When school is out, Camp is in!

Looking for something amazing for your kids to do during school breaks? At the Museum, your child will experience fun and wonder, see Infinity Theater and planetarium shows, and explore the marvels of our Museum exhibitions. Each day will be something new as we bring together our favorite camp themes and activities for 2024-2025 break camps!

Camps are offered for children currently in grades K - 1, 2 - 3, and 4 - 5.

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DMNS Summer Camp kids explore Diorama halls

Break Camp Dates

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily

Fall Break Camps 2024
November 25th to 27th
3-day Camps
$225 member, $245 non-member

Winter Break Camps 2024
December 30th to January 3rd (No camp January 1st)
4-day Camps
$300 member, $330 non-member

Spring Break Camps 2025
March 24th to 28th
5-day Camps
$375 member, $410 non-member

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Colorado Shines Quality Rating

Colorado Shines is the state's quality rating and improvement system. Colorado Shines rates Colorado's early learning programs, connects families with quality programs, and helps programs improve their quality level. It's free for programs, professionals, and families to use. 

Colorado Shines rates programs from Level 1 to Level 5. We are a Colorado Shines Level 1 rated program, which means we are licensed in the State of Colorado and we meet basic health and safety requirements. Visit www.ColoradoShines.com for more information.

Scholarship Information

Scholarships are available! If you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch, you may qualify for a scholarship that covers 50% or 100% of your camp fees. Scholarship registration is by phone only, call Guest Services at 303.370.6000, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Scholarship registrations:
Scholarship spots are set aside ahead of time from general camp registration spots. Scholarships constitute 25% of DMNS camp registrations. Scholarships are limited and availability is not guaranteed. 

Scholarship spots are funded by generous Museum donors. Thank you, donors!

*Please be aware that we can experience higher than normal wait times on our phone lines in regards to DMNS camps, and we ask that you are patient as we work to provide a great experience for all guests. 

Camp Registration Form Policy

Once you have purchased your camp(s), you will receive an email from CampDoc with an invitation to create a CampDoc account to then complete your CAMPER REGISTRATION FORMS. To complete your registration form, you will need information required of all State-Licensed child care programs. Each child you registered will need one form filled out, regardless of how many camps they will be attending. We encourage you to have your form completed at least three weeks before the camp start date to allow plenty of time for review and any necessary edits. Please note: any participants signed up for fall and/or winter break will need to review their forms before spring and/or summer camp sessions, as your form will expire in January.

To ensure that your child has a great experience at camp and for their safety, any Camper Registration Forms not submitted for review or confirmed as "Approved" by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science one week prior to the upcoming registered camp date will have their camp registration for the purchased week forfeited without refund. The purchaser of the camp will be asked to provide the email of the individual responsible for the completion of any and all registration forms. 

If your child(ren) attend public schools in the state of Colorado, there is a good chance we already have access to their updated immunization forms in the correct format. We will not need immunizations from your camper(s). If your camper(s) are coming from out of state or do not attend public schools we will need this information before they can start camp. You will be notified if we require you to submit your immunization records via your Camper Registration Form. 

Additionally, DMNS Camp staff are routinely trained in administering emergency medication relating to asthma and/or allergies; including inhalers, oral and/or topical allergy medications, and epinephrine for anaphylaxis. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to contact Camp Director staff to discuss all other medications that may accompany your child to camp. At least 3 week's notice is required as some medications may call for additional trainings and/or medication administration delegation to meet a camper's individual medical needs. Camp Director staff can be reached by phone at 303.370.6455