In our Preschool Camps, your camper will experience:
- A perfect "first experience" with summer camp for children who have not yet attended Kindergarten
- 3 hours of facilitated engagement in the Museum and in classrooms
- Developmentally appropriate activities in curated environments
- Social skill-building with support from caring camp staff
- A daily "snacktivity" led by camp staff
- Fun, fun, and more fun for 4- and 5-year-olds!

terrific tinkerers

NEW DATE ADDED: June 10-14 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Due to popular demand, an additional week of this camp has been added to our summer camp offerings!
It's tools, tinkering, and creativity at this camp for event the smallest Tinkerers! We'll visit everyone's favorite canine inventor (and troublemaker!) in our Wallace and Gromit Get Cracking traveling exhibit and have adventures in other Museum exhibits during this week of fun. Young inventors will play, craft, and create in developmentally appropriate ways during this week of fun!

*The original dates (June 17-21) for this camp are FULL! To be added to the waitlist, please click the button below to fill out the waitlist form. If a spot becomes available, someone from our team will be in contact with you.

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in my neighborhood

NEW DATE ADDED: July 29-Aug. 2 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Due to popular demand, an additional week of this camp has been added to our summer camp offerings!
Who are the helpers in your neighborhood? It takes a village to care for our whole community. In this exciting week of exploration crafted just for preschoolers, we'll explore and identify community helpers. Campers will role play different jobs in the community and learn about helping others!

*The original dates (June 24-28) for this camp are FULL! To be added to the waitlist, please click the button below to fill out the waitlist form. If a spot becomes available, someone from our team will be in contact with you.

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What do we bring to cdm camp?

- A backpack with a change of clothes (label everything that is sent to camp).
- A refillable water bottle.
- Camp registration forms if you do not submit them in advance.

Is preschool camp right for my 4 - 5-year-old?

CDM sets the standard for developmentally appropriate practice, and we want your child to have a best-fit experience. Here are some signs that your child is ready for Preschool Camps:

- Your child is enthusiastically curious about the world and shows interest in engaging with other children
- Your child is comfortable being left with someone other than their primary caregiver(s) and able to adapt to rich, albeit unfamiliar, environments
- Your child responds to verbal instructions and redirection and uses their words to interact with others
- Your child can feed themself independently and use the restroom without assistance

Registration questions? Please contact the Reservations Department at (423) 648-6040 or (423) 648-6045.
Camp questions? Please contact the Camp Director at (423) 648-6044.