We look forward to welcoming our friends back to the museum for an epic summer of exploration, growth, creation, and play. We’re working to provide a safe, in-person learning experience for all of our campers in 2023.
Berkshire Museum camps offer children going into grades Pre-K through 8 the chance to make connections between art, science, and history in the Museum’s new classrooms and throughout our galleries. Campers develop skills, create art, conduct experiments, and make new friends, all while having a ton of fun!
Half-day camp: $200 ($175 members) per camp per week
Full-day camp: $400 ($350 members) per camp per week
Registration includes a $50 non-refundable administrative fee. Partial refunds (minus the administrative fee) are available for cancellations up to four weeks prior to the first day of camp. No refunds will be given for cancellations within four weeks of the first day of camp. Campers should be entering the indicated camp grade in September 2023.
Physics of FunJune 26 – 30, 1 to 4 pm | Discover, build, and test contraptions as we explore the laws of physics in this exciting camp for grades 1 and 2. | Cooking CampJuly 3 – 7 (except July 4), 9 am to 4 pm | Learn the basics of caring for a garden, harvesting vegetables, and using fresh ingredients to prepare delicious meals. | Robot OlympicsJuly 17 – 21 and August 7 – 11 | Work with your team to build a robot and test its skills. |
Icky, Messy, & GooeyJune 26 to June 30 | Let's explore materials, colors, and textures that kids love in hands-on experiments! | Dino DiscoveryJuly 3 – 7 (except July 4) | Campers will take on the role of paleontologists as they discover and investigate all things dinosaurs. | Kitchen Ka-Boom!July 17 – 21, 9am to noon | Get messy as you explore kid-safe chemistry in this hands-on camp for grades 1 and 2! |
CSI: Monster HunterJune 26 – 30, 9 am to noon | Do you have what it takes to be a cryptozoologist? Gather evidence and solve clues as you seek proof of werewolves, bigfoot, and more. | Pond CampJuly 10 – 14, 9am to noon | Meet the wildlife living in your own backyard! Learn to recognize the tracks, sounds, and sights of Berkshire animals. | Create with CodeJuly 17 – 21 and August 7 – 11 | Harness the power of coding to program a robot and bring your own original video game to life! |
Animation CampJuly 10 – 14 and August 14 – 18 | Calling all future animators! Learn how to story board, animate, and more in just one week! | Renaissance KidJuly 10 – 14, 9am to noon | As a Renaissance Kid, you'll discover the connections between science and art as you paint, sculpt, build, and invent! | Around the WorldJuly 17 – 21, 1 to 4pm | Travel around the world in five days! |
To Infinity and BeyondJuly 24 – 28, 1 to 4pm | Learn about comets, constellations, planets, and asteroids. | Weather ScienceJuly 31 – August 4, 9am to noon | Become a meteorologist for a week with hands-on activities! | Bits and BobsAugust 14 – 18, 1 to 4pm | Put your imagination to the test as you use cardboard, paper, and other recyclables to create endless possibilities! |
Junior ArchaeologistsJuly 24 – 28, 9am to noon | Uncover the secrets of the past in this exploration of forensic archaeology techniques and human culture. | Between the LinesJuly 31 – August 4, 1 to 4pm | Do you love books? Write a story, create illustrations, bind your book, and more in this page-turner of a camp. | Over the RainbowAugust 14 – 18, 9am to noon | Week 8 | Have fun with color and light! |
Movie CampJuly 24 – 28, 9 am to 4 pm | Action! Calling all budding screenwriters, actors, and directors — let’s make a movie! | Brilliant BroadcastersAugust 7 – 11, 1 to 4pm | Learn the principles of journalism and podcasting from a professional journalist! | Junior CuratorAugust 22 to 26 | Learn about what goes into creating an exhibit! |
Stitch ‘n’ SewJuly 31 – August 4, 9am to noon | Get creative with sewing projects! | Time Traveling HistoriansAugust 14 – 18, 1 to 4pm | Campers will create and experience tools and technology from ancient times to the 20th century. |
