Greensboro Children’s Museum summer camps are hands-on, educational, creative, exciting and FUN! Each week, our educators craft creative experiences for campers ages 4 – 8 years. GCM Camps are week-long, day camps and range in theme from exploring the solar system to letting out your inner artist! Your camper can discover food, science, nature, art, music, and more.
Messes and Masterpieces – SOLD OUT
June 13 – June 17 | ages 4-6
Taking inspiration from the world around us, we’ll inspire your child’s natural love of creating. Each week, we will utilize mixed media and introduce a variety of techniques. Artists will create their very own masterpieces to take home! Join the waitlist.
Superhero Academy – SOLD OUT
June 20 – June 24 | ages 4-6
Tap into your powers with us as we train to be superheroes! All week we will take on superhero identities, devise terrific tools, and develop the moves we need to protect and defend. Join us Friday to honor the campers’ fantastic feats with a graduation ceremony. Join the waitlist.
Pirates and Mermaids – SOLD OUT
July 11 – July 15 | ages 4-6
Start summer off with a splash! Become immersed in the world of pirates and mermaids as we dress the part, embark on a quest for hidden treasure, and learn about the sea creatures we encounter. Join us on the final day for a special sea shanty celebration…..AAAAarrrrgh! Join the waitlist.
Book and Cook – SOLD OUT
July 25 – July 29 | ages 4-6
Each week, we will meet in the Edible Schoolyard Kitchen Classroom to combine literature and food. Using the story as inspiration, we will use fresh ingredients to create a kid-friendly cuisine campers will love preparing and eating. Join the waitlist.
Bugs, Bees, and Butterflies – SOLD OUT
August 8 – August 12 | ages 4-6
Discover the magic of the flying and crawling little friends that help our garden grow. Learn to plant pollinator-friendly plants, use honey from bees to prepare delicious snacks, and identify garden critters. Join the waitlist.
Blast Off! – SOLD OUT
June 27 – July 1 | ages 6-8
Shoot for the stars this week as we go on a race through space. With read alouds, crafts, and experiments about our solar system and beyond, this week is sure to be a blast! Join the Waitlist
Mad Science – SOLD OUT
July 18 – July 22 | ages 6-8
Step inside our laboratory and prepare to be fascinated! We will provide the lab coats and goggles, and you provide the inquisitive mind. Create concoctions, perform experiments and explore the uses of science in a variety of ways. Join the waitlist.
Artists Assemble – SOLD OUT
August 1 – August 5 | ages 6-8
Calling all Khalos and Picassos! Join us as we take out the palettes and the paint for a week of fun artistic activities. On Friday, our friends will exhibit their masterpieces! Join the waitlist.
2022 Summer Camp Terms and Conditions
2022 GCM Summer Camp Welcome Letter
Dealing with ‘First Day of Camp’ Jitters
The Greensboro Children’s Museum offers camp scholarship opportunities at their discretion on a first come, first serve basis. One camp scholarship is issued per child. The Guardian of the scholarship recipient is responsible for transportation for the week. Extended care is not available during the camp season. You will be contacted by the Camp Coordinator two weeks prior to camp commencement to complete the necessary Medical and Emergency Contact Form. Please feel free to reach our camp coordinator with any questions at 336.574.2898 ext. 302 or summercamp@gcmuseum.com.