From Bob the Builder and fascinating science to fairy tales and traveling the world, Summer Camp at Creative Discovery Museum offers a variety of themes, lessons, and excitement for ages 4 - 5 and children in rising Kindergarten through rising 5th grade. The Museum’s knowledgeable staff provides safe, fun-filled experiences that are ideal for first time or repeat campers.
“We plan activities around topics that are timely and fun for kids of all ages,” states Lynne Mulligan, Creative Discovery Museum’s Senior Programs Manager. “The kids also really enjoy getting to know our staff and making friends.”
Half-day camps are available for 4 and 5 year olds, providing a great first-time camp experience. Museum staff ensures a safe, fun environment with Museum play, theme-related crafts, cooking lessons in the Culinary Corner, and a variety of activities that relate to the camp’s individual theme.
Each full-day camp experience will include a field trip, cooking lessons in Culinary Corner, creative crafts, and exclusive time spent in the Museum. Themed projects and activities make each week an entirely new experience.
“We get so many repeat campers that it’s like seeing family coming back time after time,” continues Ms. Mulligan. “Many of our Educators have been working at the Museum for several years and look forward to seeing the kids they know come back and forming relationships with new campers, as well.”
Half-day opportunities for Summer 2011 include:
Ages 4 and 5
Half-day Camps meet from 9 a.m. - noon OR 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Bob the Builder: June 6 – June 10
Campers will spend time in the special traveling exhibit, Bob the Builder, featured during the summer at Creative Discovery Museum. Campers will explore the exhibit and try their hand at a little construction of their own while building team work and math skills.
Fairy Tales: June 13 – June 17
Explore favorite fairy tales first hand with magical crafts and activities. Campers can be like “Jack” and plant their own beanstalk. They can learn the Three Little Pigs building secrets and make their own “pigs in a blanket”. This camp also includes a lesson in basket weaving, so kids can make their own basket to take to Grandma’s house just like Little Red Riding Hood!
Full day opportunities for Summer 2011 include:
Kindergarten – 2ndgrade
Full-day camps meet from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Tales: June 20 – June 24
Explore favorite fairy tales first hand with magical crafts and activities. Campers can be like “Jack” and plant their own beanstalk. They can learn the Three Little Pigs building secrets and make their own “pigs in a blanket”. This camp also includes a lesson in basket weaving, so kids can make their own basket to take to Grandma’s house just like Little Red Riding Hood!
Around the World with Creative Discovery Museum: June 27 – July 1
Campers will traverse the globe learning about different countries, making and wearing clothing from around the world, learning new words in foreign languages, creating cultural meals and playing traditional games from other lands.
Magic School Bus: July 11 – July 15
Kids’ imaginations will hop on board the Magic School Bus and fill days with fun topics featuring outer space, traveling to the time of the dinosaurs, and other scientific adventures.
3rd– 5th grade
Full-day camps meet from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Campers in the Kitchen: June 20 – June 24
Campers will spend lots of time in the Museum’s Culinary Corner expanding their culinary skills. Guest chefs will be on hand to teach their special recipes and cooking techniques.
Around the World with Creative Discovery Museum: June 27 – July 1
Campers will traverse the globe learning about different countries, making and wearing clothing from around the world, learning new words in foreign languages, creating cultural meals and playing traditional games from other lands.
Camp X: Explosions, Experiments & Other Exciting Explorations: July 11– July 15
Campers will become scientists as they form hypotheses, perform experiments, and work together to explore the exciting world of science. Children will experience science demonstrations such as Shock Theater, What’s the Matter, Wonder by Thunder and more!
Reservations for Summer Camp 2011 at Creative Discovery Museum may be made by calling Nancy at (423) 648-6045 or Beth at (423) 648-6040. For more information visit www.cdmfun.org or call the Museum at (423) 756-2738.