Discovery Camps

Supported by Save Mart Company CARES Foundation and CalPortland

Turtle Bay’s Discovery Camps are an opportunity for 7 – 12-year-olds to participate in various science activities, crafts, games, and more! At Turtle Bay, we encourage interactive and hands-on learning that builds on prior knowledge. We encourage campers to try new and different activities and experiments. Sequential days will build off the previous day’s work as we explore science, arts, and the surrounding natural world. Throughout the week, campers will also have opportunities to attend Turtle Bay programs, visit the Parrot Playhouse, enjoy the playgrounds, and explore our exhibitions, gardens, and more.

Fall & Winter Camp Registration Fees Per Week (Mon-Wed)
$150 for members
$165 for non-members

Summer Camp Registration Fees Per Week (Mon-Fri)
$230 for members
$255 for non-members

Extended Care (4-5pm, Summer Camp Only) Fees
$30 per week per child

Fall & Winter 2026 Discovery Camps

Registration for Fall/Winter Camps is OPEN!

Please take a look at the dates and themes below for Discovery Camp options. Additional information can be found by clicking on the General Information Packet below.

How do human beings and animals navigate the world around them? Campers will get to test out their five senses in this exciting journey! See if you can fool your eyes into seeing things that aren’t really there, guess what an object is by touch alone, compare your hearing to a bat’s, and learn about why emotions like fear or excitement can change what you think you see or smell!

Registration Fee: $150 for members and $165 for non-members

Supported by Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation & CalPortland

Bring your imagination with you to this camp! Design and construct colorful enrichment objects for the animals at Turtle Bay. Figure out which materials work best to prevent a falling egg from cracking! Dazzle everyone with your own creature mask. Come explore how being an artist and a maker can work together to generate amazing things!

Registration Fee: $150 for members and $165 for non-members

Supported by Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation & CalPortland

Get ready to explore the strange, the outrageous, and the amazing! What is a Monkey Puzzle Tree and why is it so puzzling? Why does a beaver have such a weird tail? Where does electricity or a rainbow come from? We’ll be looking at some of the weird, the strange, and the mysterious things that make our world the wonderful place it is, while also thinking about ways we can all help to keep it that way!

Registration Fee: $150 for members and $165 for non-members

Supported by Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation & CalPortland

To get in contact with our camp staff call 530-242-3108 or email mmaney@turtlebay.org

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