First Grade Summer Camp Sessions
NHMU first grade camps are for children who will enter the first grade in the fall of 2023. All sessions are offered in a full-day, Monday-Thursday format. There is no camp on Fridays. We'll have a morning and an afternoon snack break, along with a midday lunch break. Two substantial snacks, a non-refrigerated lunch, and a water bottle will need to be brought from home each day. Camp sessions of the same name are the exact same camp, just offered at a different time; so please don't register for both. To help us provide the best possible camp experience for your child, be sure to review the NHMU Summer Camp FAQ. Camp sessions take place at NHMU, unless otherwise noted. Not all school districts begin and end summer break at the same time—check your school schedule before registering.
Wait List: We do not offer a wait list due to the significant staff time it takes to coordinate. Instead, we will post any open slots as they become available. These will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Explore Your World, Session A
Partner Camp with Camp Kostopulos
Join us for an action-packed week at two amazing locations! On Monday and Tuesday while at NHMU, campers will explore the Museum using scientific tools and methods while investigating things like states of matter, constellations, rockets, ink chromatography, magnets, and more. On Wednesday and Thursday, while at Camp K, campers will explore the Utah foothills in Emigration Canyon, participate in games and exciting outdoor experiences like hiking, fishing, swimming, and crafts.
Drop off and pick up take place at NHMU on Monday and Tuesday and at Camp K on Wednesday and Thursday. No camp on Friday.
Week 1 | June19 - 22 (M-Th) | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $295 | Session is Full
Week 4 | July 17 - 20 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $295 | Session is Full
Explore Your World, Session B
Partner Camp with Camp Kostopulos
Join us for an action-packed week at two amazing locations! On Monday and Tuesday while at Camp K, campers will explore the Utah foothills in Emigration Canyon, participate in games and exciting outdoor experiences like hiking, fishing, swimming, and crafts. On Wednesday and Thursday, campers will explore the Museum using scientific tools and methods while investigating things like states of matter, constellations, rockets, ink chromatography, magnets, and more.
Drop off and pick up take place at Camp K on Monday and Tuesday and at NHMU on Wednesday and Thursday. No camp on Friday.
Week 1 | June19 - 22 (M-Th) | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $295 | Check Availability and Register
Week 4 | July 17 - 20 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $295 | Check Availability and Register
Jr Naturalists, Session A
Partner Camp with Red Butte Garden
Explore the natural world with the Natural History Museum and Red Butte Garden! Spend Monday and Tuesday at NHMU exploring the amazing world of insects, snails, earthworms, and spiders! We’ll study their amazing variety and importance while learning about their life cycles, habitats, and creating critter-inspired art. On Wednesday and Thursday, join us outside at Red Butte Garden, investigating the Garden from the perspective of ants, raccoons, trees, and more.
Drop off and pick up take place at NHMU on Monday and Tuesday and at Red Butte Garden on Wednesday and Thursday. No camp on Friday.
Week 2 | June 26 - 29 | 9am – 4pm | $295 | Session is Full
Jr Naturalists, Session B
Partner Camp with Red Butte Garden
Explore the natural world with Red Butte Garden and the Natural History Museum! Spend Monday and Tuesday exploring outside at Red Butte Garden, investigating the Garden from the perspective of ants, raccoons, trees, and more. On Wednesday and Thursday, join us at NHMU as we explore the amazing world of insects, snails, earthworms, and spiders! We’ll study their amazing variety and importance while learning about their life cycles, habitats, and creating critter-inspired art.
Drop off and pick up take place at Red Butte Garden on Monday and Tuesday and at NHMU on Wednesday and Thursday. No camp on Friday.
Week 2 | June 26 – 29 | 9am – 4pm | $295 | Session is Full
Dinos ROCK / Artful Science
Each morning, campers will investigate dinosaurs and their Mesozoic world. They’ll explore the differences between meat and plant eating dinosaurs while learning about new dinosaur discoveries. We’ll also explore the rocks, minerals and processes that make up the Earth and get tours of the Paleontology Lab and Past Worlds Gallery. Each afternoon we’ll explore art and science concepts. Flower dissection and petal painting, color scavenger hunts, bubble and soil art are all on the docket.
Drop off and pick up take place at NHMU. No camp on Friday.
Week 3 | July 10 - 13 (M-Th) | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $295 | Session is Full
Week 6 | August 7 - 10 (M-Th) | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $295 | Session is Full
Construction Zone / Space Cadet
Each morning will be spent using a variety of materials and tools as campers investigate size and design while discovering which shapes make the strongest structures. Gumdrop towers, paper bridges, and straw rockets, as well as roller coasters and marble mazes will fill our mornings. Afternoons will find campers putting our scientific skills to the test as we launch into outer space…and beyond! We’ll investigate the solar system, launch rockets, create models of the planets, explore stars and constellations, and enjoy other spaced-out projects and activities.
Drop off and pick up take place at NHMU. No camp on Friday.
Week 5 | July 31 - August 3 (M-Th) | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $295 | Session is Full
Week 7 | August14 - 17 (M-Th) | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $295 | Session is Full