McClung Museum Summer Camps 2020

The McClung Museum will host several Summer Camps for ages 2 through 10 years. Click "Tickets" to reserve a spot for your child at any of these camps. Members get a 10% discount off camps––you must contact Leslie Chang Jantz lcjantz@utk.edu or 865-974-3662 prior to purchasing to receive your promotional code.

Fossil Camp

Ages 8–10

Focusing on dinosaurs, mosasaurs, mastodons, and many other extinct animals as campers excavate, study real fossils, and practice the science of paleontology. Fun activities and crafts included! This program has scheduled time for lunch, but campers must bring their own lunch boxes.

June 2–5, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day; Cost: $80 per child
Deadline for registration: May 25, 2020

Dino Explorers*

Ages 4–5

Explore the museum with us as we learn about dinosaurs! This three day camp is filled with crafts, activities, and a dino dig excavation. There is scheduled time for snack, but campers will bring their own snack.

June 9–11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. each day; Cost: $60 per child
Deadline for registration: June 1, 2020

*Complete potty training is a prerequisite for this camp.

Jurassic Kids

Ages 2–3 (with caregiver)

Activities for toddlers and caregivers are inspired by dinosaurs and our permanent exhibition, Geology and Fossil History of Tennessee. This program has scheduled time for snack, but campers and caregivers will bring their own snack.

June 16–18, 9 – 11 a.m. each day; Cost: $35 per child, caregiver free

Deadline for registration: June 8, 2019

Art Masters

Ages 5–7

Campers will delve into the diverse fine arts collection at the McClung Museum and use it as inspiration for fun art projects. This program has scheduled time for lunch, but campers will bring their own lunch boxes.

June 23–26, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day; Cost: $80 per child
Deadline for registration: June 15, 2020

Information for Parents and Caregivers

Refund Policy

There will be no refunds for camps unless the museum were to cancel a camp. If the Museum cancels a session you will receive a refund. Please note that the refund will not include processing fees.

Forms

Upon registration, parents will be sent a consent form and medical treatment/release forms, which must be signed and returned prior to the first day of camp. A sample of these forms can be found here. Once you have registered your child/children for camp, you will be sent a confirmation email from the museum with these forms attached.