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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 or sign up to receive updates on registration. Questions? Contact Tamara Trujillo at tamara.trujillo@state.co.us.

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Fall Friday Classes

Be on the lookout for Fall Friday Classes available at multiple locations:

Summer Camp

Be on the lookout for Summer Camp available at multiple locations:  

Winter Break Camp

We are busy planning Winter Break Camps at multiple locations:  

  • History Colorado Center | Check back soon for information about 2026 registration.
  • El Pueblo History Museum | Check back soon for information about 2026 registration.
  • Fort Garland | Check back soon for information about 2026 registration.
  • Trinidad History Museum | Check back soon for information about 2026 registration.
  • Ute Indian Museum | Click here to register→
  • Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta | Register Today→

 

 

Spring Friday Classes

Be on the lookout for Spring Friday Classes available at multiple locations:  

 

Spring Break Camp

Be on the lookout for Spring Break Camp available at multiple locations:  

  • History Colorado Center | Check back soon for information about 2026 registration.
  • El Pueblo History Museum
    • Please note there will not be Spring Break Camp in 2025 at El Pueblo.
  • Fort Garland | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
  • Trinidad History Museum | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
  • Ute Indian Museum | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.
  • Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta | Check back soon for information about 2025 registration.

 

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    • Two students work on an experiment with a teacher at a table at Hands-On History

      Hands-On History Camps at the History Colorado Center

      Join us at the History Colorado Center for Hands-On History Camp! Hands-On History provides safe, engaging learning opportunities for elementary and middle school children ages 6 through 12. We will be offering Winter Break Camp, Spring Break Camp, and Summer Camp. Check back soon for more information.

    • Hands-On History students and teacher making tortillas in a large bowl

      El Pueblo Hands-On History

      Join us at El Pueblo History Museum for Hands-On History Camp! Hands-On History provides safe, engaging learning opportunities for elementary and middle school children (grades 1st through 8th). We will be offering Winter Break Camp, Spring Friday Classes, Spring Break Camp, Summer Camp, and Fall Friday Classes. Contact Nicole Schreiber at 719-583-0453 or at nicole.schreiber@state.co.us with additional questions.

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      Fort Garland Hands-On History

      Join us at the Fort Garland Museum for Hands-on History! Hands-On History provides exciting educational experiences for students (grades 1st through 8th) when they are not in school. We will be offering Winter Break Camp, Spring Friday Classes, Spring Break Camp, Summer Camp, and Fall Friday Classes.

      For more information about our Hands-On History offerings and programs, contact our education coordinator Antonia Ortiz at antonia.ortiz@state.co.us or (719) 379-3512.

    • Children making adobe at a wheelbarrow at Trinidad History Museum Hands-On History

      Trinidad Hands-On History

      Join us at Trinidad History Museum for Hands-On History Camp! Hands-On History provides safe, engaging learning opportunities for elementary & middle school children (grades 1st through 8th). We will be offering Winter Break Camp, Spring Break Camp, and Summer Camp.

      For more information about our Hands-On History offerings and programs, contact our education coordinator Emily Duren at emily.duren@state.co.us or (719) 846-7217.

    • Students of Hands on History at the Ute Indian Museum taking a field trip to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison

      Hands-On History at the Ute Indian Museum

      Join us at the Ute Indian Museum Hands-On History Camp! Hands-On History provides safe, engaging learning opportunities for elementary & middle school children (grades 1st through 6th). We will be offering Winter Break Camp, Spring Break Camp, and Summer Camp. 

      For more information about our Hands-On History offerings and programs, contact our education coordinator Kellie Carroll at kellie.carroll@state.co.us or (970) 249-3098.

    • A class of students look attentively at a male teacher facing camera. He's pointing to a photo of petroglyphs while many children raise their hands.

      La Junta Hands-On History

      Join us at Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta for Hands-on History! Hands-On History provides exciting educational experiences for students (grades 1st through 6th) when they are not in school. We will be offering Fall Friday Classes and Summer Camp. 

    • 3 children huddled over paper and markers as they do crafts.

      Greeley Hands-On History

      Join us at Centennial Village of Greeley History Museums for Hands-on History! Hands-On History provides exciting educational experiences for students (grades 1st through 5th) when they are not in school.

    • 4 children sit on the ground huddled over a piece of construction paper. They're holding markers and coloring a green pathway onto the paper.

      Monte Vista Hands-On History

      Join us at The Church Project in Monte Vista for Hands-on History! Hands-On History provides exciting educational experiences for students (grades 1st through 5th) when they are not in school. We will be offering Summer Camp.

     

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