Camps - KiDiMu - Kid's Discovery Museum on Bainbridge Island
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Camps - KiDiMu - Kid's Discovery Museum on Bainbridge Island
KiDiMu 2026 Summer Camps
Camps are for ages 3-12.
Campers must be potty trained.
Camps will run from 9am-3pm at the museum.
We offer opportunities for mixed-age groups including PreK–2nd and 3rd–6th (ages 3–12). These groupings allow older children to grow as leaders, helpers, and role models, while still enjoying dedicated time and activities with peers their own age. Younger campers benefit from learning alongside older friends, creating a supportive environment that feels like one big family—where everyone belongs, learns, and grows together
KiDiMu Team
All Summer Camps Include:
🧪 Hands-On Science Experiments
(where curiosity is always the right
reaction
)
🎨 Creative Art & Design Projects
(mixing imagination with a splash of color)
✂️
Fine Motor Fun
(small moves,
big
brain power)
🏃 Gross Motor Games & Outdoor Play
(putting the
force
in fun!)
💛
Social & Emotional Learning
(building friendships that really
count
)
📖
Storytime & Mid-Day Rest
(time to
recharge those batteries
)
🍎
AM & PM Snacks + Lunch
(fueling growing thinkers and explorers)
🔢
Math Games & Puzzles
(adding up the fun and multiplying the smiles)
🧠
STEAM Challenges
(experimenting, predicting, and testing ideas)
🌍 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
(because great minds love a good challenge)
🎯 Logic, Strategy & Team Games
(where every move is a smart
calculation
)
Register Now for SUMMER CAMPS!
Camp Pricing
Summer 2026
COST
$112.50/day
for members
$125/day
for non-members
$525/week
for non-members
$472.50/week
for members
$350/half day
(9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm) for non-members
$325/half day
(9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm) for members
*these prices are for the week
Need early drop off at 8am or late pick up at 4pm?
$20/hr
HOURS
Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-3:00PM
Fridays are family celebrations each week!
AGES
3-12
Multi-Age Community Experience
We offer opportunities for mixed-age groups including
PreK–2nd
and
3rd–6th
(ages
3–12
). These groupings allow older children to grow as
leaders, helpers, and role models
, while still enjoying dedicated time and activities with peers their own age. Younger campers benefit from learning alongside older friends, creating a supportive environment that feels
like one big family
—where everyone belongs, learns, and grows together in the coolest classroom in all of Kitsap County!
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!!!
Register Now
June 15-19 🦖
Dino Discovery Lab
Stomp, Chomp & Fossil Fun!
55% full
Step back in time as campers become junior paleontologists! Using the children’s museum as our classroom—and with a special visit visitor—kids will dig into the fascinating world of dinosaurs through hands-on science, creativity, and teamwork.
🧠
What Campers Will Explore
🪨🦴 What fossils are and how they form
🦖📛 Dinosaur names and how scientists identify them
👣🔍 Footprints and trackways (what prints can tell us!)
🌿🍖 Herbivores vs. carnivores—who ate what and why
🦴🦕 Dinosaur bones and skeletons
🔍🧠 How scientists study the past using clues and evidence
🦖 Dino Discovery Lab: Stomp, Chomp & Fossil Fun!
Week 1 | June 15–June 19
Daily Themes & Learning Adventures
🪨 Monday – Dig Day
What is a fossil?
Excavation stations and “fossil digs”
Discover how fossils form and why they’re important
Compare real vs. replica fossils
PreK–2nd:
sensory digs, simple fossil matching
3rd–6th:
fossil formation experiments & evidence discussions
🦴 Tuesday – Bone Builders
What can bones tell us?
Explore dinosaur skeletons and body structures
Build full and partial dinosaur skeletons
Learn how paleontologists identify dinosaurs by bones
PreK–2nd:
large-scale bone puzzles & body movement games
3rd–6th:
skeletal comparisons & function-based reasoning
👣 Wednesday – Track & Trace Day
Follow the footprints!
Study dinosaur tracks and what they reveal
Measure, compare, and create footprint casts
Connect prints to size, speed, and diet
PreK–2nd:
footprint art & movement matching
3rd–6th:
math-based track analysis & prediction challenges
🌿🍖 Thursday – Dino Diets
Herbivores vs. carnivores
Explore teeth, jaws, and food chains
Sort dinosaurs by diet
Hands-on games modeling how dinos ate
PreK–2nd:
diet sorting games & role-play
3rd–6th:
adaptations, ecosystems & energy flow
🏛️ Friday – Museum Scientist Day
Meet the experts!
Celebrate the week with a
Dino Discovery Showcase
Special Museum visitor experience
Learn how real scientists study dinosaurs today
Practice being museum scientists and educators
Share discoveries through presentations, art, or displays
🧠 Skills Woven Throughout the Week
Social-emotional learning through teamwork & leadership
STEAM thinking: questioning, testing, and problem-solving
Creativity through art, storytelling, and design
Confidence-building through sharing ideas and discoveries
🧠 Learning by Age Group
PreK–2nd Grade (Ages 3–7):
Young campers will explore dinosaurs through play, movement, and imagination:
Dig for “fossils” and match bones to simple skeletons
Compare dinosaur footprints and make their own prints
Learn basic dinosaur groups (plant-eaters vs. meat-eaters)
Practice new vocabulary through stories, songs, and art
Build social skills by working together and taking turns like real scientists
Skills Built: curiosity, observation, fine & gross motor skills, early science concepts, social-emotional growth
3rd–6th Grade (Ages 8–12):
Older campers will go deeper into scientific thinking and investigation:
Classify dinosaurs by diet, body structure, and adaptations
Analyze fossil evidence and footprints to make predictions
Learn how paleontologists name and identify species
Reconstruct skeletons and explore how bones show movement
Practice teamwork, leadership, and mentoring younger campers
Skills Built: critical thinking, STEAM skills, collaboration, leadership, scientific reasoning
🦴 Special Experience
A special visitor will bring real-world science to life, connecting campers with authentic museum research and the work of professional paleontologists.
🦖 Dino Discovery Lab: Stomp, Chomp & Fossil Fun!
Daily Schedule (Applies to All 5 Days)
⏰ Daily Schedule by Block
8:30–9:00 | Arrival & Discovery Stations
Open-ended museum explorations (fossils, blocks, art, books)
Cross-Age Buddies: Older campers welcome younger buddies, model routines, and help choose stations
9:00–9:30 | Morning Circle & Theme Launch
Introduce the daily theme (Dig Day, Bone Builders, etc.)
Story, visuals, and movement
Social-emotional focus: kindness, teamwork, listening
Cross-Age Buddies: Older campers help demonstrate movements or vocabulary
9:30–10:30 | STEAM Exploration Block
Hands-on investigations tied to the daily theme
Fossil digs, skeleton builds, footprint experiments, diet challenges
Cross-Age Buddy Activity:
PreK–2nd explore with guidance
3rd–6th act as Junior Scientists, helping ask questions, record observations, and explain ideas
10:30–10:45 | AM Snack & Reset
Snack, hydration, bathroom break
Quiet social time
Cross-Age Buddies: Table helpers & conversation starters
10:45–11:30 | Choice Labs (Age-Specific)
PreK–2nd:
sensory play, art, stories, movement
3rd–6th: deeper science labs, challenges, design builds
Gives older campers dedicated peer time
11:30–12:15 | Gross Motor & Dino Motion
Outdoor play or large-space movement
Dino walks, predator/prey tag, bone relay races
Cross-Age Buddies: Team games that pair ages for cooperation
12:15–12:45 | Lunch
Community-style seating
SEL focus: manners, conversation, inclusion
Cross-Age Buddies: Older campers model leadership and kindness
12:45–1:30 | Storytime & Mid-Day Rest
Dino stories, quiet music, drawing or journaling
PreK–2nd: rest/quiet bodies
3rd–6th: reflection journals, reading, or sketching fossils
1:30–2:15 | Creative Expression Block
Art, building, storytelling tied to the daily theme
Dioramas, fossil rubbings, museum labels
Cross-Age Buddy Activity: Create shared projects (exhibit signs, models)
2:15–2:30 | PM Snack
Fuel up and reset
2:30–3:00 | Closing Circle & Reflection
Share discoveries
What did we learn? What surprised us?
Leadership shout-outs for helpers and teamwork
🤝 Cross-Age Buddy System (Intentional & Balanced)
How It Works:
Campers are paired in small mixed-age groups
Older campers rotate roles: helper, reader, builder, explainer
Younger campers gain confidence and language skills
Older campers build leadership without “babysitting”
Buddy Activities Include:
Fossil digs & skeleton builds
Footprint measuring & tracing
Museum exhibit creation
Movement games & challenges
Friday Discovery Showcase presentations
🧠 Skills Built Through Buddying
Empathy & responsibility
Leadership & communication
Confidence for younger campers
Community connection—like one big family
🎉 Friday Dino Discovery Showcase Plan
Friday | Museum Scientist Day
Purpose:
Celebrate learning, build confidence, and let campers share discoveries with families and peers.
🕑 Showcase Flow (45–60 minutes)
Welcome Circle (5–10 min)
Camp leaders introduce the week’s theme
Campers share:
“I was a paleontologist this week!”
Exhibit Walk-Through (20–30 min)
Campers present:
Fossil dig displays
Skeleton builds
Footprint casts & measurements
Dino diet charts
Art, dioramas, and museum labels
Cross-Age Buddies: Older campers help explain exhibits; younger campers share favorite facts.
Special Highlight (10 min)
Reflection on special Museum visit
or
“Ask a Scientist” Q&A or camper-led fun facts
Closing Celebration (5–10 min)
Certificates:
Junior Paleontologist
Group photo & applause
June 22-26 🌱
Farm to Table Lab
Plant It • Grow It • Cook It • Share It!
70% full
At
Farm to Table Lab
, campers become
young farmers, gardeners, and chefs
, exploring where food comes from and how it gets from the soil to our plates. Using hands-on science, cooking, creativity, and teamwork—and with a special
visit from a real working farmer and a local chef
—children discover the full food journey:
planting, growing, harvesting, cooking, serving, and eating
.
This week blends
life science, nutrition, math, and social-emotional learning
, all inside the coolest classroom ever—the children’s museum and the real world beyond it.
🧠
What Campers Will Learn
🤝💛
The importance of sharing, gratitude, and community
🌱💧
How plants grow and what they need to survive
🚜➡️🍽️
The farm-to-table food cycle
🌎🥕
Where different foods come from
👩🍳🔪
Basic cooking and food preparation skills
🌱 Daily Themes
Monday – Seed Day 🌰
Plant seeds, explore soil, and learn what plants need to grow
Tuesday – Grow Day 🌱
Discover plant life cycles, sunlight, water, and care
Wednesday – Harvest Day 🥕
Learn when and how food is harvested and prepared
Thursday – Cook Day 👩🍳
Practice safe food prep, simple recipes, and kitchen math
Friday – Share Day 🤝
Reflect on learning, prepare food together, and celebrate community
🎉 Friday Farm Feast Showcase
Families are invited to our
Farm Feast Showcase
, where campers celebrate the week’s learning.
Showcase Includes:
Displays of plant journals, art, and farm-to-table diagrams
Camper-led explanations of what they learned
Shared tasting experience (simple prepared foods)
Reflections on gratitude, teamwork, and healthy choices
Older campers help present and explain, while younger campers proudly share their work—building confidence for all.
📚 Standards Alignment (Nutrition & Science)
This camp aligns naturally with
early learning, elementary science, and health standards
, including:
Science
Plant life cycles and needs (NGSS K–2, 3–5 LS1)
Ecosystems and human impact
Observation, questioning, and evidence-based thinking
Health & Nutrition
Understanding where food comes from
Making healthy food choices
Basic food preparation and safety
Community, sharing, and responsibility around food
Social-Emotional Learning
Cooperation and communication
Leadership and empathy
Gratitude and community connection
🌱 Farm Feast Showcase Details
Date:
Friday, June 26
🍎 What to Expect
Camper-created displays and artwork
Explanations of the farm-to-table process
Simple food tastings prepared with care
Opportunities to see cross-age teamwork in action
A celebration of gratitude, community, and learning
Older campers will help present and explain activities, while younger campers share their discoveries—making this a meaningful, confidence-building experience for all.
👧👦 Learning by Age Group
PreK–2nd Grade
(Ages 3–7)
Younger campers explore climate concepts through
play, sensory learning, and movement
:
Create rain clouds and simple weather tools
Explore wind, water, and ice through hands-on experiments
Build edible “Earth” and greenhouse gas models
Learn simple ways to help the planet (turn off lights, reuse, recycle)
Practice sharing ideas, listening, and teamwork
Focus:
curiosity, cause-and-effect, vocabulary building, and social-emotional growth
3rd–6th Grade (Ages 8–12)
Older campers dive deeper into
investigation, data, and leadership
:
Build and use a working weather station
Analyze weather patterns and extreme events
Model greenhouse gases and climate change impacts
Test melting icebergs and sea level rise
Explore air pollution and design ways to reduce carbon footprints
Support younger campers as helpers and role models
Focus:
critical thinking, STEAM skills, responsibility, and leadership
🤝 Whole-Group Learning: Climate Team Days
At key points each day, campers come together as
one climate team
to:
Run large-scale experiments (weather simulations, ice melt demos)
Build shared models and exhibits
Discuss how climate affects people, animals, and communities
Practice collaboration and empathy across ages
Older campers help explain concepts, record observations, and guide activities, while younger campers contribute ideas and questions—creating a
big-family learning experience
.
🌱 Empowering Earth Helpers
Throughout the week, campers learn that
small actions matter
. By the end of camp, every child leaves with age-appropriate tools and confidence to care for the planet.
Absolutely—here’s a
ready-to-drop-in section
for
Week 3: Climate Explorers Lab
, with daily themes, standards alignment, and a family-facing Friday showcase.
🌦️ Daily Themes
Monday – Weather Watch 🌡️
Campers become meteorologists as they:
Build and use a weather station
Measure temperature, wind, and precipitation
Track daily weather patterns
Compare observations across age groups
Tuesday – Storm Science 🌪️
What makes storms powerful?
Create rain clouds and storm models
Explore wind, pressure, and rotation
Investigate tornadoes and extreme weather
Practice safety and preparedness
Wednesday – Ice & Oceans 🧊🌊
What happens when ice melts?
Test melting icebergs and rising water levels
Learn how ice affects oceans, animals, and habitats
Explore cause-and-effect through experiments
Connect climate change to real-world ecosystems
Thursday – Clean Air Day 🚗💨
How does air quality affect our planet?
Learn what air pollution is and where it comes from
Model greenhouse gases (including edible models!)
Explore how pollution impacts health and climate
Brainstorm ways to reduce our carbon footprint
Friday – Climate Action Day 🌍
What can
we
do to help?
Review what we’ve learned all week
Design Earth-friendly solutions and pledges
Prepare exhibits for families
Celebrate teamwork and leadership
📚 Standards Alignment (NGSS & Environmental Education)
This camp aligns with
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
and widely used environmental education frameworks:
NGSS – Science & Engineering
K–2:
Weather patterns and observations
Cause-and-effect relationships
Earth’s systems (wind, water, ice)
3–5:
Weather data and climate patterns
Human impacts on Earth systems
Modeling and interpreting data
Designing solutions to environmental problems
Environmental & Sustainability Education
Understanding climate systems and change
Exploring human impact on air, land, and water
Practicing responsible environmental behaviors
Empowerment through action and stewardship
Social-Emotional Learning
Collaboration and communication
Empathy for people, animals, and communities
Leadership and responsibility
🎉 Friday Climate Action Showcase
Families Invited!
Families are invited to our
Climate Action Showcase
, where campers share what they’ve learned and how they plan to help protect our planet.
🌍 What Families Will See
Camper-built weather stations and storm models
Iceberg melt experiments and ocean impact displays
Greenhouse gas and clean-air demonstrations
Climate action posters and Earth-helper pledges
🤝 Cross-Age Presentations
Older campers help explain scientific concepts and guide discussions, while younger campers proudly share discoveries, artwork, and ideas—highlighting teamwork and confidence across ages.
🌱 Celebration Focus
Hope, action, and empowerment
Small changes that make a big difference
Gratitude for our planet and each other
Families leave inspired, informed, and impressed—seeing their children as
scientists, problem-solvers, and Earth helpers
.
🌦️ Climate Action Showcase Details
Date:
Friday, July 3
🔬 What You’ll See
Camper-built weather stations and storm models
Iceberg melt and ocean impact experiments
Greenhouse gas and clean-air demonstrations
Climate action posters and Earth-helper pledges
Cross-age teamwork in action
Older campers will help explain scientific ideas, while younger campers share observations, artwork, and favorite discoveries—highlighting confidence, collaboration, and leadership.
🌎 Our Climate Promise
At KiDiMu, we believe kids are powerful thinkers and helpers. By learning about our planet and practicing care, curiosity, and responsibility, children grow into confident problem-solvers and Earth stewards.
June 29-July 3
🌎 Climate Explorers Lab
Weather, Wind & Our Changing World
45% full
Week 3 | June 29–July 3
At
Climate Explorers Lab
, campers become
weather watchers, climate scientists, and Earth helpers
! Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids investigate weather patterns, climate systems, and how human choices affect our planet. Through hands-on experiments, creative models (including edible ones!), and teamwork, campers explore big ideas in ways that feel exciting, empowering, and age-appropriate.
From building a weather station to testing melting icebergs, this week blends
science, problem-solving, and social responsibility
—all while having fun.
🧠 What Campers Will Learn
🚗💨♻️
What air pollution is and ways we can reduce our carbon footprint
🌡️📊
How weather is observed and measured
☁️🌧️
How clouds form and storms develop
🌪️⚡
The science behind tornadoes and extreme weather
🌍🍬
What greenhouse gases are and how they affect Earth
🧊🌊
How melting ice impacts oceans and ecosystems
July 6- 10
✈️ Up, Up & Away Lab
Bugs, Birds & Brilliant Flying Machines
75% full
Week 4 | July 6–July 10
Get ready to take flight! At
Up, Up & Away Lab
, campers explore
everything that flies
—from buzzing insects and soaring birds to helicopters, planes, rockets, and parachutes. Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids investigate the science of flight through hands-on STEAM challenges, live animal encounters, and creative design.
With special visits from a
Bug Guy
and
West Sound Wildlife
(bringing a real bird!), plus exciting paper-flying engineering activities, this week is packed with wonder, movement, and discovery.
🧠 What Campers Will Learn
🧪🔄🛠️
How scientists and engineers test, redesign, and improve flying creations
🐛🦋🦅
How insects, birds, and butterflies fly
🪽🪶📐
How wings, feathers, and body shapes help animals soar
⬆️🚀⚖️💨
The basics of lift, thrust, gravity, and air resistance
✈️🚁🚀🪂
How planes, helicopters, rockets, and parachutes work
July 13- 17 –
⚡ Forces in Motion Lab
Power, Particles & How the World Works
75% full
Week 5 | July 13–July 17
At
Forces in Motion Lab
, campers become
junior physicists
, exploring the invisible forces that make the world move, glow, spin, splash, and sound. Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids investigate big physics ideas through hands-on experiments, building challenges, movement, and playful discovery.
From ramps and magnets to light, sound, air, and water, this week turns complex physics concepts into exciting, age-appropriate experiences—where curiosity leads and learning feels like play.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🧪🔄
How scientists test ideas, observe results, and redesign
🏃♂️📐
How objects move and what affects motion
🧲⚡
How magnets and electricity work
🔥🌡️
How heat moves and changes materials
🌊💨
How water and air flow and create force
🔦🔊
How light travels and sound is produced
July 20- 24 –
🧪 Mad Science Mix Lab
Bubbles, Goo & Amazing Reactions!
100% FULL
Week 6 | July 20–July 24
Get ready to mix, fizz, stretch, and explode (safely)! At
Mad Science Mix Lab
, campers become
junior chemists
, exploring how materials change, react, and behave in surprising ways. Inspired by
Mark Rober–style experiments
and hands-on discovery, kids dive into colorful, tactile chemistry through slime, oobleck, elephant toothpaste, crystals, and more.
Using the children’s museum as our classroom, this week blends curiosity, creativity, and collaboration—turning big chemistry ideas into unforgettable fun.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🐡🧪
How animals like puffer fish use chemistry for protection
💥🧪
How substances change during chemical reactions
🧊💧🫠
The difference between solids, liquids, and non-Newtonian fluids
🧬🔄
How mixing ingredients creates new properties
💎⏳
How crystals form over time
🧑🔬👀🛡️
How scientists test, observe, and safely explore reactions
July 27- 31
🌊 Water Works Lab
Splash, Flow & Discover the Science of Water
70% full
Week 7 | July 27–July 31
Dive into discovery at
Water Works Lab
, where campers explore the incredible science of water through hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and playful investigation. Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids test, pour, drip, float, splash, and problem-solve as they uncover how water moves, changes, and sustains life.
From building a giant water wall to making rainbow rain and desalination models, this week blends
physics, chemistry, earth science, and engineering
—all while encouraging teamwork, curiosity, and creativity.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🌊🔄
How water flows and changes shape
⚖️💧
Why objects sink or float
📦⬇️
How density and pressure affect movement
🚰♻️
How water can be cleaned and reused
☁️🌧️🌊
How water moves through the water cycle
🧪🛠️
How scientists and engineers test ideas and redesign solutions
Aug 3-7
🏙️ Little City, Big Ideas Lab
30% full
Build It • Run It • Be the Boss!
Welcome to
Little City, Big Ideas Lab
, where campers step into the roles that keep a community running! Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids explore entrepreneurship, jobs, and teamwork by becoming
bankers, cashiers, librarians, artists, teachers, chefs, actors, ferry workers
, and more.
With special
presentations from local workers
, campers connect real-world careers to hands-on play, creativity, and problem-solving—learning how ideas turn into services, businesses, and community impact.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
💡🏪
How businesses and services work together in a community
💰📊
Basic money concepts like earning, spending, and saving
🧑🍳🎭📚
What different jobs do and why they matter
🗣️🤝
How to communicate, cooperate, and help others
🎨🛠️
How creativity and problem-solving create new ideas
🌱⭐
What it means to be responsible, confident, and take initiative
August 10- 14
🚀 Mission: Space Explorers
55% full
Blast Off Into the Universe!
Week 9 | August 10–August 14
Prepare for launch! At
Mission: Space Explorers
, campers become astronauts, engineers, and space scientists as they explore the wonders of outer space. Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids investigate
planets, rockets, and moon phases
through hands-on STEAM challenges, creative projects, movement, and teamwork.
This week blends science, imagination, and collaboration—helping campers reach for the stars while building confidence and curiosity.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🤝⭐
How teamwork and problem-solving help missions succeed
🪐🌍
What planets are and how they move in our solar system
🚀🛠️
How rockets launch and travel through space
🌙🔄
Why the moon changes shape (moon phases)
🔭👀
How scientists study space using tools and models
📐🧪
How engineers design, test, and improve rockets
August 17-21
🏗️ Build It! Engineering Lab
80% full
Design • Build • Test • Improve
Week 10 | August 17–August 21
Get ready to build big! At
Build It! Engineering Lab
, campers become
engineers, designers, and problem-solvers
, using creativity and teamwork to turn ideas into structures that move, hold, roll, twist, and challenge the imagination. Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids explore engineering through hands-on construction, testing, and redesign.
From LEGO® and Blue Blocks to obstacle courses, forts, marble runs, bridges, roller coasters, and mazes, this week celebrates perseverance, collaboration, and the joy of figuring things out.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🧱🏗️
How structures are built and what makes them strong
🧠🔧
How engineers design, test, and improve ideas
🌉⚖️
How balance, weight, and stability affect structures
🎢📐
How motion, slopes, and curves change movement
🧩🌀
How mazes and obstacles are planned and solved
🤝⭐
How teamwork, communication, and persistence lead to succes
Aug 24- 28
🐾 Paws, Claws & Careers Lab
50% full
Caring for Animals & Learning From the Experts
Week 11 | August 24–August 28
Welcome to
Paws, Claws & Careers Lab
, where campers explore the world of animals and the people who care for them! Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids step into the roles of
veterinarians, groomers, trainers, and animal caregivers
, learning how humans and animals work together.
With exciting
animal visits and presentations from real animal professionals
, campers gain hands-on experience, build empathy, and discover what it means to care for living creatures responsibly.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🧑⚕️⭐
How animal-related careers help communities
🐶🩺
How veterinarians help keep animals healthy
✂️🐕
What groomers do and why animal care matters
🎾🐕🦺
How trainers teach animals using patience and trust
🐾🏠
How to safely and respectfully interact with animals
💛🤝
How empathy, responsibility, and kindness support animal well-being
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In pursuit of equitable, creative, and educational experiences, KiDiMu acknowledges that the land on which we gather is within the aboriginal territory of the suq̀ʷabš “People of Clear Salt Water” (Suquamish People) who are expert fisherman, canoe builders, basket weavers, and the island’s original storytellers.
The suq̀ʷabš live in harmony with the lands and waterways along Washington’s Central Salish Sea as they have for thousands of years. Here, the suq̀ʷabš live and protect the land and waters of their ancestors for future generations as promised by the Point Elliott Treaty of 1855.
We honor and respect the resilience of the indigenous community and the land upon which we sit.
KiDiMu 2026 Summer Camps
Camps are for ages 3-12.
Campers must be potty trained.
Camps will run from 9am-3pm at the museum.
We offer opportunities for mixed-age groups including PreK–2nd and 3rd–6th (ages 3–12). These groupings allow older children to grow as leaders, helpers, and role models, while still enjoying dedicated time and activities with peers their own age. Younger campers benefit from learning alongside older friends, creating a supportive environment that feels like one big family—where everyone belongs, learns, and grows together
KiDiMu Team
All Summer Camps Include:
🧪 Hands-On Science Experiments
(where curiosity is always the right
reaction
)
🎨 Creative Art & Design Projects
(mixing imagination with a splash of color)
✂️
Fine Motor Fun
(small moves,
big
brain power)
🏃 Gross Motor Games & Outdoor Play
(putting the
force
in fun!)
💛
Social & Emotional Learning
(building friendships that really
count
)
📖
Storytime & Mid-Day Rest
(time to
recharge those batteries
)
🍎
AM & PM Snacks + Lunch
(fueling growing thinkers and explorers)
🔢
Math Games & Puzzles
(adding up the fun and multiplying the smiles)
🧠
STEAM Challenges
(experimenting, predicting, and testing ideas)
🌍 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
(because great minds love a good challenge)
🎯 Logic, Strategy & Team Games
(where every move is a smart
calculation
)
Register Now for SUMMER CAMPS!
Camp Pricing
Summer 2026
COST
$112.50/day
for members
$125/day
for non-members
$525/week
for non-members
$472.50/week
for members
$350/half day
(9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm) for non-members
$325/half day
(9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm) for members
*these prices are for the week
Need early drop off at 8am or late pick up at 4pm?
$20/hr
HOURS
Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-3:00PM
Fridays are family celebrations each week!
AGES
3-12
Multi-Age Community Experience
We offer opportunities for mixed-age groups including
PreK–2nd
and
3rd–6th
(ages
3–12
). These groupings allow older children to grow as
leaders, helpers, and role models
, while still enjoying dedicated time and activities with peers their own age. Younger campers benefit from learning alongside older friends, creating a supportive environment that feels
like one big family
—where everyone belongs, learns, and grows together in the coolest classroom in all of Kitsap County!
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!!!
Register Now
June 15-19 🦖
Dino Discovery Lab
Stomp, Chomp & Fossil Fun!
55% full
Step back in time as campers become junior paleontologists! Using the children’s museum as our classroom—and with a special visit visitor—kids will dig into the fascinating world of dinosaurs through hands-on science, creativity, and teamwork.
🧠
What Campers Will Explore
🪨🦴 What fossils are and how they form
🦖📛 Dinosaur names and how scientists identify them
👣🔍 Footprints and trackways (what prints can tell us!)
🌿🍖 Herbivores vs. carnivores—who ate what and why
🦴🦕 Dinosaur bones and skeletons
🔍🧠 How scientists study the past using clues and evidence
🦖 Dino Discovery Lab: Stomp, Chomp & Fossil Fun!
Week 1 | June 15–June 19
Daily Themes & Learning Adventures
🪨 Monday – Dig Day
What is a fossil?
Excavation stations and “fossil digs”
Discover how fossils form and why they’re important
Compare real vs. replica fossils
PreK–2nd:
sensory digs, simple fossil matching
3rd–6th:
fossil formation experiments & evidence discussions
🦴 Tuesday – Bone Builders
What can bones tell us?
Explore dinosaur skeletons and body structures
Build full and partial dinosaur skeletons
Learn how paleontologists identify dinosaurs by bones
PreK–2nd:
large-scale bone puzzles & body movement games
3rd–6th:
skeletal comparisons & function-based reasoning
👣 Wednesday – Track & Trace Day
Follow the footprints!
Study dinosaur tracks and what they reveal
Measure, compare, and create footprint casts
Connect prints to size, speed, and diet
PreK–2nd:
footprint art & movement matching
3rd–6th:
math-based track analysis & prediction challenges
🌿🍖 Thursday – Dino Diets
Herbivores vs. carnivores
Explore teeth, jaws, and food chains
Sort dinosaurs by diet
Hands-on games modeling how dinos ate
PreK–2nd:
diet sorting games & role-play
3rd–6th:
adaptations, ecosystems & energy flow
🏛️ Friday – Museum Scientist Day
Meet the experts!
Celebrate the week with a
Dino Discovery Showcase
Special Museum visitor experience
Learn how real scientists study dinosaurs today
Practice being museum scientists and educators
Share discoveries through presentations, art, or displays
🧠 Skills Woven Throughout the Week
Social-emotional learning through teamwork & leadership
STEAM thinking: questioning, testing, and problem-solving
Creativity through art, storytelling, and design
Confidence-building through sharing ideas and discoveries
🧠 Learning by Age Group
PreK–2nd Grade (Ages 3–7):
Young campers will explore dinosaurs through play, movement, and imagination:
Dig for “fossils” and match bones to simple skeletons
Compare dinosaur footprints and make their own prints
Learn basic dinosaur groups (plant-eaters vs. meat-eaters)
Practice new vocabulary through stories, songs, and art
Build social skills by working together and taking turns like real scientists
Skills Built: curiosity, observation, fine & gross motor skills, early science concepts, social-emotional growth
3rd–6th Grade (Ages 8–12):
Older campers will go deeper into scientific thinking and investigation:
Classify dinosaurs by diet, body structure, and adaptations
Analyze fossil evidence and footprints to make predictions
Learn how paleontologists name and identify species
Reconstruct skeletons and explore how bones show movement
Practice teamwork, leadership, and mentoring younger campers
Skills Built: critical thinking, STEAM skills, collaboration, leadership, scientific reasoning
🦴 Special Experience
A special visitor will bring real-world science to life, connecting campers with authentic museum research and the work of professional paleontologists.
🦖 Dino Discovery Lab: Stomp, Chomp & Fossil Fun!
Daily Schedule (Applies to All 5 Days)
⏰ Daily Schedule by Block
8:30–9:00 | Arrival & Discovery Stations
Open-ended museum explorations (fossils, blocks, art, books)
Cross-Age Buddies: Older campers welcome younger buddies, model routines, and help choose stations
9:00–9:30 | Morning Circle & Theme Launch
Introduce the daily theme (Dig Day, Bone Builders, etc.)
Story, visuals, and movement
Social-emotional focus: kindness, teamwork, listening
Cross-Age Buddies: Older campers help demonstrate movements or vocabulary
9:30–10:30 | STEAM Exploration Block
Hands-on investigations tied to the daily theme
Fossil digs, skeleton builds, footprint experiments, diet challenges
Cross-Age Buddy Activity:
PreK–2nd explore with guidance
3rd–6th act as Junior Scientists, helping ask questions, record observations, and explain ideas
10:30–10:45 | AM Snack & Reset
Snack, hydration, bathroom break
Quiet social time
Cross-Age Buddies: Table helpers & conversation starters
10:45–11:30 | Choice Labs (Age-Specific)
PreK–2nd:
sensory play, art, stories, movement
3rd–6th: deeper science labs, challenges, design builds
Gives older campers dedicated peer time
11:30–12:15 | Gross Motor & Dino Motion
Outdoor play or large-space movement
Dino walks, predator/prey tag, bone relay races
Cross-Age Buddies: Team games that pair ages for cooperation
12:15–12:45 | Lunch
Community-style seating
SEL focus: manners, conversation, inclusion
Cross-Age Buddies: Older campers model leadership and kindness
12:45–1:30 | Storytime & Mid-Day Rest
Dino stories, quiet music, drawing or journaling
PreK–2nd: rest/quiet bodies
3rd–6th: reflection journals, reading, or sketching fossils
1:30–2:15 | Creative Expression Block
Art, building, storytelling tied to the daily theme
Dioramas, fossil rubbings, museum labels
Cross-Age Buddy Activity: Create shared projects (exhibit signs, models)
2:15–2:30 | PM Snack
Fuel up and reset
2:30–3:00 | Closing Circle & Reflection
Share discoveries
What did we learn? What surprised us?
Leadership shout-outs for helpers and teamwork
🤝 Cross-Age Buddy System (Intentional & Balanced)
How It Works:
Campers are paired in small mixed-age groups
Older campers rotate roles: helper, reader, builder, explainer
Younger campers gain confidence and language skills
Older campers build leadership without “babysitting”
Buddy Activities Include:
Fossil digs & skeleton builds
Footprint measuring & tracing
Museum exhibit creation
Movement games & challenges
Friday Discovery Showcase presentations
🧠 Skills Built Through Buddying
Empathy & responsibility
Leadership & communication
Confidence for younger campers
Community connection—like one big family
🎉 Friday Dino Discovery Showcase Plan
Friday | Museum Scientist Day
Purpose:
Celebrate learning, build confidence, and let campers share discoveries with families and peers.
🕑 Showcase Flow (45–60 minutes)
Welcome Circle (5–10 min)
Camp leaders introduce the week’s theme
Campers share:
“I was a paleontologist this week!”
Exhibit Walk-Through (20–30 min)
Campers present:
Fossil dig displays
Skeleton builds
Footprint casts & measurements
Dino diet charts
Art, dioramas, and museum labels
Cross-Age Buddies: Older campers help explain exhibits; younger campers share favorite facts.
Special Highlight (10 min)
Reflection on special Museum visit
or
“Ask a Scientist” Q&A or camper-led fun facts
Closing Celebration (5–10 min)
Certificates:
Junior Paleontologist
Group photo & applause
June 22-26 🌱
Farm to Table Lab
Plant It • Grow It • Cook It • Share It!
70% full
At
Farm to Table Lab
, campers become
young farmers, gardeners, and chefs
, exploring where food comes from and how it gets from the soil to our plates. Using hands-on science, cooking, creativity, and teamwork—and with a special
visit from a real working farmer and a local chef
—children discover the full food journey:
planting, growing, harvesting, cooking, serving, and eating
.
This week blends
life science, nutrition, math, and social-emotional learning
, all inside the coolest classroom ever—the children’s museum and the real world beyond it.
🧠
What Campers Will Learn
🤝💛
The importance of sharing, gratitude, and community
🌱💧
How plants grow and what they need to survive
🚜➡️🍽️
The farm-to-table food cycle
🌎🥕
Where different foods come from
👩🍳🔪
Basic cooking and food preparation skills
🌱 Daily Themes
Monday – Seed Day 🌰
Plant seeds, explore soil, and learn what plants need to grow
Tuesday – Grow Day 🌱
Discover plant life cycles, sunlight, water, and care
Wednesday – Harvest Day 🥕
Learn when and how food is harvested and prepared
Thursday – Cook Day 👩🍳
Practice safe food prep, simple recipes, and kitchen math
Friday – Share Day 🤝
Reflect on learning, prepare food together, and celebrate community
🎉 Friday Farm Feast Showcase
Families are invited to our
Farm Feast Showcase
, where campers celebrate the week’s learning.
Showcase Includes:
Displays of plant journals, art, and farm-to-table diagrams
Camper-led explanations of what they learned
Shared tasting experience (simple prepared foods)
Reflections on gratitude, teamwork, and healthy choices
Older campers help present and explain, while younger campers proudly share their work—building confidence for all.
📚 Standards Alignment (Nutrition & Science)
This camp aligns naturally with
early learning, elementary science, and health standards
, including:
Science
Plant life cycles and needs (NGSS K–2, 3–5 LS1)
Ecosystems and human impact
Observation, questioning, and evidence-based thinking
Health & Nutrition
Understanding where food comes from
Making healthy food choices
Basic food preparation and safety
Community, sharing, and responsibility around food
Social-Emotional Learning
Cooperation and communication
Leadership and empathy
Gratitude and community connection
🌱 Farm Feast Showcase Details
Date:
Friday, June 26
🍎 What to Expect
Camper-created displays and artwork
Explanations of the farm-to-table process
Simple food tastings prepared with care
Opportunities to see cross-age teamwork in action
A celebration of gratitude, community, and learning
Older campers will help present and explain activities, while younger campers share their discoveries—making this a meaningful, confidence-building experience for all.
👧👦 Learning by Age Group
PreK–2nd Grade
(Ages 3–7)
Younger campers explore climate concepts through
play, sensory learning, and movement
:
Create rain clouds and simple weather tools
Explore wind, water, and ice through hands-on experiments
Build edible “Earth” and greenhouse gas models
Learn simple ways to help the planet (turn off lights, reuse, recycle)
Practice sharing ideas, listening, and teamwork
Focus:
curiosity, cause-and-effect, vocabulary building, and social-emotional growth
3rd–6th Grade (Ages 8–12)
Older campers dive deeper into
investigation, data, and leadership
:
Build and use a working weather station
Analyze weather patterns and extreme events
Model greenhouse gases and climate change impacts
Test melting icebergs and sea level rise
Explore air pollution and design ways to reduce carbon footprints
Support younger campers as helpers and role models
Focus:
critical thinking, STEAM skills, responsibility, and leadership
🤝 Whole-Group Learning: Climate Team Days
At key points each day, campers come together as
one climate team
to:
Run large-scale experiments (weather simulations, ice melt demos)
Build shared models and exhibits
Discuss how climate affects people, animals, and communities
Practice collaboration and empathy across ages
Older campers help explain concepts, record observations, and guide activities, while younger campers contribute ideas and questions—creating a
big-family learning experience
.
🌱 Empowering Earth Helpers
Throughout the week, campers learn that
small actions matter
. By the end of camp, every child leaves with age-appropriate tools and confidence to care for the planet.
Absolutely—here’s a
ready-to-drop-in section
for
Week 3: Climate Explorers Lab
, with daily themes, standards alignment, and a family-facing Friday showcase.
🌦️ Daily Themes
Monday – Weather Watch 🌡️
Campers become meteorologists as they:
Build and use a weather station
Measure temperature, wind, and precipitation
Track daily weather patterns
Compare observations across age groups
Tuesday – Storm Science 🌪️
What makes storms powerful?
Create rain clouds and storm models
Explore wind, pressure, and rotation
Investigate tornadoes and extreme weather
Practice safety and preparedness
Wednesday – Ice & Oceans 🧊🌊
What happens when ice melts?
Test melting icebergs and rising water levels
Learn how ice affects oceans, animals, and habitats
Explore cause-and-effect through experiments
Connect climate change to real-world ecosystems
Thursday – Clean Air Day 🚗💨
How does air quality affect our planet?
Learn what air pollution is and where it comes from
Model greenhouse gases (including edible models!)
Explore how pollution impacts health and climate
Brainstorm ways to reduce our carbon footprint
Friday – Climate Action Day 🌍
What can
we
do to help?
Review what we’ve learned all week
Design Earth-friendly solutions and pledges
Prepare exhibits for families
Celebrate teamwork and leadership
📚 Standards Alignment (NGSS & Environmental Education)
This camp aligns with
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
and widely used environmental education frameworks:
NGSS – Science & Engineering
K–2:
Weather patterns and observations
Cause-and-effect relationships
Earth’s systems (wind, water, ice)
3–5:
Weather data and climate patterns
Human impacts on Earth systems
Modeling and interpreting data
Designing solutions to environmental problems
Environmental & Sustainability Education
Understanding climate systems and change
Exploring human impact on air, land, and water
Practicing responsible environmental behaviors
Empowerment through action and stewardship
Social-Emotional Learning
Collaboration and communication
Empathy for people, animals, and communities
Leadership and responsibility
🎉 Friday Climate Action Showcase
Families Invited!
Families are invited to our
Climate Action Showcase
, where campers share what they’ve learned and how they plan to help protect our planet.
🌍 What Families Will See
Camper-built weather stations and storm models
Iceberg melt experiments and ocean impact displays
Greenhouse gas and clean-air demonstrations
Climate action posters and Earth-helper pledges
🤝 Cross-Age Presentations
Older campers help explain scientific concepts and guide discussions, while younger campers proudly share discoveries, artwork, and ideas—highlighting teamwork and confidence across ages.
🌱 Celebration Focus
Hope, action, and empowerment
Small changes that make a big difference
Gratitude for our planet and each other
Families leave inspired, informed, and impressed—seeing their children as
scientists, problem-solvers, and Earth helpers
.
🌦️ Climate Action Showcase Details
Date:
Friday, July 3
🔬 What You’ll See
Camper-built weather stations and storm models
Iceberg melt and ocean impact experiments
Greenhouse gas and clean-air demonstrations
Climate action posters and Earth-helper pledges
Cross-age teamwork in action
Older campers will help explain scientific ideas, while younger campers share observations, artwork, and favorite discoveries—highlighting confidence, collaboration, and leadership.
🌎 Our Climate Promise
At KiDiMu, we believe kids are powerful thinkers and helpers. By learning about our planet and practicing care, curiosity, and responsibility, children grow into confident problem-solvers and Earth stewards.
June 29-July 3
🌎 Climate Explorers Lab
Weather, Wind & Our Changing World
45% full
Week 3 | June 29–July 3
At
Climate Explorers Lab
, campers become
weather watchers, climate scientists, and Earth helpers
! Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids investigate weather patterns, climate systems, and how human choices affect our planet. Through hands-on experiments, creative models (including edible ones!), and teamwork, campers explore big ideas in ways that feel exciting, empowering, and age-appropriate.
From building a weather station to testing melting icebergs, this week blends
science, problem-solving, and social responsibility
—all while having fun.
🧠 What Campers Will Learn
🚗💨♻️
What air pollution is and ways we can reduce our carbon footprint
🌡️📊
How weather is observed and measured
☁️🌧️
How clouds form and storms develop
🌪️⚡
The science behind tornadoes and extreme weather
🌍🍬
What greenhouse gases are and how they affect Earth
🧊🌊
How melting ice impacts oceans and ecosystems
July 6- 10
✈️ Up, Up & Away Lab
Bugs, Birds & Brilliant Flying Machines
75% full
Week 4 | July 6–July 10
Get ready to take flight! At
Up, Up & Away Lab
, campers explore
everything that flies
—from buzzing insects and soaring birds to helicopters, planes, rockets, and parachutes. Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids investigate the science of flight through hands-on STEAM challenges, live animal encounters, and creative design.
With special visits from a
Bug Guy
and
West Sound Wildlife
(bringing a real bird!), plus exciting paper-flying engineering activities, this week is packed with wonder, movement, and discovery.
🧠 What Campers Will Learn
🧪🔄🛠️
How scientists and engineers test, redesign, and improve flying creations
🐛🦋🦅
How insects, birds, and butterflies fly
🪽🪶📐
How wings, feathers, and body shapes help animals soar
⬆️🚀⚖️💨
The basics of lift, thrust, gravity, and air resistance
✈️🚁🚀🪂
How planes, helicopters, rockets, and parachutes work
July 13- 17 –
⚡ Forces in Motion Lab
Power, Particles & How the World Works
75% full
Week 5 | July 13–July 17
At
Forces in Motion Lab
, campers become
junior physicists
, exploring the invisible forces that make the world move, glow, spin, splash, and sound. Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids investigate big physics ideas through hands-on experiments, building challenges, movement, and playful discovery.
From ramps and magnets to light, sound, air, and water, this week turns complex physics concepts into exciting, age-appropriate experiences—where curiosity leads and learning feels like play.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🧪🔄
How scientists test ideas, observe results, and redesign
🏃♂️📐
How objects move and what affects motion
🧲⚡
How magnets and electricity work
🔥🌡️
How heat moves and changes materials
🌊💨
How water and air flow and create force
🔦🔊
How light travels and sound is produced
July 20- 24 –
🧪 Mad Science Mix Lab
Bubbles, Goo & Amazing Reactions!
100% FULL
Week 6 | July 20–July 24
Get ready to mix, fizz, stretch, and explode (safely)! At
Mad Science Mix Lab
, campers become
junior chemists
, exploring how materials change, react, and behave in surprising ways. Inspired by
Mark Rober–style experiments
and hands-on discovery, kids dive into colorful, tactile chemistry through slime, oobleck, elephant toothpaste, crystals, and more.
Using the children’s museum as our classroom, this week blends curiosity, creativity, and collaboration—turning big chemistry ideas into unforgettable fun.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🐡🧪
How animals like puffer fish use chemistry for protection
💥🧪
How substances change during chemical reactions
🧊💧🫠
The difference between solids, liquids, and non-Newtonian fluids
🧬🔄
How mixing ingredients creates new properties
💎⏳
How crystals form over time
🧑🔬👀🛡️
How scientists test, observe, and safely explore reactions
July 27- 31
🌊 Water Works Lab
Splash, Flow & Discover the Science of Water
70% full
Week 7 | July 27–July 31
Dive into discovery at
Water Works Lab
, where campers explore the incredible science of water through hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and playful investigation. Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids test, pour, drip, float, splash, and problem-solve as they uncover how water moves, changes, and sustains life.
From building a giant water wall to making rainbow rain and desalination models, this week blends
physics, chemistry, earth science, and engineering
—all while encouraging teamwork, curiosity, and creativity.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🌊🔄
How water flows and changes shape
⚖️💧
Why objects sink or float
📦⬇️
How density and pressure affect movement
🚰♻️
How water can be cleaned and reused
☁️🌧️🌊
How water moves through the water cycle
🧪🛠️
How scientists and engineers test ideas and redesign solutions
Aug 3-7
🏙️ Little City, Big Ideas Lab
30% full
Build It • Run It • Be the Boss!
Welcome to
Little City, Big Ideas Lab
, where campers step into the roles that keep a community running! Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids explore entrepreneurship, jobs, and teamwork by becoming
bankers, cashiers, librarians, artists, teachers, chefs, actors, ferry workers
, and more.
With special
presentations from local workers
, campers connect real-world careers to hands-on play, creativity, and problem-solving—learning how ideas turn into services, businesses, and community impact.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
💡🏪
How businesses and services work together in a community
💰📊
Basic money concepts like earning, spending, and saving
🧑🍳🎭📚
What different jobs do and why they matter
🗣️🤝
How to communicate, cooperate, and help others
🎨🛠️
How creativity and problem-solving create new ideas
🌱⭐
What it means to be responsible, confident, and take initiative
August 10- 14
🚀 Mission: Space Explorers
55% full
Blast Off Into the Universe!
Week 9 | August 10–August 14
Prepare for launch! At
Mission: Space Explorers
, campers become astronauts, engineers, and space scientists as they explore the wonders of outer space. Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids investigate
planets, rockets, and moon phases
through hands-on STEAM challenges, creative projects, movement, and teamwork.
This week blends science, imagination, and collaboration—helping campers reach for the stars while building confidence and curiosity.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🤝⭐
How teamwork and problem-solving help missions succeed
🪐🌍
What planets are and how they move in our solar system
🚀🛠️
How rockets launch and travel through space
🌙🔄
Why the moon changes shape (moon phases)
🔭👀
How scientists study space using tools and models
📐🧪
How engineers design, test, and improve rockets
August 17-21
🏗️ Build It! Engineering Lab
80% full
Design • Build • Test • Improve
Week 10 | August 17–August 21
Get ready to build big! At
Build It! Engineering Lab
, campers become
engineers, designers, and problem-solvers
, using creativity and teamwork to turn ideas into structures that move, hold, roll, twist, and challenge the imagination. Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids explore engineering through hands-on construction, testing, and redesign.
From LEGO® and Blue Blocks to obstacle courses, forts, marble runs, bridges, roller coasters, and mazes, this week celebrates perseverance, collaboration, and the joy of figuring things out.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🧱🏗️
How structures are built and what makes them strong
🧠🔧
How engineers design, test, and improve ideas
🌉⚖️
How balance, weight, and stability affect structures
🎢📐
How motion, slopes, and curves change movement
🧩🌀
How mazes and obstacles are planned and solved
🤝⭐
How teamwork, communication, and persistence lead to succes
Aug 24- 28
🐾 Paws, Claws & Careers Lab
50% full
Caring for Animals & Learning From the Experts
Week 11 | August 24–August 28
Welcome to
Paws, Claws & Careers Lab
, where campers explore the world of animals and the people who care for them! Using the children’s museum as our classroom, kids step into the roles of
veterinarians, groomers, trainers, and animal caregivers
, learning how humans and animals work together.
With exciting
animal visits and presentations from real animal professionals
, campers gain hands-on experience, build empathy, and discover what it means to care for living creatures responsibly.
🧠 What Children Will Learn
🧑⚕️⭐
How animal-related careers help communities
🐶🩺
How veterinarians help keep animals healthy
✂️🐕
What groomers do and why animal care matters
🎾🐕🦺
How trainers teach animals using patience and trust
🐾🏠
How to safely and respectfully interact with animals
💛🤝
How empathy, responsibility, and kindness support animal well-being
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In pursuit of equitable, creative, and educational experiences, KiDiMu acknowledges that the land on which we gather is within the aboriginal territory of the suq̀ʷabš “People of Clear Salt Water” (Suquamish People) who are expert fisherman, canoe builders, basket weavers, and the island’s original storytellers.
The suq̀ʷabš live in harmony with the lands and waterways along Washington’s Central Salish Sea as they have for thousands of years. Here, the suq̀ʷabš live and protect the land and waters of their ancestors for future generations as promised by the Point Elliott Treaty of 1855.
We honor and respect the resilience of the indigenous community and the land upon which we sit.