Enjoy summer at the Museum with under the sea adventures, outer space journeys, dinosaur excavations, and other fun expeditions.

Are you a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the Summer exploring with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum. Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained education staff, and an opportunity to make new friends.

 

* Little Explorers Summer Camp offers Half-Day (9:00 am-12:00 noon) or Full-Day (9:00 am-4:00 pm) options, with an additional option to stay for lunch and play on Half-Days.

Ages: Entering Kindergarten-entering Third Grade

Maximum capacity to ensure a safe and educational experience: 25

 

Pricing

Little Explorers Summer Camp Pricing
Member	Non-Member
Half Day (with option to stay for lunch and play*) 9:00 am-12:00 noon $135 *1/2 Day campers may stay until 1:00 pm for lunch and additional Museum play. Campers must be pre-registered with Camp Director to participate.	Half Day (with option to stay for lunch and play*) 9:00 am-12:00 noon $150 *1/2 Day campers may stay until 1:00 pm for lunch and additional Museum play. Campers must be pre-registered with Camp Director to participate.
Full Day 9:00 am-4:00 pm $270	Full Day 9:00 am-4:00 pm $300

*Please submit scholarship inquiries and requests to DiscoveryCamp@sdcdm.org

 

 

Weekly Themes

Little Explorers Summer Camps

Week 1 June 24, 2019-June 28, 2019 Explore Space 3...2...1...BLAST OFF! Build rockets, dive into the exciting history of space exploration, create galaxy art, and uncover your inner astronaut.

July 1, 2019-July 5, 2019 NO CAMP

Week 2 July 8, 2019-July 12, 2019 Explore Under the Sea Engineer devices that float, paint ocean creatures, uncover sunken treasures, and discover mysteries of the deep blue sea!

Week 3 July 15, 2019-July 19, 2019 Explore Coding and Engineering Build robots, design tall buildings, speak the language of computers using coding, and gain hands on experience as a problem solver!

Week 4 July 22, 2019-July 26, 2019 Explore the Jurassic World Become a paleontologist when you dig for dinosaur bones, create fossils, and paint prehistoric masterpieces.

Week 5 July 29, 2019-August 2, 2019 Explore the World Through Art Travel the world and learn about artists and art styles from other countries. Join us for a special Art Gallery featuring campers on August 3.

 

A Day in the Life of a Camper

 

8:45-9:00 Drop-off

9:00-9:15 Welcome to Camp

9:15-9:45 Introduction to daily themes

9:45-10:00 Indoor Museum exploration

10:00-10:30 Hands-on Arts Activity

10:30-10:45 Snack time*

10:45-11:15 Outdoor Museum exploration

11:15-11:45 Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) Activity: campers can choose from different hands-on activities based on their interest.

11:45-12:00 Camp close out for morning session

12:00-12:15 Half day campers dismissed

12:15-1:00 Lunch time*

1:00-1:15 Afternoon welcome

1:15-1:30 Introduction to afternoon theme

1:30-2:00 Indoor Museum exploration

2:00-2:45 Hands-on Art or Science Activity

2:45-3:00 Snack time*

3:00-3:30 Outdoor Museum exploration

3:30-3:45 Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) Activity: campers can choose from different hands-on activities based on their interest.

3:45-4:00 Camp close out for full day

*Campers are required to bring their own (peanut-free) snacks and lunches.

 

Mark Your Calendars!

August 3 will be our End-of-Camp Performance

• Little Explorers Summer Campers will perform a special song on stage at the final Summer Concert.
• This special event will be complimentary for all Little Explorers who joined us at camp over the summer.
• More information to come!

 

Are you ready to EXPLORE, IMAGINE and EXPERIMENT with us?

 

Important Camp Information:

• Little Explorers Summer Camp General Information 2019

 

Little Explorers Summer Camp Staff

 

Ms Kimberly

Ms Kimberly grew up on the East Coast and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree at University of Delaware. After school, Ms Kimberly worked as a reading interventionist, ESL teacher, and eventually Kindergarten teacher in Washington DC. When Ms Kimberly is not running around the Museum, you can find her at the rock climbing gym or hiking with her two crazy dogs all over Sunny San Diego!

Ms Gigi

Ms Gigi has a background in Early Childhood Education with an Associates Degree in Child Development. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development and will graduate this fall. Ms Gigi loves teaching art and spends her free time baking, crafting and exploring San Diego!

Ms Sarah

Ms Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and enjoys sharing her love for the outdoors with all the young friends she teaches. In her free time you might find her exploring local trails with her dog, chatting with her 2 year old niece on the phone, or baking a sweet treat!

Ms Grace

Ms Grace is currently completing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and French, and loves spending her summers teaching at the Museum. In her free time, she loves to play with her dogs, read, and watch movies with her friends!

Ms Kaitlyn

Ms Kaitlyn has a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction and began her teaching career as a fourth grade teacher at a STEAM school in San Diego. She is now a Health and Wellness Kids Yoga Teacher in Encinitas Union School District where she brings her passion for play and purpose together through a unique blend of movement and character development for kids of all ages. When Kaitlyn isn't teaching, she is often found practicing her own yoga, exploring local beaches, traveling, or on the lookout for any nearby art and music festivals to attend. 

Ms Sammie

Ms Sammie has a background in Deaf Education and art education.  She has completed an ASL Interpreting Training Program at Palomar College and is currently working on a BA in Deaf Studies.  Ms Sammie enjoys all types of art, baking, paddle boarding and hanging out with her puppy!