Join us for Summer Explorer Camps at the BFK!
Summer Explorer Camps are themed drop-off camps for those who have completed 4k – 4th grade. We offer both morning half-day and full-day camps that feature a blend of skill-building enrichment, social engagement, and free play throughout the museum.
This year, we extended our Summer Explorer Camps to include Mondays! Each camp now runs Monday – Friday for a full week of hands-on learning.
Who can attend Explorer Camps?
Explorer Camps are designed for students who have completed 4k – 4th grade. Please note that 4k is only available for half day morning camps.
New for this year: Due to their popularity, Summer Explorer Camp will be available exclusively to BFK members. Please note that you must be a member at the time of registration and while attending camp.
Not a member yet? No problem! Become a member online here.
Typical Schedule
Campers will have specific time devoted to the week’s theme in both the morning and the afternoon. They will also have dedicated time to explore the museum using the plan-play-share model.
- 8:30am – 9:00am: Drop-Off for full-day and half-day campers
- 9:00am – 9:30am: Snack (provided by the BFK)
- 9:30am – 10:30am: Topic Exploration with Guest Facilitator
- 10:30am – 11:00am: Museum Exploration
- 11:00am – 11:30am
- Full-day campers: Open Play in the Museum
- Half-day campers: Pick-Up
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: Lunch for full-day campers (campers must bring their own lunch)
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm: Topic exploration
- 1:30 – 2:00pm: Plan: Campers make a plan for their afternoon museum exploration time
- 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Play: Museum exploration
- 3:30 – 4pm: Share: Campers share about their museum exploration experience
- 3:30pm – 4:00pm: Pick-Up for Full-Day Campers
What do Explorer Camps cost?
You can sign up for a single week or enjoy a discounted rate by enrolling in all eight weeks! Note: To register for all 8 weeks, members will need to call us at 920-734-3226 in order to apply the discount.
- Full-Days (Kindergarten – 4th grade)
- Per Week: $250
- All 8 Weeks: $1,800
- Half-Days (4K – 4th grade)
- Per Week: $125
- All 8 Weeks: $900
Cancellation policy:
- 100% refund with $20 cancellation fee before June 1
- 50% refund with $20 cancellation fee if cancelled at least 2 weeks before the week of camp registered for
- No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before the week of camp registered for
Registration
Registration is now open. Register for our full-day or half-day options using the links below.
July 7 – 11
- Full Day: Photography & Pottery Camp
- Half Day (AM): Photography & Pottery Camp
Dive into the world of visual arts with a morning session on photography led by Photo Opp, followed by an afternoon of pottery making in The Studio.
July 14 – 18
- Full Day: Robot Rockstars Camp
- Half Day (AM): Robot Rockstars Camp
Explore robotics with an introduction led by Amcor in the morning, and spend the afternoon engaging in robotics and coding activities in The Lab.
July 21 – 25
If you’re still interested in this week, please call 920-734-3226.
- Full Day: Food & Friends Camp – FULL
- Half Day (AM): Food & Friends Camp
Learn scratch cooking techniques with Sustainable Kitchens in the morning, and create healthy snack recipes while exploring Food to Grow in the afternoon.
July 28 – August 1
Immerse yourself in music with Marisol & Bernardo in the morning, and make music in The Studio in the afternoon.
August 4 – 8
Engage in a new session on photography by Photo Opp in the morning, and explore papermaking art in The Studio in the afternoon.
August 11 – 15
Learn about robotics with Amcor in the morning, and dive deeper into robotics and coding activities in The Lab during the afternoon.
August 18 – 22
Explore cooking techniques with Sustainable Kitchens in the morning, and create healthy snack recipes while exploring Food to Grow in the afternoon.
August 25 – 29
Embark on a musical journey with Marisol in the morning, and learn about the science behind making music in The Lab during the afternoon.
