There is NO summer camp like Discovery Camp!
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Check here for 2012 School's Out Camp and Spring Break Camp sessions. Discovery Camp is a co-ed summer day camp right here at The Franklin Institute Science Museum. As always, our themes this year are all new and designed to engage our campers as hands-on learners.
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2012 BROCHURE COMING SOON
ALL NEW in 2012 - Discovery Camp is branching out!
We are excited to announce a partnership with Valley Forge National Historical Park, which will provide Discovery Camp with a special opportunity to take the program beyond the walls of the museum. For four weeks this summer, Discovery Camp programming will also occur in Valley Forge Historical Park.
CLICK HERE for information about Discovery Camp at Valley Forge Historical Park!
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2012 Discovery Camp Schedule One Week Sessions |
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Theme |
Dates |
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Deconstruct It! |
June 18 - June 22 |
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Space is the Place |
June 25 - June 29 |
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Kitchen Science |
August 13 - August 17 |
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Catch a Wave |
August 20 - August 24 |
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Eww, That's Gross! |
August 27 - August 31 |
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Two Week Sessions |
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Dates |
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Medieval Science |
July 2 - July 13 (no camp 7/4) |
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Weather Wonders |
July 16 - July 27 |
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Creature Feature and Cool Creations |
July 30 - August 10 |
2012 Discovery Camp Fees
Price |
Member |
Non-Member |
Campers entering K-8 Grade |
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Pre-K campers |
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OTHER FEES
Early Arrival |
8:00AM-9:00AM |
$7/day |
Late Departure |
4:15PM-5:30PM |
$9/day |
Fieldtrip Fee |
select sessions, noted above |
$15 (K-8 campers only) |
DISCOUNTS
Full summer: Take 10% off!
Sibling Discount: Take $20 off per additional sibling!
Note: Children who arrive before 9:00AM or stay later than 4:00PM without the Extended Day Program will be charged a $15 per day penalty.
Camp Structure
Each day of Discovery Camp includes hands-on science activities, a snack, and break for lunch, outdoor play (weather permitting) and museum exploration. Depending on the sessions, campers may also have the opportunity to take field trips, hear from invited guest speakers, see theater shows and educational films, and take part in large-scale, camp wide projects. Each session's theme is independent of the others, so campers need not attend sessions consecutively, allowing flexibility to work around your family vacations. Campers should attend a full session to experience the greatest academic value. Split sessions are not recommended.
Campers will receive a Discovery Camp t-shirt, drinks provided by Coca-Cola, a daily snack, weekly camp newsletter, and all activity supplies. Entrance to the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit is not included, but will be an option for all campers at an additional cost.
Age Groups
Campers are grouped based on the grade or home-school level they are entering (typically Pre-K, K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8). Groups have a 1:7 counselor to camper ratio.
About Discovery Camp
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.
Discovery Camp counselors are teachers and college students with a proven interest in science and child care experience. In addition to our core staff, counselors-in-training (CITs) and interns provide extra support.
Applications for spring and summer Discovery Camp counselor positions are posted in the Employment Opportunities section of our website. To enter the CIT program, you must be at least 15 years old. You may also find information on Volunteer Opportunities offered during the summer on our website or you can contact the Volunteer Department directly at 215.448.1163.
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Camp Information IMPORTANT FORMS Scholarships
Benefits of Membership
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