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Camp Discovery
Welcome to Camp Discovery!
Get into concoctions, creations, chemistry, engineering, archaeology, art, and more at Camp Discovery. Every camp is hands-on and age-specific, so there’s something exciting and new to learn each day. Camps are designed for students in kindergarten through 7th grade and they fill up fast, so register today! For more information about Camp Discovery, e-mail camps@nvdm.org or call 775-398-5954.
Spring Break 2019
Leap into spring with two exciting weeks of Camp Discovery during Washoe Country School District’s spring break, March 25 through April 5, 2019. Register today to guarantee your spot!
Summer 2019
Get ready for a summer filled with science and fun! Camp Discovery’s summer 2019 session boasts more than 30 camps to choose from for students entering kindergarten through 7th grade. Camps start June 10th and run until August 9th! Registration is now open!
Waiting list
Camps fill up quickly. If the camp you’d like to register for is full, you can be added to the waiting list by e-mailing your name, phone number, and the name of the camp you’d like to register for, to camps@nvdm.org.
Financial assistance
The Discovery is pleased to offer financial assistance to support the educational needs of children from families that cannot afford the full cost of the museum’s camps. For more information, click here.
Cancellation/transfer policy
The Discovery has a no refund cancellation policy. There is a $20 fee to transfer between camps. If you need to transfer from one camp to another, from one week to another, or make any changes to your Camp Discovery registration, please call 775-398-5954 or email camps@nvdm.org. Please note, you can only transfer to a camp that still have space available.