Monday, July 7

History Camp 2025

Explore local history with hands-on activities and crafts that bring the past to life!

By Mount Prospect Historical Society

Select date and time

Monday, July 7 · 9am - 12pm CDT

Location

Mount Prospect Historical Society

101 South Maple Street Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Session 1: June 9 – 13

9am – 12pm

Session 2: July 7 – 11

9am – 12pm

This day camp is designed for children ages 6 (by April 1, 2025) to 11 years old. The cost for each week-long session Is $125. All campers will receive a History Camp t-shirt.

Dive into Mount Prospect history this summer with two unique sessions of 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 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!

Some of the New Activities for 2025

Learn how to record your family history with a genealogy lesson from MPPL Librarian Anne Shaughnessy (both sessions)
Grow a mini Victory Garden
Learn about animals in Mount Prospect's past, like Moody the Raccoon and Mac Peplin the dog

Frequently asked questions

Are snacks provided?

Yes! We'll provide snacks for the campers, but feel free to send your campers with their own snack from home.

What should my camper bring each day?

Campers should bring a water bottle and weather-appropriate clothing. We'll provide snacks and bags to bring crafts home.

Where is drop off/pick up?

You can drop off and pick up your camper at the Dolores Haugh Education Center. This building is behind 101 S. Maple Street and next to the John Meyn Blacksmith exhibit. The door is at the end of the driveway off Busse Avenue.

How many adults are on site each day?

MPHS Director Emily Dattilo develops and runs each day of camp with a group of adult volunteers. Many of these volunteers have a teaching and/or programming backgrounds. There are also several Junior Camp Counselors (ages 12+) helping out each day.

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