JULY 2026
(SC) Ongoing HOMESCHOOL IN THE PARKS, Ages: 7-12. Several parks throughout the Charleston County Parks system. 843-795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com. Charleston County Parks hosts various events for homeschool groups in our parks throughout the year! From the marsh to the oceans, the outdoors serves as our classroom and makes for great homeschool field trips during science lessons. ccprc.com.
(MS) July 2026, SUMMER CAMPS, Age ranges depending on which week. The Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs MS, 39564, (228) 872-3164. info@walterandersonmuseum.org.) We hope your young creators will join us for a Summer filled with imagination, inspiration, and endless artistic possibilities. Each of our classes provides a supportive and inclusive environment where campers can freely explore their inner artists and express themselves! We offer classes for all age groups, ranging from printmaking to journalism. Classes are Monday – Friday from 9AM-2PM. $225-$275. For information and to register visit https://www.walterandersonmuseum.org/summercamps.
(AL) July 1-July 31, 2026, RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS, Rising 4k- Rising 12th Graders, Red Mountain Theatre, 1600 3RD AVE S. Birmingham, Alabama 35233, 205-324-2424, education@redmountaintheatre.org. RMT’s Theatre Camps give kids an outlet to use their creativity and imagination in dramatic ways, at all ages and skill levels. Countless studies have shown arts education improves children’s development and academic success. It’s not just about singing and dancing. It’s about teaching them teamwork, time management, focus, discipline, confidence and so much more! Whole day and half day camps are available. Most camps end with a short sharing for parents and friends. There are also before or after care options and lunch plans to add on as desired. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Cost starting at $156. https://redmountaintheatre.org/classes/categories/summer-camps/.
(VA) July 2 – 5, 2026, CELEBRATE THE 250TH OF THE NATION WITH COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, All Ages. Throughout the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (888) 965-7254. The revolutionary spirit of the 18th century lives on with Colonial Williamsburg — through bold ideas, groundbreaking preservation, hands-on education, and dynamic civic engagement. As we celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, we welcome America — and the world — to join us in 2026 in honoring the past, engaging the present, and inspiring the future. Cost varies but free admission on July 4. colonialwilliamsburg.org/2026.
(MD) July 4 & 18, 2026 DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE FREE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 18287 Cherryfield Rd, Drayden, MD 20630, (301) 994-1471, Museums@stmaryscountymd.gov. The Drayden African American Schoolhouse is one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, and its story represents a significant part of St. Mary’s County’s African American history. Visitors are invited to learn more about the restored schoolhouse, its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary’s County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned in this school up until the mid-20th century. “The Division is pleased to offer the open so guests can learn more about this important piece of our county’s African American educational history,” says Karen Stone, Manager of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. The St. Mary’s County Museum Division also offers special programs for school, bus, and other tour groups who would like to schedule a visit to the Drayden site. Individual visitors who would like to see the schoolhouse during times outside open house hours can contact the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at (301) 994-1471 to arrange a visit. museums.stmarysmd.com
(NC) July 5 – July 17, 2026, RIDGECREST SUMMER CAMPS: SESSION 3, Ages: 6-17, Camp Ridgecrest for Boys, 290 Yates Avenue, NC 28711, 828-669-8051. Camp Crestridge for Girls.,105 Balsam Road, Black Mountain, N C 28711, 828-669-8051, rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com. Ridgecrest Summer Camp’s mission is to impact lives through discipleship and adventure. Our camps are founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and our staff seek to show the love, grace, and truth of Him in all that they do. Kids can plainly see that actions speak louder than words. We hope that the lives of our staff will reflect God in such a way that the lives of their campers would be transformed. We call this Discipleship. We want each camper that comes through our gates to know that they are loved unconditionally. This is our desire because this is how God loves us. He loved us first and continues to love us despite all of our imperfections. We want our campers to know that God has created each of them as individuals, with different gifts and traits that only they possess. Above all, we want our campers to leave camp understanding God more, with a simple knowledge of how to grow in a relationship with the God that created him. Cost of Event: $3,550. https://ridgecrestcamps.com.
(VT) July 6-10, 2026. INNOVATION CAMP, Week 2, 9am-1pm. For children entering grades 6-8. American Precision Museum, 196 Main Street, Windsor, Vermont 05089, (802) 674-5781, mfenzel@americanprecision.org. Ignite your creativity and build your making skills with a week of engineering and inventing! Campers will explore real tools and unique materials and learn new skills while designing and building their own creations. $132.43.
Innovation Camp Week 2 | American Precision Museum.
(PA) July 06-10, 2026, The Science of Flight Summer Program! 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The American Helicopter Museum, 1220 American Blvd, West Chester, PA 19380. A week-long summer program all about flight! This week-long program is for kids aged 6-12 who have an interest in aviation, engineering, and all things that fly! During this program, cadets will learn about all things flight. What are the forces of Flight? How are these forces different in space? Participants will reach new heights through exciting demonstrations, science shows, and hands-on activities as we learn the science of flight. This program includes a helicopter ride! Cost: $425.00+$10.63 ticket service fee. After care is available for an additional cost from 3pm to 5pm. Please sign up for after care using the “After care for summer programs” option on the Summer Programs tab to purchase ticket on website at https://www.helicoptermuseum.org/event-list.
(MD) July 11, 2026, HELPING BACKYARD BIRDS – LEARN ABOUT LOCAL BIRDS AND, BUILD A FEEDER. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, 44720 Lighthouse Road in Piney Point. Monthly ‘Second Saturday’ Activities Return to St. Mary’s County Museums. – Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy new educational activities at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year. These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning styles popular in Denmark and Sweden, this series encourages discovery of nature through hands-on, tactile, “no right or wrong way to play” experiences. Participants of all ages are welcome. Price to participate is included in regular museum admission. Please call the museum location in advance to confirm details and for weather-related updates. Follow our museum on Facebook at: Piney Point Lighthouse Museum: Facebook.com/1836Light.
(PA) July 13-17, 2026, SPY SCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM! 10am to 3pm. American Helicopter Museum, 1220 American Blvd, West Chester, PA 19380. A week-long summer program all about the science of spies! Step into the shoes of a secret agent! During this week will take a look at the science of spy craft and espionage. How do you create a secret code to send a message? How do spies use electronic surveillance and “bugs”? Learn about dead drops and make your own to take home. You’ll even help solve a mystery using all the skills you have learned during the week! Cost: $375.00+$9.38 ticket service fee. After care is available for an additional cost from 3pm to 5pm. Please sign up for after care using the “After care for summer programs” option on the Summer Programs tab to purchase ticket on website at https://www.helicoptermuseum.org/event-list.
(FL) July 15, 2026, IMMERSE YOURSELF! DIVE SAFETY & HYPERBARIC MEDICINE, 7 pm, All ages. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. Join the History of Diving Museum and Dr. David Charash as he presents on dive safety and hyperbaric, or high pressure, medicine that is used to treat diving injuries. Presentation will be both in-person and virtual and take place at 7 PM on July 15th at the History of Diving Museum. Free admission. https://divingmuseum.org/.
(FL) July 18, 2026, WOMEN’S DIVE DAY GUIDED TOURS, 11 am and 2 pm, All ages. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. Celebrate Women’s Dive Day with a guided tour at the History of Diving Museum at 11 AM or 2 PM! The tour is included in your admission price. Learn about the women pioneers of diving history and explore 5,000 years of the quest to explore under the sea. Admission: $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-11, 5 and under free. https://divingmuseum.org/.
(FL) July 18, 2026, BATHYSPHERE ANNIVERSARY GUIDED TOURS, 11 am and 2 pm, All ages. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. Join the History of Diving Museum on the 92nd anniversary of William Beebe and Otis Barton’s history dive in the Bathysphere for a guided tour at 11 AM or 2 PM! Learn how these pioneers descended to a record-shattering 3,028 feet in 1934, and how their expedition paved the way for future explorers. Admission: $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-11, 5 and under free. https://divingmuseum.org/.
(Zoom) July 19, 2026, THE COLD WAR CONVERSATIONS LECTURE SERIES: CONSTANT SHOTGUN: A COLD WAR MEMOIR, 7 pm EST (Zoom only) During decades of Cold War tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, American and Soviet air crews regularly interacted with one another in an unsung, unusual, and – until now – unknown program called Constant Shotgun. In this groundbreaking memoir, retired Air Force Colonel Glenn R. Whicker recalls sitting side-by-side with the Soviets through unbelievable and life-threatening stunts, tender heart-to-hearts, and behind-the-scenes moments. Come, fly along with him in Soviet transports, including the world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov 225. Travel through Siberia, Cuba, Newfoundland and Alaska as he and other escort pilots ensure safety in America’s skies. . There is a modest $20 charge for tickets to attend these presentations. For tickets, go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/constant-shotgun-a-cold-war-memoir. (NOTE: To avoid paying the suggested Service Fee of 17%, click on the drop-down menu and select “Other” to enter your own amount which could also be zero).
(NC) July 19 – July 31, 2026. RIDGECREST SUMMER CAMPS: SESSION 4, Ages: 6-17, Camp Ridgecrest for Boys, 290 Yates Avenue, NC 28711, 828-669-8051. Camp Crestridge for Girls.,105 Balsam Road, Black Mountain, N C 28711, 828-669-8051, rscamps@ridgecrestcamps.com. Ridgecrest Summer Camp’s mission is to impact lives through discipleship and adventure. Our camps are founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and our staff seek to show the love, grace, and truth of Him in all that they do. Kids can plainly see that actions speak louder than words. We hope that the lives of our staff will reflect God in such a way that the lives of their campers would be transformed. We call this Discipleship. We want each camper that comes through our gates to know that they are loved unconditionally. This is our desire because this is how God loves us. He loved us first and continues to love us despite all of our imperfections. We want our campers to know that God has created each of them as individuals, with different gifts and traits that only they possess. Above all, we want our campers to leave camp understanding God more, with a simple knowledge of how to grow in a relationship with the God that created him. Cost of Event: $3,550. https://ridgecrestcamps.com.
(PA) July 20, 2026 – July 24, 2026, LIGONIER ART EXPLORERS, 1:00 pm -4:00 pm. Ages: 10-14. SAMA Ligonier. 1 Boucher Lane, Ligonier Township, PA 15658, 724-238-6015, ligonier@sama-art.org. Older students looking to expand their artistic talents are encouraged to attend Art Explorers for ages 10-14 years. This five-day camp is for ages 10-14 and runs from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on location at SAMA Ligonier. The cost is $125 per child for a week of art instruction, experimentation, exploration and creation. Art teacher, Miss Stephanie encourages your young artists to be creative problem solvers, innovative thinkers, and imaginative explorers. With hands-on guidance from Miss Stephanie, students will dive into more complex art forms while expanding their artistic horizons, making new friends, and discovering the joy of creating art. At the end of the week campers will have the opportunity to share their creations at an exhibition and reception for their friends and family on the final day of camp starting one hour before the close of camp. $125.00. https://www.sama-art.org/event-details/ligonier-art-explorers-2026.
(PA) July 20 – 24, 2026, ENGINEERING SUMMER PROGRAM! 10am to 3pm. The American Helicopter Museum, 1220 American Blvd, West Chester, PA 19380. Engineering is the science of designing and building machines and structures. During this week, we’ll learn about several different types of engineering and build and design our own projects. How do you build an electric circuit? What is the engineering in building a skyscraper? What’s the difference between a piston engine and a jet engine? How do we use chemical engineering each day? Join us for an exciting week of discovery! Cost: $375.00+$9.38 ticket service fee. After care is available for an additional cost from 3pm to 5pm. Please sign up for after care using the “After care for summer programs” option on the Summer Programs tab to purchase ticket on website at https://www.helicoptermuseum.org/event-list.
(MD) July 27 – 30, 2026, JUNIOR HISTORIAN PROGRAM – CLASSIC PROGRAM, ages 7–12. Piney Point Lighthouse, 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, MD 20674. The Classic program track will cover the same topics as last year. This program runs for 4 days with three hours of activities each day, blending outdoor exploration with interactive history lessons. Upon completion of the program, each participant will receive a “Junior Historian” certificate to commemorate their achievements. Registration is required. Parents are encouraged to reserve their child’s spot soon, as each program is limited to 12 participants to provide the best hands-on experience possible. The cost is $100 per child for the entire 4-day program. For more information about the program and other educational activities at the museums, please email Olivia Flack with the Museum Division at Olivia.Flack@stmaryscountymd.gov. For more information on Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, call (301) 994-1471 or visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.
July 27-31, 2026, ALTOONA ART EXPLORERS, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Ages: 10-14. SAMA Altoona, 1210 11th Avenue Altoona, PA 16601, 814-946-4464, altoona@sama-art.org. Older students looking to expand their artistic talents are encouraged to attend Art Explorers for ages 10-14 years. This five-day camp is for ages 10-14 and runs from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on location at SAMA Altoona. The cost is $125 per child for a week of art instruction, experimentation, exploration and creation. Art teacher, Emily Russell encourages your young artists to be creative problem solvers, innovative thinkers, and imaginative explorers. With hands-on guidance from Emily Russell, students will dive into more complex art forms while expanding their artistic horizons, making new friends, and discovering the joy of creating art. At the end of the week campers will have the opportunity to share their creations at an exhibition and reception for their friends and family on the final day of camp starting one hour before the close of camp. $125.00. https://www.sama-art.org/event-details/altoona-explorers-2026
(PA) July 27-31, 2026, DRONE SUMMER PROGRAM! 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The American Helicopter Museum, 1220 American Blvd, West Chester, PA 19380. A week-long summer program all about drones! Want to learn more about drones? Want to build and fly your own drone to take home? Well, this is your week. We will begin with the science of drone flight. We will learn about radio-controlled airplanes and fly a variety of drones. We’ll discover that drones can be used in pipes, under the water, even on Mars. You will also assemble your own drone to test and fly in a series of challenges! Cost: $475.00+$11.88 ticket service fee. . After care is available for an additional cost from 3pm to 5pm. Please sign up for after care using the “After care for summer programs” option on the Summer Programs tab to purchase ticket on website at https://www.helicoptermuseum.org/event-list.
(PA) July 31, 2026, ALTOONA ART CAMP, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Ages: 6-9 years. SAMA Altoona, 1210 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601, 814-946-4464, altoona@sama-art.org. This five-day art camp is for ages 6-9 and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $125 per child for a week of fun interactive and creative projects taught by Emily Russell on location at SAMA Altoona. SAMA art camps are a great opportunity for children who love to create, colorful, creative, inventive, and imaginative art. With hands-on guidance from Emily Russell, students will experiment with different art styles, tools, materials, and artmaking ideas. Each day art campers will create unique and fun projects that challenge their art skills and encourage them to try new things. There will be an exhibition of camper artwork and reception for friends and family on the final day of camp starting one hour before the close of camp. $ 125.00. https://www.sama-art.org/event-details/altoona-art-camp-2026.