Summer Day Camps at Thanksgiving Point

Beginner Lego WeDo (grades 3-5) :

Lego fanatics unite! Use your imagination to design and build Lego WeDO robots and then animate them with basic computer programming.
$108 - Early Bird (additional 10% for members)
$120 - Regular Registration (starts 4.1.2016)

June 27 – June 30: 9 am-12 noon
July 11 – July 14: 9 am-12p noon
July 18 – July 21: 9am -12 noon

Intermediate Lego WeDO/NXT (grades 3-5):

Continue to build your skills with Intermediate WeDO Lego Robotics. Use your imagination to design and build Lego WeDO robots and then animate them with basic computer programming. 
$135 - Early Bird (additional 10% for members)
$150 - Regular Registration (starts 4.1.2016)

June 27 - June 30: 1 pm - 4 pm
July 11 - July 14: 1 pm - 4 pm
July 18 - July 21: 1 pm - 4 pm

Lego Wedo Robotics (grades 3-5):

Beginner Lego WeDO and Intermediate Lego Wedo/NXT combined for a full day of robotics fun! Use your imagination to design and build Lego WeDO robots and then animate them with basic computer programming.

$225.00 - Early Bird (additional 10% for members)
$250- Regular Registration (starts 4.1.2016)

June 20 - 23: 9 am - 3 pm

Lego Mindstorms EV3 (grades 6-9):

Lego fanatics unite as you learn the basics of Lego Robotics. Use your imagination to design and build Lego WeDO robots and then animate them with basic computer programming.

$247.50 - Early Bird (additional 10% for members)
$275.00 - Regular Registration (starts 4.1.2016)

June 13-16: 9 am - 3 pm
July 5-8: 9 am - 3 pm
July 26-29: 9 am - 3 pm

Day at the Dinosaur Stomp

Roar out loud, stomp your feet, and swish your tail as we imagine we are some of our favorite dinosaurs. We will spend a day pretending to be a paleontologist as we explore fossils and the life of a dinosaur.

June 6: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
June 6: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

June 7: 9:30 am - 12 noon  (ages 3-4)
June 7: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

The Musical Garden

Come explore rhythm, music, and dance as we go on a sound hunt, make an instrument, and dance the day away. 

June 13: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
June 13: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

June 14: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
June 14: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

Do Cows Say Moo?

Spend a day at the farm as we take a closer look at some of our animal friends. What do they eat? What noises do they make? There are so many adventures on the farm.

June 20: 9:30 am - 12 noon(ages 3-4)
June 20: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

June 21: 9:30 am - 12 noon(ages 3-4)
June 21: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

Life in the Jungle

Come swing like a monkey and jump like a jaguar as we discover the wonders of the jungle. What kind of fun things can we find and explore.

June 27: 9:30 am - 12 noon(ages 3-4)
June 27: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

June 28: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
June 28: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

The Great Outdoors

There are so many fun things you can do outdoors! Come adventure with us as we play and learn about nature and the world around us.

July 5: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
July 5: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

July 6: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
July 6: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

Tell Me a Tale

Come and have fun with fairy tales from around the world.  These timeless tales help children learn valuable life lessons, reinforce various skills, and expand their view of the world. 

July 11: 9:3o am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
July 11: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

July 12: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
July 12: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

All Around Town

We will discover and explore the world of transportation! What is it like to fly in a rocket, fly on a plane or ride a train?  Join us as we use our imagination to explore these amazing forms of transportation.

July 18: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
July 18: 1:30 -4 pm (ages 4-5)

July 19: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages3-4)
July 19: 1:30-4 pm (ages4-5)

Numbers & Patterns

Explore counting and patterns while playing games, singing songs and making art! Come discover the many ways that numbers and patterns are a part of our lives.

July 26: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages3-4)
July 26: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

July 27: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
July 27: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

Shaping Nature

Circles, lines, squares and triangles can be found everywhere in nature! Join us in our adventure as we hunt for shapes in the gardens and explore with hands-on projects.

August 1: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
August 1: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

Augut 2: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
August 2: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

Slippery Fish

Fish, octopi, sharks, whales, and more! Join us on our oceanic adventure as we explore the creatures of the ocean.

August 8: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
August 8: 1:30-4 pm (ages 4-5)

August 9: 9:30 am - 12 noon (ages 3-4)
August 9: 1:30 - 4 pm (ages 4-5)

Magnetic Magnets:

What is a magnet? Let’s find out! Explore a world of seemingly invisible forces as we push, pull, roll, and slide a variety of objects to learn all about magnets. 

June 8: 9 am - 12 noon
June 8: 1 pm - 4 pm
June 9: 1 pm - 4 pm

Mini Makers:

Join us as we explore with a variety of materials, and then combine those materials together to make your own designs and creations! 

June 15: 9 am - 12 noon
June 15: 1 pm - 4 pm
June 16: 1 pm - 4 pm

Dinosaur Adventure:

Spend the day as a paleontologist! Come adventure with us throughout the museum as we search out clues to discover the secrets of our favorite fossils and dinosaurs.

June 22: 9 am - 12 noon
June 22: 1 pm - 4 pm
June 23: 1 pm - 4 pm

Drip Drip Drop:

Celebrate water and the many places it can be found! Explore the properties of water as it flows, drips, drops, splashes, gushes, and pours.

June 29: 9 am - 12 noon
June 29: 1 pm - 4 pm
June 30: 1 pm - 4 pm

Exploring Science:

Learning how to explore the world around you can be very exciting! Observe and experiment to discover the science that surrounds us.

July 6: 9 am - 12 noon
July 6: 1 pm - 4 pm
July 7: 1 pm - 4 pm

Horsing Around:

Put on your hat and gallop on over to Farm Country to learn more about how we care for our ponies. What can horse teeth and furs teach us? Find out as we brush, saddle, ride, and learn all about our favorite four-legged friends. 

July 13: 9 am - 12 noon
July 13: 1 pm - 4 pm
July 14: 1 pm - 4 pm

Bugs & Butterflies:

There are more than one million insect species in the world! Join us as we investigate and explore some of the insects that live in the Discovery Gardens and discover the insects you can find in your own backyard.

July 20: 9 am - 12 noon
July 20: 1 pm - 4 pm
July 21: 1 pm - 4 pm

Me & My Shadow:

Why does your shadow follow you around all day? Where does your shadow go at night? Join us as we learn all about our shadows and use light to create designs and shapes. 

July 27: 9 am - 12 noon
July 27: 1 pm - 4 pm
July 28: 1 pm - 4 pm

Feathered Friends:

Stretch your wings and fly! Join us as we flock together to deepen our understanding of our feathered friends. Come explore the world of birds and the things that make them unique. 

August 3: 9 am - 12 noon
August 3: 1 pm - 4 pm
August 4: 1 pm - 4 pm

Move to the Beat:

Explore and discover how to make fun, loud, and unique sounds! Join us as we make uncommon and curious instruments to experience the excitement of building a band together!

August 10: 9 am - 12 noon
August 10: 1 pm - 4 pm
August 11: 1 pm - 4 pm

Friends at the Farm:

Our Friendly farm animals are waiting for you to make discoveries! Explore Farm Country with up close animal encounters as we observe the different ways our animals live and grow.

June 6 - 9: 9 am - 12 noon
June 6 - 9: 1 pm - 4 pm

Rangers of the Rainforest:

What kinds of plants and animals are found in the rainforest? Come hang like a sloth and jump like a jaguar as  we discover the wonders of the jungle.

June 13 - 16: 9 am - 12 noon
June 13 - 16: 1 pm - 4 pm

Super Science:

Do you like to ask questions and look for answers? Do you want to perform fun science experiments? Then this summer camp is for you! Come with us to discover the exciting world of science!

June 20 - 23: 9 am - 12 noon
June 20-23: 1 pm - 4 pm

Wildlife of the Rockies:

Join us as we investigate the wildlife that fills our mountain ranges! Discover how birds, insects, plants, and creatures large and small interact with each other and their environment.

June 20 - 23: 9 am-12 noon
June 27 - 30: 1pm-4pm

'A' Is For Art

This class will encourage your little ones to express themselves creatively. Painting, drawing, and sculpting - this camp has it all! If your child loves art then this is the class for them.

July 5-8: 9 am - 12 noon
July 5 - 8: 1 pm - 4 pm

Digging Up Dinos:

Roar, stomp, and swish your tail like a dinosaur as we explore some of our favorite dinosaur exhibits. Spend time being a paleontologist and exploring fossils and dinosaurs, and then with specialists from Tanner Dance, explore all the ways your favorite dinosaurs move as we put together an original dance performance! 

July 11 - 15: 9 am - 12 noon
July 11 - 15: 1 pm - 4 pm

Kinder Maker:

It is never too early to start creating using science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Learn the basics of Making with lots of hands on projects and learning as we explore and discover the many ways kids can be Makers!

July 18 - 21: 9 am - 12 noon
July 18 - July 21: 1 pm - 4 pm

Come to Your Senses:

Explore the Discovery Garden and the natural world with us using all 5 senses. Find surprising textures, smells, tastes, sights and sounds while we rediscover nature in a new way.

July 26 - 29: 9 am - 12 noon
July 26 - 29: 1 pm - 4 pm

Arctic Animals:

The North Pole is inhabited with many animals. Join us in learning how these creatures not only survive, but thrive in the great white north.

August 1 - 4: 9 am - 12 noon
August 1 - 4: 1 pm - 4 pm

When I Grow Up!:

Discover what life is like for a farmer , paleontologist, veterinarian, shop owner, and more!  What will you be when you grow up?

August 8 - 11: 9 am - 12 noon
August 8 - 11: 1 pm - 4 pm

Out of this World:

How big is our solar system? How far is it from the Earth to the Sun? How did the planets get their names? Join us for a space adventure as we explore the stars, planets, and constellations.

June 7: 9 am - 3 pm

Horsing Around:

Gallop over to Farm Country to learn more about how we care for our ponies. What can horse teeth and fur teach us? Find out as we brush, saddle, ride, and learn all about our favorite four-legged friends.

June 14: 9 am - 3 pm

Butterfly Bonanza:

There are more than 20,000 species of butterflies in the world. They come in all colors and designs and never cease to amaze! Join us as we discover all we can about butterflies.

June 21: 9 am - 3 pm

3-Ring Circuits:

Experiment with batteries, light bulbs, and voltages as you learn about the basics of electrical circuitry. Build and play around with different kinds of circuits to learn all about electricity.

June 28: 9 am - 3 pm

Dinosaur Adventure:

Travel back in time to explore the wonderful world of dinosaurs. Investigate real dinosaur bones and fossils and learn what it takes to be a paleontologist—a scientist who studies dinosaurs!

July 5: 9 am - 3 pm

Molecular Gastronomy:

In this camp, you’re allowed to play with your food! Explore the physical and chemical transformations of different ingredients in cooking as you investigate crazy concoctions and marvelous mixtures.

July 12: 9 am - 3 pm

Feathered Frenzy:

Stretch your wings and fly! Join us as we flock together to deepen our understanding of our feathered friends. Come explore the world of birds and the things that make them unique.

July 19: 9 am - 3 pm

Robots:

When you think of a robot, what do you imagine? What can it do? What does it look like? Come join us as we get a deeper understanding of the technology involved in the world of robots!

July 26: 9 am - 3 pm

Island Adventure:

Let’s “travel” to the islands for a tropical adventure! Learn how islands come to be (hint: sometimes it involves volcanoes!) and discover some of the curious adaptations of island plants and wildlife. 

August 9: 9 am - 3 pm

Triangles, Circles, and Squares - Oh My!

There is a new exhibit at the Museum of Natural Curiosity, and it’s all about having fun with shapes! Come dive deeper into the shapes that make up our world. Who knew geometry could be so fun?

August 2: 9 am - 3 pm

Junior Master Artists:

Are you interested in learning more about different artists throughout history and creating in a variety of art forms? Join us for a week of learning, exploring, and creating.

June 6-9: 9 am - 3 pm

Engineering Exploration:

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an engineer? Come learn about designing, building, and testing while inventing some projects of your own!

June 13 - 16: 9 am - 3 pm

I Will Survive:

Do you have what it takes to last a week in the wild? Come learn about edible plants, knot tying, and many other general survival skills. 

June 20 - 23: 9 am - 3 pm

Fashion Design:

Learn about how fashion has evolved and get a chance to custom design and produce your own fashion accessories! See how tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters can be used for design in our Makerspace.  

June 27 - 30: 9 am - 3 pm

Designer, Maker, Creator, Builder:

Calling all makers! Ready for some tinkering around? Join us as we use real tools and engage in the engineering process to create and construct using common (and uncommon) materials.

July 5 - July 8: 9 am - 3 pm

'Fun'damentals of Science:

Explore chemical reactions, conduct experiments, investigate animals, and solve everyday problems through hands-on experiences.  Practice the scientific process as we ask questions, share our understanding, and experiment to find answers.

July 11 - 14: 9 am - 3 pm

Jurassic Journey:

Journey into the Land of Dinosaurs to investigate your favorite dinosaurs along with newly discovered species.  Fine-tune your understanding through the scientific process of asking questions, investigating ideas, sharing your knowledge with others, and hands-on experiences. Then with specialists from Tanner Dance, explore all the ways your favorite dinosaurs move as we put together an original dance performance! 

July 18 - 22: 9 am - 3 pm

Plants & Gardens Galore:

Come explore our beautiful gardens created by those trained and skilled in gardening, landscaping, and horticulture.  Learn skills to help you design beautiful gardens of your own, knowing which plants grow best in our climate, what care they need, and other tricks of the trade.  Enjoy hands-on activities and gardening adventures.

July 26 - 29: 9 am - 3 pm

Where in the World:

The North Pole is inhabited with many animals. Join us in learning how these creatures not only survive, but thrive in the great white north.

August 1 - 4: 9 am - 3 pm

Animal Adaptations:

Calling all fun-loving scientists who like to observe animals!  Investigate the fascinating world of animals to see how they have adapted in order to survive.  Can you help us discover the top ten adaptations? 

August 8-11: 9 am - 3 pm

Space Discovery:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel to the moon or how constellations got their names? Join in the fun as we take an in-depth look at stars, planets, constellations, and the universe.  

June 6: 9 am - 3 pm

Wired:

Experiment with batteries, light bulbs, and voltages as you investigate the basics of electricity!  Have fun as you build and play with a variety of amazing circuits.

June 13: 9 am - 3 pm

Rocks Rock:

Be a Geologist for the day and learn how to identify various rocks, minerals, and fossils. Practice hands-on methods for testing minerals and investigate how rocks are formed as we explore the world amazing rocks and minerals.  

June 20: 9 am - 3 pm

Bookbinding:

Scientists and artists are always making notes or sketching ideas. Come learn how to make handmade books you can use for journaling, sketching, field notes, and more!  

June 27: 9 am - 3 pm

Molecular Gastronomy:

Investigate the physical and chemical transformation of different ingredients that occur in cooking as you invent crazy concoctions and mysterious mixtures. Crazy ideas often become valuable inventions!

July 5: 9 am - 3 pm

Up & Upcycling:

Have fun with junk! Before you throw something away, think of another use for it! In this camp, learn how to turn everyday objects into something beautiful, unique, and useful!​   

July 11: 9 am - 3 pm

Paleontology Palooza:

Become a hands-on paleontologist as you investigate real dinosaur bones and fossils and travel back through time to explore the amazing world of ancient life!

July 18: 9 am - 3 pm

Triangles, Circles, & Squares - Oh My!:

There is a new exhibit at the Museum of Natural Curiosity, and it’s all about having fun with shapes! Come dive deeper into the shapes that make up our world. Who knew geometry could be so fun?  

July 26: 9 am - 3 pm

Secrets of Magicians:

Do you believe in magic? Anyone can be a magician once they learn the science which occurs behind the scenes. Come learn the secrets behind the magic.

August 1: 9 am - 3 pm

Island Adventure:

Let’s “travel” to the islands for a tropical adventure! Learn how islands came to be (hint: sometimes it involves volcanoes!) and discover some of the curious adaptations of island plants and wildlife.     

August 8: 9 am - 3 pm

Forensic Investigations:

Grab your magnifying glass and detective notebook! Come learn techniques of modern day detectives and discover the ins and outs of forensics and crime scene investigation.

June 6-9: 9 am - 3 pm

Elements of Evil:

Budding young supervillains wanted! Learn how to use science, particularly chemistry, on your way to supervillain-y. By integrating literature and science, this fun-filled week offers hands-on science experiments directly from the pages of the beloved book Elements of Evil. On Friday, the budding supervillains will get to meet the author of Elements of Evil and show her their superhero outfit designs, henchmen possibilities, and what they have learned about chemistry.   

June 13 - 17: 9 am - 3 pm

Mysteries in History:

Join us as we partner with the Utah Division of State History to learn more about the past. Travel to sites of historical importance around Utah and work on projects that will help bring history to the future.  

June 20 - 24: 9 am - 3 pm

Astronomy:

Spend the week exploring the universe and discovering answers to questions you have about space.  Have a blast as we take an in-depth look at stars, planets and constellations and explore what lies beyond Earth.

June 27-30: 9 am - 3 pm

Where in the World:

Come join us for an adventure into the world of geography!  Make discoveries as to what happened where.  State Capitals – can you name them?  Countries – can you find them?  Join us for learning fun and exciting discoveries.

July 5 - 8: 9 am - 3 pm

Junior Naturalists:

Join in the Junior Naturalist Program in this special partner camp between Thanksgiving Point Institute and The Monte L. Bean Museum. Join us as we explore nature around us and participate in collecting, recoding, preparing, identifying and sharing what we find.

July 11 - 15: 9 am - 3 pm

The Art of Video Games:

Do you love video games? Do you ever wonder how they’re made? Explore the history of the video game industry and design games using modern programming tools.

July 18-21: 9 am - 3 pm

Fashion Design:

Learn about how fashion has evolved and get a chance to custom design and produce your own fashion accessories. See how tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters can be used for design in our Makerspace.

July 26-29: 9 am - 3 pm

Designer, Maker, Creator, Builder:

Calling all makers! Are you ready for some tinkering around? Join us as we use real tools and engage in the engineering process to create and construct using common (and uncommon) materials.

August 1-4: 9 am - 3 pm

Flight Makers:

3…2…1… Take off! Join in the fun as we collaborate, design, make and fly a variety of projects related to flight.

August 8-11: 9 am - 3 pm

Elements of Evil:

Budding supervillains wanted! Learn how to use science, particularly chemistry, on your way to supervillain-y. By integrating literature and science, this fun-filled week offers hands-on science experiments directly from the pages of the beloved book Elements of Evil. On Friday, the budding supervillains will get to meet the author of Elements of Evil and show her their superhero outfit designs, henchmen possibilities, and what they have learned about chemistry.

June 6-10: 10 am - 3 pm

Fashion Design:

How can you combine chemistry and fashion? Join us in this camp to apply modern technology and materials - worbla, epoxy, 3D-printing, and more - and make stylish accessories and costume pieces.

June 13 - 16: 9 am - 3 pm

Creative Writing:

Write, write, write! Create exciting stories, beautiful poems, and heart-wrenching prose. Explore genres such as young adult contemporary, mystery, nonfiction, and more.

June 20-23: 9 am - 3 pm

Astronomy:

Spend the week exploring the universe and discovering answers to questions you have about space.  Investigate the planets and stars by naming the constellations, discovering our solar system, and building a working telescope.

June 27 - 30: 9 am - 3 pm

The Art of Video Games:

Love video games? Ever wonder how they’re made? Explore the past, present, and future of the video game industry and design games using modern programming tools.

July 5-8: 9 am - 3 pm

Molecular Gastronomy:

Come play with your food! Explore the physical and chemical transformations of different ingredients cooking as you investigate crazy concoctions and marvelous mixtures.

July 18-21: 9 am - 3 pm

Science Fiction:

Create and explore universes by building props, designing costumes, and investigating the fictional physics of iconic works from popular sci-fi franchises.

July 26-29: 9 am - 3 pm

 Animal Science

Come explore the different aspects of animal science, including husbandry, taxidermy, and zoology. Interact with live animals and have unique hands-on experiences.

July 11- 14

Astronomy:

Spend the week exploring the universe and discovering answers to questions you have about space.  Investigate the planets and stars by discovering our solar system, talking with the experts, and building a working telescope.

June 6-9: 9 am - 3 pm

Science Fiction:

Create and explore universes by building props, designing costumes, and investigating the fictional physics of iconic works from popular sci-fi franchises.

June 27-30: 9 am - 3 pm

Creative Writing:

Write, write, write! Create exciting stories, beautiful poems, and heart-wrenching prose. Explore genres such as young adult contemporary, mystery, nonfiction, and more.

July 11 - 14: 9 am - 3 pm