Colonial America and Early Settlers Fall History Camp
Explore life in colonial America through crafts, activities, and cooking lessons with Ms. Zorin!
This program will meet once a week on Wednesdays from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Each session will be held at the Mount Prospect Historical Society.
This program is designed for ages 6 to 11 years old.
Session dates:
- October 7
- October 14
- October 21
- November 4
- November 11
Summer 2026 programs have wrapped up. Thanks for a great summer, everyone!
Dive into Mount Prospect history this summer with our programs for young historians! Programs are designed for ages 6 (by April 1, 2026) to 11 years old.
Summer 2026 Junior Camp Counselor applications are closed.
History Camp
Historians-in-Training will explore different aspects of local history on the Historical Society campus and at various community locations through activities, walking field trips, and special guests. Each unique session of History Camp will combine favorite activities from past sessions with new activities that teach campers about different topics in local history. Programming varies from prior years as well, so repeat campers are welcome!
Prairie Kid I & II
Come explore life in the late 1800s as a prairie kid. Try old-fashioned chores and games, make a yarn kid, sample homemade lemonade and a no-bake snack, learn sewing skills, and plant vegetables. Each session is unique, so register for one or both!
If You Lived…Celebrate America’s 250th!
Calling all young explorers! The U.S. is turning 250 years old, and we’re having a party. But before the cake, grab your tricorn hat-we’re heading back to the American Revolutionary War. Learn the code for drummers, send some secret messages, and drink some Liberty Tea. Join us and live history back then.
Art Fusion: Creativity on Campus
Step into our studio where every day is a new century. At Art Fusion Camp, we will explore how artists from around the world — and throughout time — have portrayed animals and people. From prehistoric times, to the elegance of the Renaissance to the bold energy of Modernism, we will dive into hands‑on projects that blend history with imagination.
Campers will paint, draw, sculpt, collage, and design portraits inspired by real people, legendary figures, and even their future selves.
August 3 – 7, 2026
