Step back in time this summer at our History Camp! Young historians will embark on a hands-on adventure, exploring the past through interactive activities, crafts, and games. From making bread and butter to hosting a tea party to playing historic games, kids will experience what life was like in days gone by. Each day will bring new discoveries, engaging stories, and plenty of fun!
Session dates and descriptions are available below. Camps take place in our carriage house classroom, and they all include a visit into the historical house. A light snack will be served. Adults do not need to attend with their children, but are welcome to do so if they wish. In order to serve the greatest number of guests, please register each student for only one session of each topic. Thank you for your cooperation.
Camps usually fill up fast, so we recommend that you register early!
Session dates and descriptions are available below. Camps take place in our carriage house classroom, and they all include a visit into the historical house. A light snack will be served. Adults do not need to attend with their children, but are welcome to do so if they wish. In order to serve the greatest number of guests, please register each student for only one session of each topic. Thank you for your cooperation.
Camps usually fill up fast, so we recommend that you register early!
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Registration Information:
- Cost is $10 per session.
- Victorian Tea Party, Pioneer Cooking, and Pioneer Childhood recommended for ages 7-12. CSI: 1899 recommended for ages 13-17.
- Attendance is limited to the first 12 registrants for each session.
- Community-supported pricing options are available for camps in lieu of scholarships. Details below.
- Registration begins June 15.
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Campers will plan, prepare, and enjoy a traditional Victorian tea party. Kids will learn how to properly set a table, discuss etiquette rules, plan a menu, play parlor games, decorate their own name plates, and more.
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Cooking in the early 1900s was a little more difficult than today! Come to this session to learn about cooking utensils, methods, and types of food in the early 1900s. Campers will make their own butter and bread dough to bake at home.
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Curious about what it was like to grow up in the early 1900s? Campers will learn about one-room school houses, play pioneer-era games, and practice the chores of a pioneer child. Everyone in this session will make a pioneer toy to take home and enjoy.
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CSI: 1899
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Friday, July 24, 1-4pm |
Introducing our first-ever summer camp for teens. Campers will solve a Victorian-era mystery in the style of Sherlock Holmes. The detectives will analyze evidence and reconstruct events as they might have occurred in real time, relying on logic, observation, and collaboration to move the investigation forward.
Community-Supported Pricing: Increasing Access to Our Programs
We believe that everyone should be able to participate in our programs, regardless of financial circumstances. In 2025, the Moore-Lindsay House introduced scholarships for select programs with grant funding from the Norman Arts Council and OEC’s Operation Round-Up. This year, with the help of our community, we are working to further expand access and remove barriers to participation by piloting a community-supported, flexible pricing model.
Instead of a single fixed registration fee with a separate scholarship application, participants are invited to choose from several pricing options based on their current ability to pay. Proof of need is not required, selections are confidential, and all pricing options provide the same program experience with no difference in access, materials, or participation.
This model is rooted in shared community support. Participants who are able to pay the sustaining or sponsor rate help offset the cost for those who need reduced or no-cost registration. In this way, our community collectively supports broader access while allowing us to continue offering high-quality educational programming.
We recognize that financial situations can vary from person to person and may change over time. We ask participants to select the option that feels most appropriate for them at the time of registration. Any sponsorship funds received by the museum that are not used to support another participant in that program will be earmarked for future sponsorships or other programming expenses, ensuring that these funds are used for their intended purpose.
As a pilot initiative, we will be evaluating this model to better understand how it serves our audience and supports our mission. We appreciate your participation and your role in helping us create more accessible, inclusive programming for our community.
Instead of a single fixed registration fee with a separate scholarship application, participants are invited to choose from several pricing options based on their current ability to pay. Proof of need is not required, selections are confidential, and all pricing options provide the same program experience with no difference in access, materials, or participation.
This model is rooted in shared community support. Participants who are able to pay the sustaining or sponsor rate help offset the cost for those who need reduced or no-cost registration. In this way, our community collectively supports broader access while allowing us to continue offering high-quality educational programming.
We recognize that financial situations can vary from person to person and may change over time. We ask participants to select the option that feels most appropriate for them at the time of registration. Any sponsorship funds received by the museum that are not used to support another participant in that program will be earmarked for future sponsorships or other programming expenses, ensuring that these funds are used for their intended purpose.
As a pilot initiative, we will be evaluating this model to better understand how it serves our audience and supports our mission. We appreciate your participation and your role in helping us create more accessible, inclusive programming for our community.
Registration Form:
Note: If you are having trouble with this form, please email [email protected] or call 405-321-0156 for assistance.
Our programs are made possible in part by funding from the City of Norman, the Norman Arts Council's Hotel Tax Grant Program, OEC's Operation Round-Up, and generous donations from visitors and community supporters. We are grateful for the support!
Website photos courtesy of Toni Klemm.