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On Sunday, Dec. 10, CuriOdyssey will close at 1pm for Sensory Sunday.
Please check our upcoming special hours schedule before visiting.

SUMMER CAMP

Summer Camp Sessions & Registration

Registration for Camp CuriOdyssey 2024 will open on February 1, 2024 at 10am.

To register for camp:

Camp CuriOdyssey serves children entering TK through rising 4th graders.

Membership: You MUST be a current member at the time you register for camp.
The children you register MUST be on YOUR membership.

Please note: Membership to CuriOdyssey does not guarantee a space in camp. All memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. Membership is a 100% tax-deductible donation. Unsure of your membership status? Please contact our Membership Department.

For general questions about Camp CuriOdyssey, please contact our Education Operations and Communications Manager.

Camp Times and Fees

Entering TK/Kinder Camp 9:00am - 1:00pm $615/week $492/week $369/week
Entering 1st - 4th Camps 9:00am - 4:00pm $865/week $692/week $519/week
Post-Camp Care*** 4:15pm - 5:00pm $50/week $40/week $30/week

*In observation of Juneteenth, there will not be camp on Wednesday, June 19.

**During the week of July 4, Camp CuriOdyssey will run from Monday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 3.

***Post-camp care is not available for Entering TK/Kinder camp.

Camp Themes

Art Inventors

Let’s make a mess as we explore how art is involved in all things STEAM! From learning how people and animals experience colors to creating art using gravity and natural materials, campers can express themselves in this creative and funky art camp. Campers will think like engineers or camouflage like the animals as they observe and explore our mixed-media art projects that use sticks, seeds, handmade paper, dyes, and more. The result is a fun, messy experience that is sure to delight!

Gadgets & Gizmos

Whizz! Bang! Splat! Design and launch rockets, create a marble roller coaster, and drop eggs off the roof! In this camp all about physical science and the engineering process, campers explore electricity, experience physics, and observe chemical reactions. Gadgets & Gizmos focuses on experimenting, learning from design failures, and discovering how the objects all around us work and why sometimes they don’t. If your child likes tinkering, this is the camp for them.

Junior Keepers

Do you have an aspiring future zoo keeper at home? If so, Junior Keepers is the perfect camp! Campers will experience a day in the life of a zoo keeper, hike around Coyote point to observe animals in their natural habitats, and have up close encounters with some of the CuriOdyssey animals. They will make animal diets, create animal enrichment, and understand and advocate for animal conservation.

Ocean Adventure

Come explore the mysteries of the ocean! In this new camp, we will learn about the physical properties of water and the creatures that call the ocean their home. Through engaging activities, campers will learn about the impact that people have on ocean life and how we can all pitch in to protect our coastal waters. From water quality testing to beach habitat exploration, campers will get hands-on with all things water!

Nature Quest

This camp is perfect for kids itching to get outside and discover science and nature through playful explorations of the world around them. Campers will explore different outdoor habitats to discover how the forces of nature, such as wind and water, shape the earth. From cliff climbing and nature hikes to building stick forts, campers will get the chance to be active while learning about conservation, ecosystems, and the natural world.

Museum Medley

Love Camp CuriOdyssey? Have an interest in all things STEAM but can't decide which camp to try? Check out Museum Medley, a camp that does a little bit of everything! From creating messy artwork or engineering cars to hiking to the marsh or observing our animals in the zoo, Museum Medley campers will get a taste of all our different camps.

Camp Schedule

Week 1: June 10 - June 14 Ocean Adventure Museum Medley Nature Quest Gadgets & Gizmos Junior Keepers Art Inventors
Week 2: June 17 - June 21* Art Inventors Nature Quest Junior Keepers Ocean Adventure Gadgets & Gizmos Museum Medley
Week 3: June 24 - June 28 Museum Medley Junior Keepers Gadgets & Gizmos Art Inventors Ocean Adventure Nature Quest
Week 4: July 1 - July 3** Nature Quest Gadgets & Gizmos Ocean Adventure Museum Medley Art Inventors Junior Keepers
Week 5: July 8 - July 12 Junior Keepers Ocean Adventure Art Inventors Nature Quest Museum Medley Gadgets & Gizmos
Week 6: July 15 - July 19 Gadgets & Gizmos Art Inventors Museum Medley Junior Keepers Nature Quest Ocean Adventure
Week 7: July 22 - July 26 Ocean Adventure Museum Medley Nature Quest Gadgets & Gizmos Junior Keepers Art Inventors
Week 8: July 29 - August 2 Art Inventors Nature Quest Junior Keepers Ocean Adventure Gadgets & Gizmos Museum Medley
Week 9: August 5 - August 9 Museum Medley Junior Keepers Gadgets & Gizmos Art Inventors Ocean Adventure Nature Quest
Week 10: August 12 - August 16 Nature Quest Gadgets & Gizmos Ocean Adventure Museum Medley Art Inventors Junior Keepers

*In observation of Juneteenth, there will not be camp on Wednesday, June 19.

**During the week of July 4, Camp CuriOdyssey will run from Monday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 3.

YOU INVEST. THEY INVENT.

Together we are creating a world-class science museum for tomorrow’s innovators. Help us make a difference.

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LOCATION

1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
Ohlone Land Acknowledgement

650-342-7755
[email protected]

CuriOdyssey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Tax ID 94-1262434

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The gold standard for animal care and welfare.
ASTC Member. Association of Science and Technology Centers.
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