Summer Adventure Camps
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Summer is just around the corner and so, too, are the museum’s Summer Adventure Camps for children ages 6 – 11! From exploring nature, to conducting science experiments, to going behind the scenes to learn how a museum operates, this year’s lineup of Summer Adventure Camps offers a wide variety of unique experiences for your young adventurer to enjoy!
Each week-long camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with optional before and after camp care available. A full camp lineup, with links to online registration, can be found below!
Camp Registration
Each of the museum’s Summer Adventure Camps requires pre-registration at least 2 weeks prior to the camp’s start date. Space is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration and payment can be completed online or at the museum box office.
Camp Fees
The fee for each camp is $160/camper, with a $10 discount offered to VMNH Members. Registration fees include a morning and afternoon snack, and cover activities, such as take-home crafts and projects. Campers should bring a packed lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, and insect repellant.
Camp Scholarships
The museum is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships available for its lineup of Summer Adventure Camps. Scholarships will be awarded on a need basis and applicants must meet certain requirements. To learn more, please visit the official Summer Adventure Camps website.
“Camp Science Exploration“
June 1 – 5
Ages 6 – 8
Get ready for a 5-day adventure where each day covers a new topic to spark curiosity! Campers will dive into topics from chemistry, botany, all the way to archaeology. Through experiments, engaging hands-on activities, and crafts, campers will explore the different fields of science. Bring your curious minds and get ready to EXPLORE!
“Camp-ology”
June 22 – 23
Ages 9 – 11
Come along for a camp that covers it all! A week-long experience of exploring interests in the natural world. From creative crafts to outdoor experiences, this action-packed camp will let your young scientist catch a glimpse into a different type of “ology” science each day, from paleontology to entomology, and much more. Are you ready for some AWESOME-ology fun?
“Junior Detective Camp”
July 27 – 31
Ages 9 – 11
Gain the skills necessary to become a “Certified Junior Detective,” during this 5-day hands on camp! Campers will spend the week working to solve mysteries and explore the science, tools, and methods used by real world detectives. This camp includes a field trip to experience some of these skills locally.
