Hands-On History
Hands-On History is a collection of engaging and exciting education programs. They provide participatory history and culture-based offerings for students from grades 1 to 8 (ages 6 to 14) when school classes aren’t in session. Offered at multiple locations across Colorado throughout the calendar year, each program’s curriculum focuses on hands-on, experiential-style explorations and offers interactive classes with themes and topics specifically tailored to each community.
Tuition assistance is available, and can cover up to 70% of enrollment cost.
History Colorado Members and History Buffs Fourth Grade Members save 10%. Become a member today!See below for seasonal and location program details. Questions? Contact Tamara Trujillo at tamara.trujillo@state.co.us.
Browse by Camp:
- Summer Camp
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Be on the lookout for Summer Camp available at multiple locations:
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History Colorado Center Denver CO | Register Today→
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El Pueblo History Museum | Register Today→
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Fort Garland | Register Today→
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Trinidad History Museum | Register Today→
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Ute Indian Museum | Register Today→
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Centennial Village of Greeley History Museum | Register Today→
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- Winter Break Camp
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We are busy planning Winter Break Camps at multiple locations:
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History Colorado Center | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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El Pueblo History Museum | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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Fort Garland | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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Trinidad History Museum | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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Ute Indian Museum | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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- Spring Friday Classes
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Be on the lookout for Spring Friday Classes available at multiple locations:
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Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta | Register Today→
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El Pueblo History Museum | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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Fort Garland | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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- Spring Break Camp
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Be on the lookout for Spring Break Camp available at multiple locations:
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History Colorado Center | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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El Pueblo History Museum | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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Fort Garland | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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Trinidad History Museum | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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Ute Indian Museum | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
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