explorers camp
AT THE museum
Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend school holidays and breaks exploring with the Children’s Museum of Discovery! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained educational staff, and an opportunity to make new friends.
little explorers camp
AT THE museum
Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend school holidays and breaks exploring with the Children’s Museum of Discovery! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained educational staff, and an opportunity to make new friends.
little explorers camp
AT THE museum
Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend school holidays and breaks exploring with the Children’s Museum of Discovery! Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained educational staff, and an opportunity to make new friends.
Upcoming Camps at the Museum
frequently asked
questions
Who will attend camp?
*All campers must be able to use bathroom facilities independently and unassisted. Museum Staff will not be able to assist campers in the restroom. If an accident occurs, a parent or guardian will be contacted and must arrive onsite to help their camper.
Enrollment for camp will not exceed 20 children per week.
The Museum will be open to the public Tuesday-Friday from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. Only campers and designated staff will be allowed in the Indoor Classroom to observe camp activities.
Yes! The Museum is an inclusive environment that works to accommodate and modify all lessons as needed in order to support all learning styles.
No. The Museum is not able to provide one-on-one aides to campers. If your camper needs the support of a one-on-one aide or paraprofessional, please email Education@visitcmod.org for options on how to best support your camper.
Health & Safety
Yes, the Museum will be open to the public during camp hours. Campers and staff will be the only ones in the Indoor Classroom together; however, campers will be in close proximity with the public during our indoor and outdoor free play.
In accordance with state and federal guidelines for schools, early learning centers, and camp programs, the Museum asks that you keep campers home who show COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms. COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms can include any of the following:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Campers showing any of the symptom(s) listed above will be asked to remain or return home. Camper must be symptom free (without the use of medication) for 24 hours and proof of a negative at home antigen (rapid) test.
All campers must be able to follow the behavior policy below to attend camp:
- Campers must be able to follow verbal directions provided by camp staff to maintain a safe environment for all participants.
- Campers may not leave or wander from the group at any time.
- Campers must keep their hands to themselves at all times and may not engage in self-destructive or harmful behavior.
- Campers who elope (run away) or are unable to adhere to the behavior policies will be asked to return home and may only be invited back with an approved aide. Refunds will not be issued in the event a camper is sent home due to repeated elopement or breaking of behavior expectations. In the event an aide is required, the Museum is not responsible for finding, hiring, or providing an aide.
Pricing and Cancellation policy
If fewer than 10 campers enroll in a camp session, the camp session will be canceled. In this instance, families will be issued a refund or can choose to apply their payment to another camp session pending open availability.
Any cancellations made up to 14 days in advance of camp will be entitled to a full refund. Any cancellations made 10 – 13 days in advance of camp will be entitled to a 50% refund. Cancellations made after these time periods are not eligible for a refund.
Please note: All cancellations regardless of timing will result in a $25 processing fee for each camp and registrant.
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please contact Education@visitcmod.org about your COVID-19 refund and credit options
Drop-off & Pick-up
Spring, Fall, and Winter Camp:
Morning drop-off will take place at our black garden gates. Afternoon pick-up will happen inside the Museum lobby.
Summer Camp:
Please review the welcome email sent one week prior to the start of camp. Drop-off and pick-up locations vary based on your child’s enrollment in Little or Big Explorers.
Museum Staff will open the doors for morning drop-off from 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. For safety purposes, please park your car and walk your camper to the designated check-in location. Your camper will be checked in and invited to begin arrival activities.
Pick-up will begin at 2:15 p.m. in the Museum Lobby. Camp staff will verify parent/guardian photo ID at pick-up. All authorized pick-up persons must be listed on the sign-out sheet.
To avoid disrupting other campers, please avoid picking up before 2:15 p.m. Early pick-ups must be arranged and communicated in advance.
Pick-up later than 10 minutes after the camp’s end time will incur a $25 fee. For every 10 minutes after that time, an additional $25 fee will be added. If you are late more than twice, your child may not be allowed back to camp and there will be no refund. If you are going to be late picking up or dropping off a child, please notify the Museum in advance so we can make arrangements as needed.
Yes, families are welcome to stay for museum exploration after camp hours. Campers are invited to play for free, but adults and siblings must pay for normal admission or use a membership.
Snack time
Yes, campers are allowed to bring snacks and/or lunch and a bottle of water each day. The Museum will NOT provide food. We have a water bottle refill station and water fountain near our outdoor sinks that campers are welcome to use with staff assistance.
The Museum is a peanut-free facility. Peanuts and peanut butter-based snacks are prohibited in order to protect those with severe allergies. Campers are not permitted to bring or consume peanut-based snacks while at the Museum.
