"Winter Science Camp is BACK at The Discovery Center..."

Explore 5 Different Winter Camp Themes...

What do your kids have planned this winter break? Watching movies? Playing video games? You want your kids to enjoy their break from school, but you'd like them to get something educational out of it, too.

The Discovery Center offers you the perfect way to keep your kids active this winter while sneaking in a bit of science fun. And the best part is, you won't have to travel very far to find it! The Discovery Center brings you Winter Camp , where your kids will have the chance to explore 5 different science themes over winter break. Winter Camp at The Discovery Center lets your kids learn about science and nature through many winter-themed activities.

Come spend your winter break with us! Winter Camp at The Discovery Center is from Dec. 22-24 and Jan. 5-9. Your kids can join us for the week or choose just the single days of camp they'd like to take part in. Click here to download a Winter Camp registration form. Here are this year's Winter Camp themes:

Winter Science Camp
Dec. 22-24 and Jan. 5-9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Prices:
Day Rate for Members: $40
Day Rate Non-Members: $45

Entire Week of Camp, Jan. 5-9
Members: $175
Non-Members: $190
Or Come for Individual Camp Days! (See Day Rates.)

1. How to Study the Weather

Your kids will find out how to study the weather as they unlock the secrets of the water cycle. Cloud charts, snowflakes, and bubbles are just things they'll get to explore. Are you ready to be a meteorologist? (Dec. 22 and Jan. 5)

2. Wilderness Survival

Would you know what to do if you were ever lost without a cell phone? Learn some important survival skills to use if you're ever lost or stranded. Your kids will learn about navigation and orientation - and what to do without a cell phone! (Dec. 23 and Jan. 6)

3. Animals Under Cover

Many animals develop special adaptations to help them survive the long, cold Winter months. This class teaches your kids about animal hibernation, migration, and winter coat changes. See how these undercover creatures withstand nature's extremes! (Dec. 24 and Jan. 7)

4. Science and Cooking

We've all made Christmas cookies and used popcorn to decorate for the holidays, right? Have you ever tried a snowcake or dry icecream? We'll explore the different states of matter as we create some delicious winter treats. (Jan. 8)

5. Winter Structures

Just how cold is cold? Join us on Building Day to find the answer. Campers will build an igloo and other winter structures to examine the power and strength of Mother Nature. Come make a snowman with us! (Jan. 9)

Give us a call at 559-251-5533 for more information or to reserve a seat for your child. Download a registration form here. You can also send an email to office@thediscoverycenter.net to make this winter vacation an unforgettable one.