Discover More at Camp this Summer!
Scholarship application; scholarships available for select camps while funding lasts! To be added to a waitlist for a sold out camp, please email education@dcidaho.org.
Mesozoic Camp: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
9 am – 3 pm
Ages 7-11
Our current traveling exhibition, Dinosaurs on the Move, has many different species of dinosaurs, but they have one thing in common: they all lived in the Mesozoic Era! Throughout this camp we will learn about how the Earth was different during this unique era, exploring plants, geology, the ocean, the development of mammals and, of course, dinosaurs! Each day we’ll cover a different topic, starting with Earth’s structure at the beginning of the Mesozoic, then dive into the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods, and finish off with how dinosaurs went extinct. Join us to learn about the Mesozoic Era, when dinosaurs ruled the Earth!
Culture Quest
June 15th – 18th – (Monday-Thursday only, no camp on Friday due to Juneteenth holiday)
9 am – 3 pm
Ages 8 – 12
Join us as we bring history to life with hands-on STEM and art activities inspired by some of Boise’s lesser-known historic buildings. Each day, campers will explore unique landmarks in the heart of the city and uncover the fascinating stories they hold. Learn more about the legacy of notable Idahoans, the spaces they inhabited, the evolution of engineering practices in the area and how the impact of all three continues to stand the test of time.
Camp Impact
9 am – 4 pm (AM at Wassmuth Center, PM at Discovery Center)
Ages 9 – 13 (4th – 7th grade)
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights and Discovery Center of Idaho invite campers aged 9-13 to explore the intersection of empathy, community and science in this brand new one-of-a-kind camp experience! Through hands-on activities and thoughtful discussions, campers will discover how curiosity, creativity and compassion can work together to build a better world. Campers will spend the morning at the Wassmuth Center and will walk to the Discovery Center in the afternoon each day.
STEM Basketball and Play Camp with Skyhawks Sports
9 am – 12 pm
Ages 7 – 12
Learn more about how STEM concepts are essential to peak basketball performance at the Discovery Center from our partner, Treasure Valley Skyhawks.
Wizarding Camp
July 6th – 9th – SOLD OUT
July 13th – 16th (spots still available!)
9 am – 4 pm (morning at Idaho Botanical Garden, afternoon at Discovery Center)
Ages 7-10
The Discovery Center of Idaho and the Idaho Botanical Garden are excited to partner again this year to provide whole day programming full of hands-on magical fun! Learners will start their day at the Garden and end each day at the Discovery Center, where campers will be sorted into unique houses, learn about herbology, potions, magical creatures and more! The week will end with a scavenger hunt (your wand will choose you!) and an official wizarding ceremony!
Please note: This camp will feature the same activities and themes as last year. Returning campers may wish to explore a different program for a new experience. For new Wizards, please sign up for only one week this summer–we run the same camp twice to open this opportunity up to more students!
STEM Soccer and Play Camp with Skyhawks Sports
Age range: 7-12
9am-12pm
Learn more about how STEM concepts are engrained in soccer skills at the Discovery Center from our partner, Treasure Valley Skyhawks.
Elementary Explorers Camp
July 20th – 24th – SOLD OUT
9 am – 12 pm
Ages 5-7 (Kindergarten – 2nd grade)
Perfect for first-time campers, this week of hands-on fun introduces early elementary-aged students to the exciting world of STEM! Each day explores a new theme, like building, experimenting, and discovering how things work, sparking curiosity and confidence through play and exploration.
Minecraft Adventure Camp (Unplugged!)
July 27th – 31st – SOLD OUT
9 am – 3 pm
Ages 8-12
Step out of the screen and into a hands-on Minecraft-inspired world where creativity, collaboration and STEM skills come to life! Campers will explore the art of world-building, from designing villages and landscapes to engineering redstone-inspired machines, all in the real world. Through epic team challenges, exploding creeper chemical reactions, and build battles, kids will apply real STEM concepts like coding logic, engineering design and geology. It’s the perfect mix of imagination and innovation; no devices, no downloads, just pure adventure!
Mesozoic Camp: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
Age range: 7-11
9am-3pm
Our current traveling exhibition, Dinosaurs on the Move, has many different species of dinosaurs, but they have one thing in common: they all lived in the Mesozoic Era! Throughout this camp we will learn about how the Earth was different during this unique era, exploring plants, geology, the ocean, the development of mammals and, of course, dinosaurs! Each day we’ll cover a different topic, starting with Earth’s structure at the beginning of the Mesozoic, then dive into the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods, and finish off with how dinosaurs went extinct. Join us to learn about the Mesozoic Era, when dinosaurs ruled the Earth!
Culture Quest
June 15th-18th (Monday-Thursday only, no camp on Friday due to Juneteenth holiday)
Age range: 8-12
9am-3pm
Join us as we bring history to life with hands-on STEM and art activities inspired by some of Boise’s lesser-known historic buildings. Each day, campers will explore unique landmarks in the heart of the city and uncover the fascinating stories they hold. Learn more about the legacy of notable Idahoans, the spaces they inhabited, the evolution of engineering practices in the area and how the impact of all three continues to stand the test of time.
Camp Impact
Age range: 9-13 (4th-7th grade)
9am-4pm (AM at Wassmuth Center, PM at Discovery Center)
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights and Discovery Center of Idaho invite campers aged 9-13 to explore the intersection of empathy, community and science in this brand new one-of-a-kind camp experience! Through hands-on activities and thoughtful discussions, campers will discover how curiosity, creativity and compassion can work together to build a better world. Campers will spend the morning at the Wassmuth Center and will walk to the Discovery Center in the afternoon each day.
STEM Basketball and Play Camp with Skyhawks Sports
Age range: 7-12
9am-12pm
Learn more about how STEM concepts are essential to peak basketball performance at the Discovery Center from our partner, Treasure Valley Skyhawks.
Wizarding Camp
July 6th – 9th – SOLD OUT
July 13th – 16th (spots still available!)
9 am – 4 pm (morning at Idaho Botanical Garden, afternoon at Discovery Center)
Ages 7-10
The Discovery Center of Idaho and the Idaho Botanical Garden are excited to partner again this year to provide whole day programming full of hands-on magical fun! Learners will start their day at the Garden and end each day at the Discovery Center, where campers will be sorted into unique houses, learn about herbology, potions, magical creatures and more! The week will end with a scavenger hunt (your wand will choose you!) and an official wizarding ceremony!
Please note: This camp will feature the same activities and themes as last year. Returning campers may wish to explore a different program for a new experience. For new Wizards, please sign up for only one week this summer–we run the same camp twice to open this opportunity up to more students!
STEM Soccer and Play Camp with Skyhawks Sports
Age range: 7-12
9am-12pm
Learn more about how STEM concepts are engrained in soccer skills at the Discovery Center from our partner, Treasure Valley Skyhawks.
Elementary Explorers
July 20th-24th – SOLD OUT
Age range: 5-7 (Kindergarten-2nd grade)
Perfect for first-time campers, this week of hands-on fun introduces early elementary-aged students to the exciting world of STEM! Each day explores a new theme, like building, experimenting, and discovering how things work, sparking curiosity and confidence through play and exploration.
Minecraft Adventure Camp (Unplugged!)
July 27th-31st – SOLD OUT
Age range: 8-12
9am-3pm
Step out of the screen and into a hands-on Minecraft-inspired world where creativity, collaboration and STEM skills come to life! Campers will explore the art of world-building, from designing villages and landscapes to engineering redstone-inspired machines, all in the real world. Through epic team challenges, exploding creeper chemical reactions, and build battles, kids will apply real STEM concepts like coding logic, engineering design and geology. It’s the perfect mix of imagination and innovation; no devices, no downloads, just pure adventure!
Elementary Explorers
July 20th-24th – SOLD OUT
Age range: 5-7 (Kindergarten-2nd grade)
9am-12pm
Perfect for first-time campers, this week of hands-on fun introduces early elementary-aged students to the exciting world of STEM! Each day explores a new theme, like building, experimenting, and discovering how things work, sparking curiosity and confidence through play and exploration.
Mesozoic Camp: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
Age range: 7-11
9am-3pm
Our current traveling exhibition, Dinosaurs on the Move, has many different species of dinosaurs, but they have one thing in common: they all lived in the Mesozoic Era! Throughout this camp we will learn about how the Earth was different during this unique era, exploring plants, geology, the ocean, the development of mammals and, of course, dinosaurs! Each day we’ll cover a different topic, starting with Earth’s structure at the beginning of the Mesozoic, then dive into the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods, and finish off with how dinosaurs went extinct. Join us to learn about the Mesozoic Era, when dinosaurs ruled the Earth!
STEM Basketball and Play Camp with Skyhawks Sports
Age range: 7-12
9am-12pm
Learn more about how STEM concepts are essential to peak basketball performance at the Discovery Center from our partner, Treasure Valley Skyhawks.
Wizarding Camp
July 6th – 9th – SOLD OUT
July 13th – 16th (spots still available!)
9 am – 4 pm (morning at Idaho Botanical Garden, afternoon at Discovery Center)
Ages 7-10
The Discovery Center of Idaho and the Idaho Botanical Garden are excited to partner again this year to provide whole day programming full of hands-on magical fun! Learners will start their day at the Garden and end each day at the Discovery Center, where campers will be sorted into unique houses, learn about herbology, potions, magical creatures and more! The week will end with a scavenger hunt (your wand will choose you!) and an official wizarding ceremony!
Please note: This camp will feature the same activities and themes as last year. Returning campers may wish to explore a different program for a new experience. For new Wizards, please sign up for only one week this summer–we run the same camp twice to open this opportunity up to more students!
STEM Soccer and Play Camp with Skyhawks Sports
Age range: 7-12
9am-12pm
Learn more about how STEM concepts are engrained in soccer skills at the Discovery Center from our partner, Treasure Valley Skyhawks.
Culture Quest
June 15th-18th (Monday-Thursday only, no camp on Friday due to Juneteenth holiday)
Age range: 8-12
9am-3pm
Join us as we bring history to life with hands-on STEM and art activities inspired by some of Boise’s lesser-known historic buildings. Each day, campers will explore unique landmarks in the heart of the city and uncover the fascinating stories they hold. Learn more about the legacy of notable Idahoans, the spaces they inhabited, the evolution of engineering practices in the area and how the impact of all three continues to stand the test of time.
Minecraft Adventure Camp (Unplugged!)
July 27th-31st – SOLD OUT
Age range: 8-12
9am-3pm
Step out of the screen and into a hands-on Minecraft-inspired world where creativity, collaboration and STEM skills come to life! Campers will explore the art of world-building, from designing villages and landscapes to engineering redstone-inspired machines, all in the real world. Through epic team challenges, exploding creeper chemical reactions, and build battles, kids will apply real STEM concepts like coding logic, engineering design and geology. It’s the perfect mix of imagination and innovation; no devices, no downloads, just pure adventure!
Camp Impact
Age range: 9-13 (4th-7th grade)
9am-4pm (AM at Wassmuth Center, PM at Discovery Center)
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights and Discovery Center of Idaho invite campers aged 9-13 to explore the intersection of empathy, community and science in this brand new one-of-a-kind camp experience! Through hands-on activities and thoughtful discussions, campers will discover how curiosity, creativity and compassion can work together to build a better world. Campers will spend the morning at the Wassmuth Center and will walk to the Discovery Center in the afternoon each day.
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