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The Importance of Hands-On Learning: Destination Science’s Approach to Education
“Learning by doing” is a concept backed by science — and at Destination Science, we know a thing or two about that! See what hands-on learning is all about and how we help our campers understand and engage with new ideas.
What Is Hands-On Learning?
Hands-on learning goes beyond reading, lectures and instruction. With this learning […]
3 Winter Science Experiments for Kids
Keep your kids learning all winter long with these fun experiments designed to offer sensory experiences and answer some of their most curious questions.
1. Melt Some Snowmen
Whether there’s snow outside for the real thing or not, kids can enjoy chemistry experiments with snow with these baking soda snowmen.
Prepare these materials:
A large bowl and a […]
A Guide for First-Time Summer Campers
Summer camp is an exciting adventure for little ones. It encourages them to learn new skills while having fun and making friends. If it’s your child’s first time attending summer camp, check out these summer camp tips for parents. We’ll cover everything you need to know to create the best summer camp experience.
How to […]
Why You Should Enroll Your Child in a STEAM Camp
If you’re looking for a fun, engaging way for your child to make new friends and continue their education during the summer months, a STEAM summer camp is an excellent option. STEAM camps keep your child social and active and help them develop the education and character skills they’ll need year-round!
In this guide, we’ll […]
STEM vs. STEAM Summer Camps Explained
As the world becomes more complex, our ingenuity has never been more critical in solving new and growing problems, and adapting to an increasingly technology-focused professional life. Nobody has a clue what our society will look like in five years, yet children starting school in 2021 will be retiring in the year 2080.
We are required to […]
Flexible Cancellation Policy
Destination Science’s In Person Camp Cancellation Policy
If You Cancel
You may cancel prior to May 01, 2025, and receive a full refund of your payment to the original payment method used in 2025, less a $40 processing fee per transaction.
You may cancel between May 01, 2025 and up to seven (7) business days […]
Covid Safety Updates
Our 2023 COVID-19 Safety Plan will be updated as needed based on guidelines from local County PHD in effect during summer 2023.
2023 COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN UPDATES
CAMPER AND STAFF SCREENING
We ask campers and staff to complete daily health screenings prior to camp and each morning before being admitted to camp using a checklist of […]
Parents’ Guide to Kids Online Learning Programs
With plenty of learning experiences going digital, you likely have a lot of questions, and maybe a few concerns. How effective is online learning? What are the advantages of virtual programs? The answers to those and other queries will vary from child to child and program to program.
You might be skeptical about online education […]
Prepped & Prepared for Summer 2020!
Summer 2020 Here We Come!
Campers are enrolled
New curriculum has been created
Supplies have been ordered
Staff is ready
Health policies of CDC will be followed
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How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Slime for Halloween
Looking to make your slime glow?
It’s already October! This means Halloween season! Here at Destination Science, we love Halloween as it is a time of the year where we can make spooky recipes & concoctions with the whole family.
This year, one of our favorite things to make is glow-in-the-dark slime! Follow this super easy […]
