History Camp June 2026

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

Session 1: June 8 – 12

9am – 12pm

This day camp is designed for children ages 6 (by April 1, 2026) to 11 years old.

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 2026

• Learn more about the people of Mount Prospect's past, like long-time resident Bessie Friedrichs, roller derby star Sammy Skobel, firefighter Edwin Haberkamp, and others!
• Find out what it was like to grow up in Mount Prospect when Bessie Friedrichs was a child during the 1910s and 1920s!