​Summer Camps

Cade summer camps for 2020 have ended.
Please check back in the spring for the summer 2021 dates.

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The Cade offered these five-day summer camps in June and July 2020. Please check back in the spring for the summer 2021 dates.

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Ages 6-9

Summer Five Day Camp
The Inventor Is In (Ages 6-9)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

Every day we have the ability to invent solutions to problems big or small. That is how inventions are made. Do you see problems and want to determine the best solutions? If you do, that means that you are an inventor already! In this camp we will learn about inventions that we use every day and the inventors behind them. This camp allows students to recreate the inventions through hands on experiments to gain greater understanding of how inventions come to be. Most importantly, students will learn that failure with a bit of persistence leads to greatness!

Summer Five Day Camp
Oh My Stars and Planets Too (Ages 6-9)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

Students will blast off with creativity as they learn about our solar system and what is beyond it. From nebula full of color to brilliant comets, we will learn many things to inspire your future astronauts and space explorers. Everything we do in class will weave art into the science for an experiential learning experience to last a life time.

Summer Five Day Camp
Weird Wonky Wonderful Science (Ages 6-9)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

This camp helps students understand that magic is actually science! Why are rainbows colorful? Why do bananas turn brown? How do fireflies talk to each other? Who invented the Glow Stick? Through hands on science based activities students will better understand these perplexing questions and many others. Attention all curiosity seekers, this is your camp!

Summer Five Day Camp
I Want to Live in Outer Space (Ages 6-9)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in space on a new planet? What supplies would you need? What would you need to know to create a new home? This camp allows dreaming and creative ideas to blast off. For the child who looks up to the stars at night and asks "what else it out there?" this is YOUR creative camp week!

Summer Five Day Camp
Creative Chaos in the Cosmos (Ages 6-9)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)
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From painting the milky way, to creating a model of your space ship to get you to your destination this week will blast off quickly! When you surround students with art supplies, combined with their imagination, you just might see a future space explorer in your family! Students will spend the week learning about our solar system. Curious about space? This camp is for you!

Summer Five Day Camp
The Never Ending Camp (Ages 6-9)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)
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If you have ever been to a Cade Museum field trip class, the hardest part is leaving to go back to school. What if you could spend a whole week exploring concepts such as sound, light, energy, simple machines? What if each day you learned new things about the topic and were able to make cool take home projects to share with family and friends? As with every camp, students will spend time in the Cade Museum labs and engage in many hands-on activities!


Summer Five Day Camp
Camp Creativity Lab (Ages 6-9)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

Combine science, engineering, and art to make your ideas come to life! Students will learn about famous inventors as well as those that are not recognized enough. Get ready to be an inventor by adding your own modern twist on old inventions.

Ages 10-14

Summer Five Day Camp
Movie Magic: Lights, Camera, Action (Ages 10-14)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

Art and Technology are merged to produce movie magic. Inspired from their favorite films, campers will write their own blockbuster. We will learn what makes a movie Magical from Props, Scenes, Characters and Storyboards. In the end you will Produce, Direct, Edit and Release your own film on a movie night at the end of the week. Campers will also explore the Cade Museum, visit Depot Park, and work creatively with other campers while exploring movie magic.

Summer Five Day Camp
Game Design: Develop the Next Great Game (Ages 10-14)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

Technology, Engineering, Art and Math battle to become the next big Game! What defines a great game? Learn the ins and outs of game design from story-boarding to creation and distribution. From Board Games to Computer games, campers will explore games in a fresh and creative ways, with the use of Unreal and Unity. Let’s Play! Campers will also explore the Cade Museum, visit Depot Park, and work creatively with other campers while exploring the gaming world.

Summer Five Day Camp
Space: Out of this World (Ages 10-14)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

Science, Technology and Engineering blast you into Space and the Future. Campers will explore Space and the Technology used and developed for Space travel. What are the challenges of space? How can we make space habitable? We will explore it all and Rocket into the Future. Campers will also explore the Cade Museum, visit Depot Park, and work creatively with other campers while exploring the space around them and conceptualize the future.

Summer Five Day Camp
Scratch: Have an Itch for Coding? (Ages 10-14)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

Technology, Art and Math just scratches the surface of coding. Itching to learn more about coding but not sure where to start? Campers will learn to code in Scratch. Explore and develop new codes that make other scratch their heads. Let’s Code! Campers will also explore the Cade Museum, visit Depot Park, and work creatively with other campers while exploring coding.

Summer Five Day Camp
Rover: Mission to Mars (Ages 10-14)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

Technology, Engineering and Math drive the Robots of the Future. Build skills in the Python and Arduino programming languages and get experience in designing and 3D printing robots fit for Mars! Campers will work with micro-controllers to build circuits with multicolor LEDs, robotic servos, and more! Campers will also explore Depot Park and work creatively with other campers while exploring robotics and coding.

Summer Five Day Camp
Tech Buffet: A Feast of Technology (Ages 10-14)
​Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

A Smorgasbord of Technology, Engineering and Art with a dash of Math for Spice. Campers with a love for Technology have the option to enjoy a multitude of Technologies from Laser Cutters, 3D Printers and Electronics to expand their creative pallet. Encouraged to think of new and innovative ways to use technology, campers will get a taste of freedom to explore and innovate. Campers will also explore Depot Park and work creatively with other campers while exploring different technologies and their applications in the world.


Summer Five Day Camp
Space: Out of this World (Ages 10-14)
Dates: TBA 2021
$349 per student (discount for members)

Science, Technology and Engineering blast you into Space and the Future. Campers will explore Space and the Technology used and developed for Space travel. What are the challenges of space? How can we make space habitable? We will explore it all and Rocket into the Future. Campers will also explore Depot Park and work creatively with other campers while exploring the space around them and conceptualize the future.

*Interested in volunteering? Email volunteers@cademuseum.org

If you questions, please see the Camp FAQ's below, and contact us with any additional questions at 352.371.8001, or email us at info@cademuseum.org.

Cade Annex (904 South Main Street)
​Early drop off 8:00am | Camp activities 9:00am-5:00pm | Late pick up 5:30pm

Email rsvp@cademuseum.org to get on the waitlist for sold out camps

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued if requested a week prior to camp start date by contacting info@cademuseum.org
Cade Museum Tax ID 81-1234271

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Cade Museum 2020 Summer Camp FAQ’s

We appreciate that these are unusual times, so we are providing important information to create the most successful camp experience for you and your child. One week before camp, we will also provide a comprehensive camp package, with added camp information, plus any required forms.
 
Q:        Where are camps being held?
 
A:        Camps will be held in the Cade Annex Studio and Cade Garage at 904 South Main Street (across the street from the Cade Museum). Campers will also enjoy the Cade Museum and Depot Park.
 
Q:        What time does camp begin and end?
 
A:        Early drop-off begins at 8:00 am, and camp activities start at 9:00 am. Camp activities end at 5:00 pm, and late pick-up must be completed by 5:30 pm.
 
Q:        Will I pack lunch for my child?
 
A:        Yes. You will provide lunch, snacks, and drinks for your child. Siblings attending separate camps will not eat lunch at the same time, so each child’s food should be packed separately. Water will be available for your child throughout the day.
 
Q:        Can my child bring personal items and electronics to camp?
 
A:        To ensure every child’s safety, campers are not allowed to bring any toys, electronics, or other personal items to camp.
 
Q:        What should my child wear to camp?
 
A:        Campers should wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and clothing.
 
Q:        Will my child be required to wear a face mask at camp?
 
A:        The Cade Museum continues to monitor all safety requirements mandated by Federal, state, and local officials. Currently, face masks are mandated for all children, six years of age or older, so campers would be required to wear masks. As officials update safety protocols, we will continue to evaluate our camp procedures accordingly.
 
Q:        How big will the groups of children be at camp?
 
A:        The size of camps will vary, based on the classroom size in which each camp is conducted. We have created detailed room layouts that prescribe 6+ feet of social distancing for each child during camp. This information directly informs the maximum number of children that we will register for any given camp. We expect to enroll a maximum of 18 campers, ages 6-9, and 18 campers, ages 10-14, which represents a significant reduction from last year’s camp enrollments. Due to limited capacity this year, we recommend that you enroll as soon as possible.
 
Q:        How do you plan on enforcing social distancing during camp sessions?
 
A:        As outlined above, campers will be seated at tables 6+ feet apart to maintain social distancing. Our education team has procedures in place to continue to maintain social distancing as campers visit the museum and Depot Park. Lunch will be held in areas that also enable social distancing.
 
Q:        Will I receive a refund if the museum cancels a camp?
 
A:        Yes. If the Cade Museum cancels a camp, a refund will be issued, within three weeks of cancellation.
 
Q:        If I have a child in each camp age group, will they get to see each other during the day?
 
No. To protect the safety of all campers, we will not mix camp classes. Additionally, campers from our 6-9 and 10-14 age groups will not eat lunch together - enabling us to enforce social distancing in camp spaces.
 
Q:        Will you screen students before they are admitted into the camp?
 
A:        The Cade team will take every camper's temperature at the time of morning check-in, and any child with a temperature (per CDC guidelines) will not be permitted to attend camp that day, and for at least 24-hours after any sign of fever. To protect the safety of all of our campers, any child with a fever or any other signs of illness must remain home.
 
We want to provide you and your child with the best camp experience possible, so we are here to answer any added questions that you may have at info@cademuseum.org or (352) 371-8001.