Makers' Adventure Summer Camp
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Event Details
Friday, June 19, July 10, July 31, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
A Crafting Camp for Learners Ages 9-12
Feeling crafty? This one-of-a-kind camp allows kids to enter an authentic, 19th-century makerspace while creating take-home souvenirs they're sure to treasure. Using time-honored techniques passed down through generations, they'll learn from experts as they work with genuine materials like metal, leather, and wool—just as young apprentices did hundreds of years ago. During this unique, one-day trip to historical workshops and farms, campers will also learn how 1800s laborers, artists and merchants constructed valuable tools and textiles while using the same processes to forge mementos of their own.
What You’ll Experience
- An exciting opportunity to design and create multiple take-home treasures
- Opportunities to make crafts with genuine metals, leather and wool
- Learn about 1800s laborers, artists and merchants and how they made valuable tools
Cost
$75/camper (9-12)
Advanced registration is required.
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
About the Location
Old World Wisconsin includes 60 authentically restored historic homes, farms, stores and workshops—and a fully operational 1930s tavern. Each region features a distinct set of stories that invite you to experience the hopes and dreams of those who came before us. From the 1840s to the 1940s, you’ll find a true panorama of early Wisconsin history, covering more than 70 years and many cultures, including African American, Danish, Finnish, Hessian, Irish, Norwegian, Polish, Pomeranian and Yankee.
Old World Wisconsin first opened in 1976. Researchers traveled throughout Wisconsin in search of historic buildings crafted by the first generation of Wisconsin immigrants and migrants. From Lake Superior to the Illinois border, and from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan, historians documented countless historic farmhouses, outbuildings and small-town structures. Once research was complete, the meticulous construction of Old World Wisconsin began. Piece by piece, workers carefully dismantled historic structures from around the state and reconstructed them in their new home.
Old World Wisconsin
W372 S9727 Hwy 67
Eagle, WI 53119
Know Before You Go
- Campers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes in order to attend events in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Attendees are invited to dress in their own historic clothing if desired.
- Makers’ Summer Camp is designed for ages 9-12 (children must be a minimum of 9 to enroll; children older than 12 may still enroll).
- Campers must provide their own lunch while attending camp.
Have Questions?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org.
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