Camp FAQs

Wonder Camps are grouped into two week sessions with the exception of Spring Break Wonder Camps (March 17 to 21, 2025) and the final week of Summer Camp (August 4 to 8, 2025).

Wonder Camp Cost $390 per week.

Museum Members Receive a 10% on Wonder Camps.

Aftercare $50 per week. Limited space available.

*Unfortunately, the Museum is not offering Access Discounts on Camps at this time.

Submit your payment through our camps webpage for the session you are interested in attending. (Registration opens January 29, 2025.)

A registration form link will be sent via email following your payment. If you do not receive this email, call 707-546-4069 ext. 120 or email camps@cmosc.org.

Submit the registration form with all information for your camper(s) and all relevant caregivers. Please complete the registration form as soon as you are able. This will help guide our Camp management in creating the best experience possible for your camper.

In the event the camp of your choice is full, please sign up for the waitlist in our registration system. If an opening becomes available, you will be contacted by e-mail. Oftentimes we only get a day’s, or morning’s notice, for openings for camp spaces, because of this, you will need to respond quickly to ensure you can register for the space.

Camp Enrollment Disclaimer
Due to popular demand for our Spring and Summer camps, any campers turning 6 years old prior to August 31, 2025, will be eligible to join. All campers must be fully potty trained. Please review our Bathroom Policy for further details.
Date: February 7, 2025

All campers must be between 6 years and 12 years of age to attend Wonder Camp.

Wonder Camps are designed with programming and infrastructure in mind for children between the ages of 6 – 12 years. We hope to encourage this age group to be excited about nature and our environment through hands on activities and educational presentations. Younger children that are excited about nature can join us when they are ready!

SNACK: We provide a simple, nutritious snack during all our camp sessions.

If you do not want your camper eating our provided snacks, please note it on your registration form and send an alternative snack with your camper. We will try our best, but will be unable to assure a 100% nut-free environment. *Please note that campers with food allergies or sensitivities should bring their own snack.

LUNCH: Your child is expected to bring a lunch. The Museum does not provide lunch for campers.

SPRING BREAK WONDER CAMP (One Week)

-March 17 to 21, 2025: Spring Adventures: Discover the wonders of nature as everything comes back to life!

SUMMER WONDER CAMP

Session 1 (Two Weeks):

-June 9 to 13, 2025: Nature Explorer’s Toolbox: Gear up and learn the must-have tools every junior naturalist needs.

-June 16 to 20, 2025: Hop, Slither, and Slide: Meet fascinating reptiles and slippery amphibians up close!

Session 2 (Two Weeks):

-June 23 to 27, 2025: Underground Mysteries: Dig deep into the hidden world beneath our feet.

-June 20 to July 3, 2025: Super Senses Safari: Unlock the secret superpowers animals use to survive and thrive.( Please NOTE: No camp on July 4, 2025).

Session 3 (Two Weeks):

-July 7 to 11, 2025: Splash into Water Wonders: Dive into the science of water and the amazing creatures that call it home.

-July 14 to 18, 2025: Bird Watcher’s Paradise: Take flight into the world of feathers, beaks, and birdsong!

Session 4 (Two Weeks):

-July 21 to 25, 2025: Garden Explorers: Get your hands dirty while discovering the magic of plants and flowers.

-July 28 to August 1, 2025: Adventures in Air & Space: Explore the skies and outer space!

Session 5 (One Week):

-August 4 to August 8, 2025: Big Ideas in Biology: Discover the incredible changes in animals, plants, and dinosaurs throughout time.

Please arrive no earlier than 8:30am and no later than 9:00am.

An adult will drop off the camper and check in with our camp staff at the front.

You will be expected to initial our check-in/check-out sheet.

Please communicate anything about your camper we should know for the day (i.e. grumpy this morning, allergies acting up, etc) or changes to authorized pick-up adults at this time.

Please arrive no earlier than 3:30pm and no later than 3:45pm.

Pick-Up will take place at the front entrance to the museum.

Only authorized pick-up adults with their valid photo ID can pick up a camper. You will be asked to initial when you check out your camper.

If any minor incidents or behaviors happened at camp that day, they will be communicated at this time and the authorized pick-up adult will be asked to sign.

Please arrive no later than 5:15pm for your camper enrolled in Aftercare.

Pick-Up will take place at our Art Studio.

Only authorized pick-up adults with their valid photo ID can pick up a camper. You will be asked to initial when you check out your camper.

If any minor incidents or behaviors happened at camp that day, they will be communicated at this time and the authorized pick-up adult will be asked to sign.

Wonder Camp charges $1 per minute late fee for all children remaining more than 15 minutes past their registered pick-up time. If you are running late for any reason, please call ahead so we know when to expect you.

We strive to maintain a safe environment and ensure the health of all campers and staff. To help facilitate this, please only send your child to camp if they:

• Have been fever-free for 24 hours
• Have not vomited within a 24 hour period
• Have no eye infection
• Are lice and nit free

Please review our Emergency and Medical Release Form for detailed information.

In an effort to create a supportive and individualized camp experience, we have 12 campers and 2 camp councilors. This includes an additional camp supervisors and volunteers daily.

All of the Camp Lead have a strong background in child development and experience working with young children. Our camp counseling staff is made up of dedicated young adults, whom have previous experience working with children. These individuals have been thoroughly screened and background checked. They are all certified in CPR & First Aid with a focus on camp emergencies, and have completed mandated reporter training.

Wonder Camp is designed to give children more autonomy and confidence through structured group activities and child-lead free play.

If you will be at the museum with another child during the time your camper is here, please let your camper have their time to explore independently.

If your child requires special considerations, such as a behavioral/1:1 aid, we may not be able to provide adequate accommodations. Please email our camp team if you have questions, camps@cmosc.org.

Please review our Emergency and Medical Release Form for detailed information

We are not able to administer medication for your child while they are in our care (epi-pens are an exception). If your child needs medication during their workshop session, you are welcome to come and administer medication as needed.

During Summer Wonder Camp session, when when our campers are outside during the day, we will move into our indoor classroom and limit access to outdoors.

If a child’s actions are disruptive and/or disrespectful to instructors or other campers, staff will speak with parent or caregiver about the behavior. If a child’s actions become a repeated issue, staff will ask that the camper does not return to camp. If a child’s actions are more serious or threatening in nature, staff will ask that the camper does not return to camp and may require immediate pick-up.

Please review our Emergency and Medical Release Form for detailed information.

A change of clothes – Your child will get messy and/or wet!
Sunscreen in original container with the child’s first and last name written on it. Sunscreen will not be applied if it is not sent with a child that day.
Reusable water-bottle filled with water.
A hat with a brim – We’ll be outside a lot!
Close-toed shoes.
A bag lunch – Nothing that needs to be reheated.

Please leave electronics, stuffed animals, trading cards and other toys at home. Museum staff is not responsible for ensuring the safety or care of any such items. They can often become distractions for all campers, and may end up lost or damaged.

Unfortunately, the Museum is not offering Access Discounts or scholarships on Camps at this time.

Check our our main Wonder Camps page. Registration for Wonder Camps opens January 29, 2025.

Yes. If the week(s) you are interested in are sold out on our website, please fill out the survey linked below the signup buttons. We will contact you in the event a spot opens up for camp during the session(s) you’ve listed.

Cancellations more than 30 days prior are refunded minus a $50 admin fee.

Cancellations 15-30 days prior receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations within 14 days of start date receive no refund.

Transfers between sessions incur a $25 admin fee if requested more than 30 days prior to your camp start date.

If the museum closes camp for a full session, full refunds will be issued.

If the Museum closes camp in the middle of a session, prorated refunds will be issued after your camp session has concluded.
Camp may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. These cancellations will be issued with no additional fee.

Please review our Emergency and Medical Release Form for detailed information.

No. Expected closures will be deducted from the total cost of the camp session. If the Museum cancels camp due to an emergency you will be refunded. Please review our Emergency and Medical Release Form for detailed information.

Check your email! We’ll send an email update during your camper’s session with some pictures. Your camper will not be pictured in these photos if you decline our photo release.

No. We do not prorate or refund individual days of camp that your camper is unable to attend.

If the weather is poor due to smoke, excessive rain, unsafe heat, or other environmental factors, camps may be cancelled for the day to protect the health and safety of both staff and campers. Days that are cancelled by the CMOSC due to unforeseen circumstances will be prorated at the end of your selected camp’s session. Please review our Emergency and Medical Release Form for detailed information.