2024 Summer Camps
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian offers instructor-led camps with themes centered around our educational initiatives.
Camp Dates & Themes:
- June 3 – June 7: Silly STEAM (Half Day)
- June 10 – 14: Camp Creative
- June 17 – 21: Space Camp
- June 24 – 28: Super STEAM
- July 8 – 12: Camp Backyard
- July 15 – 19: NASA ASTRO CAMP
- July 22 – 26: World Explorers
NEW: Lunch options now available! Scroll down to learn more.
Camp days run Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and are appropriate for children 5-10 years old. The half-day camp runs from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
IMPORTANT: If you are a member, be sure to SIGN IN to your account on the registration form for a 10% discount!
2024 Summer Camp themes
Silly STEAM Camp (Half Day)
Conduct experiments, learn about coding, and even measure and mix ice cream. Discover all the fun you can have with STEAM in this silly half day camp!
- Half-day camp runs June 3 – 7 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm (no lunch, 1 snack)
Camp Creative
Bring out your inner artist at Camp Creative! Draw, paint, and play on your way to creating a masterpiece! Campers will also get to participate in the Go Wild outreach program with the Natural Science Museum during Magic Monday on June 10.
- Camp runs June 10 – 14 from 8:00am – 5:00pm
Space Camp
Learn all about space and the universe in this out-of-this-world camp!
- Camp runs June 17 – 21 from 8:00am – 5:00pm
Super STEAM Camp
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math to find your passion. Conduct experiments, learn about coding, and even measure and mix ice cream. STEAM is all around you, let’s find it!
- Camp runs June 24 – 28 from 8:00am – 5:00pm
Camp Backyard
Learn all about plants, insects, and everything outdoors in this exciting camp. MCM-Meridian’s My Fantastical Backyard will be part of your classroom to explore!
- Camp runs July 8 – 12 from 8:00am – 5:00pm
NASA ASTRO Camp
Blast off to an out-of-this-world adventure at NASA Astro Camp! Explore space and our place in the universe with an exciting curriculum designed by our friends at NASA.
- Camp runs July 15 – 19 from 8:00am – 5:00pm
World Explorers
Hop on board Missi the Traveler and explore six different countries in this exciting camp based around our geography exhibit!
- Camp runs July 22 – 26 from 8:00am – 5:00pm
Camp Fees:
Camper Rate/Week: $250 ($225.00 with Member’s 10% Discount)
- June 3-7 Half Day Camp: $125 ($112.50 with Member’s 10% Discount)
Camper Rate/Week with Provided Lunch: $280 ($252.00 with Member’s 10% Discount)
Included in Camp Fees:
- Are you a member? All active MCM-Meridian members get a 10% discount on camp registration. Log in to your member account on the camp registration form to apply the 10% discount to your cart. The discounted member price will be $225 (or $252 with lunch).
Optional Camp Lunches:
All lunch options come with a bag of chips, a cookie, and a bottle of water.
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
- Turkey and cheese sandwich
- Ham and cheese sandwich
Questions?
For questions about camps: Contacts Director of Education and Programming, Clair Huff, at clair@mcm.ms or 601-512-0279.
For questions about lunches: Contact Front Desk Manager, Whitney Gowdy, at whitney@mcm.ms or 601.512.0270.
Daily Camp Overview:
Campers may arrive as early as 8:00 am and stay until 5:00 pm.
| 8:00 to 8:30 | Drop-off and free choice |
| 8:30 to 8:45 | Welcome, daily tasks, safety reminders, camp announcements |
| 8:45 to 11:45 | Educational programming, snack, outdoor play, educational programs |
| 11:45 to 12:30 | Lunch, quiet reading time |
| 12:30 to 2:00 | Museum exploration |
| 2:00 to 4:00 | Storytime, educational programming, museum programming, snack |
| 4:00 to 5:00 | Pick-up and free choice |
Cancellation Policy for Camp:
- Cancellation requests made 2 weeks before the scheduled camp’s start date will result in a full refund
- Cancellation requests made less than 2 weeks before the scheduled camp’s start date may result in a refund on a case-by-case basis with documentation