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Summer Explorer Camps

Summer Explorer Camps are themed drop-off camps that run Tuesday – Friday. This is an eight-week series of facilitated skill-building enrichment and free play around the museum.

Who can attend Explorer Camps?

Explorer Camps are designed for students who have completed 4k – 4th grade.

When are Explorer Camps?

Summer Explorer Camps are held Tuesday – Friday. We have both half-day and full-day Summer Explorer Camps available. Half-Day camps run from 9am – 11am and are open to students who have completed 4K – 4th grade. Full-day camps run from 9am – 4pm and are open to students who have completed Kindergarten – 4th grade. Sign up for one week or all eight for a discounted price!

Typical Schedule

  • 8:30am – 9:00am: Drop-Off
  • 9:00am – 9:30am: Snack (provided by the BFK)
  • 9:30am – 10:30am: Exploration Activity
  • 10:30am – 11:30am: Open Play in the Museum
    • 11:00am – 11:30am: Pick-Up for Half-Day Campers
  • 11:30am – 12:30pm: Lunch for Full-Day Campers (Campers must bring their own lunch)
  • 12:30pm – 2:00pm: Camper’s Choice (Campers can choose an activity in one of our program spaces)
  • 2:00pm – 4:00pm: Open Play  inthe Museum
  • 3:30pm – 4:00pm: Pick-Up for Full-Day Campers

What do Explorer Camps cost?

  • Full-Days (Kindergarten – 4th grade)
    • 1 Week: Members = $160 or Non-Members = $200
    • All 8 Weeks: Members = $1,200 or Non-Members = $1,520
  • Half-Days (4K – 4th grade)
    • 1 Week: Members = $80 or Non-Members = $100
    • All 8 Weeks: Members = $600 or Non-Members = $760

Sessions Available for Registration

  • Explorations in Art: Drawing, Painting, & 2D Media: July 9 – 12
    • Full Day: FULL
    • Half Day: FULL
  • Explorations in STEM: Robotics & Coding Part 1: July 16 – 19
    • Full Day: FULL
    • Half Day: FULL
  • Explorations in Music: Rhythms & Percussion Part 1: July 23 – 26
    • Full Day: FULL
    • Half Day: Spots left
  • Explorations in Food: Food Beginnings Part 1: July 30 -August 2
    • Full Day: Spots left
    • Half Day: FULL
  • Explorations in Art: Sculpture, Pottery, & 3D Media: August 6 – 9
    • Full Day: FULL
    • Half Day: FULL
  • Explorations in STEM: Coding & Robotics Part 2: August 13 – 16
    • Full Day: FULL
    • Half Day: Spots left
  • Explorations in Music: Rhythms & Percussion Part 2: August 20 – 23
    • Full Day: Spots left
    • Half Day: FULL
  • Explorations in Food: Food Beginnings Part 2: August 27 – 30
    • Full Day: FULL
    • Half Day: Spots left

To register, get started by clicking a camp in the calendar below!

You can also learn more about each camp theme by clicking on them below.

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