Disclaimers
- Full-day campers must register for both AM and PM sessions.
- Full-day campers must be 5+ years old.
- Pre-Care and After-Care cost ($10 each) is added at checkout.
- $5 off when registering for 5 sessions or more applied at checkout.
When school is out, Discovery Day Camp is in!
The perfect day camp option for children ages 4 through 11 years old who are out of school because of a holiday! PLUS 10% off when you register 3 sessions for the same camper!
Campers can register for full days or half days. Half day mornings are from 9:00 am-12:30 pm and half day afternoons are from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm. A full day is from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, but campers MUST be 5 years old or older to stay full day. Precare and aftercare options are available as well.
Discovery Day Camps: Rockin’ Robots
Campers ages 4-11 will explore the engineering and technology behind rockin’ robots! They’ll have fun with hands-on lessons about topics such as coding, simple machines, materials, and learn at their level with a STEAM-based curriculum and qualified teachers. They’ll also have the chance to explore our exhibits and see amazing science demos!
Full-day or Half-day Camp options available.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Must be 5+ years old to participate in full-day camp.
Pre-care $10; After-care $10
Discovery Day Camps: Spooktacular
Campers ages 4-11 will learn all about how science isn’t scary! They’ll discover the fun behind chemical reactions with hands-on lessons that help them learn at their level with a STEAM-based curriculum and qualified teachers. They’ll also have the chance to get a first look at our Ice Dinosaurs exhibit and see amazing science demos!
Full-day or Half-day Camp options available.
Friday, October 9 & Monday, October 12, 2026
Must be 5+ years old to participate in full-day camp.
Pre-care $10; After-care $10
Discovery Day Camps: Friendsgiving
Campers ages 4-11 will learn the science behind food and changing seasons! They’ll discover the fun behind the digestive system, plant science, and so much more. Through hands-on lessons, campers will learn at their level with a STEAM-based curriculum and qualified teachers. They’ll also have the chance to get explore our Ice Dinosaurs exhibit and see amazing science demos!
Full-day or Half-day Camp options available.
Monday, November 23, Tuesday, November 24, & Wednesday, November 25 2026
Must be 5+ years old to participate in full-day camp.
Pre-care $10; After-care $10
DHDC Day Camps Throughout the Year:
Discovery Fridays
Expand your child's learning with day-camps at DHDC every Friday.
Wildcat Wednesdays
Create a love for the great outdoors with nature-based learning day camps every Wednesday at Wildcat Bluff.
Handbook:
Looking for more details about Discovery Day Camps? Our Camp Handbook is your go-to resource! Inside, you’ll find weekly agendas, emergency procedures, safety and supervision policies, and step-by-step breakdowns of each activity on our schedule. Whether you’re preparing for the first day or just want a closer look at how we run things, everything you need is right here.
Pricing:
| Members | Non-members |
| Half day – $27 | Half day – $30 |
| Full day – $44.50 | Full day – $55 |
10% off when you register 3 sessions for the same camper!
Pre-Care and After-Care: $10 each
Pre-Care drop-off starts at 7:30 AM | After-Care pick-up ends at 5:30 pm*
*Additional fees required after this time.
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