Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the stories of the people, ideas, and innovations that transformed our nation from a bold experiment in democracy into a global leader during World War II. Through hands-on activities, interactive challenges, and immersive Museum experiences, campers will uncover the building blocks of American identity and learn how a country founded on big ideas rose to meet one of history’s greatest challenges.
Registration opens online for all Museum Members at 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2026, and for nonmembers at 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026.
Details
This camp is for children entering grades 3–8.
2026 Dates:
- Grades 3–5: June 22–26
- Grades 6–8: June 22–26
Registration Fees:
- $290 per camper/week
Drop-Off and Pickup Details:
- Drop-off is between 8:45 a.m. and 8:55 a.m. at the main entrance of Louisiana Memorial Pavilion on Andrew Higgins Boulevard. Museum staff will greet your child and accompany them to the classroom camp area. Early drop-off is not available.
- Pickup is between 2:45 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. A car line will be formed at the main entrance of Louisiana Memorial Pavilion on Andrew Higgins Boulevard. Families will be given a card to display in their front windshield to identify their camper. If a child needs to be picked up early or misses the car line pickup window, the child’s family must park and come inside the Museum. Aftercare pickup between 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. is available for an additional fee.
- Campers must be signed out by a parent or guardian; no camper will be allowed to leave the Museum unaccompanied at the end of the camp day.
Have a question you don't see answered here? View Frequently Asked Questions, or you can always email us at youthprograms@nationalww2museum.org.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [Grant No. MA-257854-OMS-25]. Visit imls.gov to learn more.
