Camp Discovery

Give your child a SCIENTASTIC SUMMER STEM experience at MODS’ summer camp program, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. At Camp Discovery, we’ve crafted the ultimate age-appropriate camp experience, providing campers with interactive exploration and hands-on learning opportunities in the coolest camp environment, including a weekly IMAX immersion! Awesome themes abound from Inspiration Takes Flight to Expedition: Dinosaur and Animal Adventure to Magical Camp for Witches and Wizards and more.

For ages 6-12

Time:  9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Drop off: 8:30 a.m.

MULTI-DAY CAMP TUITION We offer one-day, two-day, three-day and five-day camps depending on the week/school calendar. Weeks cannot be pro-rated for fewer days attended.

AFTERCARE TUITION: 

One-Day Camp: $15
Three-Day Camp: $40
Five-Day Camp: $50

NOTE: After Care is now available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

MULTI-CHILD DISCOUNTS* Save $10 off the total for one, two, or three-day camps. Use code 10off at check out. 

*Multi-day camps cannot be prorated. Discount cannot be combined with any other offer. 

CAMP DISCOVERY T-SHIRTS ARE REQUIRED Campers are required to wear Camp Discovery t-shirts. One FREE shirt will be included with registration for any multi-day camp, and an additional shirt will be provided for subsequent weeks. Additional shirts can be purchased for $12 at check-in.

FIELD TRIPS will be to Esplanade Park, an outdoor venue directly across from the Museum. Other enrichment activities will be brought on-site to the Museum from trusted partners.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION is required to guarantee a spot due to smaller group sizes.

POLICY AND PROCEDURES:

• All camp registrations are final and will be honored only on the camp day/week purchased. 
• Except in the case of an event cancellation by the Museum, no refunds or exchanges are allowed.
• Absences may not be “made up” by having your child(ren) attend another camp on a different day, nor will you receive a prorated amount/refund/credit for any missed days. This includes illnesses or emergencies.
• If a camper is sent home due to behavioral reasons, no refunds will be provided. 

KEEPING HEALTHY SCIENTISTS SAFE:

• Daily health and safety protocol review with campers.
• Every camper must bring a reusable water bottle clearly labeled with their name. No single-use plastic bottles, please.
  • Proper handwashing technique and frequent reminders.
  • Designated Camp restrooms and water fountain.
• Required pre-registration for a guaranteed spot.
• Adherence to all local, state and national health and safety laws, rules and guidelines. Educators are prepared to provide an amazing camp experience.

Camp 71
June 9 (One-Day Camp – Offsite)

Approximately 71% of the earth’s surface is made up of water. After celebrating World Oceans Day, join the MODS Squad to dive deep into Florida’s saltwater habitats. Estuaries are crucial habitats for young marine life in Florida. Learn about the components of an estuary and assemble an edible estuary. End your day with an engaging discussion about sea turtles. 

PLEASE NOTE: This day camp will be held at the Marine Environmental Education Center at the Carpenter House at 4414 N Surf Rd, Hollywood, FL 33019. Parents should park across the building and bring your camper to the front door.

Inspiration Takes Flight!
June 12-16 (Five-Day Camp)

Create items that fly, all while learning about gravity and lift. Use imagination and testing, key parts of the design process, to complete the activity. Next, parachutes! Discover the engineering principles behind skydiving. Jump on an epic journey to learn about the Wright brothers and their fascination with flying. Make your own motor rotor and test it.

Expedition: Dinosaur!
June 19-23 (Five-Day Camp)

Become a MODS paleontologist as we dig into the past and unearth life that may have existed millions of years ago. Learn about how fossils are formed, and how the explorers and scientists who discover them are able to preserve these specimens. Can you estimate the size of a dinosaur from one bone? Be among the first to explore our newest traveling exhibit Expedition: Dinosaur!

Mystery at MODS! (Whodunnit Camp) CSI
June 26-30 (Five-Day Camp)

Everyone loves a good mystery!
Keep your eyes open for clues as we start this camp with a mystery and spend the entire week solving it. Follow in the steps of a CSI team. Learn about investigation techniques. Collect evidence, view hair and clothing fibers under microscopes, and analyze fingerprints and handwriting samples. 

It’s Shocking!
July 3 (One-Day Camp)

Experience the power of electricity to heat things up and make things move. As a conductor of electricity, you are sure to have an electrifying time as we explore circuits! Close the circuits to power lights, fans, even music boxes. Experiment with the powers of static electricity and currents.

Animal Adventure
July 5-7 (Three-Day Camp)

This week is all about animals. How do puffer fish create designs on the sand? Learn how this particular fish creates geometrical designs to communicate with others. Discover which everyday products were first engineered by animals and learn how to make your own version of them, and then meet some of the Museum’s animal ambassadors! 

MODS Magical Camp for Witches and Wizards
July 10-14 (Five-Day Camp)

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at MODS Magical Camp for Witchcraft and Wizardry! Our first order of business? Get sorted and make your own wand. Then spend your week exploring the classes at MODS, such as investigating what was your owl’s last meal, potions for healing, and play “Save the wizard from the Whomping Willow.” Get ready for a week of bubbling potions, flying lessons, and much more!

MODS Magical Camp for Witches and Wizards
July 17-21 (Five-Day Camp)

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at MODS Magical Camp for Witchcraft and Wizardry! Our first order of business? Get sorted and make your own wand. Then spend your week exploring the classes at MODS, such as investigating what was your owl’s last meal, potions for healing, and play “Save the wizard from the Whomping Willow.” Get ready for a week of bubbling potions, flying lessons, and much more!

Animal Adventure
July 24-28 (Five-Day Camp)

This week is all about animals. How do puffer fish create designs on the sand? Learn how this particular fish creates geometrical designs to communicate with others. Discover which everyday products were first engineered by animals and learn how to make your own version of them, and then meet some of the museum’s animal ambassadors! 

LEGO^® Build to Launch 
July 31-August 4 (Five-Day Camp)

Explore the technology, STEAM concepts and careers behind the Artemis I mission to the Moon with the new LEGO^® Space Team and their Artemis I counterparts. Through hands-on open-ended lessons, solve similar problems faced by NASA engineers, scientists and astronauts. 

Messy Matter
August 7-11 (Five-Day Camp)

If messy is your middle name, then this Camp is for you! Learn about the states of matter through crazy chemical reactions, make a masterpiece with exploding paint, mix up a batch of ooey-gooey slime, build a water rocket and watch it soar into the sky! Then, create fizzy paintings with a pendulum engineered by you!

Expedition: Dinosaur!
August 14-18 (Five-Day Camp)

Become a MODS paleontologist as we dig into the past and unearth life that may have existed millions of years ago. Learn about how fossils are formed, and how the explorers and scientists who discover them are able to preserve these specimens. Can you estimate the size of a dinosaur from one bone? Be among the first to explore our newest traveling exhibit Expedition: Dinosaur!