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Led by Museum educators\, camps provide opportunities to explore the Historic Village\, hike trails\, create art\, play games\, and learn together in an engaging\, outdoor setting.
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Family &\; Youth Camps
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Winter Break Family Camp
\nThursday\, February 19 and Friday\, February 20
\n10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
\nSpend a winter day at the Nature Center exploring seasonal landscapes\, playing games\, crafting teacup bird feeders\, and learning about local wildlife.
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Spring Break Camps
\nMarch 30 to April 3 and April 6 to April 10\, 2026
\nWeek long day camps filled with outdoor exploration\, creative projects\, science and history activities\, games\, and hands on fun. Camp themes and age groups vary by week.
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Spring Break Camps include convenient lunch options\, extended care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.\, and bus transportation from Rochester during the March 30 to April 3 session.
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Summer Camps
\nWeek long sessions run Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
\nCampers can choose from History\, Nature\, and Creativity themed camps\, with opportunities to dress in period clothing\, explore ponds and trails\, build skills\, and bring imaginative worlds to life.
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Family Overnights at the Museum
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Enjoy a memorable overnight adventure at GCV&\;M designed for families to experience the Museum after hours. Bring a bagged dinner\, enjoy family friendly tavern drinks and snacks\, play historical games\, create crafts\, explore the Historic Village on a guided evening tour\, and gather around a campfire to share stories. In the morning\, enjoy breakfast before heading out on a scenic hike.
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May Family Overnight
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Saturday\, May 16 to Sunday\, May 17
\n5 p.m. to 10 a.m.
\nFee: $45 per person\, Museum admission included
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Celebrate spring with a night at the Museum featuring guided village tours\, campfire stories\, marshmallow roasting\, breakfast\, and a morning trail hike as the landscape comes to life.
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October Family Overnight
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Saturday\, October 10 to Sunday\, October 11
\n5 p.m. to 10 a.m.
\nFee: $45 per person\, Museum admission included
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Spend a slightly spooky fall night at the Museum with seasonal crafts\, historical games\, a guided evening village tour\, campfire treats\, breakfast\, and a morning hike surrounded by autumn color.
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GCV&\;M Members receive a 10% discount on all camp registrations. A limited time early bird discount is available for registrations received by April 17. Immunization records are required for all campers.
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