discovery camp

Explore Nature's Wonders at Discovery Camp!

Discovery Camps (Fall, Winter, Summer) feature hands-on, educational lessons and activities around a central theme designated for that camp week. All camps take place outdoors in our Nature Nodes, and are filled with nature walks, animal interactions, and crafts. Camp groups are split by age ranges and capped at 12 campers per group with 1 teacher. Camps is for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. 

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Questions about these awesome experiences contact: grant.thompson@aguahedionda.org or call (760) 804-1969

Discovery Summer Camp 2025

Registration goes live on February 3rd at 10am via eblast 

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Time: 

9:00am- 3:00pm 

Age:

Kindergarten- 5th grade

cost

$400/ week 

Discounts: 

  • Steward Level Members: 20% off
  • Siblings: 10% off


*Memberships have to be active through August 2025 to receive membership discounts

*Current Family Members active through August 2025 will receive 10% off 

Email Grant for Discount Codes BEFORE February 3rd

Dates & Themes

June 9th-13th

Summer from Space

June 16th- 20th

Awesome Adaptions 

June 23rd-27th

Rocks... Rock! 

*We will not be hosting Discovery

Summer Camp June 30th-July 4th

July 7th-11th

Mighty Migration 

July 14th-18th

Ye Olde Carlsbadde

July 21st-25th

Life and Times

July 28th-August 1st

Water Wonders

August 4th-8th

Super Senses 

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR THEMES

Discovery Summer Camp refund policy

  • If you cancel before one month of the start of camp, you will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee.
  • If you cancel three weeks before the start of camp, you will receive 50% refund.
  • If you cancel less than three before the start of camp, you will not be refunded.

Discovery Camp FAQ

  • How old does my child have to be to go to Discovery Camp?

    Kindergarten through 5th grade. Campers must be potty trained.

  • What time does Discovery Camp begin?

    Camp begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm. Campers may be dropped off as early as 8:45am and picked up as late as 3:15pm.

  • My children are a few years a part, can they be in the same group?

    Yes, however our campers are divided into groups by grade level. Curricula and activities are designed for these different groups which are developmentally distinct from each other.

  • What is the registration deadline?

    All camp registrations remain open until camp is full. Even if the camp has already begun.

  • How many campers are in each group?

    Enrollment is limited to small classes of 12 students per teacher with volunteers.

  • Who are the Camp Teachers?

    All of the camp teachers are AHLF employees in our Academy for Environmental Stewardshio who teach here throughout the school year.

  • What will the kids be doing?

    Each camp involves learning about nature in nature with hands on activities, take home recycled crafts, nature hikes and animal interactions. The specific cirriculum and lessons will be unique to the camp theme. Each week has a different theme and different activities. Feel free to sign up for more than one session!

  • Does Discovery Camp provide snack or lunch?

    No, each camper is responsible for bringing their own snack and lunch. Discovery Camp includes a snack and lunch break each day.

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