Camp Discovery

Week-long Summer Day Camps for Ages 5-13

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Camp

Ages

Dates

Time

Cost

Summer Smiles: Take a walk on the wild side as we explore fun science topics! Investigate the world of frogs, dinosaurs, butterflies, and more. Take a close-up look at butterfly wings, take apart owl pellets, make ooey, gooey slime, and much more!

*Located at Irvine Ranch Water District San Joaquin Marsh Campus

5-6

Aug 10-14

9:00am
to
12:30pm

$125 - Members

$135 - Non-Members

Call 714-913-5012
Science Sizzles: Science is the hot topic this summer! Investigate a rainbow of colors, make your own pizza, and study squirmy earthworms. Explore plants from the garden to your plate in an investigation of health and good nutrition.

*Located at Irvine Ranch Water District San Joaquin Marsh Campus

5-6

Aug 17-21

9:00am
to
12:30pm

$125 - Members

$135 - Non-Members

Call 714-913-5012
Ultimate Exploration: Try out some real-world science as you make a rubber ball, investigate fingerprints and mystery substances, and use electrical kits to light bulbs, ring buzzers, spin fan blades, and play music. We’ll also focus on animals, introduced by a visit from the Santa Ana Zoomobile.

7-10

SOLD
OUT

9:00am
to
2:30pm

$180 - Members

$190 - Non-Members
Project Discovery: Enjoy a series of challenge-based activities, such as building a wind-powered car, dropping an egg without breaking it, and constructing a catapult. We’ll also investigate the secrets of dinosaurs, and take a close look at the planet we live on, starting with a grain of sand.

7-10

SOLD
OUT

9:00am
to
2:30pm

$180 - Members

$190 - Non-Members
Digital Comics & Stories: Learn the more artistic side of computers during this elementary program using Power Point and cut-and-paste creative software. Campers must know basic keyboarding skills and mouse use and be prepared to learn how to photograph and download images, write storyboards, and work cooperatively with others.

7-9

Aug 3-7
Aug 17-21

9:00am
to
12:30pm

$170 - Members
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$180 - Non-Members
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Robotics: Work in teams to build a robot and make it move using Lego Mindstorms Robolab system. Use your knowledge and skills to program your robot by remote control. Teach your robot to react to its environment with sensors, motors, and your own programming logic. (Campers will take home an electronic vehicle to build at home.)

10-13

SOLD
OUT

1:30pm
to
5:00pm

$170 - Members

$180 - Non-Members
Game Masters - Basic Video Game Design: Everyone knows how to play a video game, but not everyone can design a video game! Learn how to imagine, plan, design, and create your own 2-D computer game using Game Maker software. Campers take home a CD with the trial version of the Game Maker software to continue their game-making skills after camp is over!

11-13

SOLD
OUT

9:00am
to
12:30pm

$170 - Members

$180 - Non-Members
Game Masters - Intermediate Video Game Design: Expand your mastery of video game design. Game Masters BASIC is a prerequisite to participating in Game Masters INTERMEDIATE.

11-13

SOLD
OUT

9:00am
to
12:30pm

$170 - Members

$180 - Non-Members
Animal Safari: Join us as we trek across Southern California on this journey of life science. Begin with week at Discovery Science Center visiting the exhibits and participating in animal-focused hands-on activities to prepare for the upcoming field trips. Visit live sharks at the Aquarium of the Pacific, killer whales at Sea World, and rhinos at the Wild Animal Park! Finish the week with a kayak tour of the Upper Newport Bay. Enjoy the comfort of a travel coach loaded with all of the extras, such as videos, restroom, and snacks. All travel and admission costs are included in the camp fee.

10-13

July 27-31

9:00am
to
5:00pm

$470 - Members
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$495 - Non-Members
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Camp Refund Policies:

Cancellation policy
requires notification 10 business days prior to the start date of your program to receive a refund. A $40 Booking fee will be deducted from all refunds. Failure to give the required notice of cancellation will result in no refund.

Changes to your child’s program must be completed 10 business days prior to the start date of the original program. The first change will be made at no charge. Subsequent changes may be made but there will be a $40 rebooking change for each additional change. All changes are subject to availability at the time of the request.

 

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