SPRING BREAK CAMPs
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian offers instructor-led fall and winter day camps with themes centered around our educational initiatives.
2026 CAMP DATES & THEMES
Registration closes the Thursday morning before the camp.
Full Week
March 9-13
Sign up for a full week of STEAM-powered fun! Each day of camp focuses on a different area of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, giving campers the chance to explore, create, and experiment in new ways all week long.
Science Lab
March 9
Step into discovery at Science Lab Camp! Campers become junior scientists as they experiment, observe, and explore hands-on science in a fun lab-style setting.
Terrific Technology
March 10
Dive into innovation at Terrific Technology Camp! Campers explore coding, gadgets, and creative tech challenges while learning how technology shapes the world around them.
Epic Engineering
March 11
Build big ideas at Epic Engineering Camp! Campers design, test, and create through hands-on engineering challenges that encourage problem-solving and creativity.
Amazing Art
March 12
Unleash creativity at Amazing Art Camp! Campers explore different art styles and materials while creating masterpieces that celebrate imagination and self-expression.
Pi Day
March 13
Celebrate numbers in a fun way at Pi Day Camp! Campers explore math through hands-on activities, puzzles, and tasty experiments inspired by the magic of π (pi).
Day Camp Fee:
Non-Members: $50 per day
MCM Members: $45 per day (10 % Member’s Discount)
Full Week Rate: $225
Campers can add-on lunch for an additional fee. If you do not register for lunch, please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle!
Included in camp fees:
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Assistant Director of Education, Hope Vollm, at hope@mcm.ms or 601.512.0280.
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 | Story Time, 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
