• UPCM Summer Discovery Programs

    Our summer program is designed for children ages 6–10 and features six exciting themed weeks filled with creativity, STEM activities, dramatic play, hands-on projects, museum exploration, and imaginative learning experiences.
  • This is our first year with summer programming, so we are limiting our size to 25 students per week. You may sign your child up for any weeks that interest them, or all of the weeks!

    Our program runs from 9:00am-4:00pm with drop off 8:30am-9:00am and pickup 4:45pm-5:15pm. 

    2026 Weekly Schedule 

    Week 1 - (July 6th-10th) Mad Scientist week

    • Campers become junior scientists as they explore exciting experiments, messy reactions, STEM challenges, and hands-on discovery activities. This week is filled with bubbling potions, creative inventions, sensory science, and interactive learning.

    Week 2 - (July 13th - 17th) Mystery Detectives Week

    • Children become detectives as they solve mysteries, crack secret codes, complete scavenger hunts, and investigate clues throughout the museum. Campers build teamwork and problem-solving skills through immersive challenges and interactive games

    Week 3 - (July 20th-24th) Theatre Week

    • Campers step into the spotlight as actors, storytellers, costume designers, and performers while exploring theatre, improv, dramatic play, and stage production. The week ends with a fun family showcase featuring camper-created performances.

    Week 4 - (July 27th- 31st) Art Explosion

    • Children explore creativity through painting, sculpture, sensory art, collaborative projects, and imaginative design. This colorful week encourages self-expression, experimentation, and hands-on artistic exploration.

    Week 5 - (August 3rd-7th) Space Week

    • Children become astronauts, engineers, and explorers as they investigate planets, rockets, aliens, and outer space through hands-on STEM activities, sensory play, engineering challenges, and imaginative missions. The week concludes with a final Mission to Mars celebration and showcase.

    Week 6 - (August 10th-14th) Game Show Challenge Week

    • Campers compete in high-energy team games, minute-to-win-it challenges, obstacle courses, puzzles, and STEM competitions while building confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Every day is packed with exciting indoor challenges and friendly competition.
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  • Weeks they'd like to sign up for*
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  • Additional Child's Weeks they'd like to sign up for
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  • Once you have submitted this form, our staff will review your registration information and verify your membership status along with availability for weeks. Once confirmed, you will receive all required program paperwork and information. Please contact us with any questions. All purchases are non-refundable though we will allow you to transfer to another child with authorization from staff.

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                    Week 1 - Mad Scientist

                    Week July 6-10th

                    $200.00$200.00
                      
                    Week 2- Mystery Detectives

                    July 13th-17th

                    $200.00$200.00
                      
                    Week 3 - Theatre Week

                    July 20th-24th

                    $200.00$200.00
                      
                    Week 4 - Art Explosion

                    July 27th-32st

                    $200.00$200.00
                      
                    Week 5 - Space Week

                    August 3rd-7th

                    $200.00$200.00
                      
                    Week 6 - Game Show Challenge Week

                    August 10th - 14th

                    $200.00$200.00
                      
                    Donation

                    Donations will directly fund scholarships for children to attend summer programs at the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum.

                    $10.00$10.00
                      
                    Donation

                    Donations will directly fund scholarships for children to attend summer programs at the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum.

                    $25.00$25.00
                      
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                    $0.00$0.00

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