Summer Camp at Stepping Stones Museum for Children | Kids Out and About Hartford

Summer Camp at Stepping Stones Museum for Children

Adventure awaits you! At our award-winning children’s museum, kids ages 5 – 10 dive into exciting, STEAM-centered camp experiences filled with play-based learning and kid-powered fun. From immersive explorations to hands-on creativity, every day is an unforgettable adventure. At Camp Stepping Stones, your child can investigate dinosaurs, discover art in nature, explore the vastness of space or even become a superhero for a week. With dynamic themes like puppetry, sports and more, each week offers red-hot fun and thrilling learning opportunities tailored to ignite curiosity and imagination.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

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Camp Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Extended Care: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

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Camp Fees:

  • Tuition: $375/week – members | $450/week – non-members

  • Extended Care: $125/week – members | $150/week – non-members

  • Daily Lunch: An additional $60/week

Paleontology 1.0 Camp (June 16 – 20)

Junior Paleontologists Unite!

Let’s dig in to Earth’s ancient past and uncover the origins of life and the evolution of single-celled organisms. How did these organisms evolve over time and what were the environmental factors that influenced these evolutionary changes? Find the answers through investigating rocks, minerals and fossils, while also learning to classify organisms and understand their habitats. This adventure will rock your world!

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Superhero Camp (June 23 – 27)

Suit up for Action!

Unleash your creativity during Superhero Week! Design a unique superhero—complete with a backstory, powers and costume—and discover how superheroes inspire us to be our best selves. Take on daily creative challenges, from crafting comic books to acting out heroic adventures, then cap off the week with a super showcase where your hero takes center stage to save the day!

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No Camp (June 30 – July 4)

Art in Nature Camp (July 7 – 11)

Where Creativity Blooms

Discover the wonders of nature through art! Explore the elements of air, earth, fire and water through creative projects like UV sun prints, nature-inspired collages and experiments that demonstrate the effects of water and wind. Each day introduces new techniques, materials and design principles, culminating with a gallery walk showcasing your favorite creations, celebrating the beautiful connection between art and the natural world.

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Sports Camp (July 14 – 18)

Score Big Fun!

During Sports Week, participate in sport-related activities where you will leap, balance, dribble and play exciting games that will help build coordination, teamwork and confidence. From hopping and stretching to striking and throwing, you will have a ball learning new moves and mastering skills like a true champion during this active adventure.

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Space Exploration Camp (July 21 – 25)

3-2-1 Blast Off!

Embark on an intergalactic adventure, exploring the wonders of our solar system and the fascinating machines that make space exploration possible. Get hands-on and create projects like lever-powered rockets, mini Mars rovers and pulley systems to learn how simple machines are crucial in space missions. Then, bring it all together by designing a collaborative space colony diorama and envision how your creations can support human life beyond Earth.

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Puppet Jam Camp (July 28 – August 1)

Puppets in Harmony

Dive into a creative journey where puppetry meets music! In Puppet Jam, explore the art of bringing puppets to life and the power of musical composition to tell stories, spark laughter and convey emotions. Gain hands-on experience in designing and building large puppets, composing original songs and collaborating in a lively ensemble band—all developed through teamwork and imagination. No strings attached!

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Paleontology 2.0 Camp (August 11 – 15)

Roar into Discovery

The paleontology adventure continues! Dig a little deeper during this “dino-mite” week as you explore the exciting world of dinosaurs. Through hands-on activities, you’ll unearth "fossils," identify dinosaurs and learn about prehistoric habitats by creating detailed dioramas. Along the way, you’ll develop scientific observation, critical thinking and presentation skills, gaining a deeper appreciation for Earth's history and its relevance to the present.

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*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

303 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT, 06850
United States

Phone:

203-899-0606
Contact name: 
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Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
Camp Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Extended Care: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Price: 
Tuition: $375/week – members | $450/week – non-members Extended Care: $125/week – members | $150/week – non-members Daily lunch: An additional $60/ week

Ages

4-5 years 6-8 years 9-12 years