Museum of Life and ScienceSummer Camp
Voted one of the best summer camps in Durham
Children ages four through rising 8th grade · Week-long sessions, Week 1 (May 26 to 29) through Week 13 (Aug 17 to 21); Camp Hours 9:00 am to 3 pm with Morning Dropoff 8:30 am to 8:50 am, AM Care 8 am to 8: · Museum Members: $345/week; General Public: $375/week; Camp 101 (May 26 – 29 only) Member: $280; Camp 101 General Public: $310; AM care: $20/week; PM care: $45/week; Lunch: $50/week (Not available at Camp Curiosity)
From summercamp.lifeandscience.org ↗About this program
Doing Science Playfully, Building Belonging Intentionally, Making Memories Daily
The Museum's Summer Camp offers week-long experiences for children ages four through rising 8th grade.
Museum Camp in Durham offers fun, discovery, and learning at our main campus. Your kids will enjoy indoor and outdoor learning environments, exciting activities, plus the best of the Museum.
Camp Curiosity at the Montessori Community School in Chapel Hill provides learning experiences with more opportunities for outdoor play, connection between camp groups, and elective activities.
Questions
Who does the Summer Camp serve?
The Museum's Summer Camp offers week-long experiences for children ages four through rising 8th grade.
Are scholarships available?
A limited number of scholarships are available for families who meet the income eligibility guidelines for the National School Lunch Program, or who are facing other financial hardships.
What is the refund policy?
The Museum can grant refunds for cancelled camp sessions only up to and including May 15, 2026. No refunds will be issued after this date. Changes to individual camp sessions may be made up to two weeks before a session starts as available. Refunds and changes will incur a $50.00 fee per camp session.
Is lunch included?
Lunch*: $50/week (Not available at Camp Curiosity). * Lunch is only available at the Durham Museum Camp
Details
- Who
- Children ages four through rising 8th grade
- When
- Week-long sessions, Week 1 (May 26 to 29) through Week 13 (Aug 17 to 21); Camp Hours 9:00 am to 3 pm with Morning Dropoff 8:30 am to 8:50 am, AM Care 8 am to 8:
- Where
- Museum Camp at Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704; Camp Curiosity at Montessori Community School, 4512 Pope Road, Durham, NC 2770
- Cost
- Museum Members: $345/week; General Public: $375/week; Camp 101 (May 26 – 29 only) Member: $280; Camp 101 General Public: $310; AM care: $20/week; PM care: $45/w
- Ages
- Ages 4 through rising 8th grade
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