Grades K-6*
Available full-day, full week (M-F) sessions
9:30-3pm
Before care: 8-9:30am
After care: 3-5:30pm

*Children must be in grades K-6 for 2010-2011 school year.

Discovery Camp at the Museum of Nature & Science is unlike any other. From June through August, each week is a different topic and destination for campers.  Go back in time, journey underground, delve into watery wonderlands, look at the very, very big, sneak a peek at the tiniest of them all, and seek out the science that surrounds us everywhere. And did we mention the one-of-a-kind crafts, experiments, and activities packed into each day?

Camp sessions are uniquely designed with age appropriate activities and experiences for specific age groups to maximize your child’s experience. Use this handy grid to help you plan your child’s summer fun.

Download our 2010 Summer Fun Children's Program Guide or email camps@natureandscience.org to request a free mailed copy.

Click here to search for camp programs by date or age with this handy 2010 Summer Children's Program grid.

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Stomp and Wonder

You know dinosaurs are big—but how big? And what did they have for snacks? Walk in the footsteps of these giants of the past and get the chance to help our paleontologists dig for clues!

Critter Habitat Habits

Discover why where you live affects what you do—even if you’re a snake, spider, or sloth! Curious minds are sure to be fascinated by learning how animals adapt to their varying habitats.

Puddles, Ponds, and Beyond

Water, water everywhere—but why is it there? Get a little wet behind the ears and learn all about the water as you ponder puddles, ponds, oceans, and more!

Lights, Color, Chemistry

See how everyday ingredients can be used to create light and color—and it’s all chemistry. You’ll also develop a certain element of creativity as you make stained glass glue, a chemistry collage, invisible ink, and color-changing potions.

Rome Around the World (K)

Use your mind to travel back in time—and all around the world! Discover how ancient cultures like the Romans, Mayans, and others used science to help create great societies. Activities include making a model volcano, creating an ancient coin, and much more!

Rome Around the World (3-4)

Galileo, Archimedes, Mayans, and more! Throughout history, cultures that have embraced science and technology have created amazing civilizations all over the world. Now, you can learn what it might have been like to be a part of an ancient society on the brink of discovery. You’ll even get the chance to compete in a mini-Olympic challenge!

Science - Big and Small

What’s bigger than big—or smaller than small? Build it, bend it, break it—we’ll do it all! Get hands-on as we explore macro and micro worlds.

Explosive Earth and Weather

Geysers. Volcanoes. Lightning. Tornadoes. Our planet and atmosphere are capable of some pretty amazing natural phenomena from geologic formations to weather patterns. Get hands-on and discover what’s possible when the forces of nature are unleashed!

Eco-Explorers

How does recycling work? Why do animals go extinct? What are the things that I can do? You hear about green technology and protecting the planet all the time—but now’s your chance to become a good steward of the planet by going green. You’ll even get to express your “eco” side by transforming recycled materials into a work of art!

Let’s Get Physical

Train your mind to explore and unlock the mysteries of the physical world and the science behind them. Counter friction and gravity with levers and pulleys, test your own physically inspired designs, and see how the interaction of forces affect everyday events—even the sports that you play!

Cave Systems

Stalactites or stalagmites? Venture into the underground world of caves to find out how they’re formed. You’ll also meet some of the unusual creatures that call these caves home and discover how technology can be used to teach us even more!

Water Worlds

Water—where does it come from and what does it do? Find out as you explore the incredible cycles of puddles, ponds, oceans, and more! There are certain to be many watershed moments.

Robotics

Make a robot and take it for many extraordinary test drives while you’re here! Local engineering students will help you use LEGO® Mindstorms NXT kits to create a robot that can “sing,” play soccer, follow a racecourse, and pick up objects all on its own. Additional costs apply.
Members: $200 | Non-members: $260

Survivor Science

You’re pretty good with a computer or a cell phone—but what about conquering the elements? Learn what it really takes to survive in the wild and how certain creatures are even better at it than us. Get ready—it’s a jungle out there!

At Home in the Animal Biome

Did you know that the world has many different environmental communities—just like it’s divided into countries and cities? See how where an animal lives affects everything it does and even how it looks!

Discovery Camp Before and After Care

Before and after care provide a fun and safe experience for campers who need to arrive before 9:30am or stay after 3pm.

• Grades K-6 (available in conjunction with Discovery Camp only)
• Before care 8-9:30am, $25/week
• After care 3-5:30pm, $35/week
• Games, activities, and FUN!
• Registration is required
• Summer before and/or after care are available by full-week only

Discovery Camp Summer 2010 Program Pricing

Non-members:
$210/week

Members:
$185/week

Robotics Class:
$260 non-members / $200 members

Discovery Camp Before and After Care:
Before Care: $25/week
After Care: $35/week

 

Four Easy Ways to Register

REMEMBER: To avoid duplicate enrollment, use only ONE of the following methods. All camp sessions must be paid in full at the time of enrollment.

• Online Registration!
  
  • Online registration instructions: PDF  |  HTML
  • Register Now
  • If you experience any problems with web registration, please contact the MNS reservations office at 214-428-5555, extension 8.
• Telephone Registration
  Call the Reservations Office at 214-428-5555, press 8
• Fax Registration
  Fax your completed registration form (including payment method) to 214-428-4310
• Mail Registration
  Mail your completed registration form (including payment) to:
  MNS Discovery Camp Summer 2010 Children’s Programs
  P.O. Box 151469
  Dallas, TX 75315-1469

Download:
Summer 2010 Children’s Programs Registration Form
Summer 2010 Discovery Camp Policies
MNS Medical and Participant Release Form

Upon successful enrollment, you will receive a confirmation email within 2 weeks including important information and forms that must be completed prior to your child’s attendance at camp.

Directions to MNS:
Download Fair Park Map (PDF)
Interactive Directions (External Link to Google Maps)

For more information about summer 2010 Discovery Camp please call Megan Hagenah at 972-201-0558.

MNS is an AAM accredited institution that is the result of the merger of the Dallas Museum of Natural History, The Science Place, and the Dallas Children's Museum, supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and HP.