Welcome to the 44th Annual Miami Science Museum Summer Camp. Here is some important information and helpful reminders to make sure that your camper’s experience is fun, educational and safe!
Class Sessions
Choose from Eight One-Week Sessions (June 20th - August 12th)
Class Times
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Class Fees
$180 Members
$210 Non-members
(Unless otherwise noted)
SIBLING DISCOUNT: 15% OFF TUITION
Calculated separately after your online registration has been verified by staff.
Arrival
Parents should escort their child to their room every morning and sign them in with their Summer Camp teacher.
On Monday mornings - the first day of each weekly session - campers should arrive a little early, between 8:30-8:45 a.m. Parents are asked to visit the registration area in the main lobby and then escort their child to their room (signs will be posted).
Departure
Parents must see the Summer Camp teacher to sign-out their child every afternoon. Campers will only be released to the individual(s) listed on your original registration form, or an Authorization for Release Form. Click on Registered Camper Forms: at the bottom of the Museum’s Summer Camp homepage to obtain the form.
Before Care
Campers signed up for the Before Care program can be dropped off anytime between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Campers not enrolled in the Pre-Camp program should not arrive before 8:45 a.m.
After Care
The After-Camp program runs from 3:30 -6:00 p.m. If you are not already signed up for this extended day program, you may do so on the first day of each camp week. All activities are supervised and a light snack will be provided.
Lunch
All-day classes have a lunch break, from approximately 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Please send food that does not require refrigeration, and put camper’s name on lunch bag or box. Snack and beverage vending machines are available at the Museum.
T-shirts
If you ordered a T-shirt, you may pick it up at the T-shirt table in the front lobby on Mondays from 8:30–9:00 am. Additional Museum T-shirts will be available for purchase at this time as well.
Attire
Comfort is key. Campers may be using materials like clay, paper maché and paint, so they may want to wear old clothes and/or bring a change of clothes. Campers involved in outdoor activities like Environmetal Explorers should wear clothes and sneakers that can get dirty or wet. Campers involved in water sports, like snorkeling in Adventures in the Atlantic, should wear a bathing suit, and bring a towel and a dry change of clothes.
Sun Protection and Drinking Water
Some camp classes take place outdoors or involve outdoor activities. Please remember to prepare campers with hats, insect repellent, drinking water and sunscreen to protect against the hot Florida sun.
Rainy Days
In the event of rainy weather, students enrolled in outdoor classes at all sites will be engaged in indoor activities. We cannot give tuition refunds due to weather.
Theater Shows
Parents and loved ones are invited to join the audience in the Museum Theater at the end of the week for special presentations by campers participating in clasees such as Taking the Stage, Lights, Camera, Action, Puppetry and Pantomime, Sorcerer's Apprentice, and Special Characters, Special Effects.
Lost, Broken or Stolen Possessions
The Museum makes every reasonable attempt to safeguard our campers’ possessions; however, the Museum cannot be held responsible for any loss of equipment, clothing, games, electronics, toys, etc.
Cancelled Classes, Class Changes & Withdrawals
We don’t like to cancel any classes; however, because each class is self-supporting, we must establish a minimum enrollment and cancel those classes that do not meet this minimum. If we must cancel your class, we will contact you to inform you of other classes available.
If a student withdraws before class begins, a Museum credit (but no refund) will be given, minus a $10 processing fee per class. This credit is good for one year from date of issue and may be applied to classes or Museum membership. If any billing adjustments are necessary, please submit your request in writing before July 31st, 2010.
Changing classes is permitted, if space allows; however, there is a $10 processing fee for each class change.
Tuition
All fees must be paid at time of registration via credit card (if online). American Express, Visa or Mastercard are accepted.
For Sibling Discount, pay full amount for registrant with highest total tuition, then deduct 15% from the tuition of each additional brother or sister. If you wish to take advantage of the sibling discount, you MUST do so at the time of your initial registration. PLEASE NOTE: Discount applies to tuition portion only, not to pre- and post-camp activities, transportation or T-shirts. Cousins, nieces, nephews or friends are ineligible.
Deadlines
We will make every effort to accomodate your child(ren) when you register online. Please note that the cutoff time for class registration for the upcoming week is Friday at 4 pm.
Absences: If your child will not be attending camp on a specific day, please notify the Museum as soon as possible by calling 305-646-4236 or notifying a camp administrator in advance. Absences may not be “made up” by having your child attend another camp on a different day, nor will you receive a refund for any missed days.
Problem Situations: Notify the Visitor Experiences Manager, Carlos Plaza, if your child is having a problem at camp. We want your child to have an enjoyable and rewarding summer. With your help, we can ensure that all campers are at ease and comfortable. Miami Science Museum does reserve the right to exclude any child from participation who exhibits violent or inappropriate behavior at camp.
Media Release: By signing your child up for camp you authorize MIaim Science Museum to photograph and/or videotape your child for publicity purposes. Please note that these materials will not be sold or loaned and will be used only to promote Miami Science Museum education programs. If you do not want your child to be photographed please notify a staff member when you sign in on the first day of camp.
For more information, please call Valerie at 305-646-4222.
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