Explore plants, animals, and nature on the museum’s green rooftop and in the Wonderground. Learn about pollinators, gardens, make a nature sculpture, use the sun to create energy and make a snack in the solar oven, and have some time for free play in the museum.

2022 mini-camps for kids ages 6-10 are designed by our education experts to be a half-day dive into brain-building topics with hands-on exploration. Each camp is a half-day and kids can register for AM or PM sessions or both for a full-day experience.

Pricing and logistics for all mini-camps for age 6–12
$25/mini-camp
10% discount for MCM member families
50% discount for Access member families
Enrollment capacity: 15 kids per mini-camp

Note: Bring a lunch from home if enrolling in both morning and afternoon mini-camps on the same day.