Marbles Kids Museum offers a large camps program that runs all year round, including track out, teacher workday, after school, summer camps and more! There are camps for all ages; preschoolers (ages 3-5), elementary kids (grades K-5), and middle school (grades 6-8). Camps include museum access, an IMAX® film, as well as countless opportunities to get active, have fun and be creative.
Camp Registration
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SUMMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Summer Camp Registration is now open.
Learn more about Summer Camp themes, calendars, etc. on the Summer Camps Page.
There are FOUR methods available to register for Summer Camps:
FAX:
Fax forms to - 919.834-3516
DROP-OFF FORMS:
Bring completed forms to the visitor desk in the museum lobby during regular museum hours
MAIL FORMS TO:
Marbles Kids Museum
ATT: Summer Camps Registration
201 E. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
TRACK OUT AND TEACHER WORKDAY CAMPS REGISTRATION
open for the winter and spring season. Register by faxing, mailing, or dropping-off forms.
Download the Winter/Spring 2008 Camps Registration form (64Kb Adobe PDF document)
Camps Contact Information
Camps Hotline: 919.857.1040
Email: camps@marbleskidsmuseum.org
Track Out Camps
- Track Out Camps are for K - 5th graders.
- Full day camps run from 9:00am until 5:00pm.
- Half day camps are available from 9:00am - 12:15pm and 1:30 - 5:00pm.
- Before care (8:00am – 8:55am), aftercare (5:00pm-6:00pm) and lunch care (12:15pm-1:20pm, included for full day campers) are offered for $25 a week.
- All campers should bring snacks (AM & PM) and campers staying all day should bring a bag lunch.
| Camp Date & Track | AM Camp | PM Camp |
|
It’s a Kids World |
Out to Sea |
|
Passport to Europe |
Camp Marbles |
(Track 4 & Traditional Spring Break) |
Kids Cook |
It’s a Kids World |
|
Agent Destination |
Toys & Games |
|
Passport to Europe |
Camp Marbles |
May 12-16 (Track 2) |
Agent Destination |
Passport to Europe |
May 19-23 (Track 2) |
Toys & Games |
Camp Marbles |
Cost
Full Week - Half Day camp $90 Members; $100 Non-members
Full Week - Full Day camp $180 Members; $200 Non-members
Teacher Work Day Camps
Camp Date |
AM Camp |
PM Camp |
March 21st, 2008 |
It’s a Kids World |
Out to Sea |
April 7th, 2008 |
Camp Marbles |
Camp Marbles |
|
Passport to Europe |
Camp Marbles |
**Please note: Though topics are the same, activities will differ for each Teacher Workday
Cost
9:00am - 5:00pm - $36 Members; $40 Non-members
Preschool Spring Break Camp
Date |
AM Camp |
March 31-April 4 |
Out to Sea: Pirates & Mermaids |
Cost
9:00am – 12:00pm – $90 Members; $100 Non-members
Lunch Bunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm $25/week
Winter/Spring 2008 Camp Descriptions
Agent Destination: The Pharaoh’s Treasure (AGENT)
Become an international secret agent! Travel around the world looking for the dastardly criminals Mr. Shark and Hyde Ann Go Seek. With only a few clues, campers begin a weeklong chase to save the Pharaoh’s treasure.
It’s a Kids World (KIDS)
Explore Five Friends From Japan, an interactive exhibit about Japanese culture, through fun, hands-on activities and learn about cultural traditions in which kids participate.
Kids Cook (COOK)
Take a Global Chef World Tour during your Spring Break. We’re bringing this popular cooking camp back for one week this spring. Materials fee: $25
Out to Sea Adventure (SEA)
Travel the seven seas as pirates & mermaids during this weeklong adventure.
Camp Marbles(MAR)
Have a camp out, sing campy songs, get crafty, tell campfire stories, and get outdoors with nature walks & camp games.
Passport to Europe (EUR)
Get your passport to Europe! Campers will experience modern and old world traditions through art, music, dance, food, and play.
Toys and Games (TOYS)
What’s your favorite toy? What games do you like to play? Create and play all week in this fun, active camp.Trash to Treasure (TT)
Everything can be art! Campers will use “found” objects to create master works of art and make unique rhythms all while learning the universal science of recycling.
Winter Beach Party(WBP)
Join the Marbles beach party in the middle of winter! Get out of the cold and enjoy summertime fun indoors!
Overnight Camp-ins
- Spend the night in the Museum and sleep in the exhibits!
- Dinner, snack, and breakfast included
- IMAX® film, opening performance, workshop, and Museum free time included
- Season runs from January-March
- 85 person minimum
- Chaperone ratio of 1:10 required; chaperones are free up to the number chaperones required
Cost
$38 per person
Contact Information
Camps Hotline: 919.857.1040
Email: camps@marbleskidsmuseum.org
Girl Scout Events
Five Friends From Japan Brownie Day
Explore the new traveling exhibit Five Friends From Japan. Brownies will also be able to work on their Friends Are Fun Try-It through fun, hands-on activities. The day also includes an IMAXâ film and museum free time.
Brownies
April 12, 2008
9:00 am –2:00 pm
$16.00 Brownie/$13.00 Adults
Contact Information
Girl Scouts Event Information: 919.857.1040
Email: girlscouts@marbleskidsmuseum.org
After School
- The Explorers Club After School Program is for middle school students.
- The afternoon consists of snack, activities, and homework time.
- The Explorers Club focuses on encouraging members to be creative, innovative, and active.
Contact Information
Afterschool Coordinator 919.857.1062
email afterschool@marbleskidsmuseum.org