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School Break Camps

At Bay Area Discovery Museum, school year camps aren’t just a way to fill a day off. They are days when unforgettable memories are made! Designed for ages 3–7, every camp blends big, messy projects with playful learning guided by educators.

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Browse camps and dates. Filter by camper age or month, then pick a session to see pricing and details.

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Indigenous People's Day · Farmyard Explorers
Indigenous People's Day · Farmyard Explorers Ages 5–7 Fun on the farm! Discover where food comes from and what it takes to care for animals and crops! Enroll
Veteran's Day · Park Protectors
Veteran's Day · Park Protectors Ages 4–5 Suit up, junior rangers! Explore the tools, skills and problem-solving that keep our national parks wild! Enroll
Veteran's Day · Monsters and Myths
Veteran's Day · Monsters and Myths Ages 6–7 Bigfoot, sea serpents, and the legends of the Bay! Dig into local folklore, hunt for… Enroll
Thanksgiving Break · Enchanted Adventures
Thanksgiving Break · Enchanted Adventures Age 4 Step into a world of fairies and dragons, with enchanted building projects, magical concoctions, and… Enroll
Thanksgiving Break · Everyday Makers
Thanksgiving Break · Everyday Makers Age 5 The everyday is extraordinary! Build confidence through playful, hands-on challenges, discovering that everyday tasks can… Enroll
Thanksgiving Break · Zoo Crew
Thanksgiving Break · Zoo Crew Ages 6–7 Welcome to the zoo crew!  Explore the animal world through creative projects, and playful challenges that spark… Enroll
Winter Break · Kaboom!
Winter Break · Kaboom! Ages 4–5 Fizz, bubble, splat! Mix up colorful reactions and turn every surprising result into art, expect… Enroll
Winter Break · City Explorers
Winter Break · City Explorers Ages 6–7 Build the city of tomorrow! Put on your engineering hat and map, design, and construct the streets, structures, and… Enroll
Winter Break · Sensory Lab
Winter Break · Sensory Lab Ages 4–5 Get curious about the world around you! Investigate, experiment, and discover through the senses.    Enroll
Winter Break · Tools of the Trade
Winter Break · Tools of the Trade Ages 6–7 Real tools, real projects! Get hands on with wood, metal and leather to craft keepsakes and hone making skills.   Enroll
Goblin Breakfast Bash at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Winter Break · Circus Spectacular Ages 4–7 Step right up! Get silly, creative, and active through the world of the circus. Enroll
MLK Day · Magic Makers
MLK Day · Magic Makers Ages 4–5 Abracadabra! Craft magical props, practice tricks and discover the science hiding behind the illusions.  Enroll
MLK Day · Build Your Ride!
MLK Day · Build Your Ride! Ages 6–7 Start your engines! Design, build, and race your very own box car! Turn cardboard into… Enroll
Mid-Winter Break · The Movement Studio
Mid-Winter Break · The Movement Studio Age 4 Art in motion! Campers put gravity, swinging, and rolling to work as they make… Enroll
Mid-Winter Break · Game On!
Mid-Winter Break · Game On! Ages 5–7 Press start! Explore what makes a great game. Play, tinker, and invent games  from arcade favorites to… Enroll
President's Day · Curious Curators
President's Day · Curious Curators Ages 4–6 Campers explore their favorite spaces, sketch their big ideas, and build prototypes of the play… Enroll
Spring Break · Jr. Agents
Spring Break · Jr. Agents Ages 4–5 Your mission, should you choose to accept it! Train like secret agents, crack codes, gathering clues,… Enroll
Spring Break · Ancient Adventures
Spring Break · Ancient Adventures Ages 6–7 Step into the past! Unearth clues, uncover artifacts, and piece together the stories of ancient… Enroll
Spring Break · Become a Botanist
Spring Break · Become a Botanist Age 3 Dig in! Get curious about flowers, seeds, and soil while exploring how plants grow… Enroll
Spring Break · Jr. Meteorologists
Spring Break · Jr. Meteorologists Ages 4–5 Explore wind, clouds, and rain by building weather-watching tools and running experiments that bring… Enroll
Scales Fins Feathers Camp
Spring Break · Meteorology Masters Ages 6–7 Weather watchers, assemble! Investigate the forces behind wind, storms and shaking ground as they design and test… Enroll

FAQ

What are Discovery Camps?

Discovery Camps are available for children ages 3 through 7 and offer the best of the museum! Our educators provide a well-rounded STEAM experience and campers will get to participate in a variety of art, science, nature and engineering projects in each camp experience.  

  • Discovery Camp 3-year-old offerings are available during Spring Break and Summer. 
How do I register for Discovery Camps?
  • Click on More Info under the theme or view session and then choose enroll. 
What are the requirements for campers to attend?
  • Be fully toilet trained and able to use the restroom and change their clothes independently.
  • Have experience separating from caregivers in a drop-off setting, such as school or daycare.
  • Have reached the age requirement of the desired camp prior to the camp start date.
What does a typical 4–8-year-old camp day look like?
  • 9:00 Drop off/Check-In
  • 9:15-9:30 Opening Circle Time
  • 9:30-10:15 Themed activities/museum exploration/hike
  • 10:15-10:45 Snack
  • 10:45-11:25 Themed activities/museum exploration/hike
  • 11:30-12:30 Lunch
  • 12:40-1:40 Themed activities/museum exploration/hike
  • 1:40-2:00 Snack
  • 2:00-2:35 Themed activities/museum exploration/hike
  • 2:35-2:45 Cleanup and Pack Up
  • 2:45-3:00 Pick Up
What does a typical 3-year-old camp day look like?
  • 9:00–9:30 Drop-Off / Free Choice Exploration
  • 9:30–10:00 Circle Time / Snack
  • 10:00–11:00 Curriculum Activity / Rotating Activity Stations
  • 11:00–12:00 Museum Exploration / Outdoor Play
  • 12:00–12:30 Lunch
  • 12:30–1:00 Closing Activity / Transition
  • 1:00–2:00 Rest Time (campers are not required to nap, but are encouraged to rest)
  • 2:00–3:00 Rotating Activity Stations / Snack
  • 3:00 Pick-Up

    If campers are enrolled in aftercare:
  • 3:00–4:00 Museum Exploration / Free Choice Play
Do you provide snacks or lunch?

Meals and snacks from the museum’s on-site cafe, Bean Sprouts, are provided at an additional cost for our weeklong camps. You can add meals from Bean Sprouts up to one week before your camp, either when you enroll or by emailing us at camps@badm.org. You can find a sample menu here. If you choose not to add meals from Bean Sprouts, please send your camper with lunch and two snacks each day.

How will I learn about what my child is doing?

At the end of each day, a summary of the day’s activities will be sent out via email. It will include a few questions to ask your camper and a hint about what to expect for tomorrow, if applicable.

Do you offer scholarships for camps? 

At the Bay Area Discovery Museum, we strive to make camp available to all. We offer a limited amount of scholarships for each session of camp. You can apply for a scholarship here. Please allow 2 weeks for our staff to process your application. Scholarship applications will open in January for Summer 2027 camps.

What is your refund policy? 
  • Cancellations for Discovery Camps more than one month prior to a session’s start date are refunded, minus a cancellation fee of $100 per session cancelled.
  • Cancellations within one month of a session’s start date will not receive a refund of any amount.
  • Transfers between sessions or themes incur a $25 administrative fee per change.
  • The museum reserves the right to cancel camps due to insufficient enrollment. If a camp is cancelled, transfers will be offered, or refunds will be issued with no additional fees.
What if I don’t see a camp scheduled for my child’s school break? 

 You can create your own Build a Camp for us to host your campers. Learn more here. 

What is your bathroom policy for campers? 
  • Our 3-year-old camp program is designed for campers who are toilet-trained. At the Bay Area Discovery Museum, toilet-trained means campers are non-diapered and capable of changing their own clothes without assistance. 
  • Campers must do their own wiping.  
  • Our Camp Staff will support in the case of bathroom accidents and stand outside to coach young campers through the process but will not be permitted to be inside the restroom stall with campers during bathroom breaks.