camp cayton
Polar Explorer Camp
Plunge into Fun
December 16–20
Join us at the Cayton for a winter wonderland of fun! Our Polar Explorer camp is filled with cool science discoveries, chilly sensory activities, and creative art projects that celebrate the magic of the season. Register now for frosty fun!
Space is limited. Register to reserve your spot.
Registration deadline is December 9, 2024.
December 16–20
9AM–3PM
Ages 4–8Y
Cost: $650 per week*, 10% sibling discount offered
*Partial scholarships are available for those with financial need.
Camp Details
Polar Explorer Camp
December 16–20
Join us for a week packed with winter-themed art, science, and thrilling activities to celebrate the coolest season of all!
Weekly Schedule
Monday, December 16
Welcome Winter
Celebrate the season with party hats, noisemakers, confetti, festive slime, as we explore different winter traditions from around the world!
Tuesday, December 17
There's Snow Place like LA
We're lucky to enjoy the beach year-round in Los Angeles! Craft seashell wreaths, paint with popsicles, and conduct a brrr-illiant science experiment.
Wednesday, December 18
Creature Feature
Winter isn't the only thing with bite! Plunge into cold, hard facts on your favorite winter creatures, recreate their habitats with recycled materials, and tackle a winter wonderland obstacle course.
Thursday, December 19
Icy Illustrations
Get inspired by Kandinsky's Winter Landscape as we create abstract winter art with cotton swabs and tempera paint. Discover the magic of snowflakes by painting icy, textured crystals with watercolors and salt—no two are ever the same!
Friday, December 20
Best in Snow
Chill out with sensory snow that gets cold to the touch, make fluffy shaving cream snow angels, and discover a winter wonderland packed with unforgettable fun!
Scholarships
Cayton Children’s Museum is proud to offer scholarships for Camp Cayton.
Camp Cayton ensures that programming is made available for scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated financial need and availability of space per week. We use the gross income eligibility guidelines established for the PLAY4ALL.
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Each scholarship covers 50% cost of tuition for one camp week (Mon–Fri, 9AM–3PM.) The scholarship does not include the cost of late pickup charges incurred.
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Each scholarship recipient will receive a maximum of one full week of Camp Cayton. This is to ensure that as many participants as possible can have the opportunity to experience camp.
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If you have more than one child that may qualify, a separate form must be submitted for each child.
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All notifications will be made via e-mail. All awarded scholarships must be accepted, confirmed via e-mail, and registered in our system within one week of notification.
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Once a scholarship has been awarded and accepted, you are responsible for ensuring that your child attends Camp Cayton for the assigned week. If your child misses a camp day(s), it cannot be made up in a future camp week.
Scholarship Deadline: November 22, 2024
Scholarship Notification: On a rolling basis
Fine Print
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Camp Cayton is for children ages 4 to 8.
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Masks are encouraged indoors.
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Food will not be provided. Campers will need to bring their own lunch and snacks. The Cayton is a nut-free facility.
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A signed registration form is required before purchase to secure a spot in camp.
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Please review our camp policies and agreement before purchasing.
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Cayton Children's Museum reserves the right to cancel any camp week if enrollment minimum is not met.
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Registration cannot be transferred to other individuals.
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Memberships, discounts, and promotions do not apply to Cayton Camps.
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The Cayton will issue a refund for cancellations made at least two weeks prior to the first registered day of camp less a mandatory $100.00 cancellation fee.
There will be no refunds for any camp week that is cancelled within two weeks of the start date.
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As unpredictable as it is, Camp Cayton does not refund for sick days.
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Camp Cayton does not prorate camp costs if you miss or plan to miss a day(s) of camp or any other reason.
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Any excess funds that cannot be refunded will be considered a museum donation.