CANTON, GA – Looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your kids learning this summer? The Cherokee County History Center is thrilled to announce Myths, Mysteries, and Marvels Summer Camp, taking place June 16–20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.
This unique camp experience, hosted by History Cherokee, is designed for children ages 8–12 and offers a hands-on journey through history using exciting STEAM-based activities that tie directly into the fascinating exhibits at the History Center.
Camp Highlights Include:
· 🐄 Monday – Agriculture: Discover Cherokee County’s agricultural roots and meet some furry and feathered farm friends. Brought to you by the Farm Bureau.
· 🕵️ Tuesday – WWII Code Talkers & Code Breakers: Learn about secret codes used in history, create your own, and try to decipher others.
· 🌌 Wednesday – Myths & Legends: Explore Cherokee myths and constellations, then craft your own myth.
· 🎲 Thursday – Games of Playtime Past: Experience classic games from the past and invent your own.
· 🕵️♀️ Friday – Mystery at the Museum: Use forensic science to solve a mystery and recover a missing artifact!
The first part of each day includes a themed talk, hands-on activities, time in the museum galleries, and a lunch break (campers should bring their own lunch and water bottle). After lunch campers will have the opportunity to relax while watching a movie, get some energy out on the playground, or take a deeper dive into the day’s theme.
Dates: June 16–20, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta St., Canton, GA 30114
Cost: $30 per day or $120 for the full week. History Cherokee members receive a discounted rate of $110 for the full week.
Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to explore the wonders of the past in a fun, interactive setting!
For more information or to register, visit historycherokee.org/summer-camp or contact Kady Yeomans at kyeomans@historycherokee.org or 770-345-3288 ext. 4.
About History Cherokee
History Cherokee operates the Cherokee County History Center and the Historic Rock Barn. History Cherokee’s mission is the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Cherokee County history.
