Exploratorium: Summer Day Camp

Summer Science Day Camp is an exclusive benefit available only to current Members of the Exploratorium. Click here to learn more about membership benefits or to join.

Check out our camp blog to get a feel for what it's like to be in our summer camp.

Ages 5-6: Explororama!
Back by popular demand! In this camp, be ready to be playful, hands-on, and creative! This camp is designed to allow campers to use their favorite modalities to explore daily themes. Campers freely move between science experiments and dissections, explorations, and art projects. Each day also includes free time in the museum, story time, words of the day, and time to play outdoors. This camp is great preparation for kindergarten or first grade.

Ages 7-10: Exploratorium Insiders

Be an Exploratorium Insider! In summer camp, you’ll be connected to the central activities of the Exploratorium by visiting the Tactile Dome, meeting an Exploratorium scientist, taking a peek inside of our exhibit-building workshop, and playing with our special summer exhibitions. There will also be time for your favorite activities, like the egg drop, and to try brand new activities that the Exploratorium has just developed. There will be many activities to choose from, including project building with friends, science experiments, art projects, and group games.

Ages 11-14: Out and About

Each morning we will enjoy an hour of free time on the museum floor before The Exploratorium opens. Then out and about in the Presidio to explore the natural history, ecology, archeology of the area, including a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Our focus will be investigation, thoughtful discussion, and vigorous hiking to get your mind and body going. Campers will keep field journals to record their observations and experiences. Be ready for a big day, everyday!

In addition to these exciting events, there will be many activities to choose from, including project building with friends, science experiments, art projects, and group games. Every day at camp includes structured activities and free time outside.

Director: Anne Richardson

Camp days are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for sessions 1-8 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for session 9.

Session	Dates	Ages
1	July 13–July 24	7–10
2	July 27–Aug. 7	7–10
3	Aug. 10–Aug. 21	7–10
4	July 13–17	11–14
5	July 20–24	11–14
6	August 3–7	11–14
7	August 10–14	11–14
8	August 17–21	11–14
9	August 10–21	5–6

Optional Extended Care:

Session	Before Care	After Care
1	8:30–9:00 a.m.	4:00–5:30 p.m.
2	8:30–9:00 a.m.	4:00–5:30 p.m.
3	8:30–9:00 a.m.	4:00–5:30 p.m.
4	8:30–9:00 a.m.	4:00–5:30 p.m.
5	8:30–9:00 a.m.	4:00–5:30 p.m.
6	8:30–9:00 a.m.	4:00–5:30 p.m.
7	8:30–9:00 a.m.	4:00–5:30 p.m.
8	8:30–9:00 a.m.	4:00–5:30 p.m.
9	8:30–9:00 a.m.	2:00–5:30 p.m.

Openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve a place for your child today! The cost is $600 for Session 1-3, $300 for Sessions 4-8, and $450. for Session 9. Extended care is offered for $10/hour. Camp is directed by Anne Richardson.

Once enrolled, an information packet will be mailed to you. For more information,
call (415) 561-0376 and visit us at www.exploratorium.edu/membership/summercamp.html

To see more details of what it’s like in our camp, visit our 2008 summer camp blog. You’ll find photos, camper quotes, staff information, and activity descriptions from last year. http://apps.exploratorium.edu/blogs/summercamp

Session dates on this website are most recently updated.

Click here to download the Registration Form.


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