In our Lower Grade Camps, your 1st-2nd grade camper will experience:
- 7 hours of facilitated engagement in the Museum and in classrooms
- Social skill-building with support from caring camp staff
- Group nut-free lunch (sent from home) with their fellow campers and a daily snack.
- Fun, fun, and more fun for growing creative minds!

Time Travelers' Quest

June 9-13 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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From dinosaurs to robots! Come explore different eras, create time-traveling art projects, and play in the past, present, and future!

Story Expedition

July 7-11 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Each day begins with a new story as we cook, build, and craft our way through exciting adventures on every page!

NASA Discovery Camp

June 23-27 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Blast off into space exploration! Imagine day-to- day life in space, create a space station, and conduct experiments that are out of this world!

Boom! Pop! Science
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July 14-18 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Explosive STEM Fun! Prepare for a week of dynamic experiments and thrilling STEM challenges that will ignite your curiosity and spark your imagination.

Masterpieces in the Making

July 28-August 1 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Arts and Creative Works! Explore every art imaginable from 3D sculptures to culinary arts to cinema magic to storytelling!

Price

$350/week for non-members
$315/week for members. Not a member? Join today and save!

What do we bring to cdm camp?

- A backpack with a change of clothes - things can get messy and we want you to be comfortable all day!
- A nut-free lunch from home and a refillable water bottle (we are unable to heat up or refrigerate camper lunches).
- A daily snack will be provided. If your child has food allergies, we encourage you to pack an extra snack.
- Camp registration forms if you do not submit them in advance.
- Please leave personal technology and electronics at home, including smart watches, gaming systems, etc.

Is Lower Grade camp right for my camper?

CDM sets the standard for developmentally appropriate practice, and we want your child to have a best-fit experience. Here are some signs that our Lower Grade Camps camps are right for your camper:

- Your child is enthusiastically curious and can devote their attention to a multi-step process
- Your child is adaptable to new environments, able to express themselves verbally, and able to respond to verbal instruction and redirection
- Your child wants to spend their Summer making new friends, collaborating with peers, and making unforgettable memories in the Museum!

Registration questions? Please contact the Reservations Department at (423) 648-6040.
Camp questions? Please contact the Camp Director at (423) 648-6047.