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  • Digging Into the Past Camp

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    July 22 - 26 (ages 9- 12) What treasures lie buried beneath us? What clues do they reveal about the past? This week we learn about the science of archaeology as we discover the history of the River Valley. Learn […]

  • River Rangers Camp

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    August 12 - 16 (ages 9 - 12) Exploration and adventure await when you join the River Rangers and challenge yourself to find out all you can about the River. Spend each day in coves, on islands and on the […]

  • December Vacation Day Mini Camp

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    December Vacation Day Mini Camp 2022 Thursday, December 29 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 6 and up   Members: $8.00 Non Members: $10.00 Register Here! Schedule: Thursday, December 29, 2022 Steam Trains! I-Spy activity and Train craft. Important Information: […]

  • Spring Break 2024: Camp Sampler Days

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Spring Break Workshops: Camp Sampler April 8-12 Looking for something fun to do this spring break? Why not spend it exploring the Connecticut River? Between April 8 and 12, the Connecticut River Museum is hosting a five-day Spring Break Camp […]

  • Summer Camp: Summer Days at Bushnell Farm

    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 […]

  • Summer Camp: River Explorers

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • Summer Camp: Digging into the Past

    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 […]

  • Summer Camp: Sailor Life & Pirates

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • Summer Camp: Blown Away

    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. […]

  • Summer Camp: Hometown Originals

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    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 […]