Family Camps
Outdoors adventures, explorations, and more!

Check out our family camp offerings!

Does your child love being outside? Do you wish they would spend more time exploring the forest than the internet? These adventures will give you and your child a chance to discover all that the GCV&M has to offer, without having to commit to a whole week. Whether they enjoy hiking, crafting, imaginative play, or exploring the Historic Village; we have something for everyone! 

One-day sessions run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2025 Schedule

Day 1

August 27 – History Day

Day 2

August 28 – Nature Day

Day 3

August 29 – Creativity Day

History Family Camp Day

Fee: $30

August 27 , 2025

Join us for a fun-filled day of History Family Camp, whether your little one isn’t quite ready to attend camp by themselves or you are just looking for a chance for the whole family to join in the camp fun.  This one-day camp will focus on family-friendly 19th century-based activities.  The day will include a flexible schedule; with some timed activities and some opportunities for families to freely explore our Living History Village and Art Gallery. While this camp day is open to all ages, the majority of activities will be geared toward kiddos aged 3 to 7-years-old.  

Don’t forget, Museum Members get a 10% discount! 

Children must be accompanied by an adult, who is also registered for the program. Please be sure to register all participants.

Nature Family Camp Day

Fee: $30

August 28 , 2025

Join us for a fun-filled day of Nature Family Camp, whether your little one isn’t quite ready to attend camp by themselves or you are just looking for a chance for the whole family to join in the camp fun.  This one-day camp will focus on family-friendly nature-based activities.  The day will include a flexible schedule; with some timed activities and some opportunities for families to freely explore our Nature Center and Nature Preserve. While this camp day is open to all ages, the majority of activities will be geared toward kiddos aged 3 to 7-years-old.

Don’t forget, Museum Members get a 10% discount! 

Children must be accompanied by an adult, who is also registered for the program. Please be sure to register all participants.

Creativity Family Camp Day

Join us for a fun-filled day of Creativity Family Camp, whether your little one isn’t quite ready to attend camp by themselves or you are just looking for a chance for the whole family to join in the camp fun.  This one-day camp will focus on family-friendly creativity-based activities.  The day will include a flexible schedule; with some timed activities and some opportunities for families to freely explore our Living History Village, Nature Center, Art Gallery, and Nature Preserve. While this camp day is open to all ages, the majority of activities will be geared toward kiddos aged 3 to 7-years-old. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult, who is also registered for the program. Please be sure to register all participants