Summer 2022
Ages
Children must be four years old (for Pre-K) or have just completed grade you are registering for. Week-long camps are offered for ages 4 through grade 5.
Cost
Half Day Camp- $135 member, $150 non-members
Full Day Camp – $260 member, $290 non-members
Activities
Museum educators help children explore nature and space through hands-on activities, touring through the Museum, and learning about animals.
Reservations
Reservations may be made in person, or by phone, using American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card.
Half Day Camps | Pre-K ages 4-5
Up, Up and Away!
Look up in the sky and what will you find?! Learn about objects in the sky and discover what makes them fly!
Time: 9am-12pm
Dates: June 6-10 | June 13-17 | June 20-24 | June 27-July 1 | July 11-15
It’s a Bug’s Life
Discover a day in the life of creepy crawly bugs! We will think big while talking about something small.
Time: 9am-12pm
Dates: July 18 – 22 | July 25 – 29 | August 1 – 5
Creature Feature
Jeepers creepers, what’s that creature? Let’s learn about real and imaginary animals!
Time: 9am-12pm
Dates: August 8 – 12 | August 15- 19 | August 22 – 26 | August 29 – September 2
Storybook Summer
Explore the world through books and science. We will be inspired by a book each day and have activities, experiments and adventures based off the books we read.
Time: 9am-3pm
Dates: June 20 – 24 | June 27 – July 1 | July 11 – 15
Grossology
Let’s take a look at some of the gross things that science has to offer. From sneezes to poop, gross things are everywhere! Get ready to explore all things icky!
Time: 9am-3pm
Dates: July 18 – 22 | July 25 – 29 | August 1 – 5
Summer Science Lab
Join us in the Summer Science Lab as we explore biology, chemistry, and physics. Get ready to question, experiment and create!
Time: 9am-3pm
Dates: August 8 – 12 | August 15 – 19 | August 22 – 26 | August 29 – September 2
Grades 3-5
Going Green
What does it mean to go green? Learn about our interconnected ecosystems and how our choices impact the world around us. Discover practical ways to help protect the planet by participating in
sustainable actions and stewardship activities to create a happy, healthy environment.
Time: 9am-3pm
Dates: June 20-24 | June 27-July 1 | July 11-15
A Fine Mess
Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty! Nature is full of mess and we are going to explore it – from owl pellets to chemical reactions you never know where the mess is going to come from!
Time: 9am-3pm
Dates: July 18 – 22 | July 25 – 29 | August 1 – 5
Alien Adventures
What would aliens look like, where would they live? We can’t travel to space to find these answers but we can bring space to us!
Time: 9am-3pm
Dates: August 8 – 12 | August 15 – 19 | August 22 – 26 | August 29 – September 2
New add-on to Camp Programs
VLM is now offering extended pick up hours for busy parents. The cost covers all five days of camp.
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm | Cost: $100
Come to the front desk for pickup from aftercare. No snacks will be provided, bring your own snack.
