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Museum Camp (Durham)
Camp Curiosity (Chapel Hill)
Camp Curiosity at the Montessori Community School in Chapel Hill provides learning experiences with more opportunities for outdoor play, connection between camp groups, and elective activities.
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What parents say…
“My kids told me this week was the best week of their lives in the past year… The price is a bargain considering the educational enrichment, the counselors’ skills and experience, and the excellent organization of the whole process. I have such gratitude for what they did for my special needs children.”
— Ashley G
“The kids loved the Montessori School location and asked if they could go to school there. They were clearly sparked by the activities and talked to me (unprompted in many cases) throughout the week about what they learned.”
— Amanda F
“Our daughter LOVED the rollercoaster physics camp! Every day at pick up she was full of stories and excitement!”
— Erika H
Contact Us
For information about camps, or to contact camp staff during Summer Camps:
email: summercamp@lifeandscience.org
phone: 919.220.5429 x405
For reservation or account setup questions, or to cancel or change a camp week:
email: reservations@lifeandscience.org
phone: 919.220.5429 x313
Museum Camp (Durham)
Durham Location
Camp Curiosity (Chapel Hill)
Chapel Hill Location
Hours and Pricing
Hours
Camp Hours:
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
AM care: 8:00 am – 8:30 am
PM care: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Morning Dropoff: 8:45 am – 9:00 am
Afternoon Pickup: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Camp Prices
Members: $325/week
General Public: $355/week
AM care: $20/week
PM care: $45/week
Lunch*: $45/week (vegetarian and omnivore options available)
* Lunch is only available at the Durham Museum Camp
More Information
2023 Scholarship Application
The Museum’s Summer Camp offers week-long experiences for children ages four through rising 8th grade.
A limited number of scholarships are available for families who meet the income eligibility guidelines for the National School Lunch Program, or who are facing other financial hardships. If a family has more than one child, the parent or guardian may submit a separate application for each child in the household.
Changes and Cancellations
The Museum can grant refunds for cancelled camp sessions only up to and including May 19, 2023. No refunds will be issued after this date. Changes to individual camp sessions may be made up to two weeks before a session start as available. Refunds and changes will incur a $30.00 fee per camp session.