History Camp: Pinecone Pioneers

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When: June 11th - 13th, 2025

Who: Rising 3rd through 5th Grade Students

Cost: $150 or $125 (BYO lunch), Friends of Lake Thoreau: $125 or $115 (BYO lunch)

 

This summer, take a deep dive into the rich history of Hattiesburg — a city shaped by railroads, resilience, and the towering longleaf pine. At Camp Pinecone Pioneers, we’ll journey through time to uncover the people, places, and pivotal moments that made the Hub City what it is today.

Set beneath the pines, our camp isn’t about memorizing names and dates — it’s about asking big questions, connecting the past to the present, and discovering your own place in the story of Hattiesburg. Learn about your home through interactive activities, creative storytelling, and field trips around Hattiesburg.

Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your camp spirit—because this summer, we’re making history!

This camp is a day camp hosted at the Lake Thoreau Environmental Center. Check-in will be between 7:30 and 8:30 A.M. each day, and checkout  will occur between 4:45 and 5:30 P.M.

Pinecone Pioneers - Online Registration Form

For more information, please contact Chelsey Powers at Chelsey.PowersFREEMississippi.