The Franklin Institute - Discovery Camp

Ten Weeks of Action-Packed, Hands-On Science FUN!

Ten Weeks of action-packed, Hands-on & Minds-on Science FUN!!!

The goal of Discovery Camp at The Franklin Institute is to excite children about science and nurture their spirit of inquiry. We challenge each camper to take a closer look at the world and see that science is a part of everything. No matter where science fits into their future plans, the scientific discoveries that campers make at Discovery Camp will enrich their lives forever.

Sign on now for Discovery Camp's unique adventures in science. During each two-week session, your child will experience cool science...

Investigating science “Mythconceptions”
How earth systems (including us!) affect each other
What pirates knew about science and technology
Cool science from your kitchen
Why physics can be all play

Plus, campers will explore fascinating exhibits such as The Giant Heart: A Healthy Interactive Experience, Sports Challenge, and Space Command, with their counselors as well as have the opportunity to experience larger-than-life IMAX films and become immersed in out-of-this-world Fels Planetarium shows!

Applications for spring and summer Discovery Camp counselor positions are posted in the Employment Opportunities section of the website. Please review the Volunteer Opportunities offered during Summer Discovery Camp.

2008 Discovery Camp Schedule
Enroll your child TODAY in as many exciting sessions as you wish! ENROLL EARLY...with these new themes some sessions will fill quickly.

Session Theme	2008 Session Dates
Discovery Days 1	June 23 - June 27
Hungry? The Science of Food	June 30 - July 11 (No camp on Wed. 7/4)
Playground Physics	July 14 - July 25
A Pirates Life For Me!	July 28 - August 8
It’s Not Easy Being Green	August 11 - August 22
Discovery Days 2	August 25 - August 29

Camp Structure
Discovery Camp begins and ends with a week of Discovery Days, five action-packed days with various themes. In between are four two-week sessions, for campers to enjoy as many as ten fun-filled weeks of camp!

Each session is independent of the others, so campers do not need to attend sessions consecutively. This provides flexibility for working around your family vacation schedule.

Camp hours are 9AM to 4PM, with an optional early arrival beginning at 8AM and late departure until 5:30PM (for an additional fee).

Take a look at Discovery Camp Highlights for a preview of the fun activities campers will participate in throughout the summer!

Fees
The session fee applies to the regular 9AM to 4PM schedule for one child for two weeks, and includes one Franklin Institute Discovery Camp t-shirt, juice drinks provided by Coca-Cola, a daily snack, a Discovery Camp baseball hat, camp newsletter, and all activity supplies.
$550 for members; $605 for non-members. Discovery Days 1 & 2: $300 each (1 wk. session)

Save $25 on Discovery Days when you register for a regular two week session!

Extended Day Programs (no discounts apply):
Early Arrival: $60/session from 8 to 9AM ($30 for Discovery Days 1 or Discovery Days 2)
Extended Departure: $80/session from 4 to 5:30PM ($40 for Discovery Days 1 or Discovery Days 2)
Children who arrive before 9AM or stay later than 4PM without the Extended Day Program will be charged a $15 per day penalty.

Become a Member of The Franklin Institute to take advantage of member discounts, plus your family will receive free museum admission all year long! Mention that you found membership information through Discovery Camp.

Age Groups
Campers are divided by age into groups of about 15-21 children (ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13). Each age group will have a 1-to-7 ratio of counselor to campers, with additional support provided by volunteers.

Lunch
Campers are welcome to bring a homemade lunch or purchase lunch through the Museum's food service provider (Aramark), for $25 per week. Weather permitting, campers will eat lunch outdoors. The Franklin Institute provides a morning juice break, courtesy of Coca-Cola, and a light afternoon snack.

Staff
Discovery Camp counselors are teachers, college students, and upper level high school students with a proven interest in science and child care experience. In addition, counselors-in-training (CITs) and interns provide extra support and instruction. To enter the CIT program, you must be at least 15 years old. Contact the Volunteer department directly at 215.448.1163.

For more information:

Camp Director: 215.448.2195
Registrar: 215.448.1286
Email: discovery.camp@fi.edu
To attend, complete the Discovery Camp Registration Contract.
Scholarships are available. For more information click here

Important Documents