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Special Programs

These programs require preregistration and charge a fee. Space is limited. Please call the Museum at 434-977-1025 to register.



Summer Mini-Camps

Art Adventures! 

Discover the true artist in you!  Learn about different artists and techniques throughout history.

Camp I:  June 9-11  Ages 4-6 (FULL)

Camp II:  June 16-18  Ages 6-8

Ancient Egypt!

Take a trip back in time and across the ocean.  We will learn about pyramids, mummies, and more!

Camp I:  June 23-25  Ages 4-6  (FULL)

Camp II:  June 30 – July 2  Ages 6-8

Astronomy!

Come discover the wonders of astronomy!  We will learn about the sun, the moon, the planets, and constellations!

Camp I:  July 7-9  Ages 8-10

Summer Science Fun!

Make a mess doing fun science experiments!  Play with bubbles, slime, and noisemakers!

Camp I:  July 14-16  Ages 4-6 (FULL)

Camp II:  July 21-23  Ages 6-8 (FULL)

All camps are from 9am - 12 noon each day

$80 members/$100 nonmembers

To Register:  Please submit the Registration Form and the Emergency Medical Release Form to the Museum with payment.  Registration is accepted in person, by mail, and by phone. 

Camp cancellation policy:

48 hours notice required for refund. 

$5 cancellation fee. 

 

Click here for a camp registration form to mail in.

Click here for a emergency medical release form (required for all drop off programs).

Click here for a photo release form.

 

Let's Talk About Safety 

with the Charlottesville Police Department

Saturday, May 17  10:30 - 11:00 am; ages 3 - 10

Come meet Police Officers Joe Brown and D.E. Williams. Summer is just around the corner and they will talk about summer safety issues such as playground, bicycle, and swimming safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration:

To register for any special programs, call the Virginia Discovery Museum at 434-977-1025 or see the
Museum calendar for a registration form.

 

Click here for a medical release form (required for all drop off programs).

Click here for a photo release form.

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