Barons and Builders Summer Day Camp at the Railroad Museum of PA

Please note: this summer camp session is for ages 11 and 12 ONLY. A separate in-person camp will be held Tuesday, July 7th- Friday, July 10th for campers ages 9 and 10.

Campers learn new skills, make friends and have fun during a 4 day, in-person summer camp, led by the Museum Educator and RRMPA Staff! During the Barons and Builders day camp, attendees will:

-Explore historic railroad equipment in special behind-the-scenes, guided tours,

-Learn about the collections and other treasures that we have at the Museum,

-Go on a trip to the Strasburg Railroad!

-Spend a class period with a special guest, who will engage campers in their career related to railroading/model railroading,

-Receive a Lionel model boxcar for a guided craft project! Campers will learn about railroad logos and learn how to create their own using basic principles of graphic design!

-Collaborate with other campers to solve challenges and interact in a safe, guided manner,

-Receive a camp t-shirt for the 2026 season. Parents/guardians will receive materials in the mail requesting sizes, etc. in addition to other info- please see description near bottom of page.

Join the fun! Spots fill up quickly- register today!

*RRMPA Members- please use discount code MEMBERS26 at checkout for your $25 discount. Please be advised- Membership list will be checked! Misuse of the discount code will lead to registration termination and a refund.*

*Please check e-mail used during registration for a follow-up e-mail requesting contact information. All campers must complete registration paperwork, which will be sent via USPS snail mail.

Questions? Please get in touch!

Elizabeth Myers, Program Coordinator, programs@rrmuseumpa.org or 717-983-0019

Jesse Shetrom, Museum Educator 1, jshetrom@pa.gov or 223-777-3926