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Summer Camp at Miami Children's Museum is an experience that promises to evoke creativity in all children. We teach children different educational aspects, through food, art, music, dance and performance, language, literacy, geography and games. We are committed to providing opportunities for discovery and experiential learning that fit with the evolving needs of our community through thematic weeks that include Daring Detectives, Sprouting Farmers, and Through the Decades. Our campers will embark on an educational experience that will spark their love for learning.
June 8th-July 31st
Camp Fee: $375 per week for Non-Members | $337.50 per week for Members
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Before and After Care: Available at an additional cost
Ages: 5 - 14
Explorers camp includes:
Weekly activities include a field trip, art, music, dance, geography, games, sports and more!
Lunch will be provided daily at no extra cost by our Subway restaurant. Each morning campers will choose from a menu created with kid friendly favorites and fresh healthy choices which will be delivered to their classroom at lunch time. In addition to the lunch provided, we ask that you also pack 2 small snacks from home. If your child has special dietary needs that Subway cannot accommodate, please do send them with a lunch from home.
Week 1 — Lights, Camera, Play! – Trip: Actor’s Playhouse
Focus on performance, storytelling, costumes, and theater arts.
Week 2 — Epic Quest Week – Trip: The Berry Farm
STEAM-based medieval adventure: engineering catapults, shields, and outdoor quest challenges.
Week 3 — Wildlife Wonders Week – Trip: Zoo Miami
Animal science, conservation tech, habitats, and adaptations.
Week 4 — Thrill Seekers & Engineering Week – Trip: Dezerland Action Park
Physics of motion, robotics, arcade mechanics, and high-energy engineering challenges.
Week 5 — Game Masters Week – Trip: GameTime
Coding logic, board game design, probability, and team strategy.
Week 6 — Adventurers of the Past – Trip: Deering Estate
Archaeology, mapping, Florida history, field exploration, and storytelling.
Week 7 — Science Superstars Week – Trip: Museum of Discovery & Science
Chemistry, rockets, circuits, inventor labs, and hands-on experimental science.
Week 8 — Tee-Time STEAM & Everyday Etiquette Week – Trip: Mini Golf (TopGolf/Palmetto/Doral)
Physics of golf, angles, force, and etiquette/social skills tied to the new Playful Putters exhibit.
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The Leaders in Training Program (L.I.T.) provides an exciting opportunity for campers ages 11-14 to develop leadership, teaching, and teamwork skills. This structured program allows them to gain a sense of responsibility, self-confidence, and personal growth through hands-on experiences.
Weekly L.I.T program activities will include:
Week 1 — Public Speaking & Communication (Lights, Camera, Play!)
Skills: Communication, confidence, creativity.
Outcome: LIT Speaker Showcase.
Week 2 — Problem-Solving & Design Thinking (Epic Quest)
Skills: Innovation, collaboration, strategic thinking.
Outcome: Medieval STEAM Quest Prototype.
Week 3 — Environmental Stewardship (Wildlife Wonders)
Skills: Responsibility, global citizenship, curiosity.
Outcome: Conservation Action Showcase.
Week 4 — Engineering & Resilience (Thrill Seekers & Engineering)
Skills: Innovation, trial-and-error learning, growth mindset.
Outcome: Epic Motion Machine Build.
Week 5 — Strategy & Teamwork (Game Masters)
Skills: Decision-making, empathy, sportsmanship.
Outcome: LIT Game Expo.
Week 6 — History & Cultural Curiosity (Adventurers of the Past)
Skills: Observation, research, reflection.
Outcome: “History Mystery” Exhibit.
Week 7 — Scientific Discovery (Science Superstars)
Skills: Inquiry, experimentation, innovation.
Outcome: LIT Science Fair.
Week 8 — Etiquette, Professionalism & Sportsmanship (Tee-Time STEAM)
Skills: Communication, respect, poise, professionalism.
Outcome: LIT Mini-Golf Invitational & Etiquette Luncheon.
Daily lunch is included!
For more information and to register, please contact Yanet at yanet@miamichildrensmuseum.org or Call 305.373.KIDS (5437) ext. 112 .
In accordance with current CDC and Miami Dade county guidelines, masks are optional for visitors and staff at the Museum starting March 12th, 2022. We support individual choice regarding masks and ask for respectful engagement with others while enjoying a day of play at the Museum. We will continue to follow all health and safety guidelines from the County and CDC.
Miami Children's Museum's programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Miami.
For more information and to register, please contact Yanet at 305.373.KIDS (5437) ext. 112 or yanet@miamichildrensmuseum.org.
