About This Camp

Discovery Place offers an exceptional summer camp experience that transforms school breaks into exciting learning adventures across three distinct program locations in the Charlotte area. Discovery Place Science focuses on STEM learning with hands-on chemistry, physics, astronomy, and robotics activities, while Discovery Place Nature emphasizes outdoor education and live animal experiences. Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville provides imaginative learning experiences tailored for younger childr

Key Highlights

  • Complete museum access included with camp enrollment – no other summer camps offer a whole museum of fun
  • Three specialized program tracks: Science (STEM-focused), Nature (outdoor and live animals), and Kids (imaginative learning)
  • Highly-rated facility with 4.5-star rating from nearly 5,000 reviews

Special Features

  • Full access to entire Discovery Place Science museum with interactive exhibits
  • Daily live science shows included
  • Multiple camp locations (Charlotte and Huntersville)
  • Access to planetarium and aquarium facilities
  • Nonprofit 501(c)(3) science museum
  • Lab workshops and hands-on experiments
  • Serves Pre-K through 6th grade across three distinct program types

Activities

IMAX moviesChemistryChemistry demonstrationsOutdoor educationLive animalsPhysics demonstrationsAnimalsAstronomySTEM learningArtBiology demonstrationsLive science showsLiving Planet Lab explorationInteractive exhibitsHands-on experimentsRoboticsLab workshopsCooking

Parent Considerations

  • Full museum access provides exceptional value and variety of learning experiences
  • Multiple age-appropriate program options from Pre-K through 6th grade
  • Two convenient locations to choose from
  • Highly rated (4.5 stars with nearly 5,000 reviews)
  • Nonprofit organization focused on education and science literacy
  • Combination of indoor science and outdoor nature programs available
  • Counselor ratios not specified in available data – parents should inquire directly
  • Special requirements not listed – parents should contact for accommodation information