Young Explorers Summer Camps 2026
Dates: June 1st - July 31st 2026
June 1-5: Dinosaur Detectives (K-2nd and 3rd-5th)
Do you love dinosaurs? If you said yes, then this camp is for you! Become a junior paleontologist as we spend the week exploring dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes throughout the museum.
K – 2nd https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/39f5tqg
3rd – 5th https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7wec3wk
June 8-12: Rocking Route 66 (K-2nd and 3rd-5th)
Did you know that Route 66 turns 100 this year! The iconic roadway crosses through many of New Mexico’s State and National Parks and is home to some truly incredible creatures. Become a junior ecologist as we learn all about the amazing plants and animals that live along Route 66 today.
K-2nd: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dvxqkqg
3rd -5th: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rdumqcn
June 15-19: Animal Armor Adventures (K-2nd and 3rd-5th)
Have you ever wondered how some animals defend themselves from huge predators? If you’d like to find out, join us as we spend the week learning all about animals that have turned themselves into walking tanks!
K- 2nd: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cfn8xnb
3rd – 5th: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/suqr3sr
June 22-26: Behind the Scenes at the Museum (K-2nd and 3rd-5th)
What exactly goes on behind the scenes at a museum? Who works there and what do they do? Join us and find out! Go behind the curtain during this camp to learn about and meet the professionals who keep our museum running!
K – 2nd: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/28qmfs5
3rd – 5th: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6agwfuj
June 29-July 3: Cookout Camp (K-2nd and 3rd-5th)
You can expect grilling and fireworks galore on the Fourth of July this year, but before you celebrate on Saturday, spend the week with us as we harness the power of the sun to host our own cookout. Become a food scientist this week as we explore solar ovens!
K- 2nd: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jz6yxjn
3rd – 5th: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/74b3k6a
July 6-10: Summer Science Sleuths (K-2nd and 3rd-5th)
Are you curious about everything? Join us for a week of hands-on scientific exploration. Get inspired by scientists as we explore, experiment, and create in the natural history museum!
K- 2nd: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jzrruay
3rd – 5th: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/me2y3e8
July 13-17: Aqua Adventures (K-2nd and 3rd-5th)
Hold your breath and dive deep as we explore the wonderful world of water together! Join us as we examine one of life’s building blocks through exploration and play this week.
K-2nd: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5r9sn8n
3rd-5th: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gvbxnuw
July 20-24: Art in Action (K-2nd and 3rd-5th)
Science and art go hand in hand! We’ll be stretching our creative muscles as we examine the art inside our museum and as we create some art of our own. Join us as for a week of messy artistry as we explore a new artistic medium each day.
K -2nd: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ew6x6g5
3rd – 5th: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9556f27
July 27-31: Dinosaur Detectives (K-2nd and 3rd-5th)
Did you miss our first week of camp? Do you love dinosaurs? If you said yes, then this camp is for you! Become a junior paleontologist as we spend the week exploring dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes throughout the museum.
K – 2nd: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/n9fr9fa
3rd – 5th: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jdenaty
Registration information
- Price per camp: $320.00 (Members 10% off: $288.00)
- All camps are for children grades K-5 from 9:00-4:00
- Drop off begins at 8:45
- Aftercare is available from 4:00-5:00 for an additional $10 per day.
- Two age groups for each camp: K-2nd and 3rd-5th
- 15 students max for each age group
- The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science reserves the right to cancel camps that do not reach a minimum of six participants. A full refund will be given if a camp is canceled for this reason.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Sioux Rivera- Youth and School Programs Educator
(505) 328-9439
sioux.rivera@dca.nm.gov
- Young Explorers Summer Science Program