summer

camp 2025

Spend the summer exploring with San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Each week of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration, and an opportunity to adventure through exciting themes and activities with new friends.

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CAMP

details

June 16 – August 15*

  • 1:12 adult-to-child ratio
  • Full-week sign-ups only

  • 10% discounts for siblings**

  • Aftercare available for Little Explorers Camps from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Maximum 10 children, first come, first served.

  • Registering for multiple weeks of camp? Email Education@sdcdm.org for a more streamlined registration process!

*No camp July 4
**Please contact Education@sdcdm.org to learn more about the sibling discount option.

Little Explorers Camp

Ages: 4 - 5

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*

PRICING

Members: $300
Non-members: $350
*Aftercare Add On (12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.): $50

Big Explorers Camp

Ages: 6 - 8

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

PRICING

Members: $325
Non-members: $375

WEEKLY THEMES

June 16 – June 20

Electrifying Engineering

Ignite your kiddo’s creativity! Explore the basics of engineering through fun activities and basic coding challenges.

June 23 – June 27

Tales & Tinkerers

Sail far and wide on a giant ship or discover magical creatures as we go on an adventure full of imagination and creation!

June 30 – July 3

Science of Magic

Discover the fascinating science behind magical tricks and illusions, exploring how science can make the impossible seem possible!

July 7 – July 11

Solar System Science

Go on a cosmic adventure to learn about planets, stars, and space with fun-filled hands-on activities!

July 14 – July 18

Up In the Air

Learn all about the science behind animals and machines soaring in the sky, from the wind and birds to airplanes!

July 21 – July 25

Jurassic Journey

Young adventurers will go back in time to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs through fun, hands-on activities and creative art projects!

July 28 – August 1

Art-chitects

Explore the world of architecture through art, culture, and design techniques from around the globe!

August 4 – August 8

Wonders of Weather (Bilingual Camp)

Explore the wonders of weather in our Spanish-English bilingual camp, where campers will learn all about the amazing phenomena of weather—from sunny skies to thunderstorms!

August 11 – August 15

Woosh, Whiz, Zoom

Explore, create, and experiment with simple machines to see how they work and make the world go round!

Little Explorers
ITINERARY

Ages: 4 – 5

  • 9:00-9:15 Drop-off

  • 9:15-9:30 Museum Exploration*

  • 9:30-9:45 Welcome to Camp

  • 9:45-10:25 Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math (STREAM) Activity

  • 10:25-10:40 Snack time**

  • 10:40-11:35 Museum Exploration*
  • 11:35-12:00 Closing Storytime & Pick Up

  • 12:00-2:00 Aftercare (must be pre-booked, limit 10 campers)

*Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor museum exploration each day
**Campers are required to bring their own (peanut-free) snacks and lunches. Snacks and lunches will be eaten in the Indoor Classroom.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact us or review our Frequently Asked Questions.

Big Explorers
ITINERARY

Ages: 6 – 8

  • 9:00-9:15 Drop-off

  • 9:15-9:30 Welcome to Camp

  • 9:30-10:20 Museum Exploration*

  • 10:20-10:35 Snack Time**

  • 10:35-10:50 Storytime

  • 10:50-11:20 Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math (STREAM) Activity
  • 11:20-12:00 Lunch**

  • 12:00-12:30 Art Activity

  • 12:30-1:20 Museum Exploration*

  • 1:20-2:00 Closing Storytime & Pick Up

*Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor museum exploration each day
**Campers are required to bring their own (peanut-free) snacks and lunches. Snacks and lunches will be eaten in the Indoor Classroom.