It is time to remake and reimagine the landscape surrounding Exploration Place.
Summer CampsSummer Is Awesome With Exploration Place
Adventure, fun and science collide to make summers awesome at Exploration Place in Wichita. Your camper will spend the summer exploring new topics and learning through hands-on interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities. They will make new friends and create exciting memories to last a lifetime.
Are you a member? Members save $35 per child, per week!
Summer Camps: 6 to 10-Year-Olds
Summer Camps: 11 to 13-Year-Olds
Scholarships
Scholarships applications for the 2024 season are closed.
If your camper is eligible for free or reduced lunch, your family is receiving SNAP benefits or you have another barrier to attending, we encourage you to apply in 2025.
Camp Details & Refund Policy
Summer Camp FAQs
General Questions
-
What ages are included in Summer Camp and Edventure camps?
-
What is the cancellation policy?
-
What is a typical camp day like? Is this the right camp for my child?
-
What is the daily camp schedule?
-
Why did you eliminate the fees for before and after care?
-
Can I drop off my child before 7:30 am or pick them up after 5:30 pm?
-
Late arrivals (after 9:00 am) and early pickups (before 4:00 pm)
-
What do campers do from 7:30 - 9:00 am and 4:00 - 5:30 pm?
-
Do campers leave Exploration Place?
-
What if I have concerns about safety during construction?
-
Do campers spend any time outside?
-
What should my camper bring and wear to camp?
-
What should my camper leave at home?
-
My camper has special medical or behavioral needs. Whom do I contact?
-
How do I reach the Camp Director?
Behavior Guidance and Parent Information
Group Assignment and Classroom Questions
-
What is a typical camp day like? Is this the right camp for my child?
-
What do I do if I need to speak to my camper’s group leader?
-
Can siblings be in the same group?
-
Are the activity plans available for me to look at?
-
How many campers are in each room or group?
-
Do campers go to the exhibits?
-
Do campers go to the Dome and Live Science Shows?
Lunch, Snacks and Drink Questions
-
Does my camper need to bring a lunch?
-
Can campers get lunch at the Snack Bar?
-
Can I bring my camper a lunch?
-
What if my child has food allergies?