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Monday August 7

9:00 AM  –  3:30 PM

Camp STEAMology

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When school’s out, the real adventure begins at Camp STEAMology! Give your child a SCIENTASTIC STEM experience at MODS’ camp program, perfect for grades kindergarten through grade 4. At Camp STEAMology, we’ve crafted the ultimate age-appropriate camp adventure, providing campers with interactive exploration and hands-on learning opportunities in the coolest camp environment you can imagine. Plus, don’t forget the cherry on top – a weekly IMAX® immersion that’ll have your child’s curiosity soaring to new heights. It’s not just camp; it’s a journey into the exciting world of STEAM that they’ll never forget!

Grades: Kindergarten through Grade 4
Time:  9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Drop off: 8:30 a.m.
New: After Care is now available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

One-Day Camp
Museum members: $60
Non-members: $70
Two-Day Camp
Museum members: $120
Non-members: $140
Three-Day Camp
Museum members: $180

Non-members: $210

Four-Day Camp
Museum Members: $240

Non-Members: $280

Five-Day Camp
Museum members: $300/week 
Non-members: $350/week 
 

AFTERCARE TUITION: Aftercare rates are as follows:

One-Day Camp: $15    Two-Day Camp: $30     Three-Day Camp: $40   
Four-Day Camp: $45   Five-Day Camp: $50  
 

NOTE: After Care is now available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

MULTI-CHILD DISCOUNTS* Save $10 off total for one, two, or three-day camps. Use code 10off at checkout. Discount cannot be combined with any other offer.

CAMP STEAMology T-SHIRTS ARE REQUIRED Campers are required to wear Camp STEAMology t-shirts. One FREE shirt will be included with registration for any multi-day camp, and an additional shirt will be provided for subsequent weeks. Additional shirts can be purchased for $12 at check-in.

FIELD TRIPS will be to Esplanade Park, an outdoor venue directly across from the Museum. Other enrichment activities will be brought in on-site to the Museum from trusted partners.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION is required to guarantee a spot due to smaller group sizes.

KEEPING HEALTHY SCIENTISTS SAFE 

  • Daily health and safety protocol review with campers.
  • Every camper must bring a reusable water bottle clearly labeled with their name. No single-use plastic bottles, please.
    • Proper handwashing technique and frequent reminders.
    • Designated Camp restrooms and water fountain.
  • Required pre-registration for a guaranteed spot.
  • Adherence to all local, state and national health and safety laws, rules and guidelines. Educators are prepared to provide an amazing camp experience.

Camp STEAMology School's Out Camp Themes and Dates

Into the Earth!
April 10 (One-Day)
Explore the Earth by digging into the  soil and get growing! Join MODS as we learn about the layers beneath the Earth: soil, limestone, and clay. Fabricate different soil types for plants to grow.  Campers will learn about the Florida Aquifer system and build their own aquifer testing materials that separate and filter sediments and pollutants.   

Look to the Stars
June 11 (Four-Day)
Learn to navigate the stars as you create your own constellation map. Campers will journey through the night sky in the MODS planetarium and zoom through the galaxy to observe constellations, planets and beyond!

Summer Camp STEAMology

Maker’s Faire 
June 17-21 (Five-Day Camp)
A maker can take an idea and bring it to life. Campers will become creative thinkers using tools and supplies to design their inventions.

Survival of the Slowest

June 24-28 (Five-Day Camp)
Have you ever tried to do something slowly? Sometimes being small and slow can have its advantages. Meet some of the world’s slowest animals and learn about their unique traits. Get ready to think like an animal and complete challenges as unhurried as possible.  

Lost in Space!
July 1-3 (Three-Day Camp)
Sorry to tell you, but you are lost in space! Don’t worry- join us at MODS to discover and tinker with astronauts’ tools to ensure their survival in an extreme environment! Complete the mission challenge to survive outer space.  

Culture Shock!
July 5 (One-Day Camp)
Did you know scientific breakthroughs can shape entire cultures? Learn about these discoveries and how they impact our everyday life. Create electricity that once shocked the world and use a microscope to create your own histological cell slide.

Padawan Academy
July 8-12 (Five-Day Camp)
Come join us in a galaxy not-so-far, far away! Learn the ways of the forces on Earth. Prepare to become a Jedi Knight by electrifying your lightsaber and creating your own TIE Fighters. Jedi need lots of energy, so prepare to make Jedi snacks that will fuel you on your mission.

STEM: Waterplay!
July 15-19 (Five-Day Camp)
Get ready for a week of camp full of water play! Experience water-based STEM activities, create floating LEGO® cities, observe changing water densities and analyze soil compositions. Make your very own rocket bottle launcher and get ready to blast off! Don’t forget to bring extra dry clothes!

MODS Shark Mania
July 22-26 (Five-Day Camp)
It’s Shark Week! Campers will investigate the biodiversity and chemistry of our oceans and learn about sharks from their prehistoric origins through today. Come see MODS’ lifesize Megalodon and learn about tracking sharks at MODS’ signature Shark Cart!  

Food Forest Science
July 29-August 2 (Five-Day Camp)
Explore an outdoor, living classroom and gain hands-on experience in regenerative gardening. In partnership with Thrive Lot, enjoy a tropical urban environment that’s been transformed into an edible permaculture garden with more than 50 species of tropical fruit trees and medicinal plants. Discover how to grow your own backyard edible landscape!

Enchanted Forest: Myths & Legends
August 5-9 (Five-Day Camp)
Join MODS for a week of magical refuge while you build an enchanted tree house. Get transported to the land of fairies, gnomes, trolls, dragons, unicorns and other magical creatures! Create miniature worlds, fairy tales, art, costumes and stories.

LEGO®: Creation Explosion
August 12-16 (Five-Day Camp)
It’s time for MODS’ LEGO® camp! Join us for all things LEGO® as campers engage in creating, coding and constructing larger-than-life structures. Campers will learn through playful, hands-on STEAM activities and fun, engaging experiences.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Class capacity is limited and enrollment is based on a first-come, first served basis.
  • Multiple-day camps cannot be purchased as one-day camps
  • We accept Visa, MasterCard or American Express. You may also pay cash in person at the Box Office.
  • Museum members may also pay by personal check. Checks should be made payable to: Museum of Discovery and Science.
  • A camp registration confirmation will be sent to you once your child’s registration has been processed.
  • Box lunches for campers are available for pre-orders.
  • The Museum reserves the right to combine like age levels to meet minimum attendance requirements.
  • The Museum reserves the right to cancel a program if minimum enrollment has not been reached.
  • Camp fees must be processed and submitted prior to your child participating in Camp STEAMology.

Policy and Procedures

  • All camp registrations are final and will be honored only on the camp day/week purchased. 
  • Except in the case of an event cancellation by the Museum, there are no refunds or exchanges allowed.
  • Absences may not be “made up” by having your child(ren) attend another camp on a different day, nor will you receive a prorated amount/refund/credit for any missed days. This includes illnesses or emergencies. 
  • If a camper is sent home due to behavioral reasons, no refunds will be provided. 

Promotional Photography

From time to time, the Museum of Discovery and Science takes photographs during classes and camp. These photographs are used for many purposes, including advertising and promotional materials. Should you have any objection to the Museum taking or using photographs of you or your children, please call and advise a reservations agent before your child’s camp begins. This information will be recorded in your child’s record.

After Care
After Care is now available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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