Family Camp Day Returns to Storrowton Village Museum on Aug. 4

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Storrowton Village Museum will host its second Family Camp Day on Monday, Aug. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more than 30 years, Storrowton Village has hosted the Early American Summer Days youth camp for children ages 6-12. To kick off the 2025 summer program, Storrowton Village invites the whole family to come enjoy an afternoon at summer camp. 

Families can jump back into the 19th century and participate in a variety of immersive activities. The schedule for Family Camp Day is as follows, with activities for all camp participants together as well as in small groups.

• 11:30 a.m.: Arrive and visit the Eastern States Exposition History Museum.

• 11:50 a.m.: The Music, Theater & Dance (MTD) Group’s performance of “Toys & Games.”

• 12:30 p.m.: Picnic on the Village Green (bring your own lunch), with dessert provided by Storrowton Tavern.

• 1-2:30 p.m.: Play games on the green and tour the museum for hands-on activities, including quill pen writing, beeswax candle making, and more.

“This Summer’s Family Day show is called ‘Toys and Games,’” said George Garber, executive director of the MTD Group. “It will feature the MTD Group, a cast of junior and senior high school performing arts students. The theme is inspired by the fun toys and games we’ve all enjoyed.”

The troupe performs throughout the Pioneer Valley, including occurrences at the Village’s Meetinghouse, as well as the Westfield Theater Group, a division of the Westfield Women’s Club. They were also featured at West Springfield’s 250th Anniversary Gala. Their recent productions of Six the musical and Mean Girls in concert garnered positive reviews.

Registration is $6 per person and can be purchased in-person on the day of the event or via storrowtonvillage.com. Family Camp Day is held rain or shine and will be canceled only in the event of severe weather.