filled camp teaches basic American Sign Language (ASL) through your favorite songs. Students will also learn about ASL culture and play music games that get everyone moving and learning together.
Ages 5 – 7
June 15 – 19, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394032.01
Zombie Apocalypse Training Camp
Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum
The virus is spreading, the grid is down: how will you survive? Imagine what it is like to survive the zombie apocalypse in this roleplay survival camp. Campers will learn fire making, food scavenging, and wilderness navigation while also engaging in light-hearted combat training with their own LARP weaponry and zombie disguises!
Ages 11 – 13
June 15 – 19, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394033.01
Alchemy Adventures
Instructor: Emma Shubin of Integral Steps
Young explorers will dive into the wonders of science, crafting potions, discovering biological mysteries, and unlocking their creativity through art and song in this magical camp.
Ages 5 – 7
June 15 – 19, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394034.02
Our Dancing World
Instructor: Mimi Ferrie Lee of the Dandelion Arts Collective
Explore the music and movement that connects communities all over the world through games, dance, song, art and stories. Perform for family and friends on the last day of camp.
Ages 5 – 7
June 15 – 19, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394035.02
STEM Explorers / Exploradores STEM *Bilingual Camp!*
Instructor: Cambria Miers of the Longmont Museum
Be a scientist, an engineer, and an explorer at camp! Campers will learn Spanish vocabulary while they complete science experiments with basic physics and chemistry and build exciting mechanical creations.
Ages 8 – 10
June 15 – 19, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394036.02
June 22 – 26
Pokémon Arts & Crafts
Instructor: Leigh Putman of the Longmont Museum
Create Pokémon drawings, mini-sculptures, Pokémon-themed crafts, and your own Pokémon playing cards to add to your collection. Use your new Pokémon crafts to have pretend battles with your friends!
Ages 5 – 7
June 22 – 26, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394041.01
Archaeologist’s Apprentice
Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum
Unleash your inner archaeologist! Young explorers will venture outdoors, conduct surveys around the Museum and learn to identify and interpret clues left behind by peoples both modern and ancient. We’ll get our hands dirty with a real excavation and even create our own artifacts using traditional methods.
Ages 8 – 10
June 22 – 26, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394042.01
Tree Huggers
Instructor: Julie Benoit of the Longmont Museum
Examine environmental issues and learn how we can make our environment a little better. Learn about composting, recycling and re-using with hands-on activities and even organize and complete a river clean-up.
Ages 8 – 10
June 22 – 26, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394043.01
Pokémon Cards Camp
Instructor: Leigh Putman of the Longmont Museum
Play interactive Pokémon-themed games, create Pokémon drawings and mini-sculptures, hunt for Pokémon, decode Pokémon messages and more!
Ages 8 – 10
June 22 – 26, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394044.02
D&D Camp
Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum
If you love captivating stories, thrilling adventures, and using your imagination to its fullest, come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons with us! This camp provides an introduction to D&D as well as a space for more experienced players to quest with likeminded friends!
Ages 11 – 13
June 22 – 26, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394045.02
Adventures in Storyland *Bilingual Camp!*
Instructor: Cambria Miers of the Longmont Museum
Dive into new stories each day! Campers will hear a read-aloud book (including bilingual Spanish-and-English books) and explore the magical world of stories through storybook pretend play and fairytale crafting.
Ages 5 – 7
June 22 – 26, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394046.02
July 6 – 10
Crafting with Your Community
Instructor: Julie Benoit of the Longmont Museum
Meet the people that keep your community running while creating unique crafts inspired by their work! Build a bee hotel, craft handmade recycled paper, create a historic photo collage with images from the Museum Archives, and more!
Ages 8 – 10
July 6 – 10, 9 am – Noon
$260, #3940061.01
Nature Amigos *Bilingual Camp!*
Instructor: Cambria Miers of the Longmont Museum
Explore plants and the secret life of soil while learning words in Spanish! Dig, examine and test soil to discover its secrets. Go on nature scavenger hunts and grow your own plant to take home!
Ages 5 – 7
July 6 – 10, 9 am – Noon
$260, #3940062.01
Game Masters
Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum
In this action-packed camp inspired by shows like “The Floor is Lava,” “The Amazing Race” and “Jeopardy,” you’ll face exciting challenges both indoors and outdoors. Work together as a team to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and test your strength, agility and creativity!
Ages 8 – 10
July 6 – 10, 9 am – Noon
$260, #3940063.01
Ages 8 – 10
July 6 – 10, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #3940063.02
Video Game Music Lab
Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum
Explore the science, sound and psychology of video games. Campers will recreate iconic game music, experiment with sound and the brain, and discover how music and psychology make games more exciting.
Ages 11 – 13
July 6 – 10, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394064.02
Once Upon a Stage *Bilingual Instructor!*
Instructor: Cambria Miers of the Longmont Museum
A playful introduction to the world of acting and theater! Campers will pretend, play and perform through fun stories, silly movements and creative crafts.
Ages 5 – 7
July 6 – 10, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394065.02
July 13 – 17
Retro Rhythm Games
Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum
Dive into the music and movement of popular rhythm games like Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. Campers will play music-based games, sharpen fine motor skills with famous guitar and drum solos, and build confidence as they move, groove and game all week long!
Ages 8 – 10
July 13 – 17, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394071.01
Painting Studio
Instructor: Leigh Putman of the Longmont Museum
Hone your artistic skills as you create expressive acrylic and watercolor paintings and learn new techniques and tips for composition.
Ages 11 – 13
July 13 – 17, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394072.01
LEGO Creations
Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum
Young builders will unleash their creativity and construct amazing creations like robots, bustling cities and racecars while learning teamwork and problem-solving.
Ages 5 – 7
July 13 – 17, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394073.01
Ages 8 – 10
July 13 – 17, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394073.02
Arts for Social Change
Instructor: Mimi Ferrie Lee of The Dandelion Arts Collective
Are you passionate about equity, justice, breaking down barriers, and making positive change in the world? Explore how artists and young people can create social change using music, dance, creative writing and visual art as you collaborate on a project of your choosing.
Ages 8 – 10
July 13 – 17, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394074.02
Art Discovery
Instructor: Leigh Putman of the Longmont Museum
Explore a variety of materials and supplies to make your very own works of art. Use paint, pastels, watercolor, ink, printmaking and air-dry clay to express the artist in you!
Ages 5 – 7
July 13 – 17, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394075.02
July 20 – 24
Paint & Print
Instructor: Leigh Putman of the Longmont Museum
Make unique multi-media artworks using a variety of paint and printmaking techniques. Experiment with watercolor, acrylic paint, various painting-surfaces, mono-printing, and block printing as you find fun combinations to express yourself.
Ages 8 – 10
July 20 – 24, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394081.01
Singer Songwriter Ukulele
Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum
Sing, strum, write your own songs, and perform your favorites! Learn how to use your voice and ukulele basics as you express yourself through music, then perform for friends and family on the last day.
Ages 8 – 10
July 20 – 24, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394082.01
The Lakota Way in the Plains
Instructor: Steven La Pointe, Sicangu Lakota
Become immersed in an authentic cultural experience exploring the Lakota tribe from past to present with Steven La Pointe, Sicangu Lakota. Set up a tipi, maintain a working camp, paint and create traditional art, experience drum singing and powwow social dancing, and learn about the modern bison harvest.
Ages 5 – 7
July 20 – 24, 9 am – Noon
$260, #394083.01
Ages 8 – 10
July 20 – 24, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394083.02
Pencil & Ink Studio
Instructor: Leigh Putman of the Longmont Museum
Enjoy one-on-one instruction to improve your drawing skills. Practice figure drawing, shading 3-D objects, and advanced rendering in pencil and ink. Learn classic techniques used in graphic novels, fine art drawings and artist sketches.
Ages 11 – 13
July 20 – 24, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394084.02
Sunny Strings Ukulele
Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum
Sunny Strings is the perfect place to begin your musical journey, no experience needed! Campers will learn two to four chords and songs that everyone loves, while exploring the history of the ukulele. Perform for friends and family on the last day.
Ages 5 – 7
July 20 – 24, 1 – 4 pm
$260, #394085.02
Preregistration is required. Register online, by phone or in person. Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early; camps fill quickly! Questions? Call 303-651-8374.
Become a Member of the Museum and receive 10% off every camp and the opportunity to register one week before the general public! Children must be named on the membership and memberships must be active at the time of the camp in order to receive the discount for their camp registration.
To provide the best experience for everyone, all children must meet the age requirement at the start of the camp date.
Each child must have a complete participation waiver to participate in camp. We encourage folks to complete the waiver form before their child’s camp begins. You only need to complete one waiver for this year, even if your child is participating in multiple camps. There are no online waivers – we are only accepting paper waivers. If someone other than the camper’s guardian will be signing them in to camp on the first day, please be sure that they have the waiver already filled out and signed. We cannot allow you to leave your minor with us unless we have a complete signed waiver at sign in on the first day of camp.
There are three ways to complete your participation waiver:
- The Museum Front Desk will have paper waivers that you can pick up, complete and return to the Museum.
- On the Thursday before your child’s camp begins, you will receive an email with a welcome message and an attached PDF of the waiver that can be printed, filled out, signed and brought to camp sign-in on Monday. Please do not edit the PDF and email it back to us – we are only accepting paper waivers.
- On the Monday that your child’s camp starts, you may arrive 15 minutes before your camp start time and complete a paper waiver before leaving your child with us for camp.
We want every camper to have the best experience possible. If there is anything you want us to know about your child, or strategies that would help us when working with your child, please let us know on the waiver.
Need a little extra time? From 12 – 1 pm each day, we’ll have supervised play and brown bag Lunch Bunch at the Museum. Pick up your morning campers or drop off your afternoon campers anytime during this hour. Campers who are attending camps in both the morning and afternoon can bridge their sessions with this hour to make their camps full day. No additional cost or registration needed!
Please bring a snack and a water bottle with your camper’s name on it to camp each day.
Getting messy is highly likely in camp; choose clothing that you feel comfortable letting your child get dirty or stained with art materials and dirt.
Please ensure that your camper eats a well-balanced meal before coming to camp. Campers may be provided with some snacks during camp.
If your child has any serious allergies, please note this on the waiver form. If your child carries an epi pen, please alert the instructor on the first day of camp and inform them of where the epi pen is kept.
Neither Museum staff nor camp instructors are permitted to give children medication, and that includes injecting an epi pen. Children who might require an epi pen are required to be able to administer the epi pen themselves (with Museum staff supervision). We ask that you practice the routine before camp begins so that your child is prepared.
When to keep your child home:
- Diarrhea or vomiting within the last 24 hours
- Fever of 100 or greater in the last 24 hours
- Unexplained or unusual sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, headache
Please keep your camper home if they are sick, and send an email to Leigh.Putman@longmontcolorado.gov and Ann.Macca@longmontcolorado.gov to notify the Museum.
Thanks to the generosity and support of the Dodge Family Fund and the Stewart Family Foundation, summer camp scholarships are available for summer 2026! A scholarship will cover the cost of one camp per child for the 2026 summer camp season. Scholarships are processed in the order in which we receive them. Applications coming soon!
Are you 14 years old or older and looking for a fun and meaningful volunteer opportunity? Gain leadership experience, learn about interacting with children, and develop career skills! Our camps offer at least 20 volunteer hours a week, and you can volunteer for one camp or the whole season.
New teen volunteer application
Returning teen volunteer application
- Earn hours for National Honor Society, IB, and other programs
- Build your resume for college scholarships and job applications
- Give back to your community
- Provide a fun experience for children and families
- Enjoy learning about new topics and career paths
- Have a great time!
