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Prehistoric Detectives (Grades 4-5)
Prehistoric Detectives
Ever dreamed of digging up a dinosaur or discovering an unknown animal from our past? In this camp you’ll become a real paleontologist by participating in simulated digs, learning how to transport fragile specimens and even create an edible model of the earth’s layers where different digs occur. Track all of your discoveries and explorations in a field journal as we learn everything about dinosaurs and more!
Location: The Discovery, 490 S. Center Street, Downtown Reno
Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
Ages: Students entering grades 4-5
Registration: Members $290, nonmembers $315
Notes: Early drop-off starting at 8:00am – $30 per week; Late pick up 4:00-5:30pm – $45 per week
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.