Camp-In at the Museum

Enjoy the perfect educational getaway

Montshire camp-ins include:

• Fun and engaging science workshops
  
• Morning nature hike through Science Park and along the Connecticut River
  
• Evening snack and breakfast
  
• Free museum admission the following day
• Knowledgeable Montshire education staff
  

Camp-Ins offered October through early June.

Evening Workshops

• StarLab View the night sky up close in Montshire’s inflatable planetarium.
• Kitchen Chemistry Capture the joy of science discovery in this hands-on science investigation.
• Night Walk (weather dependent) A full sensory experience on one of your trails after dark. Indoor alternative workshop will be held in the event of bad weather or unsafe trail conditions.

Fees

• For groups of 25 and more, fees are charged per individual at the rate of $41/child and $36/adult.
  
• A minimum group fee of $1000 is charged to groups of fewer than 25 participants. This fee guarantees your reservation. However, your group will most likely be joined with another group to meet our 50 - 80 participant range per camp-in.
  
• Montshire reserves the right to schedule multiple groups for each Camp-In until the maximum limit is reached.
  

Information for Participants and Chaperones

For more information on Montshire Museum’s Camp-In program, including a schedule and list of gear to bring, download the Camp-In Information page. Chaperones may download the Camp-In Chaperone information page for more details and directions.

Reservations

We require a minimum of one adult for every eight children. Each Camp-In will have between 50-80 participants. For complete information and to make a reservation, contact the Camp-In coordinator at michael.fenzel@montshire.org, or call the Museum at 802 649-2200.