🕵️♀️ Myths, Mysteries & Marvels: 2025 Summer Camp
A History Adventure for Curious Kids Ages 8–12
June 16–20, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily
$30 per day | $120 for the full week
📍 Cherokee County History Center | 221 E. Marietta St., Canton, GA
🔍 Ready for a Summer of Discovery?
Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your child engaged this summer?
Join History Cherokee for a hands-on, history-themed summer camp packed with puzzles, mysteries, creative projects, and STEAM-powered activities.
Each day brings a new theme—from cracking secret WWII codes to solving a museum heist!
Register for Camp
💡 Why Your Child Will Love This Camp: ✅ Hands-on activities in science, history & art ✅ Real museum exhibits & interactive experiences ✅ Create secret codes, invent myths, play historic games ✅ Meet animals, solve mysteries, and learn from experts ✅ Safe, supervised, and packed with summer fun! 🧒 Ages: 8–12 🕘 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day 💲 Cost: $30 per day or $120 for all 5 days
Reserve Your Camper’s Spot
📅 Daily Themes & Adventures
Monday – 🐑 Agriculture Adventures
Meet furry and feathered friends and learn how Cherokee farms shape our lives. Plus, make a no-bake apple pie!
Sponsored by the Georgia Farm Bureau
Tuesday – 🧠 Code Breakers & WWII Secrets
Decode enemy messages, explore the Enigma cipher, and write your own secret codes. Plus, guest speaker Wanda Patterson of the GA Trail of Tears Association will lead a lesson on the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II.
Wednesday – 🌌 Myths & Legends
Explore Cherokee myths and stars—then create your own legendary tale.
Thursday – 🪁 Games of Playtime Past
From hopscotch to handmade board games, discover how kids played before screens.
Friday – 🕵️♂️ Mystery at the Museum
A priceless artifact is missing—use real forensic science to track down the culprit! Plus, Sheriff Frank Reynolds, Detective Sergeant Harris, and Crime Scene Tech Jennifer Lowman will help campers with the case. Afterwards, enjoy a free ice cream from A Cone to Pick for your hard work!
🎯 Registration Options
Choose what works for your family!
Sign up for the full week or individual days—every experience stands alone.
📝 Register for the Full Week – $120
📅 Choose Individual Days – $30 each
Campers must bring a lunch and water bottle each day.
Drop-off and pick-up are at the Cherokee County History Center.
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I register for fewer than five days?
Yes! You can register for 1, 2, 3, 4, or all 5 days.
Q: What should my child bring?
Campers need a packed lunch, a refillable water bottle, and comfortable clothes for activity.
Q: Will the camp sell out?
Spots are limited and do tend to fill up quickly. Register early to reserve your place!
🎟️ Ready to Join the Adventure?
Still have questions? Contact us here or call (770) 345-3288.
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History Cherokee members get $10 off a full week camp registration! Become a member today to support our mission and receive discounts on programs like Summer Camp, Science Saturdays, Homeschool Days, and more.
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