At our Summer STEM Camp, children enjoy a structured, supervised program featuring outdoor activities, STEM workshops, and team-based games to keep them active and engaged.

Requirements:

• Must complete a camp registration form (please complete first)

• Must have purchased a ticket to camp (purchase your ticket after completing the registration form). Please note you should not wait to purchase your tickets. Spots are not held by registration forms but by purchased tickets.

• Must complete a liability release form (first day of camp)

Camp Details:

• This camp runs Monday, July 20th - Thursday, July 23rd

• Drop-off is from 8:30 AM to 9 AM; all children must be picked up by 3:30 PM. A late pick-up fee will be charged after 3:30 PM.

• We will provide snack, but not lunch. Caregivers will need to send a packed lunch or send money for your child to shop in the museum’s cafe and gift shop.
  

• All campers will receive a water bottle and t-shirt.

• Safety and security are a top priority at Discovery World.

  • All campers are checked in and out each day.

  • Campers never travel unattended, and headcounts are always performed when traveling in the museum or going outside to our fenced-in backyard.

  • All Discovery World employees and volunteers are background checked and well-trained.

  • We ensure your child has plenty of bathroom and water breaks throughout camp.

  • We clean daily and in-between activities.

  • In case of any emergency, our staff are trained and will contact you once your child is in a safe place, and we can call.

  • If you have any questions about our emergency protocols or safety-related matters, do not hesitate to ask.

Camp Rules:

Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, and educational week for all campers. We ask that members follow 5 simple rules:

1. We treat all campers and camp leaders with respect. We speak kindly to each other. (No name-calling, swearing, or screaming).

2. We use our listening ears and follow directions.

3. We keep our hands, feet, and mouth to ourselves. (No hitting, kicking, biting, etc.)

4. We stay together and follow safety guidelines.

5. We have fun and explore STEAM!

*Please note that failure to follow camp rules can lead to dismissal from camp.

Lead Instructor - Samantha Suggs, BACHELOR’S in Social Work and background in Early Childhood DeveLOPMENT

Samantha is a mother of a beautiful three-year-old daughter with a passion for teaching little minds. As a mother, she is always exploring new ways to teach her daughter about STEM and supporting her developmental milestones. Samantha loves leading summer camps and getting to be a little part of summer memories for those who join us at camps.

Co-Instructor - Rory Essenmacher, Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Secondary Science Education

Rory is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Science Education at Fairmont State University. But don’t let the “secondary” part fool you, she’s passionate about sharing the wonders of STEM with students of all ages! With three semesters of classroom experience and two summers already spent at camp, Rory is thrilled to bring her love of science to you this summer, making every lesson an exciting adventure!

Camp Activities:

• Exploring the mysteries of Earth’s Layers

• Exploring Map Making and Navigation

• DIY Volcano (week-long science and engineering challenge)

• Myth Busting experiments

• Wild World of Animals Show - Thursday from 1 - 2:30 PM! (Professional show with 15+ animals)