Camps & Programs
I Am Series (Ages 3-5)
Our preschool programs are designed to teach our youngest visitors about history! Step into the shoes of fascinating figures and professions with our “I Am” Programs! Designed for young learners, each session lets kids explore a different role, from historical figures to everyday heroes, by imagining themselves in that role. Through creative activities, storytelling, and hands-on experiences, children will learn about the responsibilities, challenges, and impact of each role. Whether they’re becoming a doctor, a pioneer, or a scientist for the day, these programs inspire curiosity, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
I Am a Winter Traveler (December 5th, 2025) (1 SPOT LEFT)
Bundle up — we’re heading out on a chilly journey through history! This camp takes children into the snowy past, exploring how people used to travel during the wintertime. From sleigh rides and snowshoes to building shelters and keeping warm, little adventurers will discover the tools and tales of winter journeys.
December 5th, 2025 | 10-11am | Ages 3-5 | $5
Fall/Winter Camps (Ages 3-5)
Take a step back in time and learn about history with fun and educational hands-on activities for preschoolers! Our 3-5 Year Old Camps offer a world of fun and discovery tailored just for little ones! Each camp is filled with age-appropriate activities, from playful crafts and games to simple stories and hands-on exploration. Whether they’re exploring nature, art, or early learning history themes, your child will enjoy a day full of joy, learning, and friendship.
Dino Detectives (November 28th, 2025) (FULL)
Grab your magnifying glass — there are dinosaurs to discover! In this exciting, hands-on camp, kids become junior paleontologists as they dig into the world of dinosaurs. We’ll explore giant footprints, fossils, and fun facts about all kinds of prehistoric creatures. Through games, songs, dino crafts, and a little imaginative play, children will learn what it’s like to be a dinosaur detective — searching for clues from the past!
November 28th, 2025 | 10am-12pm | Ages 3-5 | $10
Pioneer Holiday Workshop (December 12th, 2025) (FULL)
Step into a cozy pioneer holiday celebration! In this heartwarming camp, children will experience how families long ago got ready for the holidays. With handmade crafts, simple decorations, and old-fashioned games, little ones will discover the joy of giving and creating with their own two hands. This workshop is all about warmth, tradition, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer — the pioneer way!
December 12th, 2025 | 10am-12pm | Ages 3-5 | $10
No School Day Camps
(Ages 6-10)
No school? No problem! We offer no school day camps! These fun and educational camps give kids the chance to dive into different periods of history through hands-on activities, games, and interactive storytelling. Each camp day focuses on a unique historical theme, allowing kids to explore the past in a fun and engaging way. Join us for an unforgettable journey through time, where learning and fun go hand in hand!
Superhero Camp (November 21st, 2025) (6 SPOTS LEFT)
Every hero has a special power — what’s yours? Through crafts, games, and challenges, campers will explore the traits that make heroes strong: courage, kindness, and helping others. From legendary superheroes to real-life heroes of the past, we’ll celebrate what it means to make the world a better place!
November 21st, 2025 | 9am-4pm | Ages 6-10 | $15 for a half day, $30 for a full day
History Sensory Wednesdays (Ages 6-10)
Experience the past like never before with History Sensory Wednesdays! This unique homeschool program invites children to explore history using all their senses. Each session is designed to bring historical events and cultures to life through touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight. From feeling ancient artifacts to tasting traditional foods, kids will engage in hands-on activities that make history tangible and memorable.
Echoes of the Past (November 26th, 2025) (3 SPOTS LEFT)
History is full of sounds — if you know how to listen! In this sound-filled session, kids will explore how people used noise to communicate across distance and time. From the tapping of Morse code to the echo of a drum, the whoosh of a seashell “ocean,” or the whisper of a cup phone, children will experiment with ways people once shared messages, stories, and secrets. With lots of listening, making, and playing, kids will discover the surprising ways sound connects us to the past.
November 26th, 2025 | Ages 6-10 | 10am-12pm | $10
Snow Trackers (December 3rd, 2025) (1 SPOT LEFT)
Step into the snow-covered footsteps of early travelers! In this outdoor-inspired session, kids will learn how people moved across deep winter landscapes using snowshoes. They’ll explore different styles of snowshoes, try out traditional materials, and practice making tracks of their own. With a mix of storytelling, winter games, and sensory play, this session shows how snow-covered travel was both a challenge and an adventure.
December 3rd, 2025 | Ages 6-10 | 10am-12pm | $10
Old-Fashioned Ornaments (December 17th, 2025) (1 SPOT LEFT)
Let’s spread holiday cheer the old-fashioned way! In this festive session, children will explore how families in the past decorated their homes for the holidays using what they had on hand. From paper chains to salt dough to natural materials, kids will make charming, meaningful ornaments inspired by traditions of long ago.
December 17th, 2025 | Ages 6-10 | 10am-12pm | $10
Resources For Teachers
School Tours
At Souris Valley Museum, we believe that education should go beyond the walls of a classroom. That’s why we have designed engaging and interactive tours specifically tailored to meet the educational needs of students from all grade levels.
Outreach Programs
The Museum provides in-person and outreach programs for teachers. There is a small fee for in-person and outreach programs. The fee is to cover the cost of supplies for activities.
Customized Programs
The Museum has worked with many Pre-K to 12 teachers to customize programs and tours, to align with specific outcomes or curricular expectation to accommodate class schedules. Please do not be afraid to contact us, we are here to help! For more information please contact 306.634.5543