Learn about different animals every day at Explore and More! Campers will use their imaginations and explore the world of animals. We’ll talk about our favorite animals, do special animal STEM activities and have an animal craft daily. Each morning Animal World campers will have special exclusive museum play time!

Arts and crafts lovers, this camp is for you! With STEAM-based science experiments, and all the classic camp crafts you could hope for: Painting, bracelet-making, boom-doggles, and paper-Mache! There will be time for museum play and walks to Canalside, too.

Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.

Our super hero camp is for kids who love all things super heroes! We’ll use our imaginations to solve super-hero themed problems. There will be super-hero themed STEM activities and arts and crafts daily. Campers will have exclusive access to the Museum in the mornings for playtime.

With over 600 acres of outdoor space and 68 historic buildings and artifacts, your child will have a week of adventure! The Museum offers several great day camps, starting with Spring Break Camp in April and Summer Camps running July 7 through August 22, 2025!

Spark your kid’s creativity and build their confidence with our all-new Camp Invention® Connect program, Explore! Each kit brings a unique set of challenges inspired by world-changing inventors, and certified educator Coaches help kids make real connections through instruction, teamwork and outdoor play. They’ll dive into ocean research with their own aquatic friend, develop inventions for space exploration, build a spinning robotic artist and design a mega marble arcade! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.