Make discoveries every Friday!
Discovery Fridays provide hands-on STEAM experiences for children ages 4 through 11 years to support learning outside of the classroom! Perfect for 4-day school districts such as Bushland ISD and Amarillo Collegiate Academy, or caregivers searching for extended learning opportunities.
Campers can register for full days or half days. Half day morning are from 9am-12pm and half day afternoons are from 1pm-4pm. A full day is from 9am-4pm, but campers MUST be 5 years old or older to stay full day. Precare and aftercare options are available as well.
Register for 8 sessions or more and SAVE 15% on registration!
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.
- 15% discount when registering for 8 or more sessions is applied at checkout.
Handbook:
Looking for more details about Discovery Fridays? 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 – $25 | Half day – $30 |
| Full day – $50 | Full day – $55 |
SAVE 15% when you register for 8 or more sessions!
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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