Museum Camps
DESTINATION DISCOVERY: Winter Camps at the Milwaukee Public Museum!
Nothing to do when you're off of school? Why not spend the day traveling the arctic, joining Dr. King on a Civil Rights march, or exploring the science of mummies! Campers will view exhibits, engage in hands-on activities and so much more!
Arctic Adventures
10am-noon or 2-4pm, Saturday, December 19, 2009
Ages 3-5
$35, $25 for members
Learn about the animals of the arctic and how they adapt to life in this cold land. Children will also explore the life of the Inuit people and see how they use natural resources in everyday life. Join us as we make projects, learn about polar bears, sled dogs and seals and hear stories about this wintery region. Parents or guardians are welcome to accompany their to children to Arctic Adventures camp.
School’s Out Camp on Martin Luther King Day
9:30am-3:30pm, Monday, January 18, 2010
Ages 6-12
$50, $40 for members
Explore with us the extraordinary life and legacy of the famed civil rights leader in this unique one-day celebration of his mission of peace. Take a detailed tour of the Watson Family Home, a tribute to one of Milwaukee's first prominent African American families, and help design and prepare a peace mural for exhibition in the museum as we create emblems, images and poems expressing hope for a peaceful world.
School’s Out Camp on Presidents Day – Mummies!
9:30am-3:30pm, Monday, February 15, 2010
Ages 6-12
$50, $40 for members
Few objects in history have inspired as much awe and mystery as ancient Egyptian mummies. Join us as we unwrap the secrets of mummification, find out why it was so important in ancient Egypt, and become an attendant as you help adorn and wrap a model mummy. We’ll attend a showing of the IMAX feature, Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs and get up close and personal with Djed-Hor, one of the museum’s real mummies.
How Do I Register?
By phone: You may register by calling our admissions office at 414-278-2728. You will be mailed a confirmation of your registration that will include a copy of the Winter Camp Health Form. It's very important that we receive your child's completed Health Form at least 2 weeks before the start of camp. Following these procedures will help us ensure the safety and well being of your child. Download a Health Form now to save time!
Fax completed Health Forms to 414-278-6108, or mail to:
Winter Camp Registration
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W. Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1478
Before-care is available from 8:30-9:30am and after-care is available from 3:30-4:30pm for Martin Luther King Day and Presidents Day camps for $5 per hour.
Registration Deadline is two weeks prior to the first date of each session.