Spend the summer exploring with the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Six exciting weeks of Little Explorers Summer Camp are offered and activities include exploring the deep blue sea, practicing paleontology skills, creating colorful masterpieces, and so much more. Each day of camp includes access to Museum exhibits, hands-on exploration with trained education staff, and an opportunity to make new friends. Campers entering Kindergarten-entering 3rd Grade (4 – 8 years old) may register now for full weeks, set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17-Aug. 2. Also check out Kindergarten Readiness Camp Aug. 5-9, when the littlest campers practice letter and number recognition, develop social skills through play, dance, sing, and more. Little Explorers Summer Camp
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The Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park offers half-day and weekly Summer STEM Camps for kids June 12-Aug. 16. Hands-on science themes for kids in grades Pre-K-K include Space Explorer, Junior Paleontologist and Sensational Senses. Students in Grades 1-3 can choose Bugs, Rocks and the Wild; Energy ad Forces, Science of Magic and Superheroes; STEM-tastic Camp and other topics. Students in Grades 4-6 can participate in fun themes like Maker Camp, Magic for Muggles; Cool Chemistry and more. Those in Grades 6-8 can enjoy Movie Magic, SciQuest, Women Scientists in Action and other sessions. View detailed camp descriptions and dates here. To register, call (619) 238-1233 x847, or visit the Fleet online. Also join the Fleet on Saturday, March 16, for the public opening of “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants” in the Giant Dome Theater. Enjoy 20 percent off admission to the Fleet here
Summer will be here before you know it, and Birch Aquarium is ready with ocean-inspired camps for kids! Starting June 17, the Aquarium will offer weekly in-person sessions for kids ages 4-13. Explore underwater worlds and meet ocean creatures in fun and safe week-long camps, with full-day options available! Campers will play games, create fun crafts, engage in science activities, surf, snorkel, and of course, get up close with aquarium animals. Registration is now open for the general public. Register here. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round. Birch Aquarium