Museum summer camps engage children in Tucson’s local history. From tasting indigenous foods to assisting blacksmiths at the forge, to experiencing drills with Presidio soldiers, and chores done by Presidio residents, children participate in exciting hands-on activities and crafts. Here are just some of the reviews parents have left after their children attended our camps:
Boy, oh boy! This has been one of the greatest camps my son has attended! The content of the camp was FABULOUS! Each day I was eager to hear about his day and learn something new.
Best camps ever! I noticed during camp that my kiddo’s behavior was fantastic during the two weeks when he got home each day. That tells me how engaging camp was for him.
See how much fun our summer camp attendees had in 2024 below. For more information about 2025 camps, contact Ginger Thompson at gingert@TucsonPresidio.com.
Brandon Varela, Director and Curator of the Old Pascua Museum and Cultural Center, helping summer camp participants understand the importance of masks in Yaqui culture.
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Attendees were able to taste food found in the Sonoran Desert such as cactus fruit, Mesquite beans, and Palo Verde beans with Jack Dash.
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Dr. Byrd explaining medical practices in the 1700 and 1800’s.
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He did it! Playing with toys similar to those Presidio children may have played with.
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Our favorite mountain man, John Davis.
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She really loved the animal skins brought in by John Davis for the Life of a Mountain Man presentation.
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Sherry Cruz was kind enough to teach our summer camp children how to make fry bread.
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Ricks Collins from the National Parks Service teaching summer camp participants about different animal tracks.