• 2026 Historic Sites Summer Camps

    2026 Historic Sites Summer Camps

  • This summer, embark on a historic journey through time with our Youth Summer Camps at the Texas Historical Commission’s state historic sites! Immerse your young historians in a unique blend of education and adventure, where the past comes to life. Fill out the form below to sign up for a summer camp! 

    Registration will close one week before each camp is scheduled to begin.

  • Casa Navarro

    Camp Bexar Cocina

    June 20, July 11, July 25 (Saturdays)
    10 a.m.–noon

    Bring history to the table this summer at Casa Navarro's Camp Bexar Cocina. Families are invited to experience San Antonio’s culinary past through a hands-on cooking series. Each class explores historic local recipes and food traditions while participants prepare and enjoy the dishes together.
     

    • Ages 8 and up
    • $25 for family/group of 4 (1 adult per group required)
    • casa-navarro@thc.texas.gov

  • Goodnight Ranch 

    Camp Cattalo Family Summer Camp

    July 21-23 (Tuesday to Thursday)
    9 a.m.–noon

    Camp Cattalo Family Summer Camp invites children and adults alike to dive into the vibrant history of the Texas Panhandle. Discover the stories of nomadic Native Americans, bronco-busting cowboys, and resilient pioneer women. Campers will leave with unforgettable memories and a newfound appreciation for the past!

    • All ages. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    • Children $5, Adults $10
    • goodnightranch@thc.texas.gov

  • National Museum of the Pacific War

    Nimitz Summer Camp

    June 22-26, July 20-24 (Monday to Friday)
    8 a.m.–3 p.m.

    Step into history this summer! In this exciting five-day camp, kids (ages 8–14) will explore the Second World War through hands-on activities, interactive challenges, and real WWII artifacts. Campers will undergo “boot camp," learn about wartime communications, the Home Front, propaganda, spycraft, and more! Through immersive storytelling and innovative activities, history will come to life like never before!

    Spots are limited—reserve your camper’s place using the signup form at the link below:

    NMPW Summer Camp Signup

  • San Felipe de Austin

    Journeyman Experience at San Felipe de Austin

    June 26-27 (Friday and Saturday)
    9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

    July 25 (Saturday), 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
    July 26 (Sunday), noon–4:30 p.m.

    San Felipe de Austin played an important role on the road to the Texas Revolution and Independence. This story has been largely overlooked in the broader story of the Republic of Texas. Learn about the town's history from its founding to revolutionary ideas, to the burning of the town during the Runaway scrape, and finally on archeology and the town's story today.

    • Open to anyone over age 13
    • $40
    • san-felipe@thc.texas.gov

  • Sam Bell Maxey

    Red, White, and Crafty!

    July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 (Thursdays)
    2–3 p.m.

    Red, White, and Crafty! is a hands-on, craft-focused summer program that invites young creators to explore art, tradition, and community through weekly creative projects. Meeting on Thursdays in July, each session features a new themed craft inspired by history, seasonal celebrations, and classic American pastimes. This program also connects to America250, encouraging participants to reflect on shared traditions and creative expression as we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States.

    From festive decorations and collaborative art to sweet summer treats and fiber crafts, participants will enjoy a relaxed, fun-filled environment that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression—all in the historic setting of the Sam Bell Maxey House.

    Please click the link below to access the Red, White and Crafty Summer Camp signup form:

    Sam Bell Maxey Red, White, and Crafty! Camp Form

    • Ages 5-13
    • $3
    • sam-bell-maxey@thc.texas.gov

  • Port Isabel Lighthouse

    Lighthouse Keeper's Camp

    August 5-7, 12-15 (Wednesday to Friday)
    9 a.m. –noon

    Experience the life of a modern-day lighthouse keeper and travel back in time nearly 500 years for stories of shipwrecks and rescues. This one-day, three-hour camp will be held on six dates. Campers will start their day at the lighthouse with lighthouse keepers and close their adventure at the Port Isabel Historical Museum. Snacks will be provided.

    Ages 8-12
    $20 per camper
    educator@copitx.com

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