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6th-8th Grade Camps

NHMU sixth through eighth grade camp sessions are for students who will enter any of these grades in the fall. Unless otherwise noted, sessions will run Monday-Thursday. Any exceptions are identified by an asterisk (*) on session listings. We'll have a morning and an afternoon snack break, along with a midday lunch break.

Important Details:

  • Food and Drink: Pack two substantial snacks, a non-refrigerated lunch, and a reusable water bottle daily.
  • Drop-Off and Pick-Up: Held at NHMU.
  • School Schedule: Summer break dates vary by school district, so please check your school’s calendar before registering.
  • Registration Limit: Due to Utah childcare licensing exemptions for out-of-school programs, each camper may attend a maximum of five weeks of camp per summer.

Explore Great Salt Lake 

Partner Camp with FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake

Join us for an adventurous week with staff from FRIENDS of GSL. From birding in Farmington Bay to swimming with brine shrimp at Antelope Island, each day we will go on an outdoor field trip to explore Great Salt Lake’s unique ecosystem. Along the way, we will practice science and art to learn about migratory birds, water quality, geology, and environmental stewardship. We are scientists, activists, and love being outside. 

Drop off and pick up takes place at NHMU. Transportation to and from field trip locations is provided. No camp on Friday.

Week 3 | June 22 – 25 (M – Th) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $383 | SOLD OUT

Guardians of Wild Utah

Journey into the animal kingdom and uncover the secrets of Earth’s most precious wildlife, with a special focus on endangered species. Campers will explore ecosystems from around the world—from the Everglades and the Amazon rainforest to the Himalayas—and connect them to habitats closer to home, including the Great Salt Lake, the Wasatch Mountains, and Utah’s desert canyons. Through hands-on investigations, museum exhibits, and creative research projects, campers will study animal adaptations, food webs, and the delicate balance that keeps ecosystems thriving. Ready to join the mission to protect our planet and become a conservation hero? This camp takes place entirely at NHMU, Monday-Thursday. No camp on Friday.

Week 9 | August 3 – 6 (M – Th) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $375 | SOLD OUT