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: Off to Space
Campers ages 4-11 will blast off to space and explore the final frontier! They’ll have fun with hands-on lessons 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 featuring liquid nitrogen, hydrogen, and plenty more!
Full-day or Half-day Camp options available.
February 13 & 16
Choose your experience: Register for just 1 day or choose both! Must be 5+ years old to participate in full-day camp.
Pre-care $10; After-care $10
Discovery Day Camps: Dino Detectives
Campers ages 4-11 will travel back to prehistoric times and investigate dinosaurs! They’ll have fun with hands-on lessons 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.
March 16, 17, 18, 29, & 20
Choose your experience: Register for just 1 day or choose all five! Must be 5+ years old to participate in full-day camp.
Pre-care $10; After-care $10
Discovery Day Camp: Eggtastic
Campers ages 4-11 will crack into physics and figure out how much an egg can take before it egg-splodes! They’ll have fun with hands-on lessons 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.
April 3
Must be 5+ years old to participate in full-day camp.
Pre-care $10; After-care $10
Discovery Day Camps: Arctic Explorer
Discover science as a winter explorer, adventuring through ice and winter weather science!
These camps offer days filled with winter fun, including large demonstrations, cool experiments, and explorer-approved creations to take home!
2026-2027 Dates Coming Soon
Choose one day of camp or register for multiple! Must be 5+ years old to participate in full-day camp
Pre-care $10; After-care $10
Discovery Day Camp: Weather Wonders
Campers ages 4-11 will dive into the science behind wacky and weird weather phenomena! They’ll have fun with hands-on lessons about topics such as clouds, wind, and tornadoes, 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.
2027 Dates TBD
Must be 5+ years old to participate in full-day camp.
Pre-care $10; After-care $10
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.
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 – $25 | Half day – $30 |
| Full day – $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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