Two children observe a turtle shell with fascination, their expressions reflecting delight and curiosity as they learn about ecosystems.

Camp Description

4th through 6th grade

Biology, Ecology, Zoology, oh my! Take a deep dive into the animal kingdom to learn about these fantastic beasts' adaptations and environments.  Hone your science skills while observing, classifying, and dissecting to find out what makes these creatures unique.

Biología, Ecología, Zoología y más! Sumérgete profundamente en el reino animal para aprender sobre las adaptaciones y entornos de estas fantásticas bestias.  Perfecciona tus habilidades científicas mientras observas, clasificas y diseccionas para descubrir qué hace que estas criaturas sean tan únicas. 

Weekly Overview

Daily schedule subject to change

Monday: ECOSYSTEMS & ADAPTATIONS

  • Question of the Day: What makes a good habitat?
  • Museum Exploration: Temporary Exhibition
  • STEAM Challenge/Exploration: Model biomimicry and begin exploration into why animals look the way they do, behave the way they do, etc.

Tuesday: CLASSIFICATION & ANATOMY

  • Question of the Day: How do scientists sort animals into different groups? Why might they do this?
  • Museum Exploration: Level 2 Diorama Halls
  • STEAM Challenge/Exploration: Compare difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.
    **GATES PLANETARIUM

Wednesday: RELATIONSHIPS & BEHAVIOR

  • Question of the Day: How do the interactions between different species impact behavior? What about the same species?
  • Museum Exploration: Endangered Species Diorama Tour
  • STEAM Challenge/Exploration: Zoology Talk – Ask a museum scientist questions about zoology in our museum.

Thursday: ZOO DAY
**Your camper will be going to Denver Zoo with their group on this day. Please be sure to prepare your camper in weather appropriate clothing, including their camp shirt and comfortable walking shoes.

  • Question of the Day: How does the zoo maintain the complex needs of an animal?
  • Zoo Exploration: Ask your camper about features of different habitats they noticed or behaviors they saw.
  • STEAM Challenge/Exploration: Observe the ways zookeepers interact with their animals.

Friday: CAREERS IN ZOOLOGY 

  • Question of the Day: What types of careers can you have in zoology?
  • Museum Exploration: Space Odyssey - Animals in space
  • STEAM Challenge/Exploration: Explore a variety of careers working with or around animals.
    **FRIDAY FUN
A Museum educator presents two parts of a skull

For your information

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

  • On their first day of camp, your camper will receive a camp t-shirt. We request that all campers wear their camp shirts and closed-toe shoes that are comfortable and good for walking each day. We recommend bringing a water bottle and require that our campers bring a sack lunch.
  • We will be playing in the park. Please be sure your camper is prepared to be walking, playing and exploring in the sunshine!
  • The camp day begins at 9:00 a.m. Outdoor check in will be held on the south side of the Museum and staff will be there to direct you. 
  • Indoor check out will begin at 3:15 p.m., in the Southeast Atrium in front of Gems and Minerals.
    • Please have your photo ID ready to keep the process moving quickly.
    • Please be sure to add everyone who may be picking up your camper in your child(ren)'s Trusted Contacts in CampDoc.
  • 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 two weeks 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. 
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  • Campers must be at least 5 years of age by the date of their camp week. 
  • Children registered for the DMNS Science Day Camps must be toilet trained and able to use the bathroom on their own. Museum staff will not diaper children. If children are unable to use the restroom on their own, they will be sent home and can return when they are able to do so on their
    own.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

If you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch, you may qualify for a scholarship that covers 50% or 100% of your camp fees. Call to learn more and to see if you qualify at 303.370.6000

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

Qualify for a scholarship? Call Guest Services at 303.370.6000, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. For On Sale Dates, please check the Summer Camp Home Page.

*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.

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