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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.
Click here to sign up for Summer Camp→
Who: Kids 1st through 7th grades
When: June 8 - 26; July 6 - 24, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
Where: Fort Garland Museum, 29477 CO-159, Fort Garland, CO 81133.
Cost: $125/week
Register today and receive automatic tuition assistance up to 70% off total tuition.
10%- Early Bird Registration (automatically applied through January 9, 2026)
20%- Multiple Children Enrolled (automatically applied)
10%- History Colorado Member or 4th Grade History Buffs
10%- Educator/First Responder/Military
10%- Past Hands-on History Enrollment (must have enrolled in a past program in the last 6 months)
20%- History Colorado Staff or Volunteer
40%- For families that qualify for Free and Reduced Lunches
- 20% off for families enrolling more than one child
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 Ortiz at antonia.ortiz@state.co.us for more details.
The total estimated tuition will not reflect all of your qualifying discounts until a staff member has reviewed your registration and sent out a final invoice through a separate email. Your payment is not due at the time of registration.
Class themes
Unearth! Stories from the Land: An Introduction to Adobe
Plant! Let’s Grow Together
Create! Arts & Innovations
Unearth! Stories from the Land: Building with Adobe
Explore! Colorado Critters
Thrive! Life in Colorado