Camp · STEM · Ages 5–7 · $150/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 5–7

Future Scientists I

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum · $150/week

Future Scientists I is a day camp offered by Discovery Gateway Children's Museum in Salt Lake City, focusing on hands-on STEM activities for young learners.

▌ Editor's read The Discovery Gateway Children's Museum website loads successfully, offering information about their summer camps, including 'Future Scientists I'. This camp is a day program, designed for children aged 4-6, and focuses on hands-on science experiments and activities. The museum itself is a nonprofit organization. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it does highlight that camps are led by experienced educators. Google reviews for Discovery Gateway Children's Museum show a strong rating of 4.6 stars from over 2,500 reviews, with many praising the engaging exhibits and educational value. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state licensing information was found on the website. Social media handles found are @discoverygateway on Instagram and 'discoverygateway' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

Future Scientists I is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 8:30 am- 12:30 pm
  • Address: 444 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
  • Cost notes: Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $130

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Future Scientists I

What ages does Future Scientists I accept?
Future Scientists I is open to children ages 5–7. 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 Future Scientists I cost?
Future Scientists I publishes $150/week for the standard session. Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $130 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Future Scientists I's hours?
Future Scientists I runs 8:30 am- 12:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Future Scientists I?
Future Scientists I is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Future Scientists I provide lunch?
Future Scientists I 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.

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