Summer Camp Tours

Summer Camp at the Freedom Center

Summer Camp Scavenger Hunt:    
In order to schedule a summer camp scavenger hunt and receive the summer camp rate, summer camps must have at least 15 students, and schedule at least 2 weeks in advance. 

Summer Camp Scavenge Hunt Hours:  
Summer camp scavenger hunts are offered Tuesday through Friday at 10:00 a.m., or 1:00 p.m., and last approximately 2 hours. 

Summer Camp Scavenger Hunt Rates:
Students - $6.50
Chaperones - $6.50

Click here for a quick video tour of the museum.

Scavenger Hunts:

A group of school children examine the unity quilt

Please choose the scavenger hunt that best fits your group.

  • Journey Scavenger Hunt (Ages 3-7)
  • Underground Railroad Scavenger Hunt (Ages 8-10)
  • Internal Slave Trade Scavenger Hunt (Ages 11-13)

 

Click here to download the reservation form. (pdf)
To speak with a representative, please call (513) 333-7737.

Teacher Resources:

The Freedom Center prides itself on being a rich resource for educating school children, and the public at large, about the issues of slavery, freedom, and the worldwide struggle for equality, both past and present.
Please click here for valuable resources to help you share this knowledge with your students.

Upcoming Events:

Click here for a list of upcoming events.

The North Star Café:

If you would like to eat at the café, or order boxed lunches, please call (513) 333-7744.

Shop:

Our Gift Shop offers a variety of Fair Trade merchandise from around the world. You may pre-purchase souvenir gift bags for your students or educational materials for your classroom prior to your visit. Please call the gift shop at (513) 333-7738 or purchase online.

Family Research Center:

The family research center gives you the tools to trace your family tree and reconnect with your ancestors. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.  If you’re interested in visiting the Family Research Center, please call (513) 333-7654.

Guidelines:

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour for check-in and orientation.  Students must remain on the bus until the group coordinator has checked in at the front desk.

One complimentary chaperone ticket is allowed for every eight student tickets purchased.  The fee for adults over the 1:8 ratio is $9.00 per ticket.

Chaperones must remain with their group throughout the visit.  Chaperones are required to manage their groups.  The Freedom Center reserves the right to remove any unruly groups.

Flash and video photography are prohibited within the Freedom Center.  You must turn the flash off before taking pictures.

Groups cannot pay individually.  You will not receive the group rate if you pay individually.

Final payment is due anytime up to your arrival, and final head-count is due 2 days prior to your visit. 

The Freedom Center no longer has available storage for backpacks, phones, coats, coolers, and sack lunches.  These items must remain on the buss.  The Freedom Center is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Due to capacity restraints, the Freedom Center may not be able to provide accommodations for eating sack lunches inside the building. 

Buses may drop off visitors at the 2nd Street/group entrance of the building but are then asked to seek off-site parking.

Groups that cancel more than two business days before their visit will be issued a full refund. Groups that cancel within two business days of their visit will receive a 50% refund. Groups that no-show for their visit will not be refunded.