FGM Day Camp

Fort Garland Hands-On History


Fall Full-Day Fridays

Join us at the Fort Garland Museum this fall for a full semester of fun Full-Day Friday sessions! Hands-On History provides safe, engaging learning opportunities for elementary & middle school children (grades 1st through 7th).

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.

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Who: Kids ages 6-12 (Max 25 per session)

Where: Fort Garland Museum, 29477 CO-159, Fort Garland, CO 81133.

When: Fridays from 8am to 4pm, Sept. 15th - Dec. 8th (no class on Nov. 24th).

Cost: $25 per week or $300 for the full semester, with automatic tuition assistance available:

  • 40% free/reduced lunch
  • 20% staff/volunteer
  • 10% Multiple children enrolled
  • 10% HOH Family (past 6 months)
  • 10% Early Bird registration
  • 10% membership/History Buffs
  • 10% Educator/Military/1st Responder

Do you or a family member work in agriculture? Have you moved in the last 3 years? If the answer is Yes, your child(ren) may qualify to attend for free.  Please contact Antonia for more details.

Weekly Classes:

Can You Weave It?
Tricky Tricksters
Game On!
¡Vamos a Bailar! Folklórico

Additional Information: All Hands-On History Full Day Friday sessions last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Space is limited, so register today!

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