Camps

July 1, 2, 3 & 5   Kick-off your summer with a unique, historical experience at Bushnell Farm in Old Saybrook. Travel back in time to glimpse what life was like for kids during the colonial era. Try your hand […]

River Explorers July 8 - 12     This is a week for outdoor discovery!  Join us in exploring the creatures of the Connecticut River through binoculars, microscopes and dip-nets! We will sail the Onrust (a replica 17th century Dutch […]

Digging into the Past July 15 - 19     Ready to get dirty? Campers will dig into what it means to be an archaeologist and unearth mysteries of the past. We will learn about the Connecticut River’s history through […]

Sailor Life & Pirates July 22-26     Don’t miss the Museum’s most popular week of camp! Have you ever wondered what life was like out on the open water? This week, we will learn about real pirates & sailors—what […]

Blown Away July 29- Aug 2   In this survival-themed week, campers will learn valuable and fun skills specific to New England outdoor living. We’ll create our own simulations of hurricanes and learn about their effects on the Connecticut River. […]

Hometown Originals August 5-9   Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Essex hundreds or even thousands of years ago? This week, campers will learn about the Indigenous peoples of Essex and how they thrived on […]