GREEN BAY, WI – (WGBW) – Summer is approaching, which is the perfect time to have kids participate in some learning that masks as fun. One of those disguised learning activities is the summer camps at the Neville Public Museum. 

Beth Kowalski, executive director of the Neville Public Museum said that their camps will focus on the core areas of the museum which are history, science and art.

“We’ll talk a little bit about anthropology, which we have a very large collection of, a little bit about our photography, fossils, the natural environment,” said Kowalski. “It really hits upon a lot of the core pieces that we have, as well as adding and incorporating art into it.”

The preschool camp, for 4 and 5-year-olds, is scheduled for June 17 to 20th.

“They get a chance to learn about nature, and talk about paleontology, and learn about our natural environment through our bird collection, as well as the local history component of what makes our area so unique in Northeast Wisconsin,” said Kowalski.

The second camp is for 6 to 9-year-olds and is July 15 to the 18th. Kowalski says this camp is more STEAM related.

“There are similar subjects, but mostly science. Paleontology, archeology, and a little bit more art and science in that one,” said Kowalski. 

Scholarships available

Camps are limited to 15 participants. The cost for each session is $195 for members and $210 for non-members. However, Kowalski says scholarships are available to cover the costs of the camps.

“We had a very amazing anonymous donation. So this year there are scholarships for families,” said Kowalski. “Summer camps can be a little bit expensive because they are pretty intensive. So we’re very gracious for an amazing donor that stepped forward and and said they would offset the cost through scholarships. So we definitely have funding available for families.”

For information on the scholarships, Kowalski says to contact her directly at (920) 448-7848.

The deadline to sign up for the summer camps is the end of May. 

Press Release

Summer Camps at the Neville Public Museum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Summer Camps at the Neville Public Museum

Green Bay, WI—May 2, 2024— Join us this summer for summer camps at the Neville!

We are excited to offer Museum Preschool Camp for 4-and-5-year-olds and Museum Explorer Camp for 6-9-year-olds! Registration for Friends of the Neville with active memberships opens Thursday, February 1!  Not yet a member? Join today and save!

Museum Preschool Camp (June 17 – 20, 2024)

Museum Preschool Camp is a STEAM camp tailored for 4-and-5-year-olds. Our four-day camp, running from 8am – 12pm each day, promises an enriching experience filled with exploration and learning. Each day focuses on a central STEAM theme with activities including arts and crafts, music and movement, and early literacy exercises. Museum Preschool Camp fosters a love for learning within a fun and interactive environment. Camp is limited to 15 participants. $210 – non-members & $195 – members

• Day #1 Monday, June 17 – Nature’s Superheroes: Learn all about superheroes and superpowers found in nature!
• Day #2 Tuesday, June 18 – Bones and Stones: Learn about paleontology, prehistoric animals, fossils, and geology!
• Day #3 Wednesday, June 19 – All About Eggs! Learn about different animals that lay eggs, and the babies that hatch from them!
• Day #4 Thursday, June 20 – Pioneer Pals: Travel back in time and learn about how pioneer kids in Wisconsin used to live!

Museum Explorer Camp (July 15 – 18, 2024)

Museum Explorer Camp is a STEAM camp tailored for 6-9-year-olds. Our four-day camp, running from 8am – 12pm each day, encourages curiosity and creativity. Each day focuses on a central STEAM theme with activities including arts and crafts, games and movement, literacy, and inquiry. Museum Explorer Camp promotes a love for learning within a fun and interactive environment. Camp is limited to 15 participants.$210 – non-members & $195 – members

• Day #1 Monday, July 15 – Paleontology Pals: Be a paleontologist for a day and learn all about fossils, prehistoric animals, and plants!
• Day #2 Tuesday, July 16 – Archaeology Adventures: Be an archaeologist for a day and learn about archaeology, excavation, and people who’ve called Wisconsin home for thousands of years!
• Day #3 Wednesday, July 17 – Pioneer Kids: Travel back in time and learn about how pioneer kids in Wisconsin used to live!
• Day #4 Thursday, July 18 – Art Investigators: Explore different kinds of art and create your own masterpieces.

Thanks to a generous gift to the Neville Public Museum Foundation, there are several financial scholarships available to cover costs for campers. For more information, please contact Ali.

For more information, please visit https://www.nevillepublicmuseum.org/education/events-and-camps/