spring

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Explore the life of a bug this spring! Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for a full week of outdoor exploration. Campers will enjoy learning about insects big and small through daily art and science activities.

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CAMP

details

April 14 – 18

  • 1:12 adult-to-child ratio
  • Full-week sign-ups only
  • 10% discounts for siblings*

  • Aftercare available for Little Explorers Camps from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Maximum 10 children, first come, first served.

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

Little Explorers Camp

Ages: 4 - 5

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*

PRICING

Members: $300
Non-members: $350
*Aftercare Add On (12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.): $50

Big Explorers Camp

Ages: 6 - 8

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

PRICING

Members: $325
Non-members: $375

DAILY THEMES

April 14

Buggin Out

Learn what makes bugs and insects different and explore the different kinds of creatures that we can find outside and in our gardens!

April 15

Down in the Dirt

Learn about the animal world under the surface and below the dirt.

April 16

Flower Power

Explore the power of flowers and why bugs and animals can’t live without them.

April 17

Pollinator Pallooza

Learn all about our pollinator superheroes that play a big role in creating plants we see outside and in our gardens!

April 18

HOME IS WHERE THE BUGS ARE

Learn about the different types of places bugs like to call home!

Little Explorers
ITINERARY

Ages: 4 – 5

  • 9:00-9:15 Drop-off

  • 9:15-9:30 Museum Exploration*

  • 9:30-9:45 Welcome to Camp

  • 9:45-10:25 Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math (STREAM) Activity

  • 10:25-10:40 Snack time**

  • 10:40-11:35 Museum Exploration*
  • 11:35-12:00 Closing Storytime & Pick Up

  • 12:00-2:00 Aftercare (must be pre-booked, limit 10 campers)

*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 or review our Frequently Asked Questions.

Big Explorers
ITINERARY

Ages: 6 – 8

  • 9:00-9:15 Drop-off

  • 9:15-9:30 Welcome to Camp

  • 9:30-10:20 Museum Exploration*

  • 10:20-10:35 Snack Time**

  • 10:35-10:50 Storytime

  • 10:50-11:20 Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math (STREAM) Activity
  • 11:20-12:00 Lunch**

  • 12:00-12:30 Art Activity

  • 12:30-1:20 Museum Exploration*

  • 1:20-2:00 Closing Storytime & Pick Up

*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.