Kids & Families

Family Day

The second Saturday of every month is “Family Day” at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Children of all ages are invited to participate in fun, educational, hands-on activities as they learn about Marine Corps history. Please check the Museum's Calendar of Events, or download the flyers below for more information about upcoming "Family Day" events.

Family Days & Special Events Flyer - 2018

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Chesty's Museum Explorers Presents: Preschool Playdate

Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am for Preschool Playdate! Children under 5 are encouraged to engage with stories and activities specially catered to preschoolers. Each playdate will offer pint size fun and introduce early literacy skills, vocabulary building and encourage social interaction.

See our Calendar of Events for more information on specific playdates.

Gallery Hunts

Explore the Museum with these engaging and interactive hunts. Gallery Hunts use pictures and questions to encourage learning and discussion about particular items of interest to children ages 4-10.

Little Leatherneck Gallery Hunt - History
Little Leathernecks Gallery Hunt (Spanish version) - History
Devil Dogs Gallery Hunt - Animals
Devil Dogs Gallery Hunt (Spanish version) – Animals
Semper Fly Gallery Hunt – Aviation

Marine Corps Topic Worksheets

Learn more about the Marine Corps with these fun and educational worksheets designed for use at home and for ages 8-88.

Diversity in the Marine Corps
African Americans in the USMC
Hispanic Heritage Worksheet (English version)
Honoring our Corpsmen and Chaplains
Marine Aviation
Marines in Space
Montford Point Marines
The President's Own: the United States Marine Band
Women Marines
Sergeant Reckless

Home School Science at the Museum

Home School Science is a self-paced, hands-on program for students to learn about Marines and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.) Curriculum will be available for all grade levels, all ages are welcome!

This program is free and open to the public.

Upcoming Events:
April 3-4: Simple Machines
June 6: 100th Anniversary of Belleau Wood
August 28-29: Hydraulics and the Power of Water
October 2-3: Environmental Science
December 4-5: Things that Go VROOM: Rockets, Jets, and other Fast Vehicles

Download the flyer

Summer Camps

2018 Registration for Summer Camps

UPDATE: 2018 CAMP REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

General Information:

All camps are free.
All camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am -12:00 pm.
Camp registrations is on a first come, first serve basis.
On-line Registration Only.
Camps fill quickly!
In order to serve the greatest number of children in our community you may register your children for only one session of camp. Once registered you will receive a confirmation and additional information via email from the Education team. Your child is not registered if you do not receive a confirmation.
Campers will enjoy a wide variety of fun activities.

2018 Summer Camps

CAMP IS FULL: Art Camp (ages 9-11) - June 18-21, 2018
Come dressed to get messy! Did you know the Marine Corps has had an art program since WWII? Learn from real Marine Corps artists in this hands-on camp. Painting, drawing, and more will be explored using a variety of fun techniques and mediums.

CAMP IS FULL: Engineering (STEM) Camp (ages 9-11) - June 25-28, 2018

Marines use engineering skills every day as part of the land, air, and sea mission. Learn about flight, buoyancy, and the science behind every Marine’s job. This camp involves fun and interactive hands-on activities utilizing critical thinking skills.

CAMP IS FULL: Girls Rock History Camp (ages 7-10) - July 23-26, 2018

Spend the week with Felicity, Molly, Addy, and all their friends while you take a journey through Marine Corps history from 1775 to today. Explore STEM, history, art, games, hands-on activities, and more. Dolls welcome but are not required for attendance.

CAMP IS FULL: Semper Fun Camp (ages 7-9) - July 30-Aug 2, 2018
Take a journey through Marine Corps history from 1775 to today. Games, hands-on activities, special guest presenters, crafts, STEM and more. This camp is great for children who like variety and history.

Questions? Please contact: Rebecca Super at 703-784-4464 or helen.super@usmcu.edu