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. Each day offers different themed sessions and runs from 9 a.m - 4 p.m. Participants must bring a sack lunch for each day of camp.
Camp registration deadline is December 17.
2021 Health and Safety Measures: Based on CDC guidance, our organization encourages all guests, regardless of their vaccination status, to wear masks in indoor settings. We are continuing to maintain our increased sanitation efforts and provide added hand sanitizing stations throughout our facilities.
Morning session: 9 a.m. – noon.
Lunch: Noon - 1 p.m.
Afternoon session: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost
Members: $50 full day / $200 all four days per student
Non- Members: $60 full day / $240 all four days per student
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.
SAVE TIME BY REGISTERING FOR ALL SESSIONS!
Winter Break All Sessions
Camp Sessions
Woodworking for Kids
Monday, Dec. 27, 2021
Using simple hand tools, campers will experience the “how-tos” of woodworking. They will learn new skills using a saw, hammer, drill, screwdrivers and other tools, while they build take-home wood projects.
Dec. 27 - Woodworking for Kids
Outdoor Survival 101
Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021
Spend the day experiencing simple outdoor survival skills. Campers will learn about cooking on campfires, hiking, staying warm and other skills. Learn how to identify trees, spot animal tracks, and complete other outdoor activities. Campers should bring warm outdoor apparel.
Dec. 28 - Outdoor Survival 101
Fun With Circuits
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021
Spend the day digging into electronics from our Maker Space. Kids will learn how to make electricity using play dough. Find out what a Makey-Makey is and how to use it. Learn why electricity runs the world.
Dec. 29 - Fun With Circuits
Beach Bash
Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021
Just because it is winter doesn’t mean we can’t visit the beach. We’ll spend the day learning about the animals in our saltwater aquariums. Who lives in tide pools? Or mangrove forests? Visit the stingrays and spend the day soaking up the sun!
Dec. 30 - Beach Bash
Questions?
Cancellation/Refund Policy - Pre-registration is required for all Winter Break Day Camp classes and must be received on Dec. 17, 2021. 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. on the day of the program. The River Museum will then reschedule your child for an upcoming session if possible or refund accordingly.
Contact Youth Group Sales Manager Melissa Wersinger at 563-557-9545 x213 or mwersinger@rivermuseum.com.