After-School Explorer Camps provide hands-on, play-based educational experiences for learners in Kindergarten through 4th grade. These experiences are designed to enhance in-school academic performance and to promote the development of necessary skills among learners.
Explorer Camp experiences are:
- Social: Learners engage with other learners as they build connections and relationships through their shared experiences, that lead to the development of communication and collaboration skills.
- Learner-Directed: Learners make the plan for their time at the museum. Every camp offers a STEM-based learning activity and an art-based learning activity for learners to choose from – or to do both! Making space for learners to lead and make decisions develops confidence and agency, and leads to deeper engagement in the experience.
- Play-Based: All activities are playful by design! During Explorer Camps, learners will engage in guided STEM and art activities, as well as open-play in the museum’s exhibits. Children who have access to playful learning experiences – both free and guided – are more likely to develop skills like self-control, self-confidence, and problem-solving.
Who can attend After-School Explorer Camps?
Explorer Camps are open to children currently in Kindergarten – 4th grade.
Typical Camp Schedule
- 3:00 – 3:45pm: Drop off & Supervised play in the museum
- 4:00 – 5:00pm: Programming (snack included)
- 5:15 – 6:00pm: Pick Up & Supervised play in the museum
What do Explorer Camps cost?
Choose which days your child will attend or sign up for the whole 11-week session!
- Members = $25/week or $250 for the Fall session
- Non-Members = $35/week or $360 for the Fall session
Additional Questions?
Read our Explorer Camp Handbook for information about expectations, cancellations, and other policies.
Sessions Available for Registration
There are currently no sessions available for registration.
