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Summer Camp

STEAM-Powered History Virtual Summer Camp

We are excited to announce our virtual summer camp is now only $15! Thanks to a generous donation from the Don Lindemann Fund through the Aurora Museum Foundation our virtual camp can be enjoyed at home at a significant discount to families.

The camp still includes an hour of online instruction and collaboration every day, and each camp kit includes the following supplies.

STEAM-Powered History Camp Kit Includes:

  • A virtual room escape game
  • Components (motor, batteries etc) to make your own robot
  • Circuit building materials with batteries, conductive materials, and LEDs
  • A superhero craft (different for each age level)
  • Toothpicks and candy to build a geodesic dome
  • Film canisters and Alka Seltzer to make an ejector seat
  • Maze coding kit
  • Melt beads and boards to write in binary
  • Rocket building supplies (different for each age group)
  • Candy and toothpicks to build a moon base
  • Plus general supplies like tape and coloring supplies to supplement activities

Experience Aurora's history through the past and present of science and technology. Our virtual summer camp provides activities that can be completed on your own time, but also includes daily online instruction for everyone registered for camp. 

This is a virtual summer camp. It is recommended, but not required, that campers have access to a computer, laptop or phone with a high speed internet connection in order to participate in daily instruction provided by the museum from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Parents or Guardians will be able to schedule a time to pick up supplies at the Aurora History Museum starting July 7th. (15051 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora CO 80012).

This camp is hosted via Google Meet video conferencing. The Google Meet will be posted on a classroom site that will be set up for campers. Campers will need the link to be able to participate. The use of Google Meet is at your own risk. Aurora History Museum & Historic Sites is not liable for damage. Parent or legal guardian must sign the liability waiver to grant permission to participate in this online and at home program. 

If you have questions please feel free to contact the Education Curator, Jessica Lira.

Cost: $15/camper. Materials and fees included. Campers may need pliers and an iron with adult supervision. 

Don Lindemann's passion for public policy and his strong belief in giving back to his local community drove his involvement in St. Mark's Lutheran Church and Foundation, the Aurora Gators Swim Team, the Aurora Historical Society and Museum Foundation Board, Homestead City, AAUW, and the Lowry Redevelopment Authority.



Camp Information Ages 11-13 
July 13-17 


Each day includes a virtual learning component that your child is welcome, but not required, to participate in. Our daily check in is from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Here’s a sneak peak of our activities!

Monday: Our first day of camp includes virtual getting to know you games to get to know your fellow campers, an escape room style game, and you build your own propeller car!*

Tuesday: We learn about circuits during our virtual time, then you experiment and create your own.* We also talk about pop culture and comics and you make your own superhero mask using electronic components.*

Wednesday: We explore some of the technological and military history of Aurora and you construct a geodesic dome, parachute, and make an ejector seat* like the ones made by Stanley Aviation manufacturing.

Thursday: Today we talk about video games and programming. Code your way out of a maze and learn how to use 1’s and 0’s to write your name.* You also have the opportunity to try out coding to make your own game and share it with your fellow campers.

Friday: Friday is all about space and going to the moon. Participate in astronaut training and virtually race each other to complete your tasks. Then try to launch a heavy payload to the ceiling and build a moon base with what you are able to lift.

*Activities may need parent supervision, but are also taught during the virtual lesson that day.


Camp Information Ages 8-10
July 20-24

Each day includes a virtual learning component that your child is welcome, but not required, to participate in. Our daily check in is from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Here’s a sneak peak of our activities! 

Monday: Our first day of camp includes virtual getting to know you games to meet your fellow campers, an escape room style game, and you build your own robot!* 

Tuesday: We learn about circuits, then you experiment and create your own.* We also talk about pop culture and comics and you make your own bracelet like the ones in Black Panther. 

Wednesday: We explore some of the technological and military history of Aurora and you construct a geodesic dome, parachute, and make an ejector seat* like the ones made by Stanley Aviation manufacturing. 

Thursday: Today we talk about video games and programming. Code your way out of a maze and learn how to use 1’s and 0’s to write your name.* 

Friday: Friday is all about space and going to the moon. Participate in astronaut training and virtually race each other to complete your tasks. Then build a rocket and a moon base. 

*Activities may need parent supervision, but are also taught during the virtual lesson that day.