Travel back in time and experience life in 19th-century New York City, using the museum's landmark building as a focal point. Participate in an array of hands-on activities, including historic crafts and games, behind-the-scenes tours, and scavenger hunts. Past projects have included churning old-fashioned ice cream, gardening, and journaling with quills and ink. Session One, for ages 6-8, is a half-day program, giving our youngest campers a chance to become history detectives. Session Two, for ages 9-12, will also feature a field trip to a local historic site. Registration closes two weeks prior to the start of each camp session. Maximum enrollment: 30. Minimum enrollment: 10.

Session One: July 8-12; cost is $175
Session Two; July 15-19; cost is $250