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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

Franklin Institute Discovery Camp

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The Franklin Institute Discovery Camp offers hands-on STEM experiences for children in grades K-9, leveraging the museum's exhibits and educational resources.

▌ Editor's read The Franklin Institute Discovery Camp is a day camp for children in grades K-9, operating out of The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA. The camp website (fi.edu/summer-camp) loads successfully and provides detailed information about various themed weeks, age groups, and pricing. The Franklin Institute is a well-established science museum, indicating a university/museum ownership structure. The website mentions that all camp staff undergo background checks. While not explicitly stating staff-to-camper ratios, the camp emphasizes small group sizes. The Franklin Institute has a strong Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on over 20,000 reviews, reflecting its overall reputation. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @franklininstitute on Instagram and 'FranklinInstitute' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Franklin Institute Discovery Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Member discounts available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Franklin Institute Discovery Camp

What ages does Franklin Institute Discovery Camp accept?
Franklin Institute Discovery Camp is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Franklin Institute Discovery Camp cost?
Franklin Institute Discovery Camp publishes $425/week for the standard session. USD. Member discounts available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Franklin Institute Discovery Camp's hours?
Franklin Institute Discovery Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Franklin Institute Discovery Camp?
Franklin Institute Discovery Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Franklin Institute Discovery Camp provide lunch?
Franklin Institute Discovery Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Franklin Institute Discovery Camp compare to other stem camps in Philadelphia?
Franklin Institute Discovery Camp is one of 6 stem camps in Philadelphia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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