Summer at Thanksgiving Point means an adventure like no other! This year, watch your child transform through fun learning experiences as they discover dinosaurs, create unique art, experiment with topics in STEM, and more! Children will connect with each other and the world around them while making new friends, exploring nature, and meeting the insects and animals that call Thanksgiving Point home. Don’t forget – Thanksgiving Point Members get exclusive Summer Day Camp registration during our Members-only pre-sale from March 1st-7th, as well as a 10% discount all season long.
Keep an eye out for our Signature Summer Camps when browsing! Signature Summer Camps are specifically designed to give campers a fully immersive experience with unique behind the scenes experiences in Thanksgiving Point’s venues. Look for the Signature Camp designation in grades K-7th below.
Waitlists for 2022 Summer Day Camps are now full.
Golf Camps – SOLD OUT
Join us for a great week of golf for kids of all skill levels, ages 6-15. Campers will be able to learn and sharpen their skills with a strong emphasis on the fundamentals of iron play, driving, chipping, putting, rules & etiquette. We will also be focusing on fitness, STEM of Golf, and core values learned through playing the game.
After Camp Adventures
Campers of all ages can learn and explore in Thanksgiving Point’s venues with museum educators after their camps. Offered each day Monday through Thursday, from 3:00-5:30pm. Enrollment in Summer Day Camps is required.
Autism Adventure – SOLD OUT
A fun adventure for youth with autism, ages 11-18 (or entering grades 6th-12th in the fall of 2022). Autism Adventure Camp is $140. Children will grow and connect with other children as they explore in the Museum of Natural Curiosity.
Class Offerings by Age Group
Single Day Camps
Preschool Day Camps for ages 3-5 run from 9:30am-12:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Each session is $45. Participants must be able to use the bathroom independently.
Super Bugs
Gain a new appreciation for insects, arachnids, and butterflies and learn how mighty these tiny creatures really are. Campers will explore the Butterfly Biosphere learning all about bugs while engaging in games, imaginary play, and crafts.
June 6, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
June 7, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
June 8, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
Discovering Dinos
While exploring the Museum of Ancient Life, campers will discover a variety of amazing dinosaurs. With hands-on activities, they will learn about fossils and what it means to be a paleontologist. Through imaginative play they will investigate dinosaur habitats and behaviors.
June 13, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
June 14, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
June 15, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
Taps and Tunes
Move to the beat! Campers will learn more about music and movement. Through playing instruments, dancing, and making their own instruments, campers will learn about songs that are fast and slow, loud and soft, and more!
June 20, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
June 21, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
June 22, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
Fantastical Fables
Designed to combine learning and curiosity, this camp will have campers listening to stories, playing games, and participating in activities that encourage imagination and exploration.
Dinosaur Adventure
Calling all adventurers! Explore the Museum of Ancient Life, making discoveries about dinosaurs and other ancient animals. As campers journey through time they will draw, read, enjoy a scavenger hunt, and practice thinking and social skills.
*July 5, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
*July 6, 9:30am
*July 7, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
Farm Adventure
On this farm adventure, campers will get a chance to tour Farm Country and get up close encounters with the amazing animals that live there. Not only will they get to develop observation skills and enjoy activities, but they will have that chance to make friends with campers and animals alike.
July 11, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
July 12, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
July 13, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
Fairytale Fun
Explore fantasy stories and bring them to life with interactive STEM activities. As campers adventure through the Museum of Natural Curiosity, they’ll participate in building, science experiments, and imaginative play.
July 18, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
July 19, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
July 20, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
Pony Party
Meet the horses that call Farm Country home! Campers will get a chance to ride the ponies and meet the draft horses that pull our wagon. Equestrian life will be explored as campers look closer, play games, and make crafts.
*July 26, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
*July 27, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
*July 28, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
On the Open Seas
Campers will get to be a pirate for a day as they play in water and go on an adventure to find treasure. As they hoist the sails and scrub the deck, they’ll develop social skills and learn to work as a team.
August 1, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
August 2, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
August 3, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
Our Sensational Senses
Explore the 5 senses in this sensational camp. Campers will learn more about the ways we experience the world. Through songs, games, and fun activities they’ll investigate sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
August 8, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
August 9, 9:30am
August 10, 9:30am
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
From beetles to butterflies, learn about the wonderful world of bugs. Campers will explore different habitats as they connect with the world around us to learn about some of the amazing creatures in it.
August 15, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
August 16, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
August 17, 9:30am – SOLD OUT
Growing Artists
Discover the art in nature. Campers will foster creativity through crafts, games, and stories as they grow to appreciate the natural world that surrounds them.
August 22, 9:30am
August 23, 9:30am
August 24, 9:30am
*Tuesday-Thursday due to Holiday
Multi-Day Camps
Preschool Multi-Day Camps for ages 3-5 run from 9:30am-12:00pm one day a week for 6 weeks. Each session is $180. Participants must be able to use the bathroom independently.
Turkey Tots
Join us for some fun on the farm as we explore and wonder about the natural world through hands-on and play based learning. We will learn all about healthy living habits as we dig, plant, and explore all about life on the farm.
Outdoor Adventures
In Outdoor Adventures, children will explore and discover the wonders of nature all around us. Children will develop their curiosity muscles through hands-on and play-based exploration of nature and the outdoors. Join us as we discover plants, animals, habitats, and more!
WEEK-LONG CAMPS
Kindergarten-1st Grade Week Long Camps are four day camps that run Monday-Thursday. Choose from the AM session (9:00am-12:00pm) or the PM session (12:30pm-3:30pm). Regular camps are $140. Signature Camps are $155.
AM Sessions (9 AM – 12 PM)
LEGO Robotics
In this best-selling summer camp, campers will come build with LEGOs, explore robotic techniques, and dive into an introduction to simple code. This camp is taught with engineering and design principles so your child can explore their creative side while connecting their creations to STEM topics.
June 6-9, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
*July 5-8, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
Mini Makers
Craft and create in this fun camp! Campers will connect different topics in art to the projects they do. As they read books and play games, they’ll build on these topics to support their creativity as they make new creations.
June 13-16, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
Exploring Engineering – Signature Camp
Experience the engineering and design process. Campers will be encouraged to fail forward and problem solve. They’ll have the chance to build and test their own creations and tie engineering into their daily lives.
June 20-23, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
Nature Explorers – Signature Camp
In this brand new Signature Camp, campers will explore the gardens and learn about plants and critters. They’ll read stories, create art, and even plant seeds to start a garden of their own.
June 27-30, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
An Enchanted Expedition
Campers will connect some of their favorite fairytale stories to STEM through activities that encourage them to use their imagination and get creative. As they build castles and mix magic potions, they’ll combine play and learning.
July 5-8, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
Exploring Paleontology – Signature Camp
Uncover the past! Campers will learn all about dinosaurs and what it’s like to be a paleontologist. As they explore the Museum of Ancient Life, they’ll see how paleontologists unearth dinosaurs and learn about the creatures that once roamed the earth.
July 11-14, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
August 1-4, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
Space Adventure
This camp is out of this world! Campers will learn about astronaut life and what goes into building space machines. Once they have the basics down, they will blast into space to learn about the solar system.
July 18-21, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
*July 26-29, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
PM Sessions (12:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
Farm Explorers – Signature Camp
Find new friends at the farm! Campers will connect their surroundings to life on a farm. Your child will learn what happens on the farm at night & in various seasons and make friends with both campers and animals.
June 6-9, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Exploring Entomology – Signature Camp
Explore the critters that roam our dirt! Campers will participate in art, science, and play to discover the incredible tiny creatures housed at the Butterfly Biosphere. They’ll grow their observation skills and gain a new appreciation for entomology.
June 13-16, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Super Science
Explore the super-hero qualities in the fields of science! Campers will transform into a super scientist themselves while conducting experiments and investigations. They’ll make observations, see cause and effect, and embrace curiosity as they try new things.
June 20-23, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
July 11-14, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
An Enchanted Expedition
Campers will connect some of their favorite fairytale stories to STEM through activities that encourage them to use their imagination and get creative. As they build castles and mix magic potions, they’ll combine play and learning.
June 27-30, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Art in the Garden
Learn about the connection between nature and art. Campers will participate in activities designed to engage their senses and connect them to the natural world.
*July 5-8, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
NATURE EXPLORERS – SIGNATURE CAMP
In this brand new Signature Camp, campers will explore the gardens and learn about plants and critters. They’ll read stories, create art, and even plant seeds to start a garden of their own.
July 18-21, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
LEGO Robotics
In this best-selling summer camp, campers will come build with LEGOs, explore robotic techniques, and dive into an introduction to simple code. This camp is taught with engineering and design principles so your child can explore their creative side while connecting their creations to STEM topics.
July 18-21, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
August 1-4, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Art in the Garden
Learn about the connection between nature and art. Campers will participate in activities designed to engage their senses and connect them to the natural world.
*July 26-29, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Exploring Engineering – Signature Camp
Experience the engineering and design process. Campers will be encouraged to fail forward and problem solve. They’ll have the chance to build and test their own creations and tie engineering into their daily lives.
August 1-4, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
*Tuesday-Friday, due to Holiday.
Single Day Camps
Kindergarten-1st Grade Single Camps are one day camps that run Wednesdays and Fridays. Choose from the AM session (9:00am-12:00pm) or the PM session (12:30pm-3:30pm). Each session is $45.
Buccaneer Bash
Come join the pirate crew! Campers will go on treasure hunts and design their own pirate ship. As they participate in imaginative play, they’ll gain valuable social skills and work together on their ship.
June 8, 9 AM – SOLD OUT
June 8, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Lights and Shadows
Campers will play with lights and shadows to see how they work. As they play with shadow puppets and make stained-glass themed art, they’ll learn more about how light and dark work together to show us the world.
June 10 at 9 AM
June 10 at 12:30 PM
Horsing Around
Play with ponies in this farm camp! Campers will get up close and personal with many of our farm animals, with a special emphasis on the ponies. They’ll help the ponies get ready for the day and do crafts and games that teach them more about the friendly animals.
June 15 at 9 AM – SOLD OUT
June 15 at 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
June 17 at 9 AM – SOLD OUT
June 17 at 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Dinos and Drawings
Based off of the Museum of Ancient Life’s Paleoart program, this camp will teach campers all about dinosaurs and how they look. As they learn about structure and function, they’ll create their own drawings of the creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago.
June 22 at 9 AM
June 22 at 12:30 PM
June 24 at 9 AM
June 24 at 12:30 PM
Raindrop Rangers
Campers will learn all about water and weather in this camp! Through movement, art, and water play, they’ll connect the natural world to their creative side.
June 29 at 9 AM
June 29 at 12:30 PM
July 1 at 9 AM
July 1 at 12:30 PM
Bricks and Bots
Come join a crash course of our best selling camp! Spend the day experimenting with LEGO and robotics using the engineering process. Campers will get creative while learning how to build robots that work.
July 13 at 9 AM – SOLD OUT
July 13 at 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
July 15 at 9 AM – SOLD OUT
July 15 at 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
M is for Music
Jump, twist, shake, and wiggle! Campers will get up and move with the music in this camp! They’ll learn about different aspects of music such as speed and rhythm as they play instruments and dance to the beat.
July 20 at 9 AM
July 20 12:30 PM
July 22 at 9 AM
July 22 at 12:30 PM
Science Chefs
Science and cooking come together in this camp! Designed to help campers connect STEM to everyday life, this camp will give campers an opportunity to learn about the chemical reactions that happen in the kitchen.
August 3 at 9 AM – SOLD OUT
August 3 at 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
August 5 at 9 AM – SOLD OUT
August 5 at 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Week-Long Camps
2nd-3rd Grade Week Long Camps are four day camps that run Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-3:00pm every day. Regular camps are $190. Signature Camps are $210.
Boom, Pop, Fizz
In this best-selling camp, there will be plenty of messy experiments for campers to do as they begin to see how science connects to natural world. They’ll gain confidence in their creativity and learning skills and develop stronger understandings in scientific investigations.
June 6-9 – SOLD OUT
*July 5-8 – SOLD OUT
July 11-14 – SOLD OUT
Crafty Creators
Campers will get to experiment with art and making in this creative camp. By exploring their curiosity and trying new things they will learn about different art practices, then get to work on their own projects. They’ll have the chance to make friends and see their creativity come to life.
June 13-16 – SOLD OUT
June 27-30 – SOLD OUT
LEGO Creators
Code, connect, and create in this LEGO and robot themed camp! Campers will use LEGOs to learn the basics of coding and explore the world of robotics. As they incorporate the engineering and design process, campers will have the opportunity to make unique LEGO creations.
June 6-9 – SOLD OUT
June 20-23 – SOLD OUT
August 1-4 – SOLD OUT
Jr. Naturalist – Signature Camp
In this brand new Signature Camp, campers will explore the Ashton Gardens and learn about wildlife and nature. This summer, the Gardens will feature a special traveling event that will help them make connections between the natural world in the past and the present.
June 20-23 – SOLD OUT
Jr. Paleontologist – Signature Camp
Discover dinosaurs in this fun camp! Campers will participate in hands-on activities to practice what paleontologists do, learn about the process of fossilization and creating a museum, and learn the secrets of some of the dinosaurs here at the Museum of Ancient Life.
June 27-30 – SOLD OUT
August 1-4 – SOLD OUT
Jr. Farmer – Signature Camp
In this camp, your farmer in training will learn what it takes to be a farmer with hands-on, immersive experiences. They will learn about how farming techniques vary in different places. This camp will also dive into local farms where campers will learn more about the cows, bees, and vegetables that are here in Lehi, Utah.
*July 5-8 – SOLD OUT
Jr. Engineer – Signature Camp
Design, build and test! Campers will learn problem solving, team building, and critical thinking skills as they design and create an invention from the bottom up. Exploring the different types of engineering, they will learn how they can make the world a better place.
July 11-14 – SOLD OUT
*July 26-29 – SOLD OUT
Space Science 3000
Blast off to outer space! As campers learn about the wonders of the galaxy, they’ll use their imaginations and critical thinking skills. As they make friends, they’ll work together to make it through their intergalactic journey.
June 13-16 – SOLD OUT
July 18-21 – SOLD OUT
Jr. Maker – Signature Camp
Come gather with fellow makers and learn together as you create unique projects and push the boundaries of your creativity! This camp will enhance creative and collaborative skills with a variety of projects to engage all makers.
July 18-21 – SOLD OUT
Jr. Explorer – Signature Camp
In this Signature Camp, campers will explore each of Thanksgiving Point’s five venues and all the wonders they contain. They’ll spend time in classrooms at each venue doing hands-on activities to discover the specialties we have to offer.
*July 26-29 – SOLD OUT
Jr. Entomologist – Signature Camp
Look closer in this Signature Entomology camp! While investigating the Biosphere, campers will learn about different kinds of bugs, insects, and arachnids. They’ll have the opportunity to grow their skills in observing, comparing, and making inferences.
August 1-4 – SOLD OUT
*Tuesday-Friday due to Holiday
Single Day Camps
2nd-3rd Grade Grade Single Camps are one-day camps that run on Fridays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Each session is $60.
Folktales and Fables
This day camp highlights some folktales and fables found anywhere from mythological tales to stories written in the stars. Campers will have the chance to make art and get creative while learning about these tales.
June 10 – SOLD OUT
Engineering Extravaganza
In this mini version of the Jr. Engineer camp, campers will learn all about the basics of engineering. As they work on building and inventing, they’ll also have the chance to grow their social skills and make new friends.
June 17 – SOLD OUT
Girls in Tech Junior
Experience a part of our best-selling Girls Who Code program! Girls in Tech Summer camps are aimed at closing the gender gap in technology by introducing girls to coding in a safe, encouraging space where they can build resilience, creativity, and community. We welcome those who identify as female, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and others that want to be a part of a female-empowering environment!
Day of LEGO and Robotics
In this day long version of our best selling camp, campers will use LEGO WeDo kits and the engineering design process to create their own moving robots. As they learn the basics of coding, campers will strengthen their engineering and teamwork skills.
June 10 – SOLD OUT
June 24 – SOLD OUT
August 5 – SOLD OUT
Classic Summer Camp
This camp is all about connecting with nature and connecting with new friends! Campers will participate in craft time, play games with fellow campers, and even go on a field trip to the Ashton Gardens.
July 1 – SOLD OUT
Kitchen Chemistry
Measure, mix, and create! In this camp, STEM topics are connected to what happens in the kitchen. As campers participate in science experiments, they’ll learn about how ingredients come together to make some of their favorite foods.
Painting the Past
Based on the Paleoart program from the Museum of Ancient Life, this camp will have campers learning about dinosaurs and their environments. As they connect structure and function to habitat, they’ll create their own paleoart of the Gorgosaur Ruth.
July 22 – SOLD OUT
Circuit Circus
Connect lights and wires! In this camp, campers will learn all about circuits! As they build with circuit kits and make their own light designs, they’ll get to combine creativity with STEM.
August 5 – SOLD OUT
WEEK-LONG CAMPS
4th-5th Grade Week Long Camps are four day camps that run Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-3:00pm every day. Regular camps are $215. Signature Camps are $230.
Paleontology Experience – Signature Camp
Explore paleontology in this Signature Camp! Through hands-on and immersive activities at the Museum of Ancient Life, campers will learn more about dinosaurs, fossilization, and Utah’s ancient life.
June 6-9 – SOLD OUT
Design Challenge – Signature Camp
Create, build, redesign! As campers do activities and projects related to each step of the engineering and design process, they’ll be able to grow their creativity and apply STEM concepts.
June 13-16 – SOLD OUT
Nature Investigator
Campers will enjoy time outside learning about Utah’s local environment in this nature adventure. As they practice observation skills and learn about wildlife, they will participate in community science projects and connect the natural world to their lives.
Incredible Imaginations
Imagine and create! Campers will grow their imagination in this camp! Through games and activities, they’ll be able to use their imagination and curiosity to make their own stories, games, and art! With a focus on creativity and curiosity, this camp will give your child space to let their imagination run free!
June 20-23 – SOLD OUT
Farm to Table – Signature Camp
Farms provide food for a majority of the world, and campers will learn where our food comes from, how to grow it, and how it gets to our tables. As they experience farm life hands-on, they’ll see what it takes to grow the food we find at the grocery store.
June 27-30 – SOLD OUT
LEGO Mindstorms
Explore the amazing world of LEGO and robotics! Campers will develop greater problem solving and creative skills as they build LEGO robots through the engineering and design process. As they learn about coding, they’ll see the patterns that make these amazing robots work.
June 27-30 – SOLD OUT
*July 5-8 – SOLD OUT
Astronaut Adventure
Campers will travel through the stars as they learn about STEM topics and outer space in this camp! Through hands-on activities and exciting challenges, they’ll have the chance to practice critical thinking and teamwork as they problem solve their way across space.
July 11-14 – SOLD OUT
Making of Video Games
Bring digital games to life in this camp! Campers will explore the science, art, technology, and engineering that is involved in video game creation. As they participate in hands on activities, they’ll create a storyline for their game, design characters, and even practice coding through various games.
July 11-14 – SOLD OUT
Wizard Boot Camp
Join magician Jason Fun for this magical camp! Campers will be sorted into houses and learn all sorts of magic. As they master these tricks, they’ll have the chance to make new friends and show off their cool new skills.
July 18-21 – SOLD OUT
Entomologist Experience – Signature Camp
Explore entomology in this insect-themed camp! As campers learn all about bugs and their habitats, they’ll make comparisons and look closely at these amazing critters.
*July 26-29 – SOLD OUT
Makerspace Experience – Signature Camp
Experiment with new ways to create! Campers will work on projects individually and collaboratively. As they make new things, they’ll enhance their creativity and their teamwork skills.
June 6-9
August 1-4 – SOLD OUT
*Tuesday-Friday due to Holiday
SINGLE DAY CAMPS
4th-5th Grade Grade Single Camps are one-day camps that run on Fridays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Each session is $60.
Kinetic Chaos
In this camp, campers will learn about the push and pull of forces in their everyday lives! As they use magnets, ramps, and a pendulum, they’ll see these forces at work and learn about the amazing things they can do.
Pathways of Power
Campers will learn about circuits and how they work! As they build with lights and motors, they’ll be able to combine creativity and engineering.
June 17 – SOLD OUT
Pixelated
In this camp, your child will learn how technology and art can collide to create some amazing results! They’ll learn about the way that tiny pieces create both famous works of art and the pictures we see on our screens.
June 24 – SOLD OUT
Portraits in Paleontology
Based on the Paleoart program at the Museum of Ancient Life, this camp will give campers the chance to learn about dinosaurs and think critically about what they may have looked like. As they integrate science and art, they’ll make their own illustrations of these amazing prehistoric creatures.
July 1 – SOLD OUT
Day of LEGO Mindstorms
Campers will learn about the engineering design process and create robots that move with a purpose. Campers will get to build with LEGO Mindstorm kits and use iPads to control their movement.
July 15 – SOLD OUT
Myths and Legends
Some of the most amazing stories we tell today come from myths and legends! Campers will learn about these stories and connect them to art and science in this day camp.
July 22 – SOLD OUT
Girls in Tech
Experience a part of our best-selling Girls Who Code program! Girls in Tech Summer camps are aimed at closing the gender gap in technology by introducing girls to coding in a safe, encouraging space where they can build resilience, creativity, and community. We welcome those who identify as female, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and others that want to be a part of a female-empowering environment!
Dungeons and Dinosaurs for Beginners
Roll the dice! Campers will experience a fun introduction to the basics of creative writing, role play, and imaginative adventure. This will be a mix of fun activities, storytelling, and participating in a kid-friendly version of Thanksgiving Points best-selling Dungeons and Dinosaurs program.
August 5 – SOLD OUT
WEEK-LONG CAMPS
6th-7th Grade Week Long Camps are four day camps that run Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-3:00pm every day. Regular camps are $215. Signature Camps are $230.
Makerspace Madness – Signature Camp
A Makerspace is an area where creators can come together to share ideas, equipment, and knowledge. Campers will create a variety of projects using equipment and supplies in the Makerspace that will show their amazing creative skills.
Games for Change
Explore the connection between science and gaming. In this camp, campers will learn all about game design! As they begin to create their own game, they’ll make connections to STEM and gaming that will help them in this camp and beyond.
June 20-23 – SOLD OUT
STEM Mission
Discover and investigate! Campers will work together with other campers to solve a problem using science, technology, engineering, and math. As they combine these elements together, they’ll use critical thinking and teamwork skills.
Mystery at the Biosphere
Problem solve in this insect adventure! Campers will use the Butterfly Biosphere as the canvas for their imagination. Working as a team, they’ll use STEM to solve mysteries and learn about the natural world.
Autism Adventure (Grades 6-12)
A fun adventure for youth with autism, ages 11-18 (or entering grades 6th-12th in the fall of 2022). Children will grow and connect with other children. Participants must be verbal, must be able to use the restroom independently.
*July 26-29 – SOLD OUT
Space Mission
Adventure through space! Campers will take a journey to the stars in this immersive camp. As they work together with their team, they’ll use STEM concepts and apply them to real life astronomy problems to help them on their expedition in outer space.
August 1-4 – SOLD OUT
*Tuesday-Friday due to Holiday
SINGLE DAY CAMPS
6th-7th Grade Grade Single Camps are one-day camps that run Fridays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Each session is $65.
Dungeons and Dinosaurs Advanced
Roll the dice! Campers will experience a fun introduction to creative writing, role play, and imaginative adventure. As they learn about game mechanics, explore the Museum of Ancient Life, and participate in the game, they’ll have a chance to use their imagination and make new friends.
Blow It Up
See cause and effect in action! Campers will perform a variety of experiments producing stunning reactions, as they learn about chemistry and become scientists. Carefully prepared and lab safe, campers will even have the chance to design their own experiments.
June 24 – SOLD OUT
Forces and Motion
Campers will learn about the forces at work in our world today. From gravity to magnets, they’ll participate in experiments that demonstrate just how incredible physics can be.
Graphics that Stick
Graphic design is a growing field that is a part of our everyday lives. Campers will come learn the basics of graphic design and create their own graphics. They’ll take their favorite graphics and get crafty as they turn them into stickers that they can take home.
July 22 – SOLD OUT
Stunning Sculptors
Artists of all kinds are invited to come sculpt with us! Campers will have the chance to experiment with a variety of mediums, try new things, gain new skills, and put their creativity to the test. They will have the chance to hone their skills individually and work together on a group art project.
WEEK-LONG AND SINGLE DAY CAMPS
8th-12th Grade Grade Day Camps run on from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Day-long sessions are $55 and the Week-long session is $155.
Dungeons and Dinosaurs Game Design
Write, design, and play! In this camp, campers will participate in an exclusive, behind-the-scenes opportunity in which they will have the chance to design their very own adventure. This will be focused on tabletop roleplaying basics, creative writing, as well as the world-class opportunity to learn more about the prehistoric life available at the Museum of Ancient Life.
June 6-9: Dungeons and Dinosaurs Game Design
Autism Adventure (Grades 6-12)
A fun adventure for youth with autism, ages 11-18 (or entering grades 6th-12th in the fall of 2022). Children will grow and connect with other children. Participants must be verbal, must be able to use the restroom independently.
*July 26-29 – SOLD OUT
*Tuesday-Friday due to Holiday
Button Bonanaza
Design and create! Campers will use special equipment to make buttons that they can display on jackets, backpacks, and more! As they learn about graphic design, they’ll be able to create their own images to put on their new buttons.
Watercolor Wonders
Explore painting in new ways! Campers will work with watercolors to create amazing art. As they learn about different styles and techniques, they’ll develop artistic skills that they can continue to use in a variety of projects.
Sticker Making and Graphic Design
Campers will explore the art of graphic design in this hands-on camp. By learning design principles and exploring our Makerspace tech, they will have the chance to create unique designs and turn them into stickers.
You will receive a confirmation email a week before your camp is scheduled to begin specifying which of the locations to drop-off/pick-up your child
Preschool campers are dropped off and picked up directly at their designated venue as specified in confirmation emails.
For any questions please email education@thanksgivingpoint.org or call 801-768-4971
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- Weather appropriate clothes to explore and play in.
- Sunscreen – already applied!
- Thanksgiving Point Institute does not issue refunds for Summer Day Camp registration.
- Transfers are permitted up to 1 business day or 24 hours in advance with a $10.00 fee based on availability and any cost difference between camps.
- Substitutions – a neighbor, cousin, sibling, etc. – are accepted up to first day of camp.
- If a camp is cancelled by Thanksgiving Point Institute due to low enrollment, all fees will be refunded.
- Online
- Over the phone – (801) 768-4971
- In person at the Museum of Ancient Life, 2nd floor, Design and Programming office
Camp curriculum and lesson plans are geared toward the grade your child will be entering into in the Fall of 2022. If you have an older and a younger child you would like to be in the same camp we do allow older children to attend camps one grade lower.
Registration closes two weeks prior to the beginning of camp.
Waitlists for 2022 summer camps are full. Registration for 2023 will open March 1st for Thanksgiving Point Members and March 8th for the general public.
Camp sessions vary in price depending on grade, length of day, and days per week. Please check individual camp listings for price information.
- Lunch is provided for all full-day camps and snacks are provided for all camps.
- If your child has an allergy, please make sure your medical form is up to date and any allergies are clearly communicated to staff. Depending on the allergy and severity, it may be best to bring a lunch from home.
Our camps promote independent learning and socialization opportunities for your child. If you feel your child is unable to remain in camp without you, it may be best to wait a year before you send them to camp.
Depending on which camp you choose your child could be making and programming a Lego EV3 robot, painting with watercolors in the gardens, catching polliwogs and toads to make observations, collecting insects and plants to research, using software to design and 3D print jewelry, or feeding goats and sheep to learn about adaptations.