SUMMER CAMP DISCOVERY
Week long science campsfor curious minds!
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
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- 3Cooking 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.
Cardboard Carnival (week 1)9:00 am - 12:00 amRising 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)9:00 am - 12:00 amRising 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)9:00 am - 12:00 amRising 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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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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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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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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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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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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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.
- 7Cooking 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 pmRising 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 pmRising 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 pmRising 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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- 10Body 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.
PowerHOUSE Prodigies (week 2)9:00 am - 12:00 amRising 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)9:00 am - 12:00 amRising 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)9:00 am - 12:00 amRising 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 amRising 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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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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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.
- 12Body 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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.
- 13Body 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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.
- 14Body 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 pmRising 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 pmRising 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 pmRising 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 pmRising 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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- 17Ready, 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!
Rocketry (week 3)9:00 am - 12:00 amRising 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)9:00 am - 12:00 amRising 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 amRising 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!
- 18Ready, 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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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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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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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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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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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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 pmRising 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 pmRising 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 pmRising 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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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 amRising 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)9:00 am - 12:00 amRising 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 amRising 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.
- 25DEVO – 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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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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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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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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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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 DayRising 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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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 pmRising 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 pmRising 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 pmRising 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
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.