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May 6, 2026 · 11:26 am

National Postal Museum’s FREE Virtual Stamp Camp Returns this Summer!

The National Postal Museum’s STAMP Camp has been such a hit the past couple of years, they are bringing it back for another summer of virtual adventures! The free program is designed to bring STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) conveniently to your inbox, giving kids online activities to enjoy at home.

What is STAMP Camp?
S.T.A.M.P stands for Science, Technology, Art, Math, and Problem-solving — and this free virtual camp delivers hands-on activities straight from the National Postal Museum, all through email. STAMP Camp is fully digital and free, making it accessible to everyone, everywhere. Each week of activities connects postal history with STEAM learning through museum objects , hands-on projects, and engaging challenges.

How It Works:

1. Sign up for free here!

2. Receive five weeks of activities in your e-mail inbox throughout June, July, and August.

3. All activities are emailed directly to you — easy to share and explore at home.

4. Complete at your own pace — whenever, wherever.

Weekly Themes + Smithsonian Partners:

June 3 – Science with the National Museum of Natural History: Travel back in time to discover dinosaurs and other ancient life through stamps and paleontology.

June 17 – Technology with the National Portrait Gallery: Explore how stamps and portraiture celebrate and teach us about the groundbreaking scientists behind space exploration.

July 1 – Art with the National Museum of the American Indian: Identify how art can tell stories and communicate big ideas through an exploration into formline art and the Raven story on Stamps.

July 15 – Math with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings: Curious about rhythm and blues? Explore how stamps make bluegrass visual, instrument traditions, rhythmic patterns, and beginner music notation.

July 29 – Problem Solving and Engineering with the Smithsonian American Art Museum & Renwick Gallery: Jump into the world of the U.S. State and County Fairs stamps and uncover the clever tricks behind amazing creations like the Renwick Gallery’s legendary butter cow

+ Perfect for kids ages 6–12 (with adult support).
+ Registration is required by a parent or guardian.

STAMP Camp starts June 3, 2026 – don’t miss out on this creative, curiosity-fueled summer!

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This post is sponsored by the National Postal Museum, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will appeal to KFDC readers.

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May 22, 2025 · 5:37 pm

STAMP Camp 2025: A Free Virtual Summer Adventure with the National Postal Museum!

This summer, ignite your child’s curiosity with STAMP Camp — a fun, free virtual program designed to bring STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) right to your inbox!

What is STAMP Camp?
S.T.A.M.P stands for Science, Technology, Art, Math, and Problem-solving — and this free virtual camp delivers hands-on activities straight from the National Postal Museum, all through email. STAMP Camp is fully digital and free, making it accessible to everyone, everywhere. Each week of activities connects postal history with STEAM learning, using real objects and stories from Smithsonian Museums.

How It Works:

1. Sign up for free here!

2. Receive five weeks of activities in your e-mail inbox throughout June, July, and August.

3. All activities are emailed directly to you — easy to share and explore at home.

4. Complete at your own pace — whenever, wherever.

Weekly Themes + Smithsonian Partners:

June 25 – Science with the National Zoo: Dive into ducks, wetlands, and duck stamps before becoming biologists at home with a hands-on experiment to study how ducks stay warm and dry in water!

July 9 – Technology with the National Air and Space Museum: Discover WWII aircraft and aviation history on stamps and in real life before writing your own V-Mail!

July 23 – Art with the American Art Museum: How have American Artists and Art been honored on postage stamps? Learn about the incredible life of Alma Thomas and create your own stamp art inspired by her work.

August 6 – Math with the National Postal Museum’s 2025 Guest artist!: Explore the math of patterns found in nature and botanical stamps before creating your own leaf-rubbing postcards to send.

August 20 – Problem Solving with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum: Put on your engineer’s hat and explore how the postal service has solved challenges through design. Then, use your creativity to prototype your own postal invention!

+ Perfect for kids ages 6–12 (with adult support).
+ Registration is required by a parent or guardian.

STAMP Camp starts June 25, 2025 – don’t miss out on this creative, curiosity-fueled summer!

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This post is sponsored by the National Postal Museum, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will appeal to KFDC readers.

Join a Chess Lesson with Five-Time World Champion Magnus Carlsen!

Is your child interested in taking a chess lesson with five time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen? Now’s your chance! He’s going to do an event with Magnus Chess Academy on July 30th. He’ll solve puzzles and answer student questions. Magnus has been the highest rated player in the world for 12 years and was the youngest player ever to be ranked first in the world. Here’s a favorite question and answer from a prior event:

The event is open to:

Anyone who does an in-person camp with Magnus Academy in June or July
Anyone who does an online camp with them in June or July.
Anyone in Magnus Academy’s online program (which you can try for $5)

In person camps are a great way for excited students of all skill levels to play and learn chess. They’re a mix of lessons, practice games, and breaks to go outside and run around. There are locations all over the metro area all summer long, and everyone who does a camp in June or July can join the online lesson with Magnus at the end of July.

They also run tournaments (suitable for kids who’ve never played in a tournament before) all year round!

Questions? Feel free to reach out at info@chessacademy.com!

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This post is sponsored by Magnus Chess Academy, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will appeal to KFDC readers.