Anthropology Camp
June 26 - August 18, 2023
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Open today 10 am – 8 pm
June 26 - August 18, 2023
Celebrate summer fun and learning through Penn Museum’s world-renowned collections. Each week features an exciting theme with hands-on workshops, expert talks, gallery exploration, and more!
Penn Museum Anthropology Camp is designed for children ages 6-13 who will be entering grades 1–8 for the 2023-2024 school year.
The safety of your child is our top priority. COVID-19 vaccines are required for all counselors and campers. As health protocols continue to change, camp safety guidelines will adapt with them. Additional information will be shared in the Parent Welcome Letter following camp registration.
Camp Dates
June 26 - August 18, 2023
The waitlist for sold out sessions can be accessed through the registration website. If you have any specific questions about camp sessions, please contact
| Creating the World | Week 1 June 26 - 30 |
Week 7 August 7 - 11 - SOLD OUT |
| Furry Friends, Savage Beasts | Week 2* July 3 – 7 |
Week 8 August 14 - 18 |
| Designing the Museum | Week 3 July 10 - 14 |
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| Celebrations Around the World | Week 4 July 17 - 21 |
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| Engineering the Mediterranean | Week 5 July 24 - 28 - SOLD OUT |
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| Cracking the Code | Week 6 July 31 - August 4 - SOLD OUT |
*There will be no camp on Tuesday July 4. Week 2 is prorated due to the July 4th holiday.
Our world is filled with rich stories that help humans find their place on the planet. Explore stories about how humans, animals, the earth, and the sky were created. Listen to tales about how the earth is carried by a turtle or hatched from an egg, how people were once made of mud or wood, and how the sky emerged from the water. Learn about mythical creatures, write your own creation myth, and paint your story on a scroll.
Animals have been the loyal companions of humans throughout history. Travel the world through stories to learn about larger-than-life creatures. Listen to trickster tales and learn about the mischievous Anansi and cunning Coyote. Discover why cats were revered in Ancient Egypt, make your own animal mask, and more!
Do you know what it takes to build a museum? Discover why museums are important as you explore the roles of conservators, exhibit designers, and educators. Get up close and personal with artifacts, learn how to write exhibit labels, work with new friends to repair broken ceramic vessels, and design your own museum exhibit in your camp classroom.
Join the party as we explore different celebrations around the world. Uncover the importance of music, dance, and storytelling in global traditions. Learn about seasonal, religious, and historic festivals and ceremonies. Make your own instruments, participate in a culinary workshop, and plan your own classroom celebration.
Join us as we explore the architecture of Ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt, Mesopotamia and more! Embrace your inner engineer and design your own city. Learn to identify different types of columns, build a model Colosseum, and participate in an engineering challenge.
Do you know what it takes to build a museum? Discover why museums are important as you explore the roles of conservators, exhibit designers, and educators. Get up close and personal with artifacts, learn how to write exhibit labels, work with new friends to repair broken ceramic vessels, and design your own museum exhibit in your camp classroom.
| Register by March 15 | $320 Members | $350 Non-members per week |
| Register After March 15 | $340 Members | $370 Non-members per week |
| Pre-camp (8:00 - 9:00 am) | $30 per week |
| After-camp (3:00 - 5:30 pm) | $75 per week |
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for Penn Museum Anthropology Camp.
All scholarship applications are due by April 15, 2023
To request a scholarship application, please email