Camps 2023

Camps

When school is out, Discovery Lab is in! Discovery Lab offers camps throughout the year to engage and educate children from pre-k through sixth grade. Fun, hands-on activities focus on science content such as chemistry, engineering, and coding. Ranging from a few hours to a whole week, your children will be excited to discover more at Discovery Lab.

Summer Break Camps at Discovery Lab

Now enrolling!

Campers should be registered for the grade they are entering in the fall.


For Littles camps, campers must be born on or before September 1st, 2018. It is best if they have completed a year of Pre-K prior to their participation in a summer camp to set them up for success.


Discovery Lab reserves the right to cancel your camp reservation if your child does not meet the age requirement of the camp.
 
Pre K - K Member (Half Day) $112.50
Pre K - K Non Member (Half Day) $125
1st - 6th Member $261
1st - 6th Non Member $290
Before Care (Week) $50
After Care (Week) $50
For more information about in-person camps and DIY camps, contact our Camp Coordinator at 918-295-8144 ext. 2516 or reservations@discoverylab.org

Summer Camps 2023

Littles 

(For Littles camps, campers must be born on or before September 1st, 2018. It is best if they have completed a year of Pre-K prior to their participation in a summer camp to set them up for success.)

All littles camps are half-day from 9:00AM - 12:00PM

June 12th-16th 

SOLD OUT - Animal Supersenses  

Are bats really blind? Why do raccoons wash their food? Animals experience the world differently than we do. Bring your young naturalist to Discovery Lab to learn how and why that is!

June 19th-23rd

SOLD OUT - Dino Days

Bring your budding paleontologist to Discovery Lab for a week of digging into the creatures that dominated our landscape during the Mesozoic era.

June 26th-30th

SOLD OUT - Art and Nature 2.0

Inspiration for creativity is all around us!  Your budding artist will learn how to both appreciate and use the natural world around them to create unique and beautiful works of art. It’s biology meeting artistry in this fun-filled adventure.

July 10th-14th

Music to My Ears

Discover the science behind the sounds all around us. Vibrations make waves wherever they go and we can harness them into notes, chords, and harmonies... That's music to my ears! Your junior musician will learn that music is all around us by creating instruments from everyday objects.  By the end of the week campers will combine music notes to develop their own song a-chord-ing to their unique musical taste.

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July 17th-21st

Animal Supersenses 

Are bats really blind? Why do raccoons wash their food? Animals experience the world differently than we do. Bring your young naturalist to Discovery Lab to learn how and why that is!

REGISTER NOW

July 24th-28th

SOLD OUT - Dino Days

Bring your budding paleontologist to Discovery Lab for a week of digging into the creatures that dominated our landscape during the Mesozoic era.

July 31st-August 4th

SOLD OUT - Art and Nature 2.0

Inspiration for creativity is all around us!  Your budding artist will learn how to both appreciate and use the natural world around them to create unique and beautiful works of art. It’s biology meeting artistry in this fun-filled adventure.

August 7th-11th

Music to My Ears

Discover the science behind the sounds all around us. Vibrations make waves wherever they go and we can harness them into notes, chords, and harmonies... That's music to my ears! Your junior musician will learn that music is all around us by creating instruments from everyday objects.  By the end of the week campers will combine music notes to develop their own song a-chord-ing to their unique musical taste.

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1st - 2nd

June 12th - 16th
SOLD OUT - Color My World

Colors make up our world! What’s the difference between light and pigment? How do we make dyes and paints? We explore all this and more with our paintbrushes and minds during this colorful camp.

June 19th - 23rd

SOLD OUT - Weather Wonders

Wind, rain, snow, and sun. Oklahoma gets it all! In this week-long adventure, your young meteorologist can learn all about the weather they experience, and how it happens.

June 26th - 30th

SOLD OUT - Tulsa Time Art and Music

Part of what makes Tulsa so special is the endless treasure trove of music and art! Become immersed in the rich history and the many diverse and beautiful styles we can see right here in T-Town. We’ll create, sing, and play just like our inspiring local artists.

July 10th - 14th

SOLD OUT - Power Up: Alternative Ways to Go

Your young scientist is full of energy, let them come use it here at Discovery Lab. From wind, chemical, solar, and more, your child will learn about all sources of energy.

 

July 17th-21st

SOLD OUT - Color My World

Colors make up our world! What’s the difference between light and pigment? How do we make dyes and paints? We explore all this and more with our paintbrushes and minds during this colorful camp.

July 24th - 28th

SOLD OUT - Weather Wonder

Wind, rain, snow, and sun. Oklahoma gets it all! In this week-long adventure, your young meteorologist can learn all about the weather they experience, and how it happens.

July 31st - August 4th

SOLD OUT - Tulsa Time Art and Music

Part of what makes Tulsa so special is the endless treasure trove of music and art! Become immersed in the rich history and the many diverse and beautiful styles we can see right here in T-Town. We’ll create, sing, and play just like our inspiring local artists.

August 7th - 11th

SOLD OUT - Power Up: Alternative Ways to Go

Your young scientist is full of energy, let them come use it here at Discovery Lab. From wind, chemical, solar, and more, your child will learn about all sources of energy.

 

June 12th - 16th

SOLD OUT - Game Design

Minecraft? Roblox? Animal Crossing? Games come in many forms. Your fun-loving gamer will learn that science and coding exist within their favorite games. We'll practice our coding skills through unplugged and immersive activities. And by the end of the week, they'll even create their very own video game. 

 

June 19th - 23rd 

Science Fiction or Prediction 

Flying cars? Time-travel? Spaceships? Science fiction stories have had some crazy ideas. Come learn which ideas have become a reality and which ones are still too out of this world.

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June 26th - 30th 

Planet Water

Water is our most important resource and it’s found in many different ecosystems. From the smallest raindrop to the largest ocean, your scientist will learn how water has shaped our world and how we harness it.

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July 10th-14th

SOLD OUT - Animation

Welcome to the art of animation! During this colorful camp your artist will learn all the necessary tricks and tools to create your own digital stories. Your child will draw upon the foundations of previous great artists to bring their stories to life.

 

July 17th - 21st

SOLD OUT - Game Design

Minecraft? Roblox? Animal Crossing? Games come in many forms. Your fun-loving gamer will learn that science and coding exists within their favorite games. We'll practice our coding skills through unplugged and immersive activities. And by the end of the week, they'll even create their very own video game. 

 

July 24th - 28th

Science Fiction or Prediction 

Flying cars? Time-travel? Spaceships? Science fiction stories have had some crazy ideas. Come learn which ideas have become a reality and which ones are still too out of this world.

REGISTER NOW

July 31st - August 4th

Planet Water

Water is our most important resource and it’s found in many different ecosystems. From the smallest raindrop to the largest ocean, your scientist will learn how water has shaped our world and how we harness it.

REGISTER NOW

August 7th - 11th 

SOLD OUT - Animation

Welcome to the art of animation! During this colorful camp your artist will learn all the necessary tricks and tools to create your own digital stories. Your child will draw upon the foundations of previous great artists to bring their stories to life.

June 12th - 16th

Inside Out

What better way to learn how something works than to open it up? Through dissection, your scientist will learn about body systems, organs, and how they work. 

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June 19th - 23rd

Science X Social

Your child can become a part of something larger than themselves! Your scientist will participate in collecting data to expand the public’s understanding of water quality, bird populations, and more.

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June 26th - 30th

SOLD OUT - Minecrafting

This corner of the Overworld allows your child to approach gameplay from an entirely new angle and allows them to discover the fundamental mechanics and real-life skills behind their favorite game!  In the morning campers will learn new skills like metal smithing, axe throwing, building construction, and more. In the afternoon, students will utilize their new understanding to create a collaborative build as a class and dive into the science behind game design.

July 10th - 14th

STEAM/Art Deco

From the stylized ornamentation of our unmistakable buildings to the power of geometry and design everywhere, come discover the beauty of Art Deco architecture and the engineering behind it. 

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July 17th - 21st

Inside Out

What better way to learn how something works than to open it up? Through dissection, your scientist will learn about body systems, organs, and how they work. 

REGISTER NOW

July 24th - 28th

Science X Social

Your child can become a part of something larger than themselves! Your scientist will participate in collecting data to expand the public’s understanding of water quality, bird populations, and more.

REGISTER NOW

July 31st - August 4th

Minecrafting

This corner of the Overworld allows your child to approach gameplay from an entirely new angle and allows them to discover the fundamental mechanics and real-life skills behind their favorite game!  In the morning campers will learn new skills like metal smithing, axe throwing, building construction, and more. In the afternoon, students will utilize their new understanding to create a collaborative build as a class and dive into the science behind game design.

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August 7th - 11th

STEAM/Art Deco

From the stylized ornamentation of our unmistakable buildings to the power of geometry and design everywhere, come discover the beauty of Art Deco architecture and the engineering behind it. 

REGISTER NOW

Camps FAQ

FALL, WINTER AND SPRING BREAK CAMPS

Please register your child for the grade in which they are enrolled at the time of the upcoming camp. Fall, Winter and Spring Break Camps align with most school calendars, so determining which camp to register for is as simple as selecting your child's grade in school!

SUMMER CAMPS

Your camper should be registered for the grade they are entering in Fall 2023.

For Pre-K and Kindergarten camps, campers must be born on or before September 1st, 2018. It is best if they have completed a year of Pre-K prior to their participation in a summer camp to set them up for success.

Discovery Lab reserves the right to cancel your camp reservation if your child does not meet the age requirement of the camp.

We will have designated drop-off and pick-up lanes and short-term parking spots clearly marked on the north side of the building. If you plan on staying to play after you pick your camper(s) up, you may park in the Discovery Lab parking lot or in the gravel lot south of the museum.

If you are enrolling multiple children in the same camp, you will need to register each child separately, at the full price of the camp. Spaces are limited and each individual camper fills one camp space.

Lunch, snacks, and water will be provided. Make sure that campers wear comfortable clothes they can move around in. They should bring excitement, imagination, and a willingness to have fun! If your child has any medications or dietary restrictions, please let us know in the Camp Release agreement and bring any necessities on their first day of camp.

ALL medication (prescription, non-prescription, vitamins, supplements, etc.) must be checked in with museum staff upon arrival at camp and stored securely in the original container with the prescription label showing the correct dosage. Campers with emergency immediate-use medication (e.g. EpiPens or rescue inhalers) may carry the medication on their person, or may give the medication to the Camp Educator or Camp Assistant for safe keeping (not to a fellow student camper). Liability & Medical Release Forms must accurately reflect the medication(s) to be dispensed at camp.

Drop-off begins at 8:50 and all camps begin at 9. Pick-up begins at 11:50 and ends at 12 for Pre-K and Kindergarten camps.  All other camp pick-up begins at 3:50 and ends at 4. If you need to drop your child off late or pick them up early, please let our staff know via email (reservations@discoverylab.org) or in-person.

If you signed your child up for before and/or after care, they will be dropped off/picked up in the same marked stairwell. Your child will have free playtime in the museum with supervision. You may drop your child off between 8 and 9 and pick them up no later than 5.

Drop-off and pick-up will be at your child’s classroom. Enter through the marked stairwell adjacent to the main lobby, where adults picking up will be asked to show photo identification. Parents will drop campers off and pick them up at their classrooms for added security and a chance to connect with your camper’s educator (and take a peek at the action!).

Campers will have opportunities to play outside (weather permitting) and on the museum floor during their camp experience. If your child leaves wanting more, you are welcome to stay and play after pick-up at no additional cost to you and your camper. Extra visitors will need to pay admission.

Discovery Lab is committed to providing a safe, fun, and friendly environment for our

students and staff. To keep this commitment, Discovery Lab asks all campers to adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Respect for your child will be demonstrated at all times and Discovery Lab expects the same respect from your child for his/her peers and camp staff.
  • In the case of disrespectful, harmful, or belligerent behavior by any child, after appropriate re-directions and warnings are given, parents will be contacted and the child may not be allowed to return to camp.

 

» A handwashing station is locatied in each clasroom.

Camp registrations are non-refundable within 10 days of the start of the camp. Cancellations made more than 10 days before the start of camp are subject to a partial refund, less a $25 registration fee.

Discovery Lab reserves the right to cancel your camp reservation if your child does not meet the age requirement of the camp.

The above cancellation policy will apply to camps cancelled because the child does not meet the age requirement. Discovery Lab reserves the right to cancel a camp based on registration numbers. Registrants of a cancelled camp will receive advance written notice as well as a full refund.