2024 SUMMER CAMP INFO
Before registering, be sure to read the following 2024 Camp Policies and FAQs
Please email the Summer Camp Coordinator at camps@discoverygateway.org if you have any questions. Thank you!
Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $130
General Public Registration: $150
Does your camper have a love for performing, and a skill for the stage? Join us for a super fun week crammed full of all the skills needed to be an expert actor!
Join us for a super fun week crammed full of all the skills needed to be an expert actor! We’ll talk about projecting, character acting, and the foundations of stage performance. We’ll write and perform our very own play at the end of the week, for friends and family to enjoy!
Registration per student: $230
Explore the exciting world of content creation at our Creator Summer Camp! From YouTuber-in-training sessions to animation and filmmaking camps, there’s something for every camera enthusiast. Sign up now and let your kids unleash their creativity!
*iPads will be provided for use during this camp, but campers are welcome to bring their own.
Ever wanted to be a YouTuber? Join our YouTube Production Camp and become one! Each day, a relevant YouTube skill will be introduced; including gaming videos, vlogs, reaction videos, skits, and more. You will learn how to make media for the 21st century, with a focus on the entire creative process, developing skills in editing, branding, and screen presence. By the end of the camp, you’ll be ready to launch your YouTube career, equipped with the skills and confidence needed to shine in the digital realm, all while collaborating with fellow students and learning from successful YouTubers!
*Note: No student videos are uploaded to YouTube, all videos made are sent directly and only to each student’s parent
Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $230
General Public Registration: $250
These full-day camps are chock full of games, projects, and STEAM-centered activities to keep your kids entertained, engaged, and excited all summer long.
Raptor Ranger
Do you have an aspiring paleontologist who can name more dinosaurs than cereal brands? Our paleontologist-in-training will make their own dinosaur fossil molds, dissect owl pellets to identify real bones, and meet modern dinosaurs with a guest appearance from Hawkwatch! The camp will feature hands-on science experiments, prehistoric-themed crafts, and exclusive activities in our state-of-the-art Paleontology exhibit.
Art Adventure
In this camp, we take the “Art” in S.T.E.A.M seriously! Campers will participate in exclusive activities from our in-house art instructor, while exploring a variety of artistic media and techniques. Moreover, they’ll be blurring the line between art and science through a multitude of hands-on experiments resulting in a variety of unique 2D and 3D artwork to take home!
Scientific Sorcery
Consider this your letter of invitation! Come learn how science can bring out the hidden magic of the world around us! Uncover the scientific principles behind illusions such as moving pictures or holograms and explore the common household items that produce astonishing effects beyond your wildest dreams!
STEM Squad
July 29th – August 2nd
Does your camper have what it takes to be a spy? Prepare to solve crimes using science, technology, engineering, and math. Work with your squad members to become masterful detectives, with the museum as your headquarters! This thrilling camp will feature daring missions, “laser” obstacle courses, and a week full of mysteries to solve.
Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $130
General Public Registration: $150
Have a little one who’s just itching for the camp experience? Try out our shortened, 4-hour junior camps featuring crafts, games, and more!
I Dig Dinos
Is your adventurer ready for an expedition to the past? Our dinosaur camp will have your little one hatching their own dino eggs, meeting some modern dinosaurs from Hawkwatch, and even role-playing as dinosaurs for exciting games and activities! The camp will feature hands-on science experiments, prehistoric-themed crafts, and exclusive activities in our state-of-the-art Paleontology exhibit.
Artful Antics
Calling all artisans in the making! This camp will explore all kinds of artistic expression, from dancing and acting to creating beautiful works of 2D and 3D art. Perform a show in our Story Time Factory exhibit, enjoy exclusive activities with our in-house art instructor, and explore how science can create beautiful results! This camp will provide your little artist with ample opportunities to get their hands messy!
Silly Science Magic
Discover the hidden magic in the world all around us! Your little magic munchkin will learn to perform a variety of mesmerizing tricks, from water that defies gravity to potions that turn into worms, you never know what you might find next! (magic toads optional)
Superhero in Training
August 5th – August 9th
Calling all future superheroes, this is your signal to assemble! Channel your inner hero and discover what superpowers science can give us! From uncanny strength through leverage, to magnetism, to telecommunication, you too can make the world a better place! Oh, and don’t forget to bring a secret identity!
