Day, Family, and Overnight Camps

Spanning 60 wooded acres in central Manitowoc County, our campus welcomes you to experience the stories of our past through camps for students and families.

MCHS’s day camp, family camps, and overnight adventures for families are led by a Museum educator and provide an immersive Museum experience. You’ll trek through various landscapes, craft unique treasures, engage in imaginative play, and discover the charm of the Historic Village.

Age requirements and costs vary by camp. Click on the camp options below to learn more.

Upcoming Day Camps

Click on the programs below to learn more and register!

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Spring Break Camp
Apr 1
Spring Break Camp

America’s Eras – An America250 camp

In honor of the 250th birthday of our country, come take a journey with us as we step into America’s past and look to its future.  Explore life before this land became America and how westward expansion and industrialization changed our lives.

Learn through crafts, games, and visits to some of our historic structures.

History Summer Camp
Jul 6
History Summer Camp

Discover what daily life was like for kids living at the turn of the 20th century! From household chores to school lessons and taking part in hands-on activities in historic trades – this summer camp is packed with old-fashioned fun!

Call of Duty 1862: Civil War Camp
Aug 4
Call of Duty 1862: Civil War Camp

Go beyond the pages of history books to bring local Civil War era stories to life during this 2 day camp. The camp will consist of activities that relate to the American Civil War, both in battle and on the home front.

Upcoming Family Camps

Click on the programs below to learn more and register!

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Summer Family Camp
Jul 22
Summer Family Camp

Spend the last days of summer with your family and a Museum Educator for a guided, behind-the-scenes adventure!

Upcoming Overnight Camps

Click on the programs below to learn more and register!

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July Overnight at Pinecrest Village
Jul 11
July Overnight at Pinecrest Village

Join us at the Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village for a delightful family-friendly overnight adventure! Bring your own camping tent and bag dinner, enjoy engaging games and historical crafts, and explore the wonders of a night-time Historic Village tour. It’s the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories together! 

Contact our Education Coordinator with any questions.

Education@ManitowocCountyHistory.org

(920) 684-4445