2023-2024 Day Camps!
Summer Camp 2024 Coming March 1, 2024.
Welcome to the Tallahassee Museum’s camp program! As a nationally accredited history and natural science museum, we are excited to bring science and the arts, to life through engaging hands-on activities. Our integrated approach implements creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication into each day’s lesson plan. From encounters with wildlife to exploring cultural heritage, your child will have an enriching camp experience at the Tallahassee Museum.
For more information, please check out the Parent Handbook below. If you still have questions, then please email registrations@tallahasseemuseum.org
REGISTRATIONS
Day camps are designed for Kindergarten – 5th graders.
Camp is from 9am-4pm $60 members/$65 nonmember
Extended care is 7:45am-9am and 4pm-5:30pm for $8
Must register online.
Online registration will close 72 hours before the start of camp.
A $25 administrative fee for program date/time change is applied to any change made in addition to the allowed change, or one that is less than 2 weeks prior.
Please see Parent Handbook for information on refunds.
Tree to Tree Adventure Camps: Parents must complete the Tree-to-Tree e-zwaiver prior to day camp. Children 41” – 60” tall may use the TREEmendous Adventures Course, $15 per child. Children at least 54” tall may use the Canopy Crossing Course, $25 per child. You will receive an email closer to the start of camp to pay this fee.
****Fees are in addition to the camp fee. Tree to Tree waivers must be filled out each time your child participates in the course.***
CAMP LUNCH PROGRAM
The Museum’s Trail Break Café offers a lunch program for K-5th grade campers. Lunch order forms may be downloaded from the forms section. Forms should be filled out by a parent or guardian, and sent with payment to camp with campers.
FORMS
Parent Handbook (please review this)
Pick Up Authorization (in addition to any names your provided during registration)
Medication Dispense Form (if your camper(s) needs to take medication during camp hours)
Camp Lunch Form (if you want to purchase lunch from the museum)
Themes
March 11 – Outdoor Explorers – T2T
Campers will get a chance to participate in Tree to Tree Adventures. Then they will learn how to stay safe while exploring nature. We will learn how to build a campfire and enjoy the sounds of nature.
Tree to Tree Adventure Camps: Parents must complete the Tree-to-Tree e-zwaiver prior to day camp. Children 41” – 60” tall may use the TREEmendous Adventures Course, $15 per child. Children at least 54” tall may use the Canopy Crossing Course, $25 per child. You will receive an email closer to the start of camp to pay this fee.
****Fees are in addition to the camp fee. Tree to Tree waivers must be filled out each time your child participates in the course.***
March 12 – Histories Mysteries
The Tallahassee Museum has a lot of history. Together we will explore the historic buildings, discover the past, and learn what it was like to be a child in the 1880s.
March 13 – Grossology
Today we will be testing different slimes, learning about the digestive system, and play in the mud. Plan to get dirty and smelly!
March 14 – Save the Florida Panther Day
The third Saturday in March is designated in statute as Save the Florida Panther Day and is officially proclaimed each year by the Governor to renew Florida’s commitment to the conservation of its beloved state animal, the elusive and endangered Florida panther.
March 15 – Celebrating Jim Gary
In honor of Jim Gary’s birthday, we are celebrating his life and accomplishments. We will tour our collection of dinosaurs made from recycled car parts, create our own recycled projects, and learn about dinosaurs!
March 18 – Spring Equinox
What is the spring equinox? The equinox marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, but to be more specific, it’s the day the sun’s rays shine onto the equator while the Earth sits with its axis tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. This causes 12 hours of sunlight almost everywhere on Earth. So let’s enjoy every bit of it!
Tallahassee Museum camps are sponsored by Florida Prepaid.
