Summer Camp

What do campers do at Museum Discovery Camp?

Museum Discovery Camp offers an art and science program for children from ages 4-11 years.

Exciting programs, unmatched environment, qualified instructors, individual attention and convenience, are the unparalleled ingredients that make the Reading Public Museum Discovery Camp exceptional! Hours that make sense and top notch facilities, Museum Camp 2009 promises to be better than ever!

Programs include outdoor sketching, nature study and exploration, hands-on live animal demonstrations, environmental awareness, supervised outdoor games and activities, Museum Gallery talks, guest speakers, Planetarium shows, and rainy day activities. Don’t miss the Friday Art Show – parents are invited!

Located on the grounds of a beautiful 25-acre Arboretum, the Museum facilities provide the highest quality setting for a delightful and educational summer camp!

The camp day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. (except 4 & 5 yrs.) Campers need only bring a lunch & snack each day. Class sizes are limited to assure individual instruction and appropriate supervision. Children are joined in similar age groups providing campers with a compatible yet challenging setting.

 

What ages can attend camp?

Ages 4 & 5
June 28—July 2
August 16 —20 - FULL
(both 4 & 5 yr. old sessions are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
*children must be toilet trained

Ages 6 & 7
July 6—9 (4-day session)
July 26—30 - FULL

Ages 8 & 9
July 12—16
August 2—6

Ages 10 & 11
July 19—23
August 9—13

PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS

What does camp cost?

1-Week Session – $155-Member; $180-Non-Member

2-Week Session – $265-Member; $315-Non-Member

Two or More Children
per child/per week – $135-Member; $170-Non-Member

Pre-school sessions (from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) - $135 Member; $155 Non-Member

July 6—9- (4-day session) - $130 Members; $150 Mon-Members

All art materials included in fees

Enrollment is limited; reservations will be accepted in the order payment is received. Registration fee will be returned when maximum enrollment is reached.

Fees are non-refundable for withdrawals.

How do I enroll my child?

Please detach the registration form at the bottom of the downloadable flyer and return with your credit card information or check made payable to:

Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611-1425

Checks & proof of age must accompany registration.
For more information, call: 610-371-5850 ext. 227

To download a copy of the Museum Discovery Camp 2010 flier and registration form, click here.

How do I become a Discovery Camp Volunteer?

Please fill out the registration form on the back of the downloadable application form and return to:

Museum Discovery Camp
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611-1425