Discovery Camp
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/12/2016
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The Parks and
Recreation Department is offering 9 themed weeks
of exploring, adventure, and discovery. Campers will
have the chance to be outside, do experiments, build
things, get messy, work as a team, develop leadership
skills, and have FUN! Registration begins April 4 for
residents and April 25 for non-residents.
Age: 7Y-14Y
Time: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Dunbar Recreation Center
Fee: $150 for Residents $175 for Non-Residents
Superhero Week
Date(s): Jun 13 - Jun 17
Even superheroes have to be well trained in multiple
areas before they can save the day! Kick off the
summer with Discovery Camp as we learn about
fitness, leadership, teamwork, and problem solving
skills while we train the campers to be the best
superhero they can be! The campers will be taking a
field trip to Spring Loaded.$150 for Residents$175 for
Non-Residents
Frozen Week
Date(s): Jun 20 - Jun 24
Campers will learn about the three different forms
of water and how it effects our bodies and weather
by engaging in exciting and fun activities and
experiments. Get ready for a massive water and
snowball fight! The campers will be taking a field trip
to the San Antonio Zoo.$150 for Residents$175 for
Non-Residents
Blast From the Past Week
Date(s): Jun 13 - Jul 1
Texas has a rich and diverse history full of fossils, art,
and exciting locations! This week we will discover the
past, explore the present, and talk about the future
of Texas. The campers will be taking a field trip to
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.$150 for
Residents$175 for Non-Residents
Mayhem I Week
Date(s): Jul 4 - Jul 8
Count on making a mess and having some fun! Join
us for gooey experiments, water balloons, volcanoes,
mud, and more as we spend the week being crazy
and messy scientists. We suggest wearing old clothes
and bringing a swimsuit for afternoon cleanup and
water play. The campers will be taking a field trip to
the Austin Zoo. Note: The will be no camp on July
4th.$150 for Residents$175 for Non-Residents
Blast Off Week
Date(s): Jul 11 - Jul 15
Come join us as we learn about the sun, stars,
planets and everything else above! The campers will
be taking a field trip to The DoSeum in San Antonio.
This camp will be at the Old Fish Hatchery. $150 for
Residents$175 for Non-Residents
Outdoor Adventure Week
Date(s): Jul 18 - Jul 22
Want to go on a grand adventure? Hop on the
bus with us as we explore San Marcos parks and
surrounding areas as we learn to geocache and
appreciate the great outdoors! The campers will
be taking a field trip to visit Natural Bridge Wildlife
Park.$150 for Residents$175 for Non-Residents
Mastery Week
Date(s): Jul 25 - Jul 29
Become masters of your skills this week as Discovery
Camp teaches about basic first aid and building skills.
Campers will learn how to assess their surroundings,
critically think situations, and be creative with the
supplies they are given. The campers will be
taking a field trip to The Thinkery in Austin.$150 for
Residents$175 for Non-Residents
River Rat Week
Date(s): Aug 1 - Aug 5
Discovery camp proves environmental education can
be fun! Using curriculum from the Edwards Aquifer
Authority, kids will learn about our river and watershed
through different activities and staff at our Discovery
Center. The campers will be taking a field trip to the
Meadows Center for a Glass Bottom Boat tour.$150
for Residents$175 for Non-Residents
Mayhem II Week
Date(s): Aug 8 - Aug 12
Count on making a mess and having some fun! Join
us for gooey experiments, water balloons, volcanoes,
mud, and more as we spend the week being crazy
and messy scientists. We suggest wearing old clothes
and bringing a swimsuit for afternoon cleanup and
water play. The campers will be taking a field trip to
the Austin Aquarium. $150 for Residents$175 for NonResidents
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