Open today from 10 am - 5 pm, Priceless Nights 4:30-7:00 pm.
Members FREE | Kids under 2 years FREE | Adults & Kids age 2 and older $14
Open today from 10 am - 5 pm, Priceless Nights 4:30-7:00 pm.
Members FREE | Kids under 2 years FREE | Adults & Kids age 2 and older $14
At the Scott Family Amazeum, the summer is all about you! We’ve designed two months of action-packed camps that allow you to choose your own adventure! Each day we’ll do a deep exploration of a kid-requested topic. With different themes, your child can customize a camp experience that fits their specific interests. Map out your AMAZING summer with one camp, several camps spread throughout the summer, or even an entire summer of new adventures. Amazeum Summer Camps are primarily designed for kids ages 6-11.
Date & Time |
Camp Information |
Registration Links |
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May 28-30 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Kickstart Kindergarten Get a kickstart on Kindergarten the Amazeum way through hands-on STEAM activities at Bentonville Community Center! Young minds explore sensory, science, tools, engineering, art, numbers and literacy through playful explorations. Designed especially for children entering kindergarten in Fall, 2025. Location: Bentonville Community Center Ages: 4-6 Price: $150 Member of Bentonville Community Center, $160 Non-Members |
(Registration is provided through Bentonville Community Center) There is no Extended Care program available for this camp. |
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June 2-6 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
A-MAZE-D Left or right? Back or forward? Up or down? Let's test out our problem-solving skills as we explore illusions, forts, and puzzles. We’ll finish our week by creating a life-sized maze that we can travel through! Prepare for a week of twists and turns, dead-ends, and finish lines. We know this camp is going to be A-MAZE-ing. Ages: 6-11 Price: $325 Amazeum Members, $365 Non-Members |
Extended Care AM |
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June 2-6 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Trials & Take Aparts: Mountain Biking and STEAM In partnership with Bike School Bentonville, this camp combines mountain biking and STEAM. In the morning, campers will complete a skills assessment, learn mountain biking skills and ride the Slaughter Pen trails. In the afternoon, campers will explore tinkering and creativity skills as they dissect and repurpose bicycles and other biking gear at the Amazeum. Campers must already be comfortable riding on pavement. Mountain bike and helmet required for each camper- bring your own or can be provided. Ages: 9-11 Price: $425 Amazeum Members, $475 Non-Members |
Extended Care AM |
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June 9-13 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Storytelling with STEAM: The Science Behind Theatre Come explore, create and perform with Amazeum and TheatreSquared! This camp blends the worlds of theatre and STEAM to uncover the science and art behind the stage. Cap off the week by showcasing your incredible storytelling skills to family and friends! Ages: 6-11 Price: $325 Amazeum Members, $365 Non-Members |
Extended Care AM |
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June 16-20 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Take It Apart Jump into a fun week of maker madness! Get hands-on as you take gadgets apart, repurpose their pieces, and invent something completely new. Along the way, you'll pick up essential skills and processes to become a confident maker, inventor, and tinkerer. Safety glasses on, pliers at the ready—let's dive into the ultimate maker adventure! Ages: 10-14 Price: $325 Amazeum Members, $365 Non-Members |
Extended Care AM |
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June 16-20 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Pirate Adventure Ahoy, Campers! Set sail on an epic adventure where excitement, creativity, and teamwork collide for the ultimate adventure! Throughout the week, you'll embark on treasure hunts, solve puzzles, and master the art of fort building. Work together to uncover hidden treasure and prove you're a true pirate of the high seas. ARRRRRRR you ready for a week of swashbuckling fun? Ages: 6-9 Price: $325 Amazeum Members, $365 Non-Members |
Extended Care AM |
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June 16-20 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Zing into Kindergarten Get a jump on Kindergarten the Amazeum way through hands-on STEAM activities. Young minds explore sensory, science, tools, engineering, art, numbers and literacy through playful explorations. Designed especially for children entering kindergarten in Fall, 2025. Ages: 4-6 Price: $150 Amazeum Members, $175 Non-Members |
There is no Extended Care program available for this camp. |
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June 16-20 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Zing into Kindergarten Get a jump on Kindergarten the Amazeum way through hands-on STEAM activities. Young minds explore sensory, science, tools, engineering, art, numbers and literacy through playful explorations. Designed especially for children entering kindergarten in Fall, 2025. Ages: 4-6 Price: $150 Amazeum Members, $175 Non-Members |
There is no Extended Care program available for this camp. |
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June 23-27 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Anatomy Adventure Explore the microscopic world inside your body! Shrink down with us and jump into an anatomy adventure as we discover what makes the human body work. Make sure to bring your magnifying glass, you're going to need it! Ages: 6-11 Price: $325 Amazeum Members, $365 Non-Members |
Extended Care AM |
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July 7-11 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Video Game Creators Bring your favorite video games to life at the Amazeum as we take apart video games to learn what they're made of. Build an incredible game environment, create unforgettable characters, and master challenging puzzles as we dive into the world of game design. Ages: 6-11 Price: $325 Amazeum Members, $365 Non-Members |
Extended Care AM |
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July 14-18 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Spy Academy TOP SECRET: Your mission awaits! Sharpen your super-sleuth observation skills, decode puzzling messages, and invent gadgets worthy of the coolest secret agents. Each twist and turn leads closer to cracking the ultimate mystery. By the week’s end, you’ll graduate as a full-fledged agent, ready for any top-secret adventure that comes your way. Ages: 6-11 Price: $325 Amazeum Members, $365 Non-Members |
Extended Care AM |
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July 21-25 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Mythical Creatures Unleashed Don't disturb Bigfoot as you enter the world of mythical creatures! From unicorn horns to mermaid tails, what makes mythical creatures so special? We will explore the habitats, characteristics, and unknown skills of your favorite mythical creatures and explore metalworking skills along the way. Ages: 6-11 Price: $325 Amazeum Members, $365 Non-Members |
Extended Care AM |
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July 21-25 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Project Runway Robots What happens when robots take over the runway? Let your imagination run wild as you use textiles, plastics, and baubles to craft attire for robots. You’ll learn coding as you plan a runway show to unveil your original looks. Our Vex 1-2-3, Ozobot, and Dash robots are ready to strut their stuff! Ages: 6-11 Location: Shiloh Meeting Hall Price: $325 Amazeum Members, $365 Non-Members |
There is no Extended Care program available for this camp. |
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July 21-25 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Zing into Kindergarten Get a jump on Kindergarten the Amazeum way through hands-on STEAM activities. Young minds explore sensory, science, tools, engineering, art, numbers and literacy through playful explorations. Designed especially for children entering kindergarten in Fall, 2025. Ages: 4-6 Price: $150 Amazeum Members, $175 Non-Members |
There is no Extended Care program available for this camp. |
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July 21-25 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Zing into Kindergarten Get a jump on Kindergarten the Amazeum way through hands-on STEAM activities. Young minds explore sensory, science, tools, engineering, art, numbers and literacy through playful explorations. Designed especially for children entering kindergarten in Fall, 2025. Ages: 4-6 Price: $150 Amazeum Members, $175 Non-Members |
There is no Extended Care program available for this camp. |
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July 28-Aug 1 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Girls STEAM Designed especially for girls, Girls STEAM camp will ignite wonder and fascination as you make discoveries, test drive some creative careers, and meet some amazing women with STEAM careers! Don’t miss this fun-filled week of real world exploration that will open your eyes to the STEAM possibilities all around you. Ages: 6-11 Price: $325 Amazeum Members, $365 Non-Members |
Extended Care AM |
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July 30-Aug 1 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Kickstart Kindergarten Get a kickstart on Kindergarten the Amazeum way through hands-on STEAM activities at Bentonville Community Center! Young minds explore sensory, science, tools, engineering, art, numbers and literacy through playful explorations. Designed especially for children entering kindergarten in Fall, 2025. Ages: 4-6 Location: Bentonville Community Center Price: $150 Member of Bentonville Community Center, $160 Non-Members |
Camp Registration (Registration is provided through Bentonville Community Center) There is no Extended Care program available for this camp. |
You will have the option to select to be notified when camp spots become available. Once camps are filled, a weekly email will be sent to those who select to be notified of any camp openings. Registration from that email notification will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We cannot guarantee that spots will remain open.
Join the Open Seat Notification list here to receive weekly emails when sold-out camp spots become available.
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Early registration for Contributing Members (Members at the
Wonder, Discover, and Explore levels) will go live on January 27, 2025.
Members Become a Member
Early access registration begins on February 3, 2025 for Members at the Family and Premier levels - check your February member newsletter for details! Please login first to access member rates and early access registration! Discounted member rates will be updated and applied at checkout.
Non-Members
Registration opens here on February 10, 2025.
Refund Policy
Advanced registration and payment are required. Refunds will be granted for cancellations made on or before May 1st. After May 1st, refunds will not be issued for withdrawals from all or part of a camp.
Open Seat Notifications
You will have the option to select to be notified when camp spots become available. Once camps are filled, a weekly email will be sent to those who select to be notified of any camp openings. Registration from that email notification will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot guarantee that spots will remain open.
Questions? We’ve Got Answers
For any additional questions not mentioned below, please contact our
Youth Engagement Manager, Natalie Booth, at nbooth@amazeum.org
or call (479) 696-9280, Ext. 253.
The ages allowed for each camp are listed in the camp description. Generally, camps are for ages 6- 11.
During camp, children will engage in a variety of unique STEAM challenges and social play experiences. Each day's activities will combine focused mental and hands-on projects with kinesthetic learning and play. We design our camps to include structured activities, and unstructured free-play, taking advantage of both indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate different learning styles and energy levels.The lunch break will occur in the middle of every camp day and children will have daily exploration time in the exhibit hall that will connect back to daily activities.
Drop off and pick up will be curbside outside the Amazeum’s main entrance.
Drop Off: An Amazeum educator will meet you at your car with the sign-in sheet (no ID necessary). Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the program begins. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late for drop-off, you will need to park and escort your child to the admissions kiosk in the Amazeum.
Pick Up: An Amazeum educator will meet you at your car to check your photo ID and have you sign out your kids. Kids will be waiting with Amazeum educators in the playscape until an Amazeum educator escorts your kids to the car.
Amazeum camps will begin promptly at the start time listed in the program description. Please arrive on time but no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the listed start time.
Yes! Amazeum members enjoy a discount on Amazeum camp registration and early access to registration.
You can sign up for the camp online through the Amazeum website. In the ‘Programs’ menu, select ‘Camps’ and follow the registration link to complete your registration and payment. Members need to login to receive the discount rate. If you are experiencing trouble with registration or do not have access to a computer, please call our Operations Assistant at 479-696-9280 opt. 5. or email reservations@amazeum.org.
Yes, the Amazeum will send you an email confirming your online registration. Please check your spam folder and inbox for the email confirmation.
Yes, we require that an adult must escort their camper in and out each day. Only those who have been designated to sign out the camper may do so. Campers may not leave the Amazeum until a designated adult signs them out and provides ID. Your child's safety is our top priority; therefore, Amazeum educators strictly enforce Amazeum sign-in and sign-out procedures. Only adults identified on the registration form as authorized to pick up will be allowed to pick up your child. Please contact the Educational Programs Manager if you need to add or change an adult name. Adults picking up children will need to present photo identification.
Dress for fun, physical and potentially messy play. Closed toed shoes are recommended.
We ask that all electronics including video game consoles, tablets, eReaders, and cell phones be left at home. If you wish to send your child to camp with a cell phone, please contact the Youth Engagement Manager, nbooth@amazeum.org to discuss options.
Yes! Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch, drink and/or water bottle, labeled with the child's name. Participants should also bring two snacks each day to keep energy up, one for the morning and one for the afternoon. Please bring nut-free foods due to potential allergies. The Amazeum will not provide lunch or snacks. Microwave and vending machines are not available. A refrigerator is available as needed.
ALLERGIES: Amazeum encourages all campers to provide their own snacks, food and drinks due to food allergies. While the Amazeum educators are unable to guarantee that a camper doesn't bring an allergen into the camp space, the educators closely monitor the materials we use during activities. In the case of severe food allergies, please contact the Youth Engagement Manager, nbooth@amazeum.org, to discuss your child’s allergy and options to create a safe environment for your child.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Amazeum is committed to full and equal opportunity for children to enjoy the camp experience, and reasonable modifications will be considered. Please contact the Youth Engagement Manager, nbooth@amazeum.org, to discuss your child’s individual needs and modification options.
Our Summer Camp team come from a variety of backgrounds, but all are experienced in working with kids. All Programs Educators and Interns undergo training ahead of each summer camp season on topics including basic first aid, positive behavior management techniques, community building, and critical and scientific thinking. A Summer Camp team member will be actively present at all times during camp and extended care.
Yes, extended care is offered before and after most Amazeum camps for families who need to drop off early or pick up late. Caregivers have the flexibility to drop off or pick up within the window of the times listed. Extended care is an opportunity for your child to have supervised but unstructured play time participating in activities of their choice. Your child can play outside (weather permitting), participate in games, stories and other indoor activity choices. Your child is also encouraged to bring their own non-tech items such as books, sketch pads or card games. Extended care in the afternoon will also include exploring Amazeum exhibits. An Amazeum summer camp team member will be actively present at all times during extended care.
Extended care prices are per week. Partial registration is not available and a discount is not offered for children that cannot attend each day of extended care.
Morning Only (7:45 am - 8:50 am): $20 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
Afternoon Only (3 pm - 5:30 pm): $40 for Members, $45 for Non-Members
Morning and Afternoon Bundle: $55 for Amazeum Members, $65 for Non-Members
Amazeum camps are child drop-off programs. In order to foster a cohesive experience, Amazeum camps are for registered participants only; therefore, adult guardians and non-registered siblings or friends cannot attend.
Stay and play in the museum exhibit hall after camp! Campers get complimentary admission into the museum for the week of their camp. Any accompanying adults or children must pay regular admission. Please check in at the admissions desk before heading into the galleries to play. Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over at all times.
The last day to receive a refund for camp registration is May 1, 2024. Please contact the Youth Engagement Manager, nbooth@amazeum.org. Please plan your schedule accordingly so that you can attend your selected camp.
Week long camps have each camp day structured to build upon the experiences of the previous camp day. Active participation and attendance of each camp day will ensure your child has a full camp experience. Partial registration is not available and a discount is not offered for children that cannot attend each camp day or each day of extended care.
Children registered to attend Kindergarten in Fall 2024 (ages 4-5). This camp is geared toward helping your soon to be Kindergartener gain confidence and experiences that will help them as they begin school.
Extended care is an opportunity for your child to have supervised but unstructured play time participating in activities of their choice. Your child can play outside (weather permitting), participate in games, and other indoor activities. Your child is also encouraged to bring their own non-tech items such as books, sketch pads, or card games. Extended care in the afternoon will also include exploring Amazeum exhibits. An Amazeum summer camp team member will be actively present at all times during extended care. See calendar above for which camps offer extended care options and registration links.
Extended care is offered before and after Amazeum-located camps for families who need to drop off early and/or pick up late. Caregivers have the flexibility to drop off and/or pick up within the window of the times listed above. Amazeum camp sign in and out policies apply to extended care, including authorized adults must provide a photo ID at check out.
Registration and discounted rate for a partial week of extended care is not available. Be sure to register for the summer camp before registering for extended care.
Please Note: Extended Care is not available for Kickstart Kindergarten Camps, Offsite Camps, Trails and Take Aparts Camps, or Zing Into Kindergarten Camps. We apologize for any inconvenience.
You will have the option to select to be notified when program spots become available. Once programs are filled, a weekly email will be sent to those who select to be notified of any program openings. Registration from that email notification will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We cannot guarantee that spots will remain open.
Join the Open Seat Notification list here to receive weekly emails when sold-out program spots become available.
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