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Children's Museum of New Hampshire Summer Camps

6 Washington St.Dover, NH 03820
Phone: (603) 742-2002Website: Visit Website Google Map

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire is offering a number of different half-day camps this summer, Mini Camps for our younger audience and Discovery Camps for a little bit older. 

MESSY ART MINI CAMP

For ages 4-5 (must use bathroom independently)

Tuesday, July 9 - Thursday, July 11
8:30am-11:30am

This camp is designed for kids who like to get messy and be creative at the same time! Campers (ages 4 & 5) will have a blast exploring science experiments and art related projects with daily hands-on experiments, creative crafts and incredible art projects. Each child will take home a variety of art and science projects that they have created. These Mini Camp half-day programs start with play time in the museum, and includes science experiments, building activities, art projects and more. Enjoy bubbles and chalk art outdoor play time (weather permitting). Children must be able to use the bathroom independently to participate in these camps. Campers should pack a water bottle and snack for this half-day camp.

Cost is $125 for Members and $140 for Non-members

Registration begins Thursday, February 1, 2024 for Members and Friday, February 9, 2024 for Non-members.

REGISTER HERE >>

Online registration and pre-payment required. Registration closes two weeks before each camp. All camps are limited to 12 children per camp. Please note that we cannot offer refunds for these camps unless we can fill your spot.

Questions about this Mini Camp?
Please Contact Xanthi Gray: xanthi@childrens-museum.org

STEAM CREATURES AND CRITTERS DISCOVERY CAMP

For ages 6-7 years

Tuesday, August 6 - Thursday, August 8
8:30-11:30am

Join us for "STEAM Creatures and Critters" day camp this summer for campers 6-7 years old. Try out amazing science experiments and learn all about wild creatures and amazing critters! Campers will think like engineers and build structures to test out and learn about animal builders, and think like scientists and try some messy, fun projects about animal adaptations. Each day will feature hands-on experiments as well as art and engineering projects to take home. From nocturnal critters to deep sea critters, we will have fun, learn, and play! Our STEAM Discovery camps offer projects related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math topics. Each day starts with time to explore the museum, followed by activities in the classroom, and time to play games and have a snack outside in the park (weather permitting). Campers need to bring along water and a snack for this half-day camp from 8:30-11:30am.

Cost is $125 for Members and $140 for non-members

REGISTER HERE >>

Online registration and pre-payment required. Registration closes two weeks before each camp. All camps are limited to 12 children per camp. Please note that we cannot offer refunds for these camps unless we can fill your spot.

Questions about Discovery Camps?
Please contact Colie McClain: nicole@childrens-museum.org

SCIENCE ART MINI CAMP

For ages 4-5 (must use bathroom independently)

Tuesday, August 6 - Thursday, August 8
8:30am-11:30am

This camp is designed to give kids the opportunity to become junior scientists while exploring early chemistry experiments! Each camper (ages 4-5) will learn about the basics of matter with daily hands-on science and art inspired activities. These Mini Camp half-day programs start with play time in the museum, and includes science experiments, building activities, art projects and more. Enjoy bubbles and chalk art outdoor play time (weather permitting). Children must be able to use the bathroom independently to participate in these camps. Campers should pack a water bottle and snack for this half-day camp.

Cost is $125 for Members and $140 for Non-members

Registration begins Thursday, February 1, 2024 for Members and Friday, February 9, 2024 for Non-members.

REGISTER HERE >>

Online registration and pre-payment required. Registration closes two weeks before each camp. All camps are limited to 12 children per camp. Please note that we cannot offer refunds for these camps unless we can fill your spot.

Questions about this Mini Camp?
Please Contact Xanthi Gray: xanthi@childrens-museum.org

3D PRINT IT CAMP!

For ages 8-11+

Tuesday, August 13 - Thursday, August 15
8:30am-11:30am

Join our Education staff this summer for a 3D printing camp for ages 8-11+! Designed as an introductory course, campers will have an opportunity to learn how 3D objects are printed from the ground up using free and accessible software. Each camper will get to bring home a 3D printed object that they design themselves. In addition, campers will try hands-on art and science activities to further explore 3D objects, melting, and matter. Please note that this class is for children ages 8-11. If your child is older than 11, but would like to attend, please contact us to learn more: nicole@childrens-museum.org. Each day starts with time to explore the museum, followed by activities in the classroom, and time to play games and have a snack outside in the park (weather permitting). Campers need to bring along water and a snack for this half-day camp from 8:30-11:30am.

Cost is $150 for Members and $165 for non-members

Registration begins Thursday, February 1, 2024 for Members and Friday, February 9, 2024 for Non-members.

REGISTER HERE >>

Online registration and pre-payment required. Registration closes two weeks before each camp. All camps are limited to 12 children per camp. Please note that we cannot offer refunds for these camps unless we can fill your spot.

Questions about Discovery Camps?
Please contact Colie McClain: nicole@childrens-museum.org

FAIRY TALE EXPLORERS MINI CAMP

For ages 4-5 (must use bathroom independently)

Tuesday, August 13 - Thursday, August 15
8:30am-11:30am

This camp is designed to encourage the artist and explorer that exists within each child! Each camper (ages 4-5) will explore the world of fairy tales and stories through art projects and science experiments. Campers will use their creativity and imaginations to create fabulous works of art to bring home. These Mini Camp half-day programs start with play time in the museum, and includes science experiments, building activities, art projects and more. Enjoy bubbles and chalk art outdoor play time (weather permitting). Children must be able to use the bathroom independently to participate in these camps. Campers should pack a water bottle and snack for this half-day camp.

Cost is $125 for Members and $140 for Non-members

Registration begins Thursday, February 1, 2024 for Members and Friday, February 9, 2024 for Non-members.

REGISTER HERE >>

Online registration and pre-payment required. Registration closes two weeks before each camp. All camps are limited to 12 children per camp. Please note that we cannot offer refunds for these camps unless we can fill your spot.

Questions about this Mini Camp?
Please Contact Xanthi Gray: xanthi@childrens-museum.org