Elementary School Camps
Wrap-around care options are now available to all campers at no additional charge! Wrap-around hours begin at 7:30 a.m. for morning and full day participants and end at 5 p.m. for afternoon and full day participants.
Questions? Contact Melissa Wersinger at mwersinger@rivermuseum.com.
Kinder-Kamp (Entering Kindergarten)
June 17-21
Our Kinder-Kamp program offers exciting topics each day! We'll play in our seasonal exhibit Once Upon a Time...Exploring the World of Fairy Tales, explore nature, meet live animals, and make crafts to take home. This is a half-day program with morning and afternoon sessions available.
Mornings | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $90 | Non-Members: $120
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Afternoons | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $90 | Non-Members: $120
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Once Upon a Time - Session I (Entering 1st - 2nd grades)
June 24-28
Join us for a week of magic as we explore the world of fairy tales! We'll learn about our favorite fairy tales, bring our favorite characters to life, and create our own stories. Last day of this camp will take place at Mines of Spain!
Full Day | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: $180 | Non-Members: $225
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Mornings | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Afternoons | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Museum VIP (Entering 3rd-5th grades)
June 24-28
Peek behind the scenes and discover what it takes to run a museum and aquarium! After working with different departments to see what they do, we’ll apply what we’ve learned to design our own museum or aquarium. Last day of this camp will take place at Mines of Spain!
Full Day | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: $180 | Non-Members: $225
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Mornings | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Afternoons | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Mythical Creatures (Enter 1st-5th grades)
July 8-12
What’s your favorite mythical creature? We’ll uncover the stories behind these popular beings and make connections between them and their real-world inspirations. Last day of this camp will take place at Mines of Spain!
Full Day (1st-2nd grades) | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: $180 | Non-Members: $225
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Full Day (3rd-5th grades) | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: $180 | Non-Members: $225
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Mornings (1st-2nd grades) | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Mornings (3rd-5th grades) | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Afternoons (1st-2nd grades) | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Afternoons (3d-5th grades) | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Ham Site & Point Experience (Entering 1st - 5th grades)
July 15-19
Return to the days of yore at the Mathias Ham Historic Site. We'll bring history to life as we experience what Dubuque was like for the people who settled here over a century ago. Plus, enjoy excursions to other destinations in the Eagle Point Neighborhood.
Full Day (1st-2nd grades) | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: $180 | Non-Members: $225
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Full Day (3rd-5th grades) | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: $180 | Non-Members: $225
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Mornings (1st-2nd grades) | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Mornings (3rd-5th grades) | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Afternoons (1st-2nd grades) | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Afternoons (3d-5th grades) | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Inside Out (Entering 1st - 5th grades)
July 22-26
Turn the world inside out! We'll investigate the inner workings of plants, animals, boats, and more with hands-on activities and exploration. Kids will get to participate in dissecting their own plants and owl pellets. Last day of this camp will take place at Mines of Spain!
Full Day (1st-2nd grades) | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: $180 | Non-Members: $225
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Full Day (3rd-5th grades) | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: $180 | Non-Members: $225
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Mornings (1st-2nd grades) | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Mornings (3rd-5th grades) | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Afternoons (1st-2nd grades) | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Afternoons (3d-5th grades) | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Once Upon a Time - Session II (Entering 1st - 2nd grades)
July 29-Aug. 2
Join us for a week of magic as we explore the world of fairy tales! We'll learn about our favorite fairy tales, bring our favorite characters to life, and create our own stories. Last day of this camp will take place at Mines of Spain!
Full Day | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: $180 | Non-Members: $225
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Mornings | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Afternoons | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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Mission: Robotics (Entering 3rd-5th grades)
July 29-Aug. 2
Tackle a variety of exciting “mission briefs” in this camp that’s all about robotics! After learning how to design, build, and program LEGO® robots, we’ll work in teams to solve increasingly complex problems throughout the week. Last day of this camp will take place at Mines of Spain!
Full Day | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: $180 | Non-Members: $225
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Mornings | 9 a.m. – Noon
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
register
Afternoons | 1 – 4 p.m.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125
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