Gibbs Farm is now closed to the public until May 2025. We are open for winter field trips and special programs only.

Summer Camps

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Ready for a Summertime Adventure?

Thank you for a wonderful summer of camps!

Next year’s camp information will be posted in early 2025.

Are you ready for an adventure?

Gibbs Farm has camps for kids aged 4 to 13.  Whatever piques your interest – 19th century farm or Dakota seasonal life, nature, games, farm animals, gardening, tea parties – we have a camp for you!

Gibbs Farm is an eight-acre site run by the Ramsey County Historical Society site and located in Falcon Heights, just outside of St. Paul.  Gibbs Farm preserves and shares Minnesota history focusing on both 19th century Minnesota farm and Dakota seasonal life.  Using historic and replica buildings, a restored prairie, farm animals, and costumed interpreters, our programs bring history to life! All camps are led by our fantastic historic interpretive staff. All staff receive training and have passed a background check.

Members of Ramsey County Historical Society receive a 10% discount on each camp registration.

How to Register

Registration is now closed.

You can register for camps by clicking on the age group options below. Each page will have a link to register your camper for the session of their choice. If you are having trouble with online registration, please call our office at 651-646-8629. RCHS Members receive a 10% discount on camp registrations.

 

Our Camp Offerings

PeeWee Camp Sessions

For Ages 4-5 (Pre-K)
See PeeWee Camp Sessions

History Explorer Camps

For Ages 6-9
See Camps for Ages 6-9

History Scholar Camps

For Ages 10-13
See Camps for Ages 10-13

Questions?

Send an email to Janie Bender, Gibbs Farm Youth Programs Manager: janie@rchs.com or call the Gibbs Farm Office at 651-646-8629.

Common Camp Questions Answered
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Author Teresa Peterson reads her book Grasshopper Girl to campers.

Youth Internship Program

Gibbs Farm’s Youth Intern Program is a summer leadership program that allows students between the ages of 14 to 18 to experience working at a historic site as they assist staff in running camps.  Interns accepted into the program attend a one-day training in June.  During camp, interns are responsible for helping staff and making sure all the campers feel included and have the best experience possible!

The information and application for Summer Youth Intern Program 2024 will be listed in March under “Internships” on the Employment & Internship page.

Employment & Internships