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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: 9:00am – 3pm
Morning Dropoff: 8:30 am- 8:50 am
AM Care: 8 am – 8:30 am
Afternoon Pickup: 3 pm– 3:30 pm
PM Care: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Camp Prices
Members: $340/week
General Public: $370/week
AM care: $20/week
PM care: $45/week
Lunch*: $50/week (Not available at Camp Curiosity)
* Lunch is only available at the Durham Museum Camp
More Information
Cancellation Policy
The Museum can grant refunds for canceled camp sessions only up to and including May 16, 2025. No refunds will be issued after this date. Changes to individual camp sessions may be made up to two weeks before a session starts as available. Refunds and changes will incur a $50.00 fee per camp session.
Photography Consent
I understand the Museum may photograph my child during class. I grant permission for photographs to be collected and used by the Museum of Life and Science. (If permission is denied, no photographs will be taken of your camper).
Registration grants permission to use photographs in Museum of Life and Science publications.