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Because they are short and sweet and you can register for single or multiple days, these mini-camps are perfect for kids who are too young for our regular camps or who have never attended full day, weeklong camps before.
Your new campers will get to experience what Summer Science Camp is all about in short sessions where they will be engaged and entertained with hands-on activities, games, art projects, new friends, and more all while learning the ropes of camp!
Weather permitting, campers will spend the majority of their time outdoors.
Ages: 4 to 7
Times: Camps run from 9 am to 12 noon. We can not offer pre or post camp care at this time.
Remaining 2026 Dates & Topics:
August 25 | Incredible Insects
Let’s explore the amazingly diverse world of insects! You’ll search for and observe insects in our nature park, touch live insects in our Discovery Rooms, and learn what makes insects so cool in an interactive lesson. And it wouldn’t be a complete camp experience without a chance to make a fun insect-themed craft to take home.
August 26 | Fabulous Fish
Dive into this mini-camp to discover fabulous fish! You’ll find out what makes a fish a fish, dip net for fish in our ponds, and watch fish swim, breathe, and eat in our aquaria. You’ll also create beautiful Japanese fish prints (an artform called Gyotaku) to take home. This short and sweet camp experience will be fin-tastic!
August 27 | Awesome Amphibians
Jump into the amazing world of amphibians with us! You’ll learn about their special life cycles, meet local frogs and toads, go on a tadpole hunt at the pond, and practice fun frog and toad calls. Crafts and active games will help you learn what makes amphibians so incredibly cool.
August 28 | Sensational Spiders
In this mini-camp you’ll sneak up on spiders under logs and in the bushes of our nature park. Look carefully and you may find delicate spider webs that spiders have left behind. You’ll learn about spider body parts and how to tell spiders apart from other invertebrates in an interactive lesson before making super sensational spider crafts.
Cost / day: Family Level (or higher) Members $50 / Non-members $65
Advance registration is required.
Please notify the Center via phone call (713.667.6550) and detailed email (alagrone@naturediscoverycenter.org) of any change in your plans or need to withdraw from camp for any reason.
Read our FAQ for Camp Registrations Here (includes cancellation and refund policies)
