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▌ Arts · Ages 5–8

Scribbles & Smiles

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum · $150/week

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum offers themed summer day camps for children aged 4-12, focusing on hands-on learning and creative exploration.

▌ Editor's read Discovery Gateway Children's Museum offers summer day camps for children aged 4-12, with various weekly themes such as 'Scribbles & Smiles' for younger campers and 'Junior Engineers' for older ones. The camp operates from 9 AM to 4 PM, with extended care options available. The museum itself has a strong reputation, boasting a 4.7-star rating from 2,000+ Google reviews, with many parents praising its engaging exhibits and educational value. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. While not ACA accredited, the camp is run by a reputable non-profit children's museum, suggesting a commitment to quality programming. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@discoverygateway) and Facebook (discoverygateway) page, showcasing past activities and engaging with the community.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Scribbles & Smiles is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. arts 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: Arts
  • 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 Scribbles & Smiles

What ages does Scribbles & Smiles accept?
Scribbles & Smiles 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 Scribbles & Smiles cost?
Scribbles & Smiles 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 Scribbles & Smiles's hours?
Scribbles & Smiles 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 Scribbles & Smiles?
Scribbles & Smiles 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 Scribbles & Smiles provide lunch?
Scribbles & Smiles 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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