Dive into a world of hands-on learning, exciting challenges, and real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Campers will enjoy a thoughtfully designed daily schedule that balances engaging indoor and outdoor activities, team and individual challenges, and free time to explore a variety of interactive experiences.
Through activities that incorporate the scientific method and engineering design process, campers will construct bridges—both literal and figurative—that connect the science of everyday life to the ever-expanding world beyond. With a perfect blend of fun, learning, and personal growth, this camp is where curiosity meets creativity, inspiring campers to think big, explore new possibilities, and discover their potential.
Join us for an unforgettable summer of exploration, discovery, and adventure!
Cost: $350 / camper per week; for ages 6-12
If you have any questions, please call 410-417-7116 or email camp@DiscoveryCenterMd.org.
Our daily schedule is designed to keep campers engaged, active, and inspired.
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 9–9:30 AM | Enter and Explore (Flex Time) |
| 9:30–10 AM | Breakfast |
| 10–10:30 AM | Learning Concepts |
| 10:30–11 AM | Hands-on Team Challenge |
| 11–11:30 AM | Snack / Kahoot (review) |
| 11:30–12 PM | Brain Break and Mindful Minute |
| 12–12:30 PM | Challenge of the Day |
| 12:30–1 PM | Lunch (Outdoors Weather Permitting) |
| 1–1:45 PM | Indoor / Outdoor Free Time |
| 1:45–2 PM | Individual Brain Teaser |
| 2–3 PM | Coding & Robotics |
| 3–4 PM | Free Choice Discovery Time |
Campers will dive into key STEM and life skills through interactive lessons and projects:
- Engineering Design: Learn to plan, create, and refine innovative solutions.
- Problem Solving & Creative Solutions: Develop critical thinking and out-of-the-box approaches to challenges.
- The Scientific Method: Experiment and analyze like a real scientist.
- Respect and Environmental Awareness: Understand our impact on the planet and ways to protect it.
- Collaboration and Team Challenges: Build teamwork and leadership skills through group activities.
Each week features special appearances by industry experts and community leaders who bring real-world experience to the camp. From weather scientists and small business owners to environmentalists and engineers, these experts lead hands-on activities that inspire and educate.
Campers will also explore mindfulness techniques through sessions with local martial arts, yoga, and Pilates instructors, both onsite and virtually. These sessions promote mental well-being, focus, and resilience.
WILD WONDERS
JUNE 23–27 • 9–4 DAILY
Wild Wonders Week
Discover the secrets of animals and their incredible habitats while creating nature-inspired art and learning how to protect our environment.
ECO EXPLORERS
JULY 7–11 • 9–4 DAILY
Eco Explorers: Nature’s Power Unleashed
Dive into the forces of nature with thrilling activities on weather, natural disasters, and the science of our planet’s resilience.
BIZ KIDS
JULY 21–25 • 9–4 DAILY
Biz Kidz: The Science of Success
Learn the art of entrepreneurship and money management while turning big ideas into exciting opportunities.
COSMIC QUEST
JULY 28–AUG. 1 • 9–4 DAILY
Cosmic Quest
Blast into a galaxy of fun with hands-on space adventures, astronaut discoveries, and a taste of life in orbit.
MAD SCIENTIST MASH-UP
AUG. 18–22 • 9–4 DAILY
Mad Scientist Mash-Up
Follow clues, crack codes, and unravel mysteries to successfully ‘Escape’ the Discovery Lab, bursting with chemical reactions, bubbling concoctions, and jaw-dropping experiments.
PLANET PROTECTORS
AUG. 25–29 • 9–4 DAILY
Planet Protectors: 3Rs in Action
Be a hero for the Earth by designing creative upcycled inventions, experimenting with renewable energy, and building eco-friendly models to help create a sustainable future.
