The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum is bringing the fun this summer with a packed lineup of hands-on camps for curious kids!
With themes ranging from wild science experiments and engineering challenges to fairy tales, fiber arts, chess, and more, there’s something to spark every child’s imagination. All ages, from little ones to school-age kids, are invited to unleash their curiosity this summer!
June 1-5, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Storytime Art Camp
Stories come to life in this creative camp where imagination leads the way! Each day, campers listen to a fun story and then create an art project or tasty snack inspired by the book. From painting and crafting to hands-on storytelling fun, little artists explore colors, textures, and creativity while bringing their favorite tales to life.
June 1-5, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Storybook STEAM Camp
What happens when stories meet science? In this camp, classic storybooks inspire exciting STEAM challenges! Campers build, test, and experiment as they solve problems from their favorite tales through hands-on engineering, creative building, and playful discovery.
June 8-12, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Little Wizards Academy
Welcome to Little Wizards Academy! Young wizards are sorted into magical houses, create their own wands, mix colorful potions, and discover enchanted creatures. Through crafts, simple science experiments, and magical challenges, campers explore the wonders of imagination and teamwork.
June 15-18, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Oh, the Things We Will Do
Get ready for silly fun and imaginative adventures! Inspired by whimsical stories and playful rhymes, campers create colorful crafts, explore creative building challenges, and celebrate the joy of curiosity and creativity in this 4-day camp.
June 15-18, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
So, You Want to Be a Zookeeper?
Calling all animal lovers! In this camp, kids discover what it takes to care for animals at a zoo. Campers learn about habitats, create enrichment toys, build animal homes, and explore the fascinating world of wildlife through hands-on activities and creative play in this 4-day camp.
June 22-26, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Keepy Uppy Camp
Get ready for energetic fun and imagination! Campers play creative games, build silly contraptions, create crafts, and work together in playful challenges. This camp celebrates friendship, creativity, and active play.
June 29-July 3, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Tiny Chef Camp
Little chefs mix, measure, and create simple no-bake treats while learning about ingredients and kitchen tools. Campers also make fun food-themed crafts and explore the science behind cooking in a safe and playful environment.
July 6-10, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Trucks, Trains, & Things That Go
All aboard for a week of movement and building fun! Campers explore vehicles of all kinds through hands-on building, creative crafts, and exciting challenges. From construction trucks to speedy trains, something is always moving in this action-packed camp.
July 13-17, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Under the Sea Adventure Camp
Dive into an ocean of discovery! Campers explore sea creatures, ocean habitats, and underwater adventures through crafts, sensory activities, and hands-on exploration.
July 13-17, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Ready Set Grow Camp
Little learners explore nature, plants, and how things grow! Campers dig into gardening fun, create nature crafts, and discover how plants and animals grow and change.
July 20-24, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Kindergarten Kick-Off Camp
Get ready for kindergarten! This camp helps young learners build confidence and practice important school skills through fun games, crafts, and routines. Campers explore letters, numbers, friendships, and classroom fun.
July 27-31, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Dance Art Camp
Move, groove, and create! Campers explore creative movement and express themselves through music, dance, and art projects inspired by rhythm and motion.
July 27-31, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Melody Makers Camp
Let the music begin! Campers explore rhythm, instruments, and sound through playful music activities, creative crafts, and movement. This camp encourages kids to discover the joy of music.
Aug 3-7, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Dino, Dig, & Play Camp
Stomp into prehistoric fun! Campers dig for fossils, create dinosaur crafts, and explore the exciting world of dinosaurs through hands-on discovery and imaginative play.
Aug 3-7, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Full STEAM Ahead!
Get ready for a week of exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Campers build, test, create, and experiment through exciting hands-on challenges designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
June 1-5, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Hero Training Academy
Grades 1-3
Calling all heroes! Campers train like superheroes through exciting challenges that build strength, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills. From designing their own superhero identity to completing obstacle missions and saving the day through STEAM challenges, every camper discovers their inner hero.
June 1-5, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Fairytale STEAM
Grades 1-3
Save a princess, put Humpty Dumpty back together, build homes for the 3 Little Pigs, and more!
June 8-12, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Full STEAM Ahead
Grades 1-3
Science, technology, engineering, art, and math come together in this action-packed camp! Campers experiment, build inventions, create art, and solve exciting challenges that encourage curiosity and creative thinking.
June 8-12, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Brick Masters Camp
Grades 3-5
Calling all master builders! In this engineering-focused camp, campers tackle advanced building challenges using bricks and their imagination. From designing sturdy bridges and towering structures to creating moving machines and imaginative worlds, campers explore real engineering concepts while testing their creativity.
June 15-18, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Nature Discovery Camp
Grades 1-3
Get ready to explore nature’s wonders! Campers investigate plants, animals, and ecosystems while creating nature crafts, conducting simple experiments, and discovering the amazing science all around us in this 4-day camp.
June 15-18, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Jurassic Explorers Camp
Grades 1-3
Travel back to the age of dinosaurs! Campers dig for fossils, learn about prehistoric creatures, build dinosaur habitats, and discover what life was like millions of years ago through hands-on activities and exciting exploration in this 4-day camp.
June 22-26, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Nature Navigators Camp
Grades 1-3
Adventure awaits! Campers explore the outdoors through scavenger hunts, map-making, habitat exploration, and nature-inspired building challenges while learning how explorers study and understand the natural world.
June 22-26, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Catch Them All Camp
Grades 3-5
Get ready for an adventure filled with creatures, strategy, and discovery! Campers design their own collectible creatures, explore habitats and elemental powers, create trading-style cards, and complete fun challenges inspired by creature training and teamwork.
June 22-26, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Insect Investigators Camp
Grades 1-3
Bugs are amazing! Campers discover the fascinating world of insects through observation, hands-on science experiments, crafts, and creative challenges while learning about the important role bugs play in nature.
June 29-July 3, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Messy Makers Camp
Grades 1-3
Get ready to get messy in the best way! Campers explore art through paint, slime, clay, and other hands-on materials while experimenting with colors, textures, and creativity.
June 29-July 3, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Art Through the Ages
Grades 3-5
From cave drawings to modern art, campers travel through time as they experiment with different art styles and materials.
July 6-10, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Nature Makers Camp
Grades 1-3
Nature becomes the art studio in this creative camp! Campers use natural materials to create sculptures, crafts, and imaginative projects while exploring the beauty and science of the outdoors.
July 6-10, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Fiber Arts Camp
Grades 1-3
Campers explore the colorful world of fiber arts! Through weaving, simple sewing, yarn crafts, and creative textile projects, kids learn new skills while creating unique handmade art.
July 6-10, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Fantasy Sports Camp
Grades 3-5
Sports meet strategy for this unique camp! Campers learn about teamwork, game design, and statistics while creating their own fantasy teams, designing sports challenges, and exploring the science behind athletics.
July 13-17, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Christmas in July Camp
Grades 1-3
Celebrate holiday cheer in the middle of summer! Campers create festive crafts, design decorations, play holiday games, and enjoy winter-themed activities with a sunny twist.
July 13-17, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Summer-Ween Camp
Grades 1-3
Spooky fun meets summertime adventure! Campers create silly monster crafts, mix colorful “potion” experiments, explore playful challenges, and celebrate all things spooky in a not-so-scary way.
July 20-24, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Discovery Space Center Camp
Grades 1-3
Blast off into space exploration! Campers learn about planets, astronauts, rockets, and the mysteries of the universe through exciting experiments, creative engineering challenges, and space-themed activities.
July 20-24, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Science Sidekicks
Grades 1-3
Young scientists explore the natural world through exciting animal science investigations. Campers study animal adaptations, habitats, and ecosystems through hands-on experiments, games, and discovery activities.
July 20-24, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
The Pawn Project Chess Camp
Grades 3-5
Sharpen your mind and master the game of strategy! In this chess-focused camp, campers learn new techniques, practice tactics, and develop problem-solving skills through fun challenges and friendly matches.
July 27-31, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Inventors STEAM Camp
Grades 1-3
Invent, design, and build! Campers explore the creative process of invention while solving problems through engineering challenges, experiments, and imaginative building projects.
July 27-31, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Brick Builders Camp
Grades 1-3
Young builders design, construct, and create amazing structures using bricks and their imagination. Campers tackle building challenges, experiment with engineering concepts, and work together to create towers, bridges, and more.
Aug 3-7, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Building Creativity Camp
Grades 1-3
This camp encourages campers to think outside the box! Through building challenges, creative design projects, and imaginative problem-solving activities, kids explore new ways to create and innovate.
Aug 3-7, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
Big Adventures Camp
Grades 1-3
Every day is a new adventure! Campers explore exciting themes through hands-on challenges, games, crafts, and creative building activities that spark curiosity and teamwork.
Aug 10-14, 2026 ∙ 9 am-12 pm
Creative STEAM Workshop
Grades 1-3
Art meets science in this creative workshop! Campers experiment with materials, design projects, and explore the connections between creativity and scientific discovery through engaging STEAM challenges.
Aug 10-14, 2026 ∙ 1-4 pm
The Pawn Project Chess Camp
Grades 3-5
Sharpen your mind and master the game of strategy! In this chess-focused camp, campers learn new techniques, practice tactics, and develop problem-solving skills through fun challenges and friendly matches.
All-Day Workshops
Grades K-5 ∙ 9 am-4 pm
June 5, 2026
All-Day Mad Scientist Camp
Put on your lab coat and get ready for a full day of wild science experiments! Campers explore chemistry, physics, and creative problem-solving through hands-on experiments, bubbling reactions, and exciting demonstrations. From mixing colorful potions to launching experiments and building crazy contraptions, this camp is perfect for curious minds that love exploring the unexpected.
June 26, 2026
Brick Builders All-Day Camp
Calling all builders! In this full-day building adventure, campers design, construct, and engineer incredible creations using bricks and their imagination. Throughout the day, campers tackle fun building challenges, experiment with engineering concepts, and work together to create — solo or as a team.
July 3, 2026
30th Birthday Bash All-Day Camp
Help celebrate 30 amazing years of creativity, discovery, and fun! This special camp is packed with exciting activities inspired by some of the museum’s favorite exhibits and experiences. Campers enjoy games, hands-on STEAM challenges, crafts, and party-themed surprises throughout the day.
July 31, 2026
Brick Builders All-Day Camp
Calling all builders! In this full-day building adventure, campers design, construct, and engineer incredible creations using bricks and their imagination. Throughout the day, campers tackle fun building challenges, experiment with engineering concepts, and work together to create — solo or as a team.
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