JACKSON, Wyo. — At summer camps with Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum, campers won’t just learn about local history, they’ll get to experience it!
The first camp from July 24-28, “Explore River History,” takes inspiration from the museum’s special exhibition opening in May called “Floating through History” about scenic rafting trip recreation on the upper Snake River. The exhibit will be presented with Dr. Yolonda Youngs, California State University San Bernadino and Grand Teton National Park.
Campers will learn about the Snake River’s history through outdoor and indoor activities each and every day. Possible outings include visits to the Raptor Center, Astoria Hot Springs, a river safety session with a park ranger and local rafting company boathouses. Project-based learning will get campers crafting their own mini-rafts from tin foil and clay to see how various designs work. The camp will culminate in a guided float trip on the Upper Snake River.
“Write Your Own History” will run from Aug. 21-25, and the group’s final product will be publishing a historical fiction short story. Shared readings and daily flash-fiction writing based on exciting objects in the museum’s collection will help campers strengthen their craft and reach their final goal. Visits to local writers, local bookshops, the nonprofit Jackson Hole Writers and Teton County Library are also on the agenda.
Spaces are still available for campers entering 5th through 8th grade and camps feature a small staff-to-student ratio.
Interested individuals can also call the Director of Education, Catherine Maguire at 307-733-2414 x212.
Program scholarships are available through One22.
Summer history camps for students entering 1st through 4th grade are full, but email catherine@jacksonholehistory.org to add younger campers to the waitlist.
