Summer Camp
2026 Summer Camps Are Almost Here!
As we prepare for warmer weather and the thrill of summer camp season, please keep these important dates in mind. For the most up-to-date announcements, subscribe to our Youth & Family email list.
2026 Summer Camp dates to know:
| February 6 | Enjoy a Late Night at the Museum and get a first look at this year's camps. |
| February 11 | The official sneak peak and scholarship information will be posted. |
| February 26 | Priority registration opens for Copper Club Members. |
| March 3 | Early registration opens for Museum Members (Family level and above). |
| March 9 | Public registration opens. |
Scroll down for an overview on Summer Camps, and check out our Camp FAQ page for additional details and common camp questions.
Summer Camp Overview
At NHMU, we are committed to cultivating lifelong skills in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) investigations that promote independence, nurture teamwork, and inspire resiliency and innovation while providing time to explore the natural world. Our Summer Camps take full advantage of the Museum's exhibits and collections as well as the incredible natural environments around our site.
Give your child the gift of wonder by registering them for NHMU's award-winning Summer Camps, which will help them gain new perspectives, make new friends, explore a wide variety of STEAM fields, and of course, have fun!
Important Information
- 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.
- Class sizes are limited to ensure high staff-to-child ratios.
- Unless otherwise noted, sessions will run Monday-Thursday. Any exceptions are identified by an asterisk (*) on session listings.
Museum Member Benefits
Museum Members at the Family level and above receive early access to summer camp registration! Though this allows Members to register for Summer Camps before the public, please note that camp placement cannot be guaranteed for any Museum membership level.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for Summer 2026 will open on February 11, 2026. For eligibility requirements and application information, please visit our scholarship page.
Refunds/Cancelations
If you need to cancel your child’s camp registration, email the Camp Director at least 2 weeks prior to the program start date. If we are able to fill your spot, you will receive a full refund, less a $20 fee. If we are not able to fill your spot, we will refund 60 percent of your registration fee. Registrations canceled two weeks or less prior to the camp start date, will not receive a refund.
Questions? Email Summer Camp Director, Shelli Campbell.