Welcome to the home of the 2013 Discovery Camps.
They're serious, hands-on fun for kids ages 5-13! Discovery Camps are offered year-round. Camps during 2013 will be held on the following dates:
Want more information about our Summer Discovery Camp 2013 season? Check out our Summer 2013 camp season catalog or visit our Summer Camp Descriptions page for details regarding each camp.
New for 2013 - lunch is included in camp pricing! Bodega's Taco Shop is providing lunch (including vegetarian options) this summer. Menus available on the Monday prior to the start of each camp week. Get the latest camp updates by finding us on Facebook!
Early bird special thru March 31st!
Register for one summer camp by March 31st & receive $25 off each additional summer camp. Camps must be purchased in a single transaction to take advantage of this offer.
Hours
All camps meet from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
An Extended Camp Days option (7:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.) is available during all camp sessions for $40 per child per week.
Camp Registration
Registration begins:
Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to high demand for camp spaces, all sales are considered final. Once your registration and payment have been processed, an email containing a link to your confirmation packet will be sent to you within 5 business days.
During the camp season, camps that are full will be posted as such on our website. If a camp is full, your registration and payment will not be processed, and you will be contacted promptly so that you can make other arrangements. You will have the option of placing your camper on a wait list.
Off-Site Camps
In collaboration with the University of Houston’s ScienceCamp program, The Health Museum is pleased to offer off-site camps in Clear Lake, Katy, Sugar Land and The Woodlands. Visit the ScienceCamp site to register or for more information.
Scholarships
Financial aid will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to families who demonstrate need.
Financial aid is limited, and each student with need may only receive financial aid once during the calendar year.
To apply for financial aid, submit a completed scholarship application with your student's top three choices for camp selections, a copy of your family’s most recent Federal Tax Return (1040), a letter from the student applicant stating why the student wants to attend our camp program and a copy of your camper's 2012-2013 report card.
You may also download a copy of the 2013 Summer Discovery Camp Scholarship Application by clicking on the documents tab to the left.
Applicants that are awarded a scholarship will be notified of receipt of a financial aid award. Scholarships are awarded for the cost of the camp only and does not include Extended Camp Days. Incomplete applications are not accepted. Please email your scholarship and/or financial aid questions to camps@thehealthmuseum.org. No phone calls please.
We will begin accepting scholarship applications for Summer Discovery Camps 2013 at 10:00 a.m. (C.S.T.) on Monday, April 1, 2013. Applications submitted prior to this will not be considered. Incomplete applications are not accepted.
Download a Summer Discovery Camp 2013 Scholarship Application.
Member Discounts
Membership must be current to take advantage of early registration and discounted camp fees. Family Level members and above are eligible for discounted camp fees. For more information about memberships, visit the membership section of our website or contact the membership department at membership@thehealthmuseum.org.
Cancellations, Drop/Adds, and Refunds
The Museum reserves the right to cancel camps that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements. If a camp is cancelled by the museum, registrants will receive a full refund. There is a $50 fee for all cancellations or camp transfers. In order for a registrant to receive a refund (minus cancellation fee) for a camp cancellation, registrants must contact the Summer Camp Office in writing no later than 14 calendar days prior to the first day of camp. There are no refunds for camp registrations cancelled or dropped by registrants less than two weeks before camp begins. There is a $25 fee for returned checks.
Questions or comments?
Contact the Camp Program at 713-521-1515 ext. 123.