2025-2026 Day Camps! Now Open!
Welcome to the Tallahassee Museum’s camp program! As a nationally accredited history and natural science museum, we are excited to bring science and the arts, to life through engaging hands-on activities. Our integrated approach implements creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication into each day’s lesson plan. From encounters with wildlife to exploring cultural heritage, your child will have an enriching camp experience at the Tallahassee Museum.
For more information, please check out the Handbook below. If you still have questions, then please email registrations@tallahasseemuseum.org
REGISTRATIONS
Day camps are designed for Kindergarten – 5th graders.
Camp is from 9am-4pm $60 members/$65 nonmember per day
Extended care is 7:45am-9am and 4pm-5:30pm for an additional $8 per day
Must register online.
Online registration will close 72 hours before the start of camp.
A $25 administrative fee for program date/time change is applied to any change made in addition to the allowed change, or one that is less than 2 weeks prior.
Please see Parent Handbook for information on refunds.
Tree to Tree Adventure Camps: Parents must complete the Tree-to-Tree e-zwaiver prior to day camp. Children 41” – 60” tall may use the TREEmendous Adventures Course, $20 per child. Children at least 54” tall may use the Canopy Crossing Course, $30 per child.
****Fees are in addition to the camp fee. You will receive an email closer to the start of camp to pay this fee. Tree to Tree waivers must be filled out each time your child participates in the course.***
CAMP LUNCH PROGRAM
The Museum’s Trail Break Café offers a lunch program for K-5th grade campers. Lunch order forms may be downloaded from the forms section. Forms should be filled out by a parent or guardian and sent with payment to camp with campers.
FORMS
Camp Handbook, hours, rules, refunds, and FAQ (please review this)
Pick Up Authorization (in addition to any names you provided during registration)
Medication Dispense Form (if your camper(s) needs to take medication during camp hours)
Camp Lunch Form (if you want to purchase lunch from the museum)
Themes
October 2 – Outdoor Explorers
Spend the day discovering everything the Tallahassee Museum has to offer. We will explore the wildlife trail, the nature trail, and the sink hole. We will learn how to be safe in nature while having so much fun!
October 13 – Bats and the History of Halloween
Learn about this spooktastic day and some of the eerie animals related to Halloween. Campers will make some fun crafts and eat some fun snacks. Please let us know if your camper has any allergies.
November 11 – Wild about Art
Prepare to get messy. They will find the art of nature, get to watch an animal paint, and make their own creations.
November 24 – Florida History
The Tallahassee Museum has a lot of history. Together we will explore the historic buildings. Campers will learn what life was like in the 1880s.
November 25 – Beaks, Feathers, Feet
Birds are an everyday part of our lives. We will learn about why they have different beaks, feathers, and feet. We will listen to different bird’s songs and try to decide who is making them.
November 26 – Outdoor Adventure – T2T
Spend the morning enjoying Tree to Tree Adventures and then get to trek the museum. Campers will learn all about the local flora and fauna.
Tree to Tree Adventure Camps: Parents must complete the Tree-to-Tree e-zwaiver prior to day camp. Children 41” – 60” tall may use the TREEmendous Adventures Course, $20 per child. Children at least 54” tall may use the Canopy Crossing Course, $30 per child.
****Fees are in addition to the camp fee. You will receive an email closer to the start of camp to pay this fee. Tree to Tree waivers must be filled out each time your child participates in the course.***
December 22 – Winter Crafting
Together we will make some amazing winter crafts. It might not snow here, but we will have fun making some of our own!
December 23 – Things that Fly – T2T
Birds fly. Insects fly. Planes fly. Campers fly..? Today we will discover all things that fly including campers! They will get to participate in Tree to Tree Adventures!
Tree to Tree Adventure Camps: Parents must complete the Tree-to-Tree e-zwaiver prior to day camp. Children 41” – 60” tall may use the TREEmendous Adventures Course, $20 per child. Children at least 54” tall may use the Canopy Crossing Course, $30 per child.
****Fees are in addition to the camp fee. You will receive an email closer to the start of camp to pay this fee. Tree to Tree waivers must be filled out each time your child participates in the course.***
December 29 – Wildlife in Your Backyard
This camp will have many up close encounters with some of the critters that you might see in your backyard. We’ll explore the ways we can make our yards inviting to the birds and insects that make Florida so unique. Campers will learn about Longleaf Pine Forest and how to plant wiregrass.
December 30 – Winter on the Farm
Learn about the different crops grown on the farm during the winter. Campers will learn there is still a lot to be done even during the winter time!
December 31 – Zip into the New Year – T2T
Learn about different New Year traditions and make crafts to go along with them. Campers will be ready to count down to the New Year! They will even have the chance to participate in Tree to Tree Adventures.
Tree to Tree Adventure Camps: Parents must complete the Tree-to-Tree e-zwaiver prior to day camp. Children 41” – 60” tall may use the TREEmendous Adventures Course, $20 per child. Children at least 54” tall may use the Canopy Crossing Course, $30 per child.
****Fees are in addition to the camp fee. You will receive an email closer to the start of camp to pay this fee. Tree to Tree waivers must be filled out each time your child participates in the course.***
January 2 – Using Your Ssssenses
Campers will learn about the 5 senses. They will also learn that other animals have different senses and rely on one more than another. Put your listening ears on and open your eyes to the wonders around us.
January 5 – Things that Make You Say “Ew”
Campers will get to spend the day getting gross! They will learn about animal scat, compost, and explore the stickiness around us. Plan to get dirty! Gross!
January 6 – Longleaf Pine Restoration – T2T
In the morning campers will get a chance to participate in Tree to Tree Adventures. Spend the day learning about the importance of the longleaf pine ecosystem and prescribed burning. We will even make a fire!
Tree to Tree Adventure Camps: Parents must complete the Tree-to-Tree e-zwaiver prior to day camp. Children 41” – 60” tall may use the TREEmendous Adventures Course, $20 per child. Children at least 54” tall may use the Canopy Crossing Course, $30 per child.
****Fees are in addition to the camp fee. You will receive an email closer to the start of camp to pay this fee. Tree to Tree waivers must be filled out each time your child participates in the course.***
February 16 – Old Fashion Fun
Campers will spend the day learning about the 1880’s farmstead. They will learn about farm animals, learn to make butter, tend the garden, and play games children would have played.
March 16 – Jr. Zoo Keeper
Campers will learn what it is like to be a zookeeper. It is important to have knowledge about the animals and know what makes them happy and healthy.
March 17 – Happy St. Patricks’ Day
Campers will learn the real history of Saint Patrick. They will learn about shamrocks, paint with all things greens, and enjoy a Saint Patrick’s Day snack! Please let us know if your camper has any allergies or dietary restrictions.
March 18 – Outdoor Explorers – T2T
Campers will get a chance to participate in Tree to Tree Adventures. Then they will learn how to stay safe while exploring nature. We will learn how to build a campfire and enjoy the sounds of nature.
Tree to Tree Adventure Camps: Parents must complete the Tree-to-Tree e-zwaiver prior to day camp. Children 41” – 60” tall may use the TREEmendous Adventures Course, $20 per child. Children at least 54” tall may use the Canopy Crossing Course, $30 per child.
****Fees are in addition to the camp fee. You will receive an email closer to the start of camp to pay this fee. Tree to Tree waivers must be filled out each time your child participates in the course.***
March 19 – Dinos and Fossils
Campers will spend the day learning about dinosaurs and fossils. What did dinosaurs eat? What happened to the dinosaurs? We will explore different fossils and try to dig up the past.
March 20 – Spring Equinox
What is the spring equinox? The equinox marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, but to be more specific, it’s the day the sun’s rays shine onto the equator while the Earth sits with its axis tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. This causes 12 hours of sunlight almost everywhere on Earth. So let’s enjoy every bit of it!
March 23 – World Bear Day
In honor of World Bear Day, campers will learn about different types of bears. We have two resident black bears at the Museum; we will provide them with some enrichment and snacks.
April 3 – Swamp Adventures – T2T
The Tallahassee Museum sits next to Lake Bradford. We are also surrounded by cypress trees and other swamp creatures. Let’s explore the area together!
Campers will also participate in Tree to Tree Adventures in the morning and get muddy in the afternoon.
Tree to Tree Adventure Camps: Parents must complete the Tree-to-Tree e-zwaiver prior to day camp. Children 41” – 60” tall may use the TREEmendous Adventures Course, $20 per child. Children at least 54” tall may use the Canopy Crossing Course, $30 per child.
****Fees are in addition to the camp fee. You will receive an email closer to the start of camp to pay this fee. Tree to Tree waivers must be filled out each time your child participates in the course.***
