SUMMER CAMP DISCOVERY
Week long science camps
for curious minds!
Rising 1st - 8th grade

Check out the Summer Camp Discovery Schedule Below!

 

All camps run Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. Before + after care options available for an additional cost.

March 30th at 10am – Registration opens for members + scholarship families.

April 6th at 10am – Registration opens to the public

June 2024

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Cooking Up Science (week 1)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 1st-2nd

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments.

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Cardboard Carnival (week 1)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 3rd-4th

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

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Lego Robotics (week 1)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 5th-6th

Join the team to build, test, and rebuild your Lego Robot! Engage with a series of challenges to build skills in design, programming, and teamwork with Lego Robots and beyond in this technical teamwork camp!

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Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (1st-2nd week 1)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 1st-2nd

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

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4
Cooking Up Science (week 1)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments.

, ...
Cardboard Carnival (week 1)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

, ...
Lego Robotics (week 1)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th

Join the team to build, test, and rebuild your Lego Robot! Engage with a series of challenges to build skills in design, programming, and teamwork with Lego Robots and beyond in this technical teamwork camp!

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (1st-2nd week 1)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
5
Cooking Up Science (week 1)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments.

, ...
Cardboard Carnival (week 1)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

, ...
Lego Robotics (week 1)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th

Join the team to build, test, and rebuild your Lego Robot! Engage with a series of challenges to build skills in design, programming, and teamwork with Lego Robots and beyond in this technical teamwork camp!

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (1st-2nd week 1)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
6
Cooking Up Science (week 1)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments.

, ...
Cardboard Carnival (week 1)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

, ...
Lego Robotics (week 1)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th

Join the team to build, test, and rebuild your Lego Robot! Engage with a series of challenges to build skills in design, programming, and teamwork with Lego Robots and beyond in this technical teamwork camp!

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (1st-2nd week 1)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
7
Cooking Up Science (week 1)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 1st-2nd

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments.

, ...
Cardboard Carnival (week 1)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 3rd-4th

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

, ...
Lego Robotics (week 1)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 5th-6th

Join the team to build, test, and rebuild your Lego Robot! Engage with a series of challenges to build skills in design, programming, and teamwork with Lego Robots and beyond in this technical teamwork camp!

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (1st-2nd week 1)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 1st-2nd

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

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Body Shop/Durango Dance – 5th + 6th (week 2)
8:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 5th-6th 

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

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PowerHOUSE Prodigies (week 2)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 3rd-4th

Ever wondered where water goes when it leaves the sink? How electricity travels to your lamp? How your house was made? Join us in a hands-on study of how houses work and how communities work together to become a PowerHOUSE Prodigy!

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Sporty STEM (week 2)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 3rd-4th

Ever wondered about the physics behind the perfect soccer goal? The statistics of the best baseball swings? If you want a mix of science lessons and sports skills, look no further than this new camp!

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Body Shop/Durango Dance – 3rd-4th (week 2)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 3rd-4th

 

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

 

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

, ...
Cooking Up Science (week 2)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 1st-2nd

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments.

, ...
11
Body Shop/Durango Dance – 5th + 6th (week 2)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th 

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

, ...
PowerHOUSE Prodigies (week 2)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

Ever wondered where water goes when it leaves the sink? How electricity travels to your lamp? How your house was made? Join us in a hands-on study of how houses work and how communities work together to become a PowerHOUSE Prodigy!

, ...
Sporty STEM (week 2)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

Ever wondered about the physics behind the perfect soccer goal? The statistics of the best baseball swings? If you want a mix of science lessons and sports skills, look no further than this new camp!

, ...
Body Shop/Durango Dance – 3rd-4th (week 2)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

 

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

 

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

, ...
Cooking Up Science (week 2)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments.

, ...
12
Body Shop/Durango Dance – 5th + 6th (week 2)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th 

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

, ...
PowerHOUSE Prodigies (week 2)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

Ever wondered where water goes when it leaves the sink? How electricity travels to your lamp? How your house was made? Join us in a hands-on study of how houses work and how communities work together to become a PowerHOUSE Prodigy!

, ...
Sporty STEM (week 2)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

Ever wondered about the physics behind the perfect soccer goal? The statistics of the best baseball swings? If you want a mix of science lessons and sports skills, look no further than this new camp!

, ...
Body Shop/Durango Dance – 3rd-4th (week 2)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

 

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

 

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

, ...
Cooking Up Science (week 2)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments.

, ...
13
Body Shop/Durango Dance – 5th + 6th (week 2)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th 

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

, ...
PowerHOUSE Prodigies (week 2)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

Ever wondered where water goes when it leaves the sink? How electricity travels to your lamp? How your house was made? Join us in a hands-on study of how houses work and how communities work together to become a PowerHOUSE Prodigy!

, ...
Sporty STEM (week 2)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

Ever wondered about the physics behind the perfect soccer goal? The statistics of the best baseball swings? If you want a mix of science lessons and sports skills, look no further than this new camp!

, ...
Body Shop/Durango Dance – 3rd-4th (week 2)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

 

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

 

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

, ...
Cooking Up Science (week 2)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments.

, ...
14
Body Shop/Durango Dance – 5th + 6th (week 2)
12:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rising 5th-6th 

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

, ...
PowerHOUSE Prodigies (week 2)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 3rd-4th

Ever wondered where water goes when it leaves the sink? How electricity travels to your lamp? How your house was made? Join us in a hands-on study of how houses work and how communities work together to become a PowerHOUSE Prodigy!

, ...
Sporty STEM (week 2)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 3rd-4th

Ever wondered about the physics behind the perfect soccer goal? The statistics of the best baseball swings? If you want a mix of science lessons and sports skills, look no further than this new camp!

, ...
Body Shop/Durango Dance – 3rd-4th (week 2)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 3rd-4th

 

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

 

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

, ...
Cooking Up Science (week 2)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 1st-2nd

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments.

, ...
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16
17
Ready, Set, Grow (week 3)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 1st-2nd

Ready, set, grow! Campers will  work with garden experts to learn all about the growing process. Planting, caring for plants and maintaining gardens, and planting experiments are all parts of this environmental science camp!

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Rocketry (week 3)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 5th-6th

3…2…1..Launch! Join us for all things rockets; history, physics, building plans, and, of course, launches! Campers design and build their own rockets and develop plans for their very own rocket company in this jet-fueled camp

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Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (1st -2nd,week 3)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 1st – 2nd

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
Cardboard Carnival (week 3)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 3rd-4th

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

, ...
18
Ready, Set, Grow (week 3)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Ready, set, grow! Campers will  work with garden experts to learn all about the growing process. Planting, caring for plants and maintaining gardens, and planting experiments are all parts of this environmental science camp!

, ...
Rocketry (week 3)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th

3…2…1..Launch! Join us for all things rockets; history, physics, building plans, and, of course, launches! Campers design and build their own rockets and develop plans for their very own rocket company in this jet-fueled camp

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (1st -2nd,week 3)
All Day

Rising 1st – 2nd

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
Cardboard Carnival (week 3)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

, ...
19
Ready, Set, Grow (week 3)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Ready, set, grow! Campers will  work with garden experts to learn all about the growing process. Planting, caring for plants and maintaining gardens, and planting experiments are all parts of this environmental science camp!

, ...
Rocketry (week 3)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th

3…2…1..Launch! Join us for all things rockets; history, physics, building plans, and, of course, launches! Campers design and build their own rockets and develop plans for their very own rocket company in this jet-fueled camp

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (1st -2nd,week 3)
All Day

Rising 1st – 2nd

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
Cardboard Carnival (week 3)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

, ...
20
Ready, Set, Grow (week 3)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Ready, set, grow! Campers will  work with garden experts to learn all about the growing process. Planting, caring for plants and maintaining gardens, and planting experiments are all parts of this environmental science camp!

, ...
Rocketry (week 3)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th

3…2…1..Launch! Join us for all things rockets; history, physics, building plans, and, of course, launches! Campers design and build their own rockets and develop plans for their very own rocket company in this jet-fueled camp

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (1st -2nd,week 3)
All Day

Rising 1st – 2nd

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
Cardboard Carnival (week 3)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

, ...
21
Ready, Set, Grow (week 3)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 1st-2nd

Ready, set, grow! Campers will  work with garden experts to learn all about the growing process. Planting, caring for plants and maintaining gardens, and planting experiments are all parts of this environmental science camp!

, ...
Rocketry (week 3)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 5th-6th

3…2…1..Launch! Join us for all things rockets; history, physics, building plans, and, of course, launches! Campers design and build their own rockets and develop plans for their very own rocket company in this jet-fueled camp

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (1st -2nd,week 3)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 1st – 2nd

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
Cardboard Carnival (week 3)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 3rd-4th

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

, ...
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24
DEVO – 1st-2nd Grade (week 4)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 1st-2nd

The Powerhouse and DEVO team up for this awesome Bike camp! Go on a half day ride with trained DEVO coaches, exploring local trails and developing biking skills. Hang in the classroom with Powerhouse staff learning cool science and solving engineering challenges!

, ...
Twisting Through Time (week 4)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 1st-2nd

Hop in a time machine to join us for a different time period each day! Explore Ancient Egypt, Heroes of Greece, the Wild West and more in this science filled camp!

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Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (3rd-4th week 4)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 3rd-4th

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
Conservation Trailblazers (week 4)
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Rising 5th-6th

Jump into a cadre of young conservationists with the mission of learning more about our local trails and hopping onto sustainability projects happening in Durango’s own backyard.

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25
DEVO – 1st-2nd Grade (week 4)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

The Powerhouse and DEVO team up for this awesome Bike camp! Go on a half day ride with trained DEVO coaches, exploring local trails and developing biking skills. Hang in the classroom with Powerhouse staff learning cool science and solving engineering challenges!

, ...
Twisting Through Time (week 4)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Hop in a time machine to join us for a different time period each day! Explore Ancient Egypt, Heroes of Greece, the Wild West and more in this science filled camp!

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (3rd-4th week 4)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
Conservation Trailblazers (week 4)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th

Jump into a cadre of young conservationists with the mission of learning more about our local trails and hopping onto sustainability projects happening in Durango’s own backyard.

, ...
26
DEVO – 1st-2nd Grade (week 4)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

The Powerhouse and DEVO team up for this awesome Bike camp! Go on a half day ride with trained DEVO coaches, exploring local trails and developing biking skills. Hang in the classroom with Powerhouse staff learning cool science and solving engineering challenges!

, ...
Twisting Through Time (week 4)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Hop in a time machine to join us for a different time period each day! Explore Ancient Egypt, Heroes of Greece, the Wild West and more in this science filled camp!

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (3rd-4th week 4)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
Conservation Trailblazers (week 4)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th

Jump into a cadre of young conservationists with the mission of learning more about our local trails and hopping onto sustainability projects happening in Durango’s own backyard.

, ...
27
DEVO – 1st-2nd Grade (week 4)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

The Powerhouse and DEVO team up for this awesome Bike camp! Go on a half day ride with trained DEVO coaches, exploring local trails and developing biking skills. Hang in the classroom with Powerhouse staff learning cool science and solving engineering challenges!

, ...
Twisting Through Time (week 4)
All Day

Rising 1st-2nd

Hop in a time machine to join us for a different time period each day! Explore Ancient Egypt, Heroes of Greece, the Wild West and more in this science filled camp!

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (3rd-4th week 4)
All Day

Rising 3rd-4th

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
Conservation Trailblazers (week 4)
All Day

Rising 5th-6th

Jump into a cadre of young conservationists with the mission of learning more about our local trails and hopping onto sustainability projects happening in Durango’s own backyard.

, ...
28
DEVO – 1st-2nd Grade (week 4)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 1st-2nd

The Powerhouse and DEVO team up for this awesome Bike camp! Go on a half day ride with trained DEVO coaches, exploring local trails and developing biking skills. Hang in the classroom with Powerhouse staff learning cool science and solving engineering challenges!

, ...
Twisting Through Time (week 4)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 1st-2nd

Hop in a time machine to join us for a different time period each day! Explore Ancient Egypt, Heroes of Greece, the Wild West and more in this science filled camp!

, ...
Lego Robotics: Masterpiece (3rd-4th week 4)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 3rd-4th

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

, ...
Conservation Trailblazers (week 4)
12:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rising 5th-6th

Jump into a cadre of young conservationists with the mission of learning more about our local trails and hopping onto sustainability projects happening in Durango’s own backyard.

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REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 30TH AT 10AM
members + scholarship families only

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REGISTRATION OPENS TO THE PUBLIC APRIL 6TH AT 10AM

In addition to on-site science camps, we partner with DEVO and Durango Dance to offer some off-campus enrichment camps!

If you think that you are eligible for a financial scholarship, please fill out our application below now so that you can sign up for early bird registration!

CAMP REGISTRATION COSTS

$350/week – Non Members

$315/week – Members

At The Powerhouse we are dedicated to keeping our program costs accessible to all, so please reference the scholarship application above to see if you qualify for a financial scholarship!

BEFORE + AFTER CARE

 

Our camps run from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Extended care is before camp at 8:00am and after camp from 3:00pm-5:00pm.

During early morning extended care, campers will be able to explore the Gallery space, playing and discovering during adult-monitored free-play.

Those staying for after care will be walked to the Gallery Backyard, where they will have snack and free play until 4:00. From 4:00-5:00, campers will have play and game time in the Gallery.  Campers must be picked up by 5:00 pm.

Before and after camp care are bundled into one registration. Registration is for the whole week, but families can pick and choose the days that care is needed.

Cost: $75 (Members $69) for all 5 days

RISING 1ST-2ND GRADE CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

Jump into the kitchen with special instructor and cook Ms. Julia! Spend half the day with great recipes and cooking lessons, and the other half with the science of cooking in this camp full of recipes and experiments. 

June 3-June 7, June 10-June 14, July 29-August 2, August 5-August 9

An introduction to space and space travel! Campers will go on a mission into space, where they will learn about our solar system and life in space. The end of the week culminates in their spacecraft landing egg drop project!

July 15-July 19, July 29-August 2, August 12-August 18

Ready, set, grow! Campers will  work with garden experts to learn all about the growing process. Planting, caring for plants and maintaining gardens, and planting experiments are all parts of this environmental science camp!

June 17-June 21, July 8-July 12, July 22-July 26

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

June 3-June 7, June 17-June 21

The Powerhouse and DEVO team up for this awesome Bike camp! Go on a half day ride with trained DEVO coaches, exploring local trails and developing biking skills. Hang in the classroom with Powerhouse staff learning cool science and solving engineering challenges!

June 24-June 28

Ever wondered where water goes when it leaves the sink? How electricity travels to your lamp? How your house was made? Join us in a hands-on study of how houses work and how communities work together to become a PowerHOUSE Prodigy!

June 10-June 14, July 15-July 19, August 5-August 9

Hop in a time machine to join us for a different time period each day! Explore Ancient Egypt, Heroes of Greece, the Wild West and more in this science filled camp!

June 14-June 18, July 8-July 12, August 12-August 16

RISING 3RD-4TH GRADE CAMPS DESCRIPTIONS

In this engineering – focused camp, campers will explore different types of machines and examples of engineering in everyday life, and use the skills they learn to design and build their own working carnival game!

June 3-June 7, June 17-June 21, August 5-August 9

Want to know the science of sound? Design an art installation? In small teams, campers use LEGO to build and code ways to share passions for their Masterpiece. This camp uses the 2023 Lego League, but is suitable for anyone, regardless of their participation in the Lego League program.

June 24-June 28, July 22-July 26

In this creative camp, use different types of art as the tools to learn STEM concepts- put the A(rts) in STEAM! Learn the science behind color, explore states of matter, and learn that science and art are not so far apart!

July 8-July 12, August 12-August 16

Level up your science and biking with Durango DEVO and The Powerhouse! Expand on biking skills with a half day ride, and discovery new science topics with a half day exploration with brand new Powerhouse lessons.

July 15-July 19

Ever wondered about the physics behind the perfect soccer goal? The statistics of the best baseball swings? If you want a mix of science lessons and sports skills, look no further than this new camp!

June 10-June 14, July 29-August 2

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

June 10-June 14

RISING 5TH-6TH GRADE CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

3…2…1..Launch! Join us for all things rockets; history, physics, building plans, and, of course, launches! Campers design and build their own rockets and develop plans for their very own rocket company in this jet-fueled camp.

June 17-June 21, July 8-July 12

Explore all things river related through activities like building boats, taking water samples, hearing from local conservationists, and touring important places along the river. The week culminates in a day rafting the river with a local guide company!

July 22-July 26, July 29-August 2

Join the team to build, test, and rebuild your Lego Robot! Engage with a series of challenges to build skills in design, programming, and teamwork with Lego Robots and beyond in this technical teamwork camp!

June 3-June 7, August 5-9

Jump into a cadre of young conservationists with the mission of learning more about our local trails and hopping onto sustainability projects happening in Durango’s own backyard.

June 24-June 28, July 15-July 19  

Durango Dance and the Powerhouse are teaming up for some body-based science! Engage in amazing dance lessons with Durango Dance, and learn all about body systems at The Powerhouse.

June 10-June 14

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

Join Ms. Heather in her science based wizarding spectacular! Help science make magic through chemical reactions, technology, mythology, and history lessons. Embrace your magical side with this inventive and exciting science experience!

No dance experience required. Students will be riding the Main Ave Trolley with adult supervision.

August 12-August 16

RISING 5TH-8TH GRADE CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

July 8-July 12

Curiosity meets discovery as junior scientists explore the ‘The Unseen World’! Professors from Fort Lewis College will be taking students on a unique journey that transcends our senses in this immersive summer camp for rising 6-8th graders.

Fort Lewis College professors will cover topics in subject areas such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Geosciences, Anthropology, and Health & Social Sciences.

Cancellation + Refund Policy


We understand that the future is not always certain, and try to keep a flexible refund policy for all of our camp families! Please read below for our updated refund/cancellation policy:

Request date change for a camp more than three weeks prior to the start date – NO ADDITIONAL COSTS

Cancel more than three weeks prior to start date: 85% refund

Cancel within three weeks of the start date: 85% refund ONLLY IF THE POWERHOUSE IS ABLE TO FILL THE CAMP SPOT WITH ANOTHER REGISTRATION. If the spot cannot be filled you will receive a 50% refund.

If The Powerhouse has to suspend activities for any reason or if you need to keep your child home for a documented COVID-related reason, prorated refunds will be given to participants.

If your child is dismissed from The Powerhouse due to disciplinary issues, no refund will be given.

We’re happy to help! Please contact our On-Site Camp Coordinator, Sarah Rogers.