School Breaks
School Break Programs
Join us at Golden History Museum & Park when school is out! During these school break programs for ages 6-11, participants will explore science, art, history and more while enjoying the unique setting of our history park, whether it is a visit to the chickens or cooking something in the historic Pearce/Helps Cabin.
Space is limited. (Sign up for our e-news and never miss a program!) Dates coincide with no-school days for Jeffco Public Schools. Ages, dates, and times vary from program to program. Please review each break program carefully before registering.
Registration
Registration opens for all fall programming on August 1, 2025. Each break camp has a different registration deadline.
Fall Break
Design & Build
Friday, October 10, 2025
9 am – 4 pm
Explore historical examples of architecture and engineering in Golden and Colorado while also using their creativity and problem-solving skills to design and build their own structures.
Historical Concoctions
Monday, October 13, 2025
9 am – 4 pm
Did you know that Jolly Rancher started in Golden, Colorado, or that Coors made pottery and malted milk for candy bars? We’ll spend the day mixing up materials and exploring what happens.
Cost per day: $75 members; $90 non-members
Registration closes October 8, 2025
Thanksgiving Break: Survival Days with Hutch
Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25, 2025
9 am – 4 pm
Join us for two days of survival skills with Colorado native and expert survivalist Aaron “Hutch” Hutchings. It is the perfect way to explore the outdoors, build teamwork, and gain confidence in their survival abilities. Each day will feature different activities. Sign up for one day or both! No prior experience necessary.
Monday Themes: Survival supplies, navigation and map making, knife safety & skills.
Tuesday Themes: Fire safety & skills, shelter and tracking, cordage and rope.
Cost per day: $75 members; $90 non-members
Registration closes November 20, 2025
Refund / Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations for break programming must be received by the Friday before the scheduled program by 4 p.m. to receive a refund minus a $5.00 processing fee.
- No refunds are given for cancellation requests made after 4 p.m. the Friday before.
- Should Golden History Museum & Park cancel a break camp session, participants will receive a full refund.
Past Programs
The Science of Survival
Monday, March 17, 2025
9 am – 4 pm
Join us over Jeffco spring break for a fun and interactive class brought to you by local survival instructor Aaron “Hutch” Hutchings. Participants will learn how to build shelters, start fires safely, purify water, cook outdoors, and more—while discovering the science behind each skill. It is the perfect way to explore the outdoors, build teamwork, and gain confidence in their survival abilities. Do not miss out on this adventure-filled, hands-on, survival experience.