The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (CMNH) 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.
Registration now open!
MESSY ART CAMP (FULL)
For ages 4-5 (must use bathroom independently)
Tuesday, July 18 – Thursday, July 20
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
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
OCEAN EXPLORERS ART CAMP (FULL)
For ages 4-5 (must use bathroom independently)
Tuesday, August 15 – Thursday, August 17
8:30am-11:30am
This camp is designed to encourage the artist and explorer that exists within each child! Each camper will engage in the process of creating unique art projects using a variety of materials, explore the ocean and sea creatures with science experiments, and much more! Campers will explore their creative potential and go home with some fabulous works of art! 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
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 8 – Thursday, August 10
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
3D PRINT IT CAMP!
For ages 7-9+
Tuesday, August 15 – Thursday, August 17
8:30am-11:30am
Join our Education staff this summer for a 3D printing camp for ages 7-9! 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. If your child is older than 9, 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
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
LEGO MASTER ENGINEERS & STOP ANIMATION
LED BY LETGOYOURMIND
For ages 6-8 or 9-13
Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4
9am-3pm
For over 14 years, LetGoYourMind has offered age-appropriate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs using LEGO bricks. Over 20,000 kids have benefited from their hands-on, student-centered curriculum. Guided by the LetGoYourMind teaching staff, students will learn the basics of simple machines, robotics, and an introduction to stop motion. With every LEGO brick creation, students experience the engineering process – including building, coding, testing, and design modification.
Registration for this camp is done through LetGoYourMind. If you have any issues with registration for this camp, please reach out to them through their website.
CMNH Member 10% off Discount Code: CMNH1977
REGISTER HERE FOR AGES 6-8
REGISTER HERE FOR AGES 9-13
About the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
The 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is located at 6 Washington Street in Dover and offers two levels of hands-on, interactive exhibits for children from newborn to middle school. Children can explore a wide range of subjects, from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world cultures, art, natural history, and S.T.E.A.M.. Open year-round, the Silver LEED-certified museum specializes in creating memorable family learning experiences and works closely with schools, social service agencies, and educators. A central part of the museum’s mission is ensuring accessibility, and the “Reach All Initiative” works towards this goal by welcoming over 28% of yearly visitors for free or reduced admission. The museum also hosts a variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events for families. For more information, please call the museum at (603) 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington Street, Dover NH 603-742-2002
