Idaho State Museum Camps
Spring & Summer Camps are a great way to provide hands-on learning opportunities for your family! Have a blast with camps at the Idaho State Museum. Experience history like never before as you play, explore, and make new friends. Spring and Summer camps are offered annually at the Idaho State Museum near the heart of downtown Boise. Register for week-long camps or single-day camps online. Camp activities incorporate STEM learning and tie into K-5 learning curriculum.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds for cancellations within 3 weeks of the program date. Cancellations 3 weeks or more from the camp date will be charged a $25 cancellation fee.
If a camper or anyone in their immediate family is feeling ill, please stay home! Parents or guardians can email shseducation@ishs.idaho.gov or call 208-334-2120, and we will work to place you in another day of camp when you are feeling better.
Hours
Monday-Saturday | 10 am-5 pm
Sunday | 12 pm-5 pm
Holiday Hours
Open 12 pm-5 pm
Memorial Day, Labor Day, President’s Day, Veteran’s Day, and Easter
Due to the amount of time needed to experience the museum, last admission is at 4:15 pm
Closed
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Location
610 Julia Davis Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
Contact
(208) 334-2120
Summer Camps
2026 Summer Camps have finished. Please check back next year for more camp offerings!
Week 1: June 22-26, 2026
For youth ages 6-11
8:30am-4:30pm
$70/camper per day, non-members
$60/camper per day, members
Receive a $25 discount for signing up for an entire camp week. (Use code: ALL5)
Free time for campers offered 8:30-9am and 4-4:30pm
Monday, June 22nd
Campers investigate local ecosystems in Idaho and learn how people, plants, and animals are connected through hands-on discovery.
Tuesday, June 23rd
Explore how Idahoans have celebrated throughout time with games, traditions, and festive history from across the state.
Wednesday, June 24th
Step into the shoes of early travelers and discover how trails shaped Idaho’s history and movement west.
Thursday, June 25th
Use art and creativity to explore Idaho’s stories, symbols, and landscapes through drawing and design.
Friday, June 26th
Get up close with the tiny creatures that play a big role in our environment through fun science and observation.
Week 2: July 13-17, 2026
For youth ages 6-11
8:30am-4:30pm
$70/camper per day, non-members
$60/camper per day, members
Receive a $25 discount for signing up for an entire camp week. (Use code: ALL5)
Free time for campers offered 8:30-9am and 4-4:30pm
Monday, July 13th
Dive into the history and science of rivers, lakes, and aquatic life that shaped Idaho and the West.
Tuesday, July 14th
Celebrate American history with patriotic games, stories, and activities from past to present.
Wednesday, July 15th
Solve puzzles and uncover clues as campers investigate fascinating mysteries from Idaho history.
Thursday, July 16th
Discover Idaho’s geological treasures and learn how rocks, minerals, and gems tell the story of the land.
Friday, July 17th
Power up your inner hero through action-packed adventures, hands-on activities, and challenges that turn Idaho’s past into an unforgettable heroic journey.
Partner Summer Camps
Check back for Summer 2027 dates.