Science Camps - Summer 2023
At Palouse Discovery Science Center (PDSC), we know kids. Our camps are designed to spark curiosity for science, nurture friendships, and keep children active and laughing throughout the day. We believe outdoor play and exploration is a cornerstone of childhood. Campers will spend much of their time outside along our small, attached nature loop and field engaged in experiments and activities. We provide a daily snack and all supplies. Please pack a refillable water bottle and dress to get messy.
Registration is through Pullman Parks and Rec and opens April 24th.
Limited scholarships available for families experiencing a financial burden to registration. Some age exceptions may be considered for siblings and children living in the same household. To receive the member discount or inquire about scholarships, please call Pullman Parks and Recreation.
NATURE ART
Light, color, shape, texture -It’s all science!
This creative camp is for children who love to make art. Natural pigments, sun prints, spirographs, sculpting and plein air painting are some of the highlights. There will be plenty of variety in projects to appeal to all ages and interests. We will celebrate the end of camp with an open-air art walk along our nature loop.
JUNE 26-29
MON-THURS
9:00-12:00
Grades K-5
$130/$128 non-member, $118/$116 member
SUPER SCIENCE - CAREGIVER AND ME CAMP
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers (ages 18+) both get to attend this 2-day, superhero-themed camp. Together, we will explore the outdoor world, engage in hands-on science experiments, create art, play games, and make friends. Cost is per family (incl. up to two children under 5 and one adult caregiver).
JULY 6 AND 7
THURS-FRI 9:00-12:00
AGES 3-5
$80/$78 non-member, $72/$70 member
RACE TO SPACE
Astronauts-in-training will take part in “space camp” for the week learning about our solar system, comets/meteors/asteroids, stars/constellations, nebulas and galaxies, and what it takes to launch a mission to space. Campers can expect loads of outdoor time with obstacle courses, training exercises and telescope time.
JULY 10-13
MON-THURS 9:00-12:00
Grades 1-3
$130/$128 non-member, $118/$116 member
EARTH EXPLORERS
JULY 17-20
MON-THURS 9:00-12:00
Grades 1-4
$130/$128 non-member, $118/$116 member
In this camp, we will explore the world around us and some of nature’s most exciting and dynamic features through hands-on activities and experimentation. Possible topics include earthquakes, volcanoes, weather, renewable energy, forest fires, and plants and animals of the inland Northwest.
AMAZING ENGINEERS
This camp has it all! We will spend the week designing and constructing bridges, towers and catapults, while also experimenting with Lego robotics, computer coding, and 3D printing. At the end of the week, we will celebrate what we’ve learned by building and testing our own Rube Goldberg machine
JULY 31 – AUGUST 3
MON-THURS 1:00-4:00p
Grades 3-6
$130/$128 non-member, $118/$116 member
DINOSAURS AND THEIR WORLD
AUGUST 7-10
MON-THURS 9:00-12:00
Grades 1-3
$130/$128 non-member, $118/$116 member
Dinosaurs lived on Earth for almost 180 million years before dying out 66 million years ago. What was the world like when they lived? How did it change over that very long time span? What kinds of plants and animals lived alongside dinos? Come recreate their world!
CURIOUS COOKS
AUGUST 14-17
MON-THURS 1:00-4:00p
Grades 2-6
$130/$128 non-member, $118/$116 member
Sink your teeth into science! Campers will explore the science of how food is grown and experiment with the chemistry and physics of food and food preparation. A pre-camp questionnaire will be sent in advance to get to know food likes, dislikes “must-trys.”
