In our Preschool Camps, your camper will experience:
- A perfect "first experience" with summer camp for children who have not yet attended Kindergarten
- 3 hours of facilitated engagement in the Museum and in classrooms
- Developmentally appropriate activities in curated environments
- Social skill-building with support from caring camp staff
- A daily "snacktivity" led by camp staff
- Fun, fun, and more fun for 4- and 5-year-olds!
June 2-6 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
REGISTEREmbark on enchanting quests where you’ll help beloved storybook characters find their happily ever afters!
June 16-20 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
REGISTERExplore what makes a superhero super and practice superhero skills in fun obstacle courses.
July 7-11 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
REGISTERUse your senses around a science lab and create exploding reactions, slime, and edible paint.
July 21-25 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
REGISTERBecome a pirate as you design a ship, plan for weather, and follow a treasure map to find the gold!
$285/week for non-members
$245/week for members. Not a member? Join today and save!
- A backpack with a change of clothes (label everything that is sent to camp).
- A refillable water bottle.
- Camp registration forms if you do not submit them in advance.
CDM sets the standard for developmentally appropriate practice, and we want your child to have a best-fit experience. Here are some signs that your child is ready for Preschool Camps:
- Your child is enthusiastically curious about the world and shows interest in engaging with other children
- Your child is comfortable being left with someone other than their primary caregiver(s) and able to adapt to rich, albeit unfamiliar, environments
- Your child responds to verbal instructions and redirection and uses their words to interact with others
- Your child can feed themself independently and use the restroom without assistance
Registration questions? Please contact the Reservations Department at (423) 648-6040 or (423) 648-6045.
Camp questions? Please contact the Camp Director at (423) 648-6044.
