The horrors of the extermination camps during the Holocaust are hard to wrap your mind around. The systematic killing of a group of people by gas or hard labor was part of Hitler's final solution. Read background information on these...

An account of the role the Majdanek concentration camp in Poland played both in providing labor for the Nazi war effort and in the "final solution" the Nazis planned.

Forced labor camps were an integral part of the German war machine, with the goal of exploiting Jewish labor until the very end. Read background information and view primary sources such as photos, testimonies, artifacts, documents, and...

The Internment of Ukrainians in Canada and Ukrainians used as forced labourers is a glitch in Canada's Human Rights records. InfoUkes provides an indepth study of the internment with video, audio, and photographical evidence.

Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...

Article outlining the roles of the various Allied armies, including the Russian, American, and British forces, in liberating the Nazi concentration camps in the late months of World War II.

Photographic exhibit details the evacuation and liberation of the Auschwitz camp in January 1945 by the Soviet 100th Rifle Division.

The Cate family is on vacation at Decatur Motor Camp, York Beach, on the southern coast of Maine. It's late afternoon and the Cates are settling down after their day. Mrs. Cate and her daughter are preparing dinner in the trailer; Mr....

As the Soviet army approached Germany, the Nazis began to liquidate the Jewish ghettos and camps. Read a summary of this process, along with viewing photos, artifacts, documents, and art from this time period.

Peruse this collection of letters, recordings, and home movies of several Japanese Americans from their internment following the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Be prepared for anything when going on a hiking or camping trip. Know what you need to be aware of in order to stay safe. Find information on insect bites, allergic reactions, proper camping attire, and safe drinking water, and learn...

Resources for young camp-goers to help them prepare for summer camp, overcome anxieties, know what to expect, what to pack, and how to get the most out of their experience.

Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...

The Jewish people were packed into cattle cars with no ventilation and no food or water for days on their way to the camps. Many did not survive the deportation. Read a synopsis and view primary sources such as photos, testimonies, video...

This site provides a brief overview that examines the purpose and operation of German concentration camps during World War II. Suggestions for further reading are also made available. Uses popups.

Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...

Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...

Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...

Extensive site created by the US Holocaust Memorial Museum to explain the people involved with the Nazi concentration/death camps. Learn about who was targeted, and how those who led the camps were ultimately punished. Site provides...

Whether you're spending a few days, weeks or even the whole summer at camp, this site has some important information and tips to help you have a good time. It is exciting and fun, but also a little stressful, to be away from your home...

Article summarizing the development and use of numerous concentration camps by the Nazis in the early years of World War II. The camps were used to provide forced labor, retain political prisoners, and any populations the Nazis wanted to...

Check out several astronaut space programs designed for future astronauts or just curious, young scientists of all ages. See camp video, check calendar schedules, and read about the simulators at the camp site.

This media gallery explores the government-issued Japanese American internment that occurred during World War II using two videos from the American Masters film Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning. Dorothea Lange, a documentary...

Peg and Cat are helping the Farmer today, and they have a lot of work to do! Today's activities include welcoming campers, introducing camp, sorting animals, collecting 100 chickens, planting vegetables, and solving some really big...