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.

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Jeffco No School Days

Daily Schedule: 9 am – 4 pm

Ages: 6 to 11

Cost per day: $80 members; $95 non-members

Space is limited, registration deadline is the Friday at 12pm before each program.

Art Adventures

Friday, September 18, 2026

Join us for an art-focused day. Special activities will include clay creations, marble paper, and nature paintbrushes.

Celebrations Around the World

Monday, October 12, 2026 (Fall Break)

Spend a day exploring fall celebrations around the world. Special activities will include stone sugar skulls, floating lanterns, and cooking up a batch of Conchas Pan de Muerto.

Enchantments and Mysteries

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (Fall Break)

Help us kick off the spooky season. Special activities will include dry ice experiments, spooky Oobleck, and cooking up a batch of Barmbrack.

Survival Days with Hutch

Monday & Tuesday, November 23-24, 2026 (Thanksgiving Break)

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. 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.

 

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Refund / Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations for break programming must be received by the Friday before the scheduled program by 1 p.m. to receive a refund minus a $7.00 processing fee.
  • No refunds are given for cancellation requests made after 1 p.m. the Friday before.
  • Should Golden History Museum & Park cancel a break camp session, participants will receive a full refund.