About this Event
Ideal for young adventurers ages 6-11, the California Museum’s week-long day camp offers participants engaging learning experiences as they travel back in time to some of the state’s significant eras.
Campers will engage in a combination of exhibit tours, excursions to nearby historical sites and hands-on activities from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Daily itineraries begin on Monday over 150 years ago in pre-statehood California and end on Friday in the near future that California campers will create.
Choose from two sessions held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: June 22-26, 2026 & July 6-10, 2026.
Note: This Eventbrite page is for Session 2: July 6-July 10, 2026. To sign up for Session 1: July 22-26, 2026, please click .
Price per camper
Non-member: $325 per time traveler*
Museum member: 10% off per time traveler**
*Total comes to $348.65 after Eventbrite processing fee
**Applied before Eventbrite processing fee
Steps to Sign Up
To register your child for California Museum’s Time Traveler Camp, please complete these two steps:
- Use the Eventbrite checkout on this page to submit payment.
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You can also download the packet here and complete it before emailing it to [email protected]. Required to finalize registration.
For questions or assistance, contact the Museum’s education department at (916) 654-1729 or [email protected].
Agenda
Each day includes:
Info: A deep dive into a different exhibit at the California Museum with guided tours and immersive exhibit activities; themed crafts and activities, often featuring cultural experts and community members; local field trips to explore history and culture outside the Museum; exploration of Sacramento using various forms of transportation; and activities throughout the day to promote learning and FUN
Day 1: Pre-Statehood & California Indians
Info: Campers will explore the exhibit California Indians to discover what California looked like prior to becoming a state and the rich cultures within it. Campers will learn how California’s first people lived and tended to the land historically and how they continue to do so today. Campers will also discover the distinct attributes of our state that make California unique.
Day 2: Chinese Californians (1850s – 1860s)
Info: Campers will explore our Gold Mountain exhibit and learn about Chinese Californians’ contributions to the early years of California as a state. Campers will focus on the different industries Chinese Californians helped establish, including agriculture, fishing, and their pivotal role in building the Transcontinental Railroad.
Day 3: Japanese Californians (1940s)
Info: Campers will explore our Uprooted exhibit to learn how World War II impacted the Japanese American community. Campers will dive into the perseverance of the community and discover Japanese culture through food-related activities and crafts.
Day 4: – Activists (2010s)
Info: Campers will explore two exhibits, Unity Center and Health Happens Here, as a gateway to consider the small and big ways we can create positive change. Campers will explore themes of community solidarity, sustainability, and building a stronger future together.
Day 5: Present Day and Future
Info: On our last day of camp, campers will explore three exhibits: Women Inspire, California Hall of Fame, and our upcoming temporary exhibit. Through thematic crafts and activities, campers will learn about prominent figures who have left their mark upon our state and about current issues affecting California. Campers will consider ways we can make a more fair and inclusive present and future for everyone.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
California Museum, 1020 O St, Sacramento, United States
USD 348.65
