SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Camp Floyd State Park Museum is a destination of choice for teachers and educational tour operators from across the state. Our school programs include interactive, hands-on experiences for students as they become engaged in the activities of a soldier at Camp Floyd in 1861.
Students hear a first-hand account of life in Johnston's Army, by staff in period military uniform, view cannon and musket fire, experience the life of a soldier by marching, drilling, making candles and adobe bricks; play Pony Express games, experience class in a 19th century schoolhouse and view the Stagecoach Inn and Camp Floyd Commissary. Reservations required, minimum group size, 75.
"We had a great time at the park for our field trip. The hands-on is so great for learning and remembering."
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher, Springville, Utah
"Thank you for a great time at Camp Floyd. That was one of the best field trips I've ever been on!"
Fourth Grade Student, West Jordan, Utah
EDUCATIONAL KIDS CAMPS
CAMP FLOYD HISTORY CAMP FOR KIDS
A fun-filled educational experience about how soldiers lived at 1861 Camp Floyd, and how the Utah War served pre-Civil War objectives. Kids will play 19th century games, drill, march and set up a soldier's camp. They will make and take home soldier craft activities, conduct a full-scale military exercise and see muskets and a cannon fired. The camp is for both boys and girls, 8 - 11 years of age. Each camp is limited to 24 participants; reservations and a $65 camp fee are required. To reserve a spot, please fill out the History Camp registration and consent forms and return them to the park along with the registration fee.
JOHNSTON'S ARMY ADVENTURE CAMP
Boy Scouts will travel back in time, to the year 1861, and enter the world of a soldier at Camp Floyd, Utah Territory. As a newly enlisted private, each scout will don a uniform and shoulder a musket. The Adventure Camp experience offers an authentic and unique hands-on opportunity. This is an overnight experience in period tents. The camp will also meet the requirements for both the American Heritage Merit badge and the National Historic Trails Award. Reservations and a $10 fee per scout are required. To reserve a spot, please fill out the Adventure Camp registration and consent forms and return them to the park along with the registration fee.
Earn a Scout Patch
Scouts of all ages and genders are invited to participate in the Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park and Museum Patch program. Scouts may Earn the Patch anytime while visiting the park with their family, friends or with their scout group.