Arrival time is from 9:00am-9:15am. Children may be dropped off no earlier than 9:00am.

Pick-Up time is between 11:45am-12pm. The DCM reserves the right to assess a late pick-up fee of $2 per minute beyond camp hours at the discretion of the camp director. Re-occuring late pick-ups may result in a camper forfeiting the remainder of a camp week with no refund.

Please label all items with your camper's name.

• A water bottle
• You are welcome to send an extra set of clothes if you wish. DCM summer camp is a hands-on interactive camp that occasionally includes messy play. Reminder that all campers must be fully potty-trained. No pull-ups.
• Apply sunscreen prior to camp. Campers may spend time outdoors each day.
• Snacks. Please note that the DCM is nut-free.
  
  • One snack a day is provided for all camps, but you are welcome to send a snack with your camper! Please note any allergies on your registration form.

The Duluth Children's Museum is committed to providing high quality, safe, fun, and educational camp experiences. As an important part of this, we focus on the emotional well-being of all campers through positive behavioral expectations. To help with this, please discuss the following with your camper.

Stick together.

We will provide safe supervision and conduct regular head counts of camp groups, especially during times of transition and play in the exhibits.

• Help your camper understand the importance of sticking together! That means staying with the group and within a counselor’s supervision.

Care for yourself, each other, and the museum.

We want everyone to have a safe and positive experience at camp! Counselors will focus on supporting inclusive and fun camp environments.

• Encourage your camper to show kindness through their actions, choices, and words. This means keeping their bodies to themselves, playing with museum materials safely and appropriately, and meeting group expectations.

Use your listening ears.

Counselors are trained to create group expectations on the first day of camp to have fun in a safe environment.

• Help your camper practice using listening ears whenever someone else is speaking, especially in a larger group. Let them know to pay attention to the counselors and what they are communicating throughout the week.
  

Our staff utilizes positive behavioral supports by:

• Establishing and communicating clear and appropriate expectations.
• Supporting campers in practicing and mastering these guidelines.
• Discussing concerns and strategies openly with the child and their adult(s).
• Counting on families to openly share information about their camper to ensure a successful week at the DCM.

We’ll reach out to you, the adult, if or when…

• Your camper gets hurt or is involved in another camper getting hurt.
• Your camper is having trouble staying with the group.
• Your camper is having a hard time getting along with their peers or adjusting to the camp day.

We will always work with families to formulate a plan that best meets a camper's needs. We encourage you to share any information about your camper that will help create a successful experience for them.

If significant behavioral issues arise and are unable to be resolved, we reserve the right to ask a camper to leave. In this case, no refund will be issued.

What is a typical camp day experience?

• Campers will engage in daily themed activities, play in museum exhibits, participate in games that will help grow their socio-emotional skills, and eat a snack with their camp group.

Who are the DCM camp educators?

• Our qualified educators range from teachers off for the summer to college students.
• All of our educators have a love of play, learning, and childhood education!

What are the educator to camper ratios?

• Camps have a 1:10 educator to camper ratio

What if I'm late to pick up my camper?

• The DCM reserves the right to assess a late pick-up fee of $2 per minute beyond camp hours at the discretion of the camp director. Re-occuring late pick-ups may result in a camper forfeiting the remainder of a camp week with no refund.

For a safe camp experience, the DCM requires staff and campers to meet certain health screening criteria. Please review these requirements carefully to ensure that your child is eligible to participate in summer camp before registering and prior to attending.    

Can Participate  in Camp

• All campers must be potty-trained. No pull-ups.

• No symptoms of any contagious illness, including COVID-19.

Cannot Participate  in Camp

• Diagnosed with any contagious illness, including COVID-19.

• Showing symptoms of any contagious illness, including COVID-19. Symptoms of contagious illnes include, but are not limited to: fever, coughing, vomiting within the last 24 hours, pinkeye, diarrhea, lice, etc.

If your camper has had a contagious illness and you would like to know when they can return to camp, please contact us at explore@duluthchildrensmuseum.org.