Camps are discounted for Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation. See how to become a museum member or renew your membership.
Your children will make new friends, encounter animals, and explore the outdoors! Space is limited.
Spotter's Discovery Camps (Entering Prek 3 - Grade 6)
Entering PreK 3 or 4: Fox Kits
Entering PreK 3 or 4: Fox Kits
PreK camp is a partial day, drop-off camp perfectly designed for those inquisitive and active 3 and 4 year old minds!
Together, the “Fox Kits” will explore the Museum, trails, and playground. Each day will include outdoor adventures, an encounter with a live animal, a craft, games and activities, and a fun story. In a guided and creative setting, children discover how exciting and fun the great outdoors can be!
No food will be provided during camp. Please send campers a snack and reusable water bottle daily. All campers MUST be potty trained.
- June 3-6, 2024
- 8 a.m. - Noon
- $140 for MMNSF Members
- $160 for non-members
- Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. *Late pickup will result in late fees of $10 per 10 minutes*
Contact: denise.mason@mmns.ms.gov
Entering Kindergarten (K5): Bear Cubs
Entering Kindergarten (K5): Bear Cubs
Kindergarten camp is a full day camp for rising Kindergarteners who love to explore!
Together, the “Bear Cubs”, will adventure through the Museum, nature trails, playground, and wetlands. Each day includes lots of outdoor exploration, live animal encounter, crafts, games and activities, and a fun story time.
No food will be provided during camp. Please send campers with a lunch, two snacks, and reusable water bottle daily.
- May 28-May 31, 2024
- 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- $215 for MMNSF Members
- $240 for non-members
- Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. *Late pickup will result in late fees of $10 per 10 minutes*
Contact: denise.mason@mmns.ms.gov
Entering Grades 1-2: Turtles
Entering Grades 1-2: Turtles
Step into the great outdoors with Spotter’s Discovery Camp for rising first and second graders!
Together, the “Turtles” will explore wetlands, hike trails, make crafts, play fun summer games, and encounter native wildlife with museum educators!
No food will be provided. Please send campers with a lunch, two snacks, and reusable water bottle daily.
- May 28-May 31, 2024
- 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- $215 for MMNSF Members
- $240 for non-members
- Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. *Late pickup will result in late fees of $10 per 10 minutes*
Contact: katie.tupy@mmns.ms.gov
Entering Grades 3-4 : Otters
Entering Grades 3-4 : Otters
Spotter’s Discovery Camp for rising 3rd and 4th grade students is a day camp for children to dive into wet and wild outdoor exploration!
This “Otters” group will engage in activities such as forest and wetland exploration, make crafts, encounter native wildlife and play fun summer games!
No food will be provided. Please send campers with a lunch, two snacks, and reusable water bottle daily.
- June 3-6, 2024
- 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- $215 for MMNSF Members
- $240 for non-members
- Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. *Late pickup will result in late fees of $10 per 10 minutes*
Contact: katie.tupy@mmns.ms.gov
Entering Grades 5-6: Eagles
Entering Grades 5-6: Eagles
Spotter’s Discovery Camp for rising 5th and 6th grade students is an adventurous day camp for children to soar through fun nature activities!
This “Eagles” group will have the opportunity to hike trails, explore wetlands, learn canoeing and archery techniques, make crafts, and experience various encounters with native wildlife.
The Eagles will also have an opportunity to participate in an overnight campout at the museum the last day of camp!
Please send campers with a lunch, two snacks, and reusable water bottle daily. Food will be provided for the campout.
- June 17-21, 2024
- Mon-Wed: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thurs 8 a.m. – Fri 9 a.m.
- $250 for MMNSF Members
- $275 for non-members
- Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. *Late pickup will result in late fees of $10 per 10 minutes*
Contact: jennifer.jerrolds@mmns.ms.gov
Additional Camps
Entering Grades 1-4: Splash
Entering Grades 1-4: Splash
Splash camp is for students in first through fourth grade who enjoy water play and adventure!
Each day we will be learning about the properties water through play and experimentation. Come prepared to have a wet and wild summer full of playful science adventures.
No food will be provided during camp.
Please send campers in water clothes, close-toed shoes, with a snack and a reusable water bottle.
- July 15-18, 2024
- 8 a.m. - Noon
- $140 for MMNSF Members
- $160 for non-members
- Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. *Late pickup will result in late fees of $10 per 10 minutes*
Entering Grades 1-3: Art in nature
Entering Grades 1-3: Art in nature
Join us as we explore the exciting world of art and creativity through a wide range of multi-media activities!
We will learn to investigate our surroundings while recognizing the fundamentals of art as they appear in nature. Line, shape, color, and texture will be the four daily topics. Nature will be our inspiration.
This half-day camp is designed for the inquisitive minds of children in grades 1-3.
Please send campers with a snack and reusable water bottle daily.
- June 10-13, 2024
- 8 a.m. - Noon
- $140 for MMNSF Members
- $160 for non-members
Contact: denise.mason@mmns.ms.gov