Summer Camps

Spanning 60 wooded acres in central Manitowoc County, our campus welcomes you to experience the stories of our past this summer. The Manitowoc County Historical Society offers various outdoor, historically themed exhibits and indoor experiential learning spaces that combine history and art with science, technology, engineering and math to offer an authentic look into history that shapes society today.

Registration Information:

  • Registration Opens: Member registration opens March 1 at 10am. Registration opens to the general public on March 15 at 10am.

  • Advanced registration is required for each participant.

  • Camp Scholarships may be available for those needing financial assistance. You may request a camp scholarship in writing by May 1. Scholarship notifications will be made by June 1.

  • You will receive a pre-camp email when you register.

  • We will be offering early drop-off and late pickup for an additional charge.

  • MCHS Members receive a 15% discount on the camp registration fees. Are you a member? Don't forget to create an online account prior to camp registration to receive the discount!

  • A confirmation email of enrollment and receipt of payment will be sent via email immediately after you complete your online registration. Another email will go out to families two weeks prior to your camper’s time at the gardens with additional information about drop-off and what to expect at camp.

  • If the camp you desire is full, you can put your child on the wait list. Should space become available in camp, you will be contacted.

  • When canceling a camp 30 days or more in advance, a refund of 50% will be issued. No refund will be given for camps canceled with less than 30 days notice.

  • Snacks are not provided, though there may be opportunities to taste and create food from the historic kitchens and gardens. Campers will be allowed to bring a small snack of their choosing, but please note that we do not have the capacity to refrigerate snack items. Please mark any food or other allergies on the registration form so that all campers can be provided the best experience.

Upcoming Camps

Click on the programs below to learn more and register!

Featured
Camp Pinecrest: Makesmith (Age 10 - 16)
Jul 11
Camp Pinecrest: Makesmith (Age 10 - 16)

It is time to be an apprentice! Follow alongside our blacksmiths, carpenters, dressmaker, cheese maker, and printer as you learn about these trades and try your hand at making your own projects.

Camp Pinecrest: Life As A Pioneer (Age 6 - 12)
Jul 16
Camp Pinecrest: Life As A Pioneer (Age 6 - 12)

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!

Camp Pinecrest: In the Kitchen (Age 10 - 16)
Jul 24
Camp Pinecrest: In the Kitchen (Age 10 - 16)

Roll up your sleeves as we head into the kitchens of our historic homes. You’ll make recipes and bring samples home for your family to enjoy.

Camp Pinecrest: Civil War (Age 6 - 12)
Aug 7
Camp Pinecrest: Civil War (Age 6 - 12)

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.

Contact our Education Program Coordinator with any questions.

Programs@ManitowocCountyHistory.org

(920) 684-4445