Camp 250
(Grades 6–8)

Name: Camp 250 (Grades 6–8)
Start: 2026-06-22T09:00:00
End: 2026-06-26T15:00:00
Location: The National WWII Museum

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the stories of the people, ideas, and innovations that transformed our nation at Camp 250. This session is for children entering grades 6–8.

June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM to June 26, 2026, 3:00 PM

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+ Add to calendar 2026-06-22 9:00:00 AM 2026-06-26 3:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City The National WWII Museum 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Camp 250<br> (Grades 6–8) Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the stories of the people, ideas, and innovations that transformed our nation at Camp 250. This session is for children entering grades 6–8. 

Location: The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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.

This session is for children entering grades 6–8.

Registration opens online for all Museum Members at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2026, and for nonmembers at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026.

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.

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