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▌ STEM · Ages 5–7

Future Scientists II

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum · $150/week

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum offers themed day camps for children aged 4-12, focusing on hands-on STEM, art, and exploration activities.

▌ Editor's read The Discovery Gateway Children's Museum website loads as a legitimate site offering summer camps. The camp 'Future Scientists II' is listed as a specific offering for ages 9-12, focusing on chemistry and physics. The museum itself is a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program type is day camp, with various themed weeks available for different age groups (4-12). Google reviews for Discovery Gateway Children's Museum show a strong 4.6-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the engaging exhibits and educational value. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @discoverygateway on Instagram and 'discoverygateway' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

Future Scientists II 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 II

What ages does Future Scientists II accept?
Future Scientists II 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 II cost?
Future Scientists II 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 II's hours?
Future Scientists II 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 II?
Future Scientists II 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 II provide lunch?
Future Scientists II 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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