Kids Camp
Looking for a fun learning experience for your kids? Look no further! The Museum offers camp experiences with hands-on fun for elementary-aged kids during school breaks. Our team of educators and Museum staff are ready to give your kids a dynamic experience, focused on conservation and the environment, history, cultures and wildlife. Learn about the High Desert and the plants and animals that make their home alongside us in these fun and interactive programs. Click here to discover the fun of a typical day at a Museum Kids Camp.
HOLIDAY THREE-DAY CAMPS ARE HERE!
$210, $255 with extended care; Members receive 10% discount
Click the links below to register. Camp slots are first come, first served. To join our waitlist, click here.
Winter Camp
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31
Artist Adventures
Snap out of the winter slump by adding some color to your life! Be inspired by artwork and different media around the museum and then experiment using your own artistic eye. Take your creations home at the end of the week to show off your masterpieces.
KINDERGARTEN (sold out) | 1ST AND 2ND GRADES (sold out) | 3RD-5TH GRADES (sold out)
Los campamentos infantiles Kids Camps del Museo High Desert sólo están disponibles en inglés.
A Typical Day at High Desert Museum Camps
At Kids Camp, each day is designed to balance learning, creativity, play and community building. Here is an example of a week of camp:
- Free Play: Unstructured play is available each morning during drop-off and each afternoon during pick-up.
- First Day Welcome: Camp begins with activities that help campers connect—such as icebreakers, name games and creating group agreements.
- Engaging Lessons & Activities: Campers participate in various activities throughout the day such as museum exploration, hands-on science projects, scavenger hunts, story time, arts and crafts, watching short educational films and other experiences that inspire curiosity and discovery.
- Snack and Lunchtime: A time to eat food from home and enjoy read-aloud stories or opportunities for campers to socialize and build friendships.
- Outdoor Recess: Recess takes place in an open area at the Museum or at the Pinecone Playscape. Location is weather and space dependent.
- Quiet Time: Campers can recharge through calm activities such as building with Legos, coloring, watching a short calming video or simply resting.
- Animal Encounters: Most weeks (depending on wildlife availability and week length), campers enjoy a special visit from one of our animal ambassadors.
- End-of-Week Celebration: The week concludes with extended outdoor play (weather and air quality dependent) and group games to celebrate campers’ accomplishments and connections.
Standard day: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Dropoff 8:30 am – 9:00 am)
Extended care: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Members receive a 10% discount on Kids camps! Become a member today!
