Discovery World

Summer Camp

Summer Camp 2018

Your kids are smart, talented, creative, curious, and eager to try everything. Let them explore new ideas, develop new abilities, design, and make things at Discovery World Summer Camp.

We offer camps for 1st-8th graders between June 11 through August 24, 2018. View the 2018 Summer Camp Brochure and our other camp materials below for more information regarding camps dates, descriptions, pricing, and other pertinent camp information. Camp participants must be entering the grade required in the 2018-2019 school year.

2018 Summer Camp Brochure

2018 Summer Camp Policies

2018 Parent Guide

MCSC FAQ & Swim Check Form for Learn to Sail Camps

How to Register for Summer Camps

Use our new filtering system below to navigate our camp options. The filter allows you to sort our camps based on the week the camp is offered, the grade range the camp is available for, and the camp theme. Once you find your preferred camp, simply click the registration button to begin the registration process. For assistance, please call the Reservations Department at 414.765.8625 or email reservations@discoveryworld.org.

Extended Care

Extended, supervised care for campers is available every day we have camp, either before camp starts or after camp ends, on a pre-registration basis.

Summer Camp Scholarships

Discovery World recognizes the need to provide quality experiences for all learners, regardless of financial circumstances, and offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Thanks to contributions from our generous donors, we are able to provide a wide range of scholarship assistance to many local families, organizations, and schools.

2018 Summer Camp Scholarship Application

Advanced Video Game Designer

Week 10: August 13-17
6th-8th Grade

Advanced Game Design continues where Video Game Designer left off. Learn how 3D modeling and scanning can be used to create objects and characters, and use the same software as the pros to create a complete game level. Take another step toward your dream job as a game designer.

Aquarist in Training

Week 10: August 13-17
6th-8th Grade

Meet Discovery World’s team of aquarists to learn about what it takes to maintain the Reiman Aquarium. Get familiar with the processes our professionals perform on a daily basis; from cleaning tanks to feeding fish. Finish the experience by setting up a small aquarium to take home.

Art and Science

Week 10: August 13-17
1st Grade

Some of the most beautiful art is made by Nature. Create amazing patterns, shapes, and designs inspired by science in this colorful camp!

Digital Photographer

Week 10: August 13-17
6th-8th Grade

Learn how to capture the perfect image from Discovery World’s professional photographers. Explore the basics of cameras and photography as you hit the streets around downtown Milwaukee. Learn how to edit, print, and mat your photos to build a collection.

Note: Campers are welcome to bring their own cameras, but it is not required.

Jr. Architecture

Week 10: August 13-17
4th-5th Grade

Prepare yourself to become the next great architect! Campers will create and carry out experiments to test the strength of shapes and forms to learn where they are used in architectural design. Go home with scaled models, designs of spaces, and much more!

LEGO® Robot Engineer – Girls Only!

Week 10: August 13-17
4th-5th Grade

Do you have what it takes to become a robot engineer? Work with a partner to build and program one of our LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3s to complete a series of challenges. Whether you’re currently on a FIRST® LEGO® League team or have never even seen an EV3 robot before, this camp will take your robot building and programming skills to the next level.

Mad Scientist

Week 10: August 13-17
2nd-3rd Grade

Spend the week learning how to use lab tools, materials, and chemicals to create your own science demos. Experiment with reactions, explore acids and bases, and create a spectacle with dry ice. Defy the laws of science and showcase your skills in a live science demo at the end of camp.

Magic and Illusions

Week 10: August 13-17
2nd-3rd Grade

Sleight of hand, misdirection, and persuasion. Learn the secrets behind the tricks, meet a professional, and hone your presentation skills by using techniques incorporating science and illusions. Showcase your own magic during a self-directed magic show at the end of the week.

Custom Sk8board

Week 11: August 20-24
6th-8th Grade

Surf the sidewalk this summer! Screen print custom images on a blank deck, laser cut your design into grip tape, customize the trucks, and so much more in this design and build-based camp. This board will be yours to keep and unlike any other!

Note: Additional $50 FEE required for skateboard materials.

Edible Art

Week 11: August 20-24
6th-8th Grade

Ever wonder how people create amazing edible dishes that look more like art than food? Learn the tricks to creating these fun treats that almost look too pretty to eat! Explore the science behind the techniques that culinary professionals use and try your hand at creating these fancy desserts and snacks.

Allergy Note: Campers will use foods that may contain milk, egg, soy, sesame, and wheat. Campers may come into contact with items that have been handled in a facility that processes nuts. Please alert the Discovery World camp staff to any allergies at the time of registration.

Fish, Fish, Fish

Week 11: August 20-24
2nd-3rd Grade

Become an ichthyologist! Cast off and fish with the staff from the WI DNR Lakeshore State Park. Pet the fish in the Reiman Aquarium, look at invasive species, and make your own fish art to take home. You’ll want to live underwater after this camp experience!

Get Moving!

Week 11: August 20-24
4th-5th Grade

How do you get from point A to point B without walking? Learn how planes, trains, and automobiles have been designed to travel the world. Find inspiration from sailboats, bikes, rocket ships, and motorcycles to help you create. Use the engineering design process to brainstorm, build, and test your vehicles!

Jr. Robot Builder

Week 11: August 20-24
2nd-3rd Grade

Become a robot master. Work with a partner and learn how to program and use different types of robots throughout the week, including LEGO^® Mindstorms^® EV3 and Sphero SPRK+^®. Discover the difference between robot types, and try modifying one of our robots to complete a challenge.

Science Smorgasbord (2nd-3rd)

Week 11: August 20-24
2nd-3rd Grade

Wish you could have tried more camps this year? Experience the best of summer in this week-long exploratory camp that combines activities from Discovery World’s most popular camps! Campers will learn basic circuitry, methods to solve a crime, how to engineer a rocket, and more!

Survival Challenge

Week 11: August 20-24
4th-5th Grade

Could you survive? Test your wit, skills, and creativity as you explore the human body’s limits. Design structures to protect you, assemble your own compass, learn to fish, and build a survival pack to take home. If you think on your feet, be creative, and stay calm, you’ll survive the week!

Video Game Designer

Week 11: August 20-24
6th-8th Grade

Is developing video games the career of your dreams? Learn the process of creating a video game, starting from the ground up. Focus on creating a digital world, add assets to your environment, and end with a playable game you can take home!

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Membership is the best (and most cost-saving way) for your family to enjoy fun and learning throughout the year!

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Getting Here

We are located on Milwaukee’s lakefront with easy access on and off of the expressway.

500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202

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General Admission

Adults	$19
Child (3-17)	$16
Child 2 & Under	$Free
Senior (60+)	$16
College Student*	$14
Military Active and Veterans*	$14

*Valid ID Required.

Purchase tickets at Admissions. Prices are subject to change.

Hours

Open until 3 (before close) 4p today
Mon-Fri	9a - 4p
Sat & Sun	10a - 5p

Getting Here

We are located on Milwaukee’s lakefront with easy access on and off of the expressway.

500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Get Directions

Adults	$19
Child (3-17)	$16
Child 2 & Under	$Free
Senior (60+)	$16
College Student*	$14
Military Active and Veterans*	$14
Military* Active Duty & Veterans	$14

*Valid ID Required.

Purchase tickets at Admissions. Prices are subject to change.

Hours

Open until 3 (before close) 4p today
Mon-Fri	9a - 4p
Sat & Sun	10a - 5p