Lightner Museum Summer Camps

Five weeks of hands‑on creativity, discovery, and museum exploration! Each week features a unique theme led by a Lightner Educator, with activities inspired by the museum’s history, building, and collections.

What to Bring:
- Bagged lunch + snack (museum cannot provide food)
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed‑toe shoes
- Light sweatshirt (some museum areas are chilly)
- Refund Policy: 50% refund available until May 15. No refunds after May 15, 2026.

Weekly Camps & Descriptions
Week 1: Blast From the Past
Dates: June 15 - June 18 (4 days - NO camp on June 19th)
Travel through time in the Lightner Time Machine! Campers explore different eras each day through hands‑on activities, challenges, and museum adventures. From ancient history to the future, every day brings a new immersive experience.

Week 2: Pencils and Palettes
Dates: June 22 – June 26
A colorful week of drawing and painting! Campers experiment with new materials and techniques as they create portraits, landscapes, and more. Perfect for young artists who love to explore their creativity.

Week 3: Lightner’s School of Magic
Dates: July 6 – July 10
Your acceptance letter has arrived! Campers join a wizarding professor to explore potions, astronomy, herbology, and magical museum mysteries. A week filled with imagination, hands‑on experiments, and enchanting discoveries.

Week 4: Messy Masterpieces
Dates: July 13 – July 17
Get ready to pour, fizzle, splatter, and create! This camp embraces big creativity and big messes through hands‑on art activities and museum exploration. Aprons are provided—kids can dive right in!

Week 5: Around the World in 5 Days
Dates: July 27 – July 31
Pack your passport for a global adventure! Campers explore cultures, art, and history from around the world through hands‑on projects and museum experiences. Each day features a new destination.