Mechanical Marvels (Grades 5-6)

Mechanical Marvels

Ever wish you could create a machine that will help you clean your room or do your chores? Do you like ramps, balls, springs, gears and coils? In this camp you’ll explore the marvelous world of mechanics and create your very own Rube Goldberg machine like the classic Mouse Trap board game.

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Ages: Grades 5-6
Registration: Members $210, nonmembers $235
Notes: Early drop-off starting at 8:00am – $20 per week; Late pick up 4:00-5:30pm – $30 per week

Camp Full – August 1-5, 2022

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.

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.

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.