NIM Kids
Make history with us at Camp NIM!
NIM Kids Summer Camp
Each year the National Infantry Museum hosts Camp NIM! Kids ages 7-12 can choose from a variety of day camps throughout the summer that best fit their age and interests. Each camp session is designed to promote Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage – the distinct Army Values.
Our Campers enjoy daily activities at our unique World War II Company Street and benefit from proximity to local partners for exciting off-site experiences. Register today!
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NIM Kids Summer Camp Adventures
Step into a summer of discovery, creativity, and fun at the National Infantry Museum Kids Summer Camp. Designed for curious young minds, our week-long day camps blend hands-on learning, teamwork, and imagination with age-appropriate history and STEM-inspired activities.
Week 1: June 1- Jun 5:
Operation Color Command Ages 7-8
Campers spend a week at the NIM day camp exploring leadership, teamwork, and creativity through patriotic color-themed days. Each day highlights a different history and military theme represented by a color that helps guide activities, challenges, and discussions: from problem- solving games to hands-on building activities and STEM exploration. Through play, collaboration, and discovery, campers begin learning what it means to lead, work together, and think creatively – all while enjoying plenty of fun facts and an exciting off-site field trip.
Week 2: June 8 – June 12:
Operation March Through Time Ages 7-8
This week introduces campers to history by thematically traveling through time, with each day focused on a different historical period. Campers explore how people lived, worked, and solved problems in the past through interactive activities, storytelling, and age-appropriate challenges. Along the way, they build teamwork and leadership skills while discovering how history connects to the world around them. Campers will also enjoy an off-site field trip during the week.
Week 3: June 15 – June 19:
Operation Colors of Freedom Ages 9-12
Designed for our older campers, this color-themed week digs deeper into ideas like freedom, service, and teamwork. Each day’s unique color helps frame activities that challenge campers to think critically, collaborate, and build new skills through STEM projects, creative problem-solving, and group challenges. Campers explore big ideas through engaging experiences, fun historical connections, and an off-site field trip that adds a real-world perspective.
Week 4: June 22 – June 26:
Operation Threads of History Ages 9-12
Designed for our older campers, this week of camp explores how different moments, people and ideas connect across history. Each day focuses on a different era, showing how events and innovations build on one another over time. Through hands-on activities, teamwork challenges, and interactive learning, campers strengthen leaderships skills while uncovering surprising connections and fun facts – along with a memorable off-site field trip.
