Camp · Specialty · Ages 5–8 · $150/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 5–8

Mini Mages

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum · $150/week

Mini Mages is a summer camp offered by Discovery Gateway Children's Museum, focusing on imaginative play and learning for young children in Salt Lake City.

▌ Editor's read The Discovery Gateway Children's Museum website loads successfully and details various summer camps, including 'Mini Mages' for ages 4-6. The museum is a nonprofit organization. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, state licensing numbers, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the summer camp pages. The program type is day camp, running for half-day sessions. The museum has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @discoverygateway and a Facebook handle 'discoverygateway'. Google reviews for Discovery Gateway Children's Museum show an average rating of 4.6 stars based on 1,500+ reviews, indicating general satisfaction with their offerings. The 'Mini Mages' camp specifically focuses on imaginative play and learning through stories and crafts.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Mini Mages is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–8
  • 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 Mini Mages

What ages does Mini Mages accept?
Mini Mages is open to children ages 5–8. 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 Mini Mages cost?
Mini Mages publishes $150/week for the standard session. That sits 50% below the $300 median for specialty camps in Salt Lake City, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Discovery Gateway Member Registration: $130 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Mini Mages's hours?
Mini Mages 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 Mini Mages?
Mini Mages 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 Mini Mages provide lunch?
Mini Mages 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 Mini Mages compare to other specialty camps in Salt Lake City?
Mini Mages is one of 11 specialty camps in Salt Lake City 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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