Several paper plates filled with various colors of paint and paintbrushes

Camp Description

Kindergarten & 1st grade

See the beauty in nature as we combine color, sound, and art in this celebration of STEAM. Prepare to get messy as we dive into a world of exploration and learn how different forms of art shape our world. Explore your own creativity and make colorful masterpieces.

Observa la belleza de la naturaleza mientras combinamos color, sonido y arte en esta celebración de Ciencia, Tecnología, Arte y Matemáticas. Sumérgete en un mundo de exploración y aprende cómo las diferentes formas de arte dan forma a nuestro mundo. Explora tu propia creatividad y crea obras maestras llenas de color. 

Weekly Overview

Daily schedule subject to change

Monday: Color

  • Question of the Day: What is color? Where do we find it in the Museum?
  • Museum Exploration: Color Scavenger Hunt in the Diorama Halls
  • STEAM Challenge/Exploration: Alka Seltzer Rocket Mural

Tuesday: Patterns 

  • Question of the Day: What patterns to we see in nature?  
  • Museum Exploration: Insects and Butterflies
  • STEAM Challenge/Exploration: Nearby nature walk - observing patterns in plants
    **Temporary Exhibition

Wednesday: Sculpture

  • Question of the Day: Why do scientists and artists make 3D models?
  • Museum Exploration: Konovalenko Gem Carvings
  • STEAM Challenge/Exploration: Sculpt-a-saurus

Thursday: Light

  • Question of the Day: How is light different from color? What do scientists use light to learn?
  • Museum Exploration: Space Odyssey
  • STEAM Challenge/Exploration: Shadow Drawings
    **Gates Planetarium

Friday: Sound

  • Question of the Day: How does sound get from one place to another?
  • STEAM Challenge/Exploration: Animal Ear comparison
    **FRIDAY FUN
A class of campers meet Teen Science Scholars presenting their summer research findings

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!