Young Explorers Summer Camps 2025
Dates: June 2 - July 25, 2025
Young Explorers Summer Camps are returning to the Museum in 2025! Become a dinosaur detective, explore space and volcanoes, and bug out with us throughout the summer. All camps are for children grades K-5 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
June 2-6: Dinosaur Detectives
Do you love dinosaurs? If you said yes, then this camp is for you! Become a junior paleontologist as we spend the week exploring dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes throughout the museum.
June 9-13: Space Race
Have you ever thought about flying to the moon or exploring Mars? Discover the machines that have made those thoughts a reality! Join us as we learn all about rockets and rovers that are already exploring our solar system and create a few of your very own!
June 16-20: Volcano Explorers
Come explore and learn why New Mexico is nicknamed the “Volcano State!" We’ll explore the volcanoes on Earth and in outer space on planets like Mars and Venus.
June 23-27: Behind the Scenes at the Museum
What exactly goes on behind the scenes at a museum? Who works there and what do they do? Join us and find out! Go behind the curtain during this camp to learn about and meet the professionals who keep our museum running!
June 30-July 3: Bug Out
Spiders and beetles and bugs, oh my! Delve into insect anatomy, how arthropods sense the world, and the roles our spineless friends play in the New Mexico ecosystem.
*Due to Fourth of July this camp will only be 4 days so the cost should be $256 for non-members and $230 for members.
July 7-11: Ocean Explorers
Hold your breath and dive deep as we explore the ocean together! Examine the deepest parts of our planet and discover the creatures that lurk at the bottom of our oceans. Join us as we bring the beach to the museum and learn all about the ocean.
July 14-18: STEM-ineers
Are you curious about everything? Join us for a week of hands-on scientific exploration. Get inspired by scientists and explore, experiment, and create in the setting of a natural history museum!
July 21-25: Dinosaur Detectives
If you missed our first week of camp, join us for another round of Dinosaur Detectives! Become a junior paleontologist as we spend the week exploring dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes throughout the museum.
Registration information
Price per camp: $320.00 (Members 10% off: $288.00)
All camps are for children grades K-5 from 9:00-4:00
Drop off begins at 8:45
Aftercare is available from 4:00-5:00 for an additional $10 per day.
Two age groups for each camp: K-2nd and 3rd-5th
15 students max for each age group
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science reserves the right to cancel camps that do not reach a minimum of six participants. A full refund will be given if a camp is canceled for this reason.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Sioux Rivera- Youth and School Programs Educator
(505) 328-9439
sioux.rivera@dca.nm.gov
- Young Explorers Summer Science Program