Discovery Place Science Summer Camps offer over 20 unique full-day programs led by expert educators, providing immersive, hands-on STEM experiences within a museum setting that includes daily museum adventures.
Discovery Place Science Summer Camps offer over 20 unique full-day programs for children ages 5 to 12, focusing on hands-on STEM activities. Campers engage in science experiments, engineering challenges, and coding, exploring diverse topics such as space, animals, and chemistry. The curriculum is designed to build foundational STEM skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and independence through structured inquiry and collaborative projects. Activities include programming robots, conducting chemical reactions, designing and building structures with LEGO® bricks, and exploring museum exhibits. The camps aim to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and provide real-world challenges, allowing children to develop skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
For younger campers (ages 5-6), the focus is on socialization, sensory play, and an introduction to science through themes like space, animals, and LEGO® building. Older campers (ages 10-12) delve into career exploration, advanced technology, and digital creation, with themes such as robotics and integrated STEAM. The camps emphasize hands-on inquiry, cross-disciplinary learning, and the development of 21st-century skills like collaboration, communication, and adaptability. Campers use microscopes, coding interfaces, and lab equipment to conduct their own investigations, learning that failure is a step toward success.
A typical day involves hands-on STEM activities, including science experiments, engineering challenges, and coding, with supervised exploration time in the museum exhibits.
The camp is best for curious children aged 5-12 who enjoy hands-on learning and want to explore various STEM topics in an engaging and supportive environment.
301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
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