FAQs

1. What is the registration cost for attending a Discovery Camp?

   Registration costs vary, depending on the length of camp and time of year. Please check the Discovery Camp information section of the website to view member and non-member prices.

   Members at the Explore level and above will receive a discount, as well as early access to purchase before going on sale to the general public.

2. How can I find out which camps are filled?

   Online camp ticket availability will be updated regularly. If you register by phone, the attendant can provide up-to-date enrollment information.

   Wait lists are available for sold-out sessions. Please email camps@perotmuseum.org to be added to our waitlist.

3. May I register my child for an older age group?

   In alignment with child development recommendations, we strictly enforce grade-level grouping. For summer camps, grade-level groups correspond to the grade your child will enter in the upcoming fall semester.

4. Can I cancel my registration?

   Please note that camps are sold in weekly packages. Prorated refunds will not be given for days your camper does not attend.

   Camp tickets may not be exchanged or gifted. If you need to cancel your registration, please call 214.428.5555, ext. 3, to process your cancellation.

   Cancellations made less than four weeks before camp are not refundable or transferable. We do not offer refunds for camp cancellations.

5. How should my child dress for camp?

   Your child should wear comfortable clothes that can get messy or wet. Feel free to send a change of clothes. For safety, we require closed-toed shoes. Children may also need a sweater in case the classroom is cool.

6. Should I pack food for my child?

   Yes. Parents and guardians are responsible for providing their children with a small snack and a nutritious lunch each day. The Museum will not provide any food. Please make sure all food items do not need refrigeration. Also, send a reusable water bottle to keep your child hydrated throughout the day. Children are not allowed to share food with classmates.

7. What are the qualifications of your educators?

   All camp educators have a college degree or are working towards a degree in the sciences, arts, or education. All educators are certified in basic CPR/first aid and are background checked for working in a childcare setting.

8. What is the typical class size, and how are children supervised?

   Though class sizes will range, they will be no smaller than five and no larger than 20. Each classroom will have one lead educator and one assistant educator, with one to two teen volunteers assisting. A low instructor-to-camp ratio will help ensure that we can maintain proper safety protocols and that your child has the individualized attention they need to enjoy their experience.

9. What are the behavior expectations for children?

   Children are expected to behave within age-appropriate limits and follow the Museum’s basic rules for visiting guests. Expectations are posted in each classroom and are emphasized throughout the week. In the event of a severe behavior problem, we will call you to pick up your child. At our discretion, your child may return to camp the following day.

10. Who can I contact to leave an emergency message concerning my child during the day?

    Please get in touch with Laura Bowles, camp manager, at 214.756.5831, camps@perotmuseum.org or send a message through the Procare app. If your child has a cell phone with them, it should stay in their backpack during the day. Please do not call your child’s cell phone during scheduled camp times.