little explorers

fall camp 2024

Grab your flashlights and get ready for an adventure to learn about the fascinating plants and animals that thrive at night with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Campers will learn about nocturnal plants and animals and how they live in the dark through hands-on STREAM activities and crafts. 

boy holding a stuffed elephant

CAMP

details

  • Ages: 4 – 7 years old

  • Maximum capacity to ensure a safe and educational experience: 20
  • Full-week sign-ups only
  • 10% discounts for siblings*

*Please contact Education@sdcdm.org to learn more about the sibling discount option.

NOVEMBER 25-27

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

PRICING

Members: $195
Non-member: $220

DAILY THEMES

NOVEMBER 25

Nocturnal Vs. Diurnal Animals

Let’s talk more about why some animals are only active at night.

NOVEMBER 26

Owl Eyesight

Learn all about the amazing eyesight some animals have in the dark.

NOVEMBER 27

Firefly Fiesta

Learn the ins and outs of animals who produce their own light.

CAMP ITINERARY

  • 9:00-9:15 Drop-off

  • 9:15-9:30 Welcome to Camp

  • 9:30-10:00 Introduction to daily themes + Storytime

  • 10:00-10:45 Museum Exploration*

  • 10:45-11:00 Snack time**

  • 11:00-11:30 Hands-on Science/Engineering Activity

  • 11:30-12:00 Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) Activities: campers can choose from different hands-on activities based on their interest.

  • 12:00-12:45 Lunch**

  • 12:45-1:15 Museum Exploration*

  • 1:15-1:45 Hands-on Art Activity

  • 1:45-2:00 Closing Storytime and Dismissal

*Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor museum exploration each day
**Campers are required to bring their own (peanut-free) snacks and lunches. Snacks and lunches will be eaten in the Indoor Classroom.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact us with any questions / concerns.