Winter Break Day Camps
Winter Break Day Camps provide children in kindergarten – 5th grade with engaging, interactive, and affordable programs during The Dubuque Community School District's winter break. Half day and full day options are available. Participants must bring a sack lunch for full day camps. Early drop off is available 30 minutes before the program begins. Late pick up is also available 30 minutes after the program ends. Camps are divided by grade level with kindergarten - 2nd grade students in one section and 3rd - 5th grade students in another.
Morning session: 9 a.m. – noon.
Lunch: Noon - 1 p.m.
Afternoon session: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost
Members: $25 per student, per program
Non- Members: $30 per student, per program
Members must register and create a log in password to receive the member discount. This can be done after selecting a camp by clicking on the links in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
Upcoming Sessions
Camouflage and Mimicry
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018
Morning Session
Take a closer look, your eyes may deceive you! We’ll learn how animals use colors and patterns to protect themselves in the wild and play games to test our skills using those same strategies.
Winter in the Wild
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018
Afternoon Session
How do animals stay warm during cold winters? Come find out! We’ll discover the unique adaptations that hold the key to winter survival.
Whodunit?
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018
Morning Session
Grab your magnifying glass and detective notebook! We’ll learn how to write with invisible ink, dust for fingerprints, and make and break secret codes.
Retro Gaming
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018
Afternoon Session
How did people entertain themselves before TV, video games, and the Internet? Become a new kind of gamer as we make and play the games of the past.
Home for the Holidays
Friday, Dec. 28, 2018
Morning Session
It’s time to party! We’ll learn about and participate in holiday celebrations from around the world.
Crazy For Cardboard
Friday, Dec. 28, 2018
Afternoon Session
Join us for an encore of this creative camp that’s all about cardboard! The only limit is your imagination, so be prepared to think outside the box!
Cancellation/Refund Policy - Pre-registration is required for all Winter Break Day Camp classes and must be received on Dec. 14, 2018. A full refund or transfer will be granted if cancellations are received by that date. In the event that a session should be cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, you will be notified via email or phone by 7:30 a.m. for the morning session and 11:30 a.m. for the afternoon session on the day of the program. The Museum & Aquarium will then reschedule your child for an upcoming session if possible or refund accordingly.
Questions?
Contact Education Manager Melissa Wersinger at 563-557-9545 x213 or mwersinger@rivermuseum.com.