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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. 

 

Summer Camp 2025

June 2 – July 18, 2025
Ages 5 – 13

Member registration opens Feb. 17; public registration opens Feb. 24

 

June 2 – 6

Legends of our World

Instructors: Rebecca Honett & Ashli Halley of Integral Steps

Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of creativity and pretend play! We will learn about fascinating places and cultures, write our own fairy tales, design imaginative sets, express ourselves with music, movement and theater, and and let our imaginations soar!

Ages 5 – 7
June 2 – 6, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394011.01

 

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 2 – 6, 9 am – Noon
$250, #394012.01

 

Greenway Bike Adventure

Instructors: Julie Benoit & Ann Macca of the Longmont Museum

Join us for this bike camp where we explore the Greenway trails surrounding the Museum and in south Longmont, 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.

Ages 11 – 13

June 2 – 6, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394013.01

 

The Plains Way of Life: A Cultural Education

Instructor: Steven La Pointe, Sicangu Lakota
Become immersed in an authentic cultural experience exploring the Lakota tribe from past to present. 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. This camp is led by Steven La Pointe, Sicangu Lakota.

Ages 8 – 10
June 2 – 6, 9 am – Noon
$250, #394014.01

 

Ages 8 – 10
June 2 – 6, 1 – 4 pm
$250, #394014.02

 

BAMM! Biology – Art – Music – Movement

Instructors: Rebecca Honett & Ashli Halley of Integral Steps

Is your child inquisitive about the world around them? Help them explore and learn using songs, music and movement, biology activities, and art. Campers will learn about the water cycle, plants, bugs, and more while also expressing themselves creatively through the arts.

Ages 5 – 7
June 2 – 6, 1 – 4 pm
$250, #394015.02

 

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 our more experienced players to quest with likeminded friends!

Ages 11 – 13
June 2 – 6, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394016.02

 

June 9 – 13

Alchemy Adventures!

Instructors: Rebecca Honett & Emma Shubin of Integral Steps
Step into the magical world of Alchemy Adventures, where science, art, music and movement combine to create an exciting camp journey! Young explorers will craft potions, discover biological mysteries, and unlock their creativity through art and song.

Ages 5 – 7

June 9 – 13, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394021.01

 

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 9 – 13, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394022.01

 

Cosplay Costume Design

Instructor: Julie Benoit of the Longmont Museum
Learn to plan, pattern and sew your own creative costume. We’ll teach you all the skills you need to transform into your favorite character!

Ages 11 – 13
June 9 – 13, 9 am – Noon

$250, 394023.01

 

Heroes, Heroines, Ents & Elves

Instructors: Rebecca Honett & Emma Shubin of Integral Steps

Create your own fairy tales based on the characters and themes in Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings”, Brothers Grimm tales and Aesop’s Fables. Explore fantasy worlds, design your own sets, and express yourself through theater, music and movement

Ages 8 – 10

June 9 – 13, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394024.02

 

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 9 – 13, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394025.02

 

Exploring Sewing Machines

Instructor: Julie Benoit of the Longmont Museum

Get creative while you learn the basics of sewing and using a sewing machine! Each day, campers will make and finish a project to take home, as well as have free sewing time with guidance.

Ages 8 – 10

June 9 – 13, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394026.02

 

June 16 – 20

Sew your own Stuffies

Instructor: “Ms. Leigh” Putman of the Longmont Museum
Let’s make custom stuffies from start to finish with fuzzy, furry 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 16 – 20, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394031.01

 

Ukulele Academy

Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum

Join the Ukulele Academy and kickstart your musical adventure today! Subjects include ukulele history, chord progressions, and strumming along to familiar tunes. Show off your new skills with a performance on our Stewart Auditorium stage for parents and friends at the end of camp.

Ages 11 – 13

June 16 – 20, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394032.01

 

Destination Mexico

Instructor: Kena Guttridge of Ollin Farms
Get your passport ready! Explore Mexican culture as we embark on an imaginary journey to visit different states in Mexico and learn about their artistic heritage and biodiversity. Through music, games and art activities, kids will learn basic Spanish vocabulary and conversational skills.

Ages 5 – 7

June 16 – 20, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394033.01

 

Wild West Adventure

Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum

Learn about Colorado’s past while panning for gold, playing pioneer games, dressing up in Wild West clothes, running a general store, and even making your own butter and ice cream. Camp will be held outdoors in the Courtyard and the natural areas surrounding the Museum. Ages 8 – 10

June 16 – 20, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394034.01

 

Pokémon Camp

Instructor: “Ms. Leigh” Putman of the Longmont Museum

Play interactive Pokémon-themed games, create Pokémon drawings and mini-sculptures, hunt for Pokémon and decode Pokémon messages and more!

Ages 8 – 10

June 16 – 20, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394035.02

 

Dancing Garden

Instructor: Mimi Lee of Dandelion Arts Collective

Dance and move with games exploring the active world that helps us grow food, herbs and flowers through the interconnected work of pollinators, soil, invertebrates and more.

Ages 5 – 7

June 16 – 20, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394036.02

 

Our Planet

Instructor: Kena Guttridge of Ollin Farms

Our planet is precious, let’s learn how to protect and respect it in this fun bilingual Spanish camp! Through crafting, artmaking, storytelling, and nature activities, campers will begin their journey to learn about the natural beauty and wonder of the Earth around us, and what we can do to help preserve it.

Ages 5 – 7

June 16 – 20, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394037.02

 

June 23 – 27

Dinosaur Explorers

Instructor: Emily Knapp of SVVSD

Do you love dinosaurs, pterosaurs and other ‘saurs? At Dinosaur Explorers camp, we will create dinosaur crafts, make fossils, play dino games and hatch our own baby dinosaur “eggs!”

Ages 5 – 7

June 23 – 27, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394041.01

 

Ages 5 – 7

June 23 – 27, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394041.02

 

Recycled Orchestra

Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum
Unleash your imagination by transforming everyday recycled materials into one-of-a-kind musical instruments! Learn valuable lessons about sustainability and resourcefulness as we create custom instruments and develop our musical skills and confidence.

Ages 5 – 7

June 23 – 27, 9 am – Noon

$250, #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. We will do hands-on activities while we learn about composting, recycling and re-using. Organize and complete a river clean-up and so much more.

Ages 8 – 10

June 23 – 27, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394043.01

 

Surviving Out West

Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum

Don’t just study history, live it! Learn about Longmont’s history and the skills needed to survive the Western frontier, including building a shelter, whittling, leather working, stalking and tracking, navigating, and of course fire safety. Camp will be held outdoors in the Courtyard and the natural areas surrounding the Museum.

Ages 11 – 13

June 23 – 27, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394044.01

 

Sunny Strings Ukulele Camp

Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum

Sunny Strings is the perfect place to begin your musical journey, no experience needed! Campers will dive into the history of the ukulele, learn 2-4 chords, and practice songs that everyone loves. At the end of the week, there will be a short performance for parents and friends to showcase your new skills.

Ages 8 – 10

June 23 – 27, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394045.02

 

Making Art Together

Instructor: Julie Benoit of the Longmont Museum

Work together to make fantastic piece of collaborative art with a group of creative thinkers. We will use a variety of materials including paper, yarn and colorful thread to create a giant paper-collage quilt and more!

Ages 8 – 10

June 23 – 27, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394046.02

 

June 30 – July 4, No Camp
July 7 – 11

Zombie Apocalypse Training Camp

Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum

The virus is spreading, the grid is down: how will you survive? Recruits will imagine what it is like to survive during the zombie apocalypse and act it out. Campers will learn modern day survival skills including fire making and navigation while also engaging in light-hearted combat training with their own LARP weaponry and zombie disguises!

Ages 11 – 13

July 7 – 11, 9 am – Noon

$250, #3940061.01

 

Hip Hop & Breakin’

Instructor: Mimi Lee of Dandelion Arts Collective

Explore Hip Hop culture, breakin’ (break dance), graffiti, MCing, and more from active Hip Hop artists in the community who celebrate peace, love, justice and having fun!

Ages 8 – 10

July 7 – 11, 9 am – Noon

$250, #3940062.01

 

Art Discovery

Instructor: “Ms. Leigh” Putman of the Longmont Museum

Explore a variety of materials and supplies to make your very own works of art. Use paper mâché, paint, pastels, watercolor, ink, printmaking and clay to express the artist in you!

Ages 5 – 7

July 7 – 11, 9 am – Noon

$250, #3940063.01

 

LEGO Create

Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum

Young builders will unleash their creativity and construct amazing creations like robots, castles, and racecars while learning teamwork and problem-solving in this camp led by experienced Museum instructor, Henry Anderson.

Ages 5 – 7

July 7 – 11, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394064.02

 

The Percussion Project

Instructor: Ragen Breath of the Longmont Museum

No drum kit? No problem! Explore the exciting world of percussion instruments, from tambourines to ocean drums, and everything in between. Campers will learn various drumming techniques craft rain sticks, bongos and a unique hand-laced drum to take home and showcase their talents in a bucket drumming performance open to friends and family.

Ages 8 – 10

July 7 – 11, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394065.02

 

Playful Painting

Instructor: “Ms. Leigh” Putman of the Longmont Museum

Learn to paint in multiple mediums including acrylic and watercolor as you express yourself artistically. Using your imagination and guidance from the instructor, create multiple finished paintings during the week.

Ages 8 – 10

July 7 – 11, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394066.02

 

July 14 – 18

Myth & Magic

Instructor: “Ms. Leigh” Putman of the Longmont Museum

Delve in the world of wizards, magic, fairies, dragons, unicorns and mermaids. Campers will explore myths and legends through 2D and 3D art experiences, storytelling and games.

Ages 5 – 7

July 14 – 18, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394071.01

 

The Floor is Lava

Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum

Escape the lava! In this action-packed camp inspired by thrilling shows like ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Amazing Race’, 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 14 – 18, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394072.01

 

Hand-sewing & Stitching

Instructor: Julie Benoit of the Longmont Museum

Begin your sewing journey and learn the basics of of hand-sewing and stitching. Use a variety of materials to make sewing projects like bookmarks, finger puppets and more that you can take home.

Ages 5 – 7

July 14 – 18, 9 am – Noon

$250, #394073.01

 

D&D Discovery

Instructor: “Ms. Leigh” Putman of the Longmont Museum

If you love stories, adventure and using your imagination, come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons with us in this camp! This camp is an introduction to D&D, with flexibility given to our campers as they create, lead, and play through their own adventures.

Ages 8 – 10

July 14 – 18, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394074.02

 

Comics & Manga

Instructor: Henry Anderson of the Longmont Museum

Immerse yourself in the world of animation and comics by learning to draw your own manga and craft an engaging story of heroes and villains. We will share inspirational material, learn from experts, and express ourselves through art in a space full of likeminded creatives.

Ages 11 – 13

July 14 – 18, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394075.02

 

Clay & Glaze Pottery Camp

Instructor: Julie Benoit of the Longmont Museum

Start with a lump of clay and let your imagination go wild! Learn pottery techniques to hand-build with clay, then paint on underglaze and watch your pottery come to life.

Ages 8 – 10

July 14 – 18, 1 – 4 pm

$250, #394076.02

 

 

Register online, by phone or in person. Registration opens Feb. 17 for Museum members and Feb. 24 for general public. Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early; camps fill quickly! Questions? Call 303-651-8374.