Credit is offered through the history department of Graceland College and at the conclusion of the internship, students may transfer the credit hours to their own program. Living History Farms pays all tuition costs associated with the summer internship program. The internship runs from May 14 through August 11 and appeals to individuals interested in history, agriculture, museum studies, leisure studies, folk art, child development or education.
Historical interpreters work at a minimum of two sites and are supervised by the museum staff.
They dress in clothing appropriate to the time period, which is supplied by Living History Farms. All interns work five days a week, and for historical interpreters, work schedules may include weekends. Day Camp Counselors supervise groups of 8 to 12 children in 1st through 7th grades each week during the summer. Day camp sessions at Living History Farms run from Monday through Friday. There will be three weeks of intensive training prior to first camp session.