Experience the day-to-day work that went into running a 19th-century farm, learning about skills needed for farm life in Colorado, caring for animals, preparing historic recipes, building fires, and attending lessons in Littleton’s first schoolhouse.
History Adventures is a outdoor & nature summer camp in Denver, CO. Tuition starts at $50 and goes up to $50 per day.
Sessions (40)
History Adventures: Along the Trail - Week 1 (Ages 13-16)
In Week 1, campers embark on a journey to discover the plants and animals essential to pioneers. They will create authentic quills and make ink from berries, learning traditional writing techniques. Participants also sew their own "possibles bags," essential for carrying supplies on the trail, and begin crafting cordage. The week culminates with an exciting visit to a blacksmith shop where campers observe historic metalworking.
History Adventures: Art and History - Week 1 (Ages 7-11)
In Week 1, campers dive into the rich history of 19th century Colorado artists, exploring their techniques through painting and drawing projects inspired by the landscapes and cultural stories of the era. Children will create their own historical art pieces, learning about the tools and materials used by early Colorado painters. This week emphasizes hands-on crafting and storytelling to bring history to life through art.
History Adventures: Cow Camp - Week 1 (Ages 8-12)
Kick off the summer with an immersive western cattle culture experience. Campers will learn roping techniques, cook traditional camp biscuits over an open fire, and compose their own cowboy poetry. The week culminates with a lively barrel race using stick horses, encouraging teamwork and friendly competition. Singing classic cowboy songs around the campfire fosters camaraderie and fun.
History Adventures: Life on the Farm - Week 1 (Ages 8-12)
In Week 1, campers dive into the daily routines of a 19th-century Colorado farm. They will learn essential farm skills such as animal care, fire building, and preparing historic recipes. Each day includes hands-on activities like feeding animals and attending lessons in Littleton’s first schoolhouse, offering a rich, immersive experience into farm life.
History Adventures: Along the Trail - Week 2 (Ages 13-16)
During Week 2, campers deepen their understanding of pioneer life by exploring native plants and animals critical to survival on the trail. They continue crafting cordage and design their own powder horns, learning about their historical uses. The week includes hands-on activities like quill making and ink preparation, culminating in a visit to a blacksmith shop to see traditional tools in action.
History Adventures: Art and History - Week 2 (Ages 7-11)
Week 2 invites campers to explore the drawing styles of famous 19th century Colorado artists, focusing on sketching techniques and the use of natural materials. Children will create detailed drawings inspired by Colorado’s landscapes and historical landmarks, while learning about the artists’ lives and their impact on the region’s cultural heritage. Projects include charcoal sketches and mixed media crafts.
History Adventures: Cow Camp - Week 2 (Ages 8-12)
This week, campers dive deeper into cowboy traditions by mastering roping drills and learning the art of campfire cooking with a focus on biscuits and other western treats. They will compose and share original cowboy poetry, enhancing creativity and public speaking skills. The stick horse barrel race returns, with new challenges to test agility and speed, all set to the backdrop of classic cowboy songs.
History Adventures: Life on the Farm - Week 2 (Ages 8-12)
Week 2 focuses on the rhythms of farm life with campers engaging in caring for animals and preparing traditional recipes. They will also practice fire-building techniques and participate in lessons at Littleton’s historic schoolhouse, deepening their understanding of 19th-century Colorado farm culture through interactive, hands-on learning.
History Adventures: Along the Trail - Week 3 (Ages 13-16)
In Week 3, campers focus on the craftsmanship and survival skills of pioneers. They create quills and make ink from local berries, sew "possibles bags" for carrying essentials, and practice making cordage. The highlight of the week is a visit to a blacksmith shop, where campers witness the forging of tools and learn about the blacksmith's vital role on the frontier.
History Adventures: Art and History - Week 3 (Ages 7-11)
During Week 3, campers focus on crafting projects inspired by the 19th century Colorado art scene, including making handmade paper, natural dyes, and simple sculptural forms. The week highlights the creative processes of artists who lived and worked in Colorado, encouraging children to experiment with texture and color while learning historical context through storytelling and group discussions.
History Adventures: Cow Camp - Week 3 (Ages 8-12)
Campers will explore the daily life of cowboys by practicing roping and barrel racing with their stick horses. They will prepare camp biscuits and learn about traditional cowboy meals. Creative expression is encouraged through writing and performing cowboy poetry and songs, helping campers build confidence and a sense of western heritage.
History Adventures: Life on the Farm - Week 3 (Ages 8-12)
During Week 3, campers continue exploring farm life by mastering animal care routines and historic cooking methods. They will build fires safely and attend lessons in the original Littleton schoolhouse, gaining a hands-on appreciation for the skills and knowledge required to thrive on a 19th-century Colorado farm.
History Adventures: Along the Trail - Week 4 (Ages 13-16)
Week 4 invites campers to immerse themselves in pioneer traditions by identifying key plants and animals that sustained early settlers. They will craft quills, make natural ink, and sew "possibles bags" while learning about their practical uses. Campers also design powder horns and enjoy a hands-on blacksmith shop visit, gaining insight into frontier craftsmanship.
History Adventures: Art and History - Week 4 (Ages 7-11)
In Week 4, campers explore the intersection of art and history by creating illustrated journals that capture stories from 19th century Colorado. Activities include guided drawing, watercolor painting, and collage work using historical images and maps. Campers learn about the artists’ travels and the cultural influences that shaped their work, fostering both creativity and historical understanding.
History Adventures: Cow Camp - Week 4 (Ages 8-12)
This week focuses on honing roping skills and perfecting camp biscuit recipes, emphasizing teamwork and patience. Campers will compose new cowboy poetry and learn traditional cowboy songs, culminating in a fun stick horse barrel race competition. The activities promote physical activity, creativity, and an appreciation for western heritage.
History Adventures: Life on the Farm - Week 4 (Ages 8-12)
In Week 4, campers engage in authentic farm activities including animal care, historic recipe preparation, and fire building. They also attend lessons in Littleton’s first schoolhouse, gaining insight into the educational practices of the 19th century while experiencing the daily life of Colorado farmers.
History Adventures: Along the Trail - Week 5 (Ages 13-16)
Campers in Week 5 explore the natural world pioneers depended on, identifying important plants and animals. They continue crafting quills and ink, sew "possibles bags," and create cordage. The week’s highlight is designing powder horns, combining creativity with history, and visiting a blacksmith shop to see traditional metalworking techniques firsthand.
History Adventures: Art and History - Week 5 (Ages 7-11)
Week 5 centers on landscape painting techniques used by Colorado’s 19th century artists. Campers will experiment with acrylics and pastels to capture the natural beauty of Colorado’s mountains and plains. The week includes outdoor sketching sessions and lessons on color theory, composition, and historical significance of the landscapes depicted by early artists.
History Adventures: Cow Camp - Week 5 (Ages 8-12)
Campers will engage in advanced roping challenges and learn to cook camp biscuits with new techniques. They will write and perform cowboy poetry inspired by their experiences and practice singing cowboy songs as a group. The stick horse barrel race will test their agility and coordination, fostering a spirit of friendly competition and fun.
History Adventures: Life on the Farm - Week 5 (Ages 8-12)
Week 5 invites campers to deepen their understanding of 19th-century farm life through hands-on activities such as animal care, historic cooking, and fire building. Lessons at Littleton’s first schoolhouse complement practical skills with historical context, creating a well-rounded immersive experience.
History Adventures: Along the Trail - Week 6 (Ages 13-16)
In Week 6, campers engage with pioneer survival skills by discovering key plants and animals, crafting quills and ink, and sewing "possibles bags." They practice making cordage and design powder horns, learning their historical significance. The week concludes with a visit to a blacksmith shop, where campers observe the forging of tools and equipment used on the trail.
History Adventures: Art and History - Week 6 (Ages 7-11)
Campers in Week 6 will explore portraiture and figure drawing as practiced by artists visiting Colorado in the 19th century. Activities include studying historical photographs and paintings, practicing sketching faces and figures, and creating mixed media portraits using various materials. The week encourages campers to express historical narratives through personal artistic interpretation.
History Adventures: Cow Camp - Week 6 (Ages 8-12)
This week emphasizes teamwork through roping exercises and campfire cooking sessions focused on biscuits and other cowboy snacks. Campers will create and share cowboy poetry and songs, enhancing their storytelling and musical skills. The stick horse barrel race will be a highlight, encouraging physical fitness and fun competition.
History Adventures: Life on the Farm - Week 6 (Ages 8-12)
Campers in Week 6 explore the skills and routines necessary to maintain a 19th-century Colorado farm. Activities include animal care, preparing historic recipes, fire building, and attending lessons in Littleton’s first schoolhouse, providing a hands-on educational experience that connects history with daily life.
History Adventures: Along the Trail - Week 7 (Ages 13-16)
Week 7 offers campers a hands-on experience with pioneer-era crafts and nature study. They identify important plants and animals, create quills and ink, sew "possibles bags," and craft cordage. Campers also design powder horns and visit a blacksmith shop to see how tools and hardware were made for frontier life.
History Adventures: Art and History - Week 7 (Ages 7-11)
Week 7 focuses on the art of storytelling through visual media. Campers will create illustrated storyboards and comic strips inspired by historical events and figures from 19th century Colorado. The week combines creative writing with drawing and painting, encouraging campers to develop narratives that bring history to life through their own artistic voices.
History Adventures: Cow Camp - Week 7 (Ages 8-12)
Campers will refine their roping and barrel racing skills with stick horses while learning new camp biscuit recipes. They will compose original cowboy poetry inspired by their week and perform classic cowboy songs together. This week fosters creativity, physical activity, and a deeper appreciation for western traditions.
History Adventures: Life on the Farm - Week 7 (Ages 8-12)
In Week 7, campers continue their journey into historic farm life by caring for animals, learning fire-building techniques, and preparing traditional recipes. Lessons at Littleton’s first schoolhouse enrich their experience, blending practical skills with historical education in a fun, interactive environment.
History Adventures: Along the Trail - Week 8 (Ages 13-16)
During Week 8, campers explore the natural environment pioneers relied on, crafting quills and ink from berries. They sew "possibles bags," make cordage, and design powder horns, learning about their historical context. The week includes a visit to a blacksmith shop where campers observe traditional metalworking and tool-making techniques.
History Adventures: Art and History - Week 8 (Ages 7-11)
In Week 8, campers experiment with printmaking techniques used by early Colorado artists, including block printing and stamping. They will create prints inspired by historical motifs and natural elements, learning about the history and cultural significance of print art in the 19th century. The week encourages creativity and technical skill development in a fun, hands-on environment.
History Adventures: Cow Camp - Week 8 (Ages 8-12)
This week, campers will practice roping and cooking camp biscuits while exploring cowboy poetry and song traditions. The stick horse barrel race will challenge their speed and coordination, promoting physical fitness and fun. Group singing and poetry performances will build confidence and celebrate western culture.
History Adventures: Life on the Farm - Week 8 (Ages 8-12)
Week 8 offers campers continued hands-on experiences with farm life, including animal care, fire building, and cooking historic recipes. Lessons in Littleton’s first schoolhouse provide a glimpse into 19th-century education, making this week a comprehensive exploration of Colorado’s farming heritage.
History Adventures: Along the Trail - Week 9 (Ages 13-16)
In Week 9, campers continue their exploration of pioneer life by studying essential plants and animals. They craft quills and ink, sew "possibles bags," and create cordage. Campers design powder horns and visit a blacksmith shop to gain hands-on understanding of frontier craftsmanship and tool-making.
History Adventures: Art and History - Week 9 (Ages 7-11)
Week 9 highlights the use of natural materials in art, as campers create textured collages and sculptures using items like leaves, twigs, and stones. Inspired by Colorado’s 19th century artists and their connection to nature, campers learn about sustainable art practices and the historical context of their materials while developing their own unique creations.
History Adventures: Cow Camp - Week 9 (Ages 8-12)
Campers will engage in roping practice and camp biscuit cooking, enhancing their outdoor skills. They will write and perform cowboy poetry and songs, fostering creativity and self-expression. The stick horse barrel race will provide an exciting physical challenge, encouraging teamwork and friendly competition.
History Adventures: Life on the Farm - Week 9 (Ages 8-12)
In Week 9, campers engage in the full spectrum of 19th-century farm life activities, from animal care and fire building to preparing historic recipes. Attending lessons in Littleton’s first schoolhouse enriches their understanding of the era, making this week a dynamic blend of practical skills and historical learning.
History Adventures: Along the Trail - Week 10 (Ages 13-16)
In the final week, campers synthesize their knowledge of pioneer survival skills by exploring key plants and animals, crafting quills and ink, sewing "possibles bags," and making cordage. They design powder horns and enjoy a final visit to the blacksmith shop to see historic metalworking in action, celebrating their journey along the trail.
History Adventures: Art and History - Week 10 (Ages 7-11)
In the final week, campers synthesize their skills by creating a personal art portfolio that showcases their favorite projects and techniques learned throughout the summer. The week includes group critiques, storytelling sessions, and a celebration of Colorado’s artistic heritage. Campers leave with a deeper appreciation of history and a collection of original artworks.
History Adventures: Cow Camp - Week 10 (Ages 8-12)
In the final week, campers will showcase their roping and cooking skills, preparing camp biscuits and performing cowboy poetry and songs they have created throughout the summer. The stick horse barrel race will be a festive event, celebrating the friendships and skills developed. This week emphasizes reflection, fun, and a strong sense of western heritage.
History Adventures: Life on the Farm - Week 10 (Ages 8-12)
In the final week, campers consolidate their knowledge of 19th-century farm life by participating in all core activities: animal care, historic cooking, fire building, and lessons at Littleton’s first schoolhouse. This week offers a culminating experience that celebrates the skills and stories of Colorado’s farming past.
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Location
6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton, CO 80120
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- How much does History Adventures cost?
- History Adventures costs $50–$50 per day.
- Where is History Adventures located?
- History Adventures is located at 6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton, CO 80120 in Denver, CO.
Data compiled for Summer 2026. Always verify details directly with the camp provider before registering.