June 5 – July 28
Ages 3* through 5th grade
Choose your experience: Register for just 1 week or join us for the ENTIRE SUMMER!
Each week of camp is jam-packed with hands-on science activities and experiments, crafts, discovery, and FUN!! Plus, the learning opportunities are rich with an updated, science-based curriculum and qualified teachers.
Throughout the summer (Grades 1-5), will enjoy one day outdoors at Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center each week.
June 3-7
Mysterious Matter:
What’s the matter?! Solid, liquid, gas, or plasma – become a matter detective as you discover different properties of WACKY elements and how they change under pressure (some of them can’t take the heat).
June 10-14
Fast and Furious
Figure out how you can become fast and furious as we use force, motion, and energy to our advantage. It’s no competition – you’ll finish first with this camp!
June 17-21
Exploration Earth
You’ll feel out of this world as an extra-terrestrial being visiting a brand new planet: EARTH! Discover what this blue and green planet is made of and figure out how this weird planet works.
June 24-28
Eco-Adventure
Mushrooms, monkeys, and moss – see how it’s all connected! An eco-adventure from start to finish, explorers will trek through the wilderness to make connections across the food chain.
July 1,2,3
Dinos of the Deep
Splash into a camp where we have fun with water AND aquatic dinos. Dive deep into ancient marine life: the dinosaurs that called our oceans home! Sign up for just one day or all three for this week! (Camp not offered July 4-5).
July 8-12
The Land Before Time
Discover more about creatures that roamed the ancient Earth: DINOSAURS! A camp full of fossils and fun.
July 15 – 19
Lost in the Solar System
Get ready to sail amongst the stars as we navigate the galaxies! Spend the week with us as we search for aliens, discover new planets, and chart the stars.
July 22-26
So You Think You Can Spy?
Ready for your next mission? Prove yourself as a secret agent and uncover secret messages, delve into forensics, and uncover science’s BIGGEST secrets.
FAQs / Camp Details
We hope this helps clarify some of the frequently asked questions, and if you have others that do come up, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Please refer to the Camp Handbook for behavior expectations during camp.
- Full-Day Camp
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- $175/week for members
- $225/week for non-members
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- Half-Day Camp (9 am-12 pm)
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- $90/week for members
- $115/week for non-members
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- Kinder Camp Add-On (12 pm-4 pm)
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- $85/week for members
- $110/week for non-members
- July 4th Week Day Camp Pricing**
- $40/day for members
- $50/day for non-members
*Member discounts are for DHDC Family, Family-Plus, or Grandparent memberships ONLY. One + Guest members pay non-member camp fees.*
*Pre-Care: 7:45 am – 9:00 am ($30/week)
*After-Care: 4:30 pm -5:30 pm ($30/week)
*Pre-Care and After-Care are available to buy bundled together for $50/week
A charge of $10 plus $1 per minute will be incurred after 4:30 pm (or 5:30 pm if enrolled in after-care.)
Pre-K – 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Full-Day Camp* – 9:00 am-4:00 pm
*Must be 5 years old at the beginning of the camp to be eligible for a full-day camp.
- Full-day campers must bring a sack lunch and drink that does not need to be refrigerated or heated. DHDC provides morning and afternoon snacks, or you may send your child snacks if they have dietary restrictions.
- Please bring a filled reusable water bottle every day.
- Please apply sunscreen or bug spray (if needed) before drop-off. Please make sure to send sunscreen on days when campers will be at Wildcat Bluff (will be specified in camp descriptions).
Please enroll your child in camp according to the grade they are in for the 2024-25 school year. By enrolling your child, you agree to the age guidelines set by DHDC.
Campers enrolled in Pre-K must be at least three years old and potty trained to attend our camp. Campers must be at least five years old to register for our full-day camps.
If it becomes clear that your child does not satisfy the age guidelines, they may be dismissed without a refund.
Cancellations made by the customer 14 business days before the start of camp will be refunded minus a $10.00 processing fee. Cancellations within 14 days, missed camp days, and missed pre or after-care will NOT be refunded.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian except when under the direct supervision of camp instructors. Children may not be left unattended before or after camps.
Campers must be checked in with their teachers in their classrooms.
Campers should be brought to their class no more than 10 minutes before start time unless enrolled in Pre-Care.
Campers should be picked up promptly at the end of each camp. For your child’s safety, we will release your camper only to those listed on the registration. NO EXCEPTIONS! Please bring a photo ID when you pick up your child so we can identify you.
How to Register
- Decide what camp(s) you would like your child/children to attend.
- Select the “Register Here” button below or next to the camp you are interested in.
- Select which camps you would like to register for.
- You can filter your options for dates, times, ages, etc. on the left.
- You may register more than one camper at a time.
- Fill up your cart with each camp per camper.
- Check out.
- *If you have trouble registering or have questions, reach out to 806-355-9547.