Discovery Camps
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School Break Discovery Camps at the Museum
Balloon Science
You can find science in ANYTHING! In this fun-filled week of science experiments you will use balloons to learn about air pressure, rocket science, static electricity and more!
| Date: | Monday April 5 through Friday April 9 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 4:30pm |
| Ages: | 5-12 |
| Cost: | Non-Member: $190/child Members save 10% |
| Extended Care: | Late pick-up is available until 5:30 pm Fee: $2.50 per every 15 minutes per child after 4:30 pm, to be paid at the end of the camp week |
| Add'l Info: | Snack and drink provided, please bring a lunch. |
| For more information, or to register over the phone: |
Pre-register online or by calling Robin at 716.896.5200 x338
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Our Amazing Body Discovery Camp
Which organ of your body is the largest? Why do your eyes see things that aren't there? Have you ever seen a cell? (You're made of them, you know!) Explore the magic of "you" with experiments and experiences that range from the sensual to cerebral.
| Date: | Monday April 19 through Friday April 23 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 4:30pm |
| Ages: | 5-12 |
| Cost: | Non-Member: $190/child Members save 10% |
| Extended Care: | Late pick-up is available until 5:30 pm Fee: $2.50 per every 15 minutes per child after 4:30 pm, to be paid at the end of the camp week |
| Add'l Info: | Snack and drink provided, please bring a lunch. |
| For more information, or to register over the phone: |
Pre-register online or by calling Robin at 716.896.5200 x338
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Summer Discovery Camps at the Museum
| Dates/Time: | M-F 9:00am - 4:30 pm (specific dates and camp themes listed below) |
| Cost: | $190 non-members, includes all program activities and supplies & a daily snack Museum Members save 10%! (taken at checkout) |
| Extended Care: | Available 4:30 - 5:30pm $5 per 30 mins/per child/per day Arrangements must be made ahead of time by calling 716.896.5200 x338 10% Member Discount is not applicable to extended care fees |
| Add'l Info: | Campers are asked to bring a bag lunch |
| Registration: | Pre-register 2 weeks in advance online (coming soon!) or by calling Robin at 716.896.5200 x338 |
| Camps at Tifft Nature Preserve: | Summer Discovery Camps are also available at Tifft Nature Preserve! Click here to see our Tifft camps. |
July 19-23
Pre-register by July 6
Ages 5-6
I Didn’t Mean to Break It!
From slinkies to bicycles, how are they made? We’ll figure it out together by taking things apart and putting them back together again. Invent and design the toy of your dreams or improve one of your favorites. Be sure to pack your imagination for this camp!
Ages 7-8
Toys, Toys, and More Toys
What's your favorite toy? Where did it come from? During this camp you will explore the variety of toys in the world and learn where they came from. You will also look at toys invented in our area that helped make Buffalo famous. Come ready to build your own toys for hours of entertainment!
Ages 9-12
The Science of Play
What camp could be more fun than a camp about playing and toys? Have a blast learning the science behind toys and games as you craft your own toys, discover the history of “play” and put your ideas into motion as you invent and test your own games.
July 26-30
Pre-register by July 12
Ages 5-6
Reaching for the Sun and Stars
There is nothing as exciting as launching into space! In this week of discovery, young astronomers will explore the planets, stars, Sun and Moon. Featured activities include a visit inside our blow-up planetarium, a baking soda rocket launch and much more. This camp is sure to be a blast!
Ages 7-8
Up, Up, and Away
Have you ever wondered what is up in space? During this camp you will learn about the wonders of space and all that you can find in it. You will explore the different planets, stars, black holes and other mysteries that the universe holds. You’ll also learn about space ships that are being sent to other planets and how space travel is possible. By the end of this camp you might be ready to work for NASA!
Ages 9-12
Passport to a World of Science
If you dream about traveling and exploring the world, this camp is for you! We will use science to take a closer look at other cultures, far away places, world foods and how people get around in our global community. Who knows where our travels will take us!
August 9-13
Pre-register by July 26
Ages 5-6
The Science of Gross
What makes sneakers stink? What is that green fuzzy stuff in the back of the fridge? Why do we care about expiration dates? You’ll discover the answers to these questions and more as you explore the science of gross!
Ages 7-8
All About Me
Have you ever wondered why your body works the ways it does? Why do you burp? What causes a hiccup? During this camp you will explore the ins and outs of how your body works. Through experiments and activities you will learn how your body works like a well oiled machine. You will be amazed by what your own body does every day!
Ages 9-12
Junior Veterinarian Camp
Spend the week investigating our furry (and not so furry) animal friends. Explore veterinary medicine, compare yourselves to man’s best friend and learn what it takes to treat and care for animals of all kinds with lots of hands-on activities.
August 16-20
Pre-register by August 2
Ages 5-6
Wow! How’d they do that?
Is science magic or is magic science? Join us as we attempt to answer this puzzling question. Discover tricks that will amaze your friends and family, from illusions to slight of hand. We will de-mystify the mystery of magic!
Ages 7-8
Weird Science
Learn how much fun science can be as you perform “weird” experiments. Unravel the mysteries of science as you explore electricity, chemistry, light, and sound. Make some slime, sink the unsinkable, see paper dance and so much more!
Ages 9-12
Rough Science
Imagine that you are stranded on a deserted island far away from civilization. How do you know if the water is safe to drink? How will you know what the weather will be like? How will you see at night or cook meals? This hands-on science camp will teach you how to test the quality of the water, make weather instruments, generate electricity, use the sun’s energy to make something good to eat, and many more skills that would help you survive.
August 23-27
Pre-register by August 9
Ages 5-7
May the Force Be With You
You’re surrounded! There are always forces at work on and around you. You know about gravity, but what about the strong force? Pushes and pulls keep the world turning, in more ways than one. Make some neat toys as you experiment to learn what forces are and how they work.
Ages 8-12
Do the Locomotion With Me
The whole world is in motion, starting with the tiny atoms in matter. The Earth is always moving under your feet. Hearts are always beating around you. Planes are constantly flying over your head. Biology, chemistry, geology and physics all deal with movements of every sort. We’ll try to cover them all as we experiment with some of the most exciting “locomotions” of each.
August 30-September 3
Pre-register by August 16
Ages 5-7
Dynamic Dinosaurs
Did dinosaurs really become extinct over 65 million years ago? Discover what characteristics make an animal a dinosaur. What kind of world did they live in? Would they survive today? How has our knowledge of dinosaurs changed as scientists continue to make new discoveries? Play the role of paleontologist and have fun “digging” into dinosaurs in this interactive camp.
Ages 8-12
Paleontology “Plus”
Before you think you’ve “outgrown” dinosaurs, give the field of paleontology a chance to surprise you with a travel through time. Examine techniques used to not only excavate fossils, but also develop scientific theories that apply to ancient life beyond dinosaurs. Discover how fossils found in New York were one of the original ways used to date rocks? Why aren’t there dinosaur fossils in New York? Paleontology is an endless source of exploration and fascination.
