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KiDiMu Camps
A week of hands-on discovery, creativity, and play — right inside the museum. Small groups, big adventures, ages 3–6.
2026 registration is now open — spots fill fast!
Ages 3 – 6
Potty trained required
Weekly sessions
Mon – Fri, half or full day
Small groups
12 campers max per session
301 Ravine Lane NE
Bainbridge Island, WA
2026 Schedule
Camp weeks
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Dino Discovery Lab
June 15 – 19
Open
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Farm to Table Lab
June 22 – 26
Open
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Climate Explorers Lab
June 29 – July 3
Open
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Up, Up & Away Lab
July 6 – 10
Open
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Forces in Motion Lab
July 13 – 17
Open
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Mad Science Mix Lab
July 20 – 24
Open
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Water Works Lab
July 27 – 31
Open
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Little City, Big Ideas Lab
Aug 3 – 7
Open
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Mission: Space Explorers Lab
Aug 10 – 14
Open
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Build It! Engineering Lab
Aug 17 – 21
Open
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Paws, Claws & Careers Lab
Aug 24 – 28
Open
Tuition
🏷️ Members · Military · First Responders save 10%
Pricing
Half Day AM · 9 AM – 12 PM
$195/week
Most popular
Full Day · 9 AM – 3 PM
$315/week
A Day at Camp
Daily schedule
Drop-off & Morning Circle
9:00 – 9:20 AM
Greet friends, share the theme, set intentions for the day
Theme Activity & Exploration
9:20 – 11:00 AM
Hands-on projects, experiments, and guided museum play
Snack & Outdoor Time
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Bring your own snack — we play outside in the museum yard
Creative Wrap-Up
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Art, story time, and show-and-share — take-home project each Friday
Extended Play & Lunch (Full Day)
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Lunch, quiet rest, free museum exploration — full-day campers only
Before You Register
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Because summer camps require advance staffing, materials, and planning, the following policy applies to all registrations.30+ days before
Full refund minus $50 administrative fee
14–29 days before
50% refund issued
Fewer than 14 days
No refund issued
No refunds are provided for: missed days, early withdrawal, illness, or schedule changes. Refunds, when applicable, are processed using the original form of payment.
Camp Experience
What campers do all week
Every camp week is built around a new theme — campers dive deep through play, science, art, and outdoor time.
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STEM Exploration
Simple experiments and building challenges that spark real curiosity about how the world works.
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Dramatic Play
Imaginative role-play and storytelling through the lens of each week's unique theme.
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Nature & Outdoor Time
Daily outdoor play in the museum yard, plus nature observation and gentle sensory activities.
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Arts & Crafts
Process-based art every day — campers leave Friday with a take-home creation they made all week.
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Social-Emotional Skills
Small groups build real friendships, cooperation, and confidence in a safe, structured environment.
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Experienced Educators
All camp sessions are led by our trained museum educators at a maximum 6:1 camper-to-counselor ratio.
📋 What to know
- 📌 Camps are for ages 3–6; campers must be potty trained
- 📌 Full payment is due at registration to hold your spot
- 📌 See our cancellation policy below for refund details and timelines
- 📌 Museum members receive 10% off all camp sessions
- 📌 All museum areas are fully wheelchair accessible
🎒 What to bring
- 🍎 Morning snack (nut-free, please) and water bottle
- 🥗 Packed lunch if attending full day
- 👕 Clothes you don’t mind getting messy — we do real art!
- ☀️ Sunscreen already applied at drop-off
- 🌧️ Light jacket — Bainbridge mornings can be cool
- 😴 Small blanket or mat for quiet rest (full-day campers)
"My daughter talked about Dino Diggers camp every single day for a month after it ended. She came home with muddy knees, a dinosaur fossil craft, and the biggest smile. We signed up for two more weeks on the spot."
— Jess, a KiDiMu camp family
June – August
Weekly Monday – Friday sessions
Half & Full Day
9 AM–12 PM or 9 AM–3 PM
Ages 3 – 6
Potty trained & ready to explore
35 min ferry
from Seattle waterfront
Questions about camp?
Our team is happy to help you pick the right week and session for your child.