Disclaimers
- Full-day campers must register for both AM and PM sessions.
- Full-day campers must be 5+ years old.
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.
Make Saturday an Adventure at DHDC!
The perfect one-day science camp for children ages 4–11 who love to explore, experiment, and discover! Join us for a special Saturday Science Camp on September 19 featuring hands-on STEM activities, exciting science experiments, creative engineering challenges, and interactive learning led by our experienced educators. It’s a fun and educational way to spend the weekend while sparking curiosity outside the classroom.
Campers can register for full-day or half-day options to fit your family’s schedule. Half-day mornings are 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., half-day afternoons are 12:30–4:00 p.m., and full-day camp runs 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Campers must be 5 years old or older to attend a full day.) Need extra flexibility? Pre-care and after-care options are also available for convenient early drop-off and late pick-up. Get an additional discount when you purchase both!
Pricing:
| Members | Non-members |
| Half day – $27 | Half day – $30 |
| Full day – $44.50 | Full day – $55 |
| Pre-Care (Starts 7:45 AM) | After-Care (Ends 5:30 PM)** |
| Price: $10 | Price: $10 |
*Member discount applied after discount code is entered at checkout. **Additional fees required after 5:30 PM
Member Discount Codes: To find your member discount code, check the front of your digital membership card in the top right-hand corner. You may also find the code in your membership confirmation email.
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.
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CLOSED for exhibit installations
The Don Harrington Discovery Center will be closed from Tuesday, September 8, through Friday, September 18 for a new exhibit installation and building repairs and painting. Regular hours will resume on ...
Discovery Fridays
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Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon Show
In honor of the Don Harrington Discovery Center's 50th anniversary, witness the most talked-about theater show in the community: the Pink Floyd Laser Light Show. Enjoy tracks from the album The Dark S...
Energy Day - DHDC Education Event
This Education Event is FREE to Register For In partnership with All Path, the Alliance for Pathways into Engineering, students in the Texas Panhandle grades 5-12 will put their engineering skills to th...
Storytime at DHDC
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30am for a special storytime featuring our very special trunk of wonders. Storytime will be located in a new and exciting spot each week for your littles to find! Included with ...
Discovery Fridays
Discovery Fridays is a recurring day camp for children 4 to 11 years old and includes hands-on and STEAM-based learning experiences with the Discovery Center’s state-of-the-art science labs and science...
Steel Magnolias Movie Screening - Family Friendly
In honor of the legendary singer on Dolly Parton Day, the Don Harrington Discovery Center is hosting a family-friendly screening of Steel Magnolias - one of Dolly's famous films. Sit back in DHDC's unique Sp...
Steel Magnolias Movie Screening - 21+ Only
In honor of the legendary singer on Dolly Parton Day, the Don Harrington Discovery Center is hosting an adults-only screening of Steel Magnolias - one of Dolly's famous films. Sit back in DHDC's unique Space...
DHDC's $1 Day of Play
In partnership with the Association of Children's Museums, DHDC is joining in on Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play with $1 admission all day long! Discover DHDC's newest exhibit Ice Dinosaurs, opening Sep...
Storytime at DHDC
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30am for a special storytime featuring our very special trunk of wonders. Storytime will be located in a new and exciting spot each week for your littles to find! Included with ...