Camp Discovery offers a variety of camps with endless learning opportunities! Scroll to see what camps are next & REGISTER TODAY!
Pre-K* Camp: 9am – 12pm | Kinder – 4th grade**: 9am – 4pm
*Campers enrolled in Pre-K must be at least three years old and potty trained to attend Camp Discovery.
**Classes are separated into age-appropriate pairings that allow students the best environment for learning!
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Spring Break Camp: ‘Round the World
Young explorers will learn how science impacts the world through adventurous experiments, cool demonstrations, and explorer-approved creations! Pick and choose which days to attend, or sign up for the whole week and save!
March 13 – 17
Choose your experience: Register for just 1 day or choose all 5!
Pre-K Camp: 9am – 12pm | Kinder – 1st & 2nd – 4th grade: 9am – 4pm
Access to both pre-care and after-care: $10
Eggtastic Day Camp
Egg-splosions, egg-rosion, and many more eggs-periments at the Discovery Center! Students will crack jokes and get cracking on learning new things with their friends as we egg-splore science!
April 7
Pre-K Camp: 9am – 12pm | Kinder – 4th grade: 9am – 4pm
Access to both pre-care and after-care: $10
Summer Camp Discovery
Camp Discovery will occur weekly starting June 5th through July 28th.
Discovery Center summer camps give kids a perfect mix of learning and fun, which is why the DHDC has been voted *BEST DAY CAMP* for several years! The learning opportunities are rich with an updated, science-based curriculum and qualified teachers. Plus, each week of camp is jam-packed with hands-on science activities and experiments, crafts, discovery, and FUN!!
This year, each camper (Grades 1-5) will enjoy one day each week outdoors at Wildcat Bluff Nature Center.
Camp Discovery is offered for ages 3 through those entering 5th grade. More information and pricing coming soon!
June 5 – July 28
Choose your experience: Register for just 1 week or join us for the ENTIRE SUMMER!
Labor Day Camp
This is how we SCIENCE!
Campers will learn on their level with a science-based curriculum and qualified teachers.
Prepare your young learners for a day of exciting experiments and explosive activities. Encourage them to step away from the screens to explore all we have to offer with exhibits that encourage electrifying interactions that will have them thrilled to talk about what they’ve learned!
September 4
Pre-K Camp: 9am – 12pm | Kinder – 4th grade: 9am – 4pm
Access to both pre-care and after-care: $10
Registration for this camp is not open yet.
Spooktacular Day Camp
Young learners will be shocked as they explore how science isn’t scary! They will send ghosts flying through the air, watch in awe as we make worms dance, and much more at this not-too-spooky day camp!
October 6
Pre-K Camp: 9am – 12pm | Kinder – 4th grade: 9am – 4pm
Access to both pre-care and after-care: $10
Registration for this camp is not open yet.
Friendsgiving Fall Camp
The best place for your kids to learn and HAVE FUN while they’re out of school for fall break!
Need to get your shopping out of the way for the holidays? Want to plan a fun day out? Need to head into the office for a day or two?
For ages 3 through 4th grade, our award-winning camps offer your kids a perfect mix of learning and fun with a science-based curriculum, qualified teachers, hands-on science activities and experiments, crafts, and discovery!
November 20 – 22
Choose your experience: Register for just 1 day or choose all 3!
Pre-K Camp: 9am – 12pm | Kinder – 4th grade: 9am – 4pm
Access to both pre-care and after-care: $10
Registration for this camp is not open yet.
President’s Day Camp
Future leaders will learn the surprising and life-changing scientific contributions of presidents and other great leaders through exploration, experimentation, and play!
February 16 and 19
Choose your experience: Register for just 1 day or choose both!
Pre-K Camp: 9am – 12pm | Kinder – 4th grade: 9am – 4pm
Access to both pre-care and after-care: $10
Registration for this camp is not open yet.
FAQ / CAMP DETAILS
How much does day camp cost?
- Kinder-4th grade
- $40/day for members
- $50/day for non-members
- Pre-K (Half-Day only)
- $20/day for members
- $25/day for non-members
*Summer camp costs differ. Please see Summer Camp “More Details” page to learn more.
Access to both pre-care and after-care: $10
- Pre-Care: 7:45 am – 9:00 am
- After-Care: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Late Policy
A charge of $10 plus $1 per minute will be incurred after 4:30 pm (or 5:30 pm if enrolled in after-care.)
Camp Hours
- 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.
What to Bring
- 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).
Age Policy
Please enroll your child in camp according to the grade they are in for the 2022-23 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.
If it becomes clear that your child does not satisfy the age guidelines, they may be dismissed without a refund.
Refund Policy
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.
Supervision Policy
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.
For the FULL Camp handbook and behavior expectations during camp, click HERE.
We hope this helped clarify some of the frequently asked questions, and if you have others that do come up, please do not hesitate to reach out!
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 [email protected]