Kids History Camp 2025

Kids History Camp provides kids with the opportunity to raise their self-confidence by

learning life skills without modern technology. Many modern-day activities focus on technology and staying indoors. Camp is technology free and most of the activities are outdoors, rain or shine, where kids are doing hands-on experiences.

Central Minnesota kids have few opportunities to participate in a multi-aged setting; camp provides multi-aged, multi-generational groups. Volunteers range in age from 16 to 88 years enhancing the multi-generational community experience. Central Minnesota kids have few opportunities to share experiences with participants from different parts of the community: public school, home school, special needs, variety of ages and abilities.

 In the past, kids were part of multigenerational families living in close communities.  Kids History Camp has become a melting pot for communities. Kids History Camp is striving to provide historical and cultural accuracy by providing experiences that are true to the time of the activity. 

 "Wow, so impressed by this camp and the organization and planning that went into it. A real life Little House on the Prairie day. My daughter had a great day and I love that she was able to experience history coming alive! THANK YOU to all the volunteers who made this happen. This is very impressive for our little town!" 

Camp Location:

Paynesville Historical Society & Museum

251 Ampe Drive

Paynesville MN 56362

Times:

Drop Off: 8:45-9:00AM

Camp Day 9AM -4PM

Pick Up: 4-4:15PM

Camper Ages:

6 - 15 Years Old

Camp stations will be a hands-on  experience  of life long ago. All the activities are centered around learning from the past and growing for the future. 

Stations will include:

Pioneer Home Life

One-Room School Life 

Animal Care

Outdoor Skills

Crafts & Games 

Minnesota History

Volunteers are essential to making camp happen. If you would like to volunteer please reach out to us at paynesvillehistorysociety@gmail.com.

Please be sure your children are aware that they are guests and should treat the museum, the grounds and off site locations respectfully. 

Please label everything your child brings to camp. Children will need to bring:

1. Brown Bag lunch (no cold storage is available for lunches)
2. Closed toe shoes (socks are highly recommended)
3. Water Bottle
4. Towel for group water play
5. Sun screen and tick spray
6. Weather related clothing as needed

Changes or cancellations must be made in writing to receive a full refund at least two weeks in advance of the camp start date. This must be sent to the Paynesville Historical Society via email.  Cancellations made less than two weeks in advance will not receive a refund. In the event of low registration numbers, Paynesville Historical Society reserves the right to cancel any camp session two weeks prior to the start date. In this case, participants will receive a full refund.