Summer Camp 2010
JUNE 21 – AUG 27 | Ages 7 -14 | 9:30am – 4:30pm Week-long Camps
$275 Members | $300 Non-Members
Discovery World is back with another exciting summer of interactive fun! 
Discovery World is in the business of tomorrow – providing a glimpse of what’s around the corner – so students have the opportunity to create a future they want to be a part of; a future where they feel empowered and impassioned.
This summer is packed with the return of some of our most popular camps, plus a handful of new offerings designed to introduce you to a whole new world of possibility. Our focus has always been on bringing science, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship into the hands of youth in a way that simply isn’t done anywhere else.
Whether your child is 7 or 14, we offer a wide array of unique camps. Our camps appeal to builders, creators, and explorers curious about the world around them as well as those interested in technology and the environment.
Our most popular camps are offered two times this summer giving you flexible scheduling options. Small class sizes promote one-on-one interactions, hands-on activities, and optimal engagement. Our exceptional camp staff is augmented by guest experts and professionals in the field, enhancing our camps with their real world experiences. Nourish your child’s special talents and interests! Enroll your child in a camp at Discovery World!
Download the SUMMER CAMP 2010 BROCHURE CLICK HERE
Just Announced! Special FX Director, Rockstar Recording, Music Video Recording, and Acting Experience are now open to ages 15 & 16.
Please Note: Choose “PROGRAMS” in the Box Office Selections. If you require “Extended Care”, please also choose the day/time options available which are listed separately.
Or call 414.765.8625 or email reservations@discoveryworld.org for more information and to register today.
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Categories: Youth Programs
Tags: engineering, entrepreneurship, science, technology
Melinda Myers Spring Gardening Series
Melinda Myers returns for another round of spring gardening seminars. Explore some wonderful gardening topics through these in-depth sessions that will inspire new ideas and enhance your gardening skills. It’s a 4-part series, but you can sign up for one or all. We’ll get up close and personal, and answer all your questions.
Location: Pilot House | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
$8 members | $10 non-members
CALL 414.765.8625 TO REGISTER OR SIGN UP ONLINE USING LINKS BELOW.
Jump Start the Growing Season
Get the lowdown on starting plants indoors from seeds, cuttings, and “bulbs”. Plus, you’ll get great tips on caring for them from their indoor beginnings to their outdoor destination. Get helpful strategies for extending the season using cold frames, floating row covers, and cloches.
Tues | MAR 9 REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Low Maintenance – Eco Friendly Landscape Maintenance
Learn about affordable tools and easy techniques for growing a beautiful landscape with less effort on your part. Melinda will provide tips on saving time, money, and resources using eco-friendly landscaping techniques.
Tues | MAR 16 REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Beyond Hostas – Plants for Shady Situations
From groundcovers, to small trees and everything in between, there are plenty of plants to beautify your shady landscape. Get tips on planting and care of new and established shade gardens.
Tues | MAR 23 REGISTER ONLINE NOW
More Creative Containers
Take an in-depth look at old favorites and new plant varieties suited for container gardens. Plus, Melinda will share can’t miss combinations for challenging landscape situations.
Tues | MAR 30 REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Categories: Adult Programs
Tags: bulbs, landscape, seeds
Pi Day
March 14 | 10am-5pm | Throughout Discovery World
Included with General Admission
Calling all fans of math and that irrational number of Pi. Join us on March 14 (3-14) for Pi Day. Challenge your math skills and win prizes by answering special Discovery World challenge questions involving our friend, Pi. Participate in our ‘longest Pi formula’ recitation contest and win a fabulous prize. Don’t like math? Don’t worry. Come and enjoy a slice of pie and cup of coffee on our promenade. After all it’s Pi Day at Discovery World.
Categories: Special Events
Tags: contest, math
Family Programs: Catapult Challenge & Homemade Root Beer
MARCH 20
10:30am – Catapult Challenge
Build a marshmallow-firing catapult, and compete in competitions to test accuracy and force.
BUY ONLINE NOW Or call 414.765.8625 to Register.
2pm DIY – Homemade Root Beer:
Don’t buy it, make it! We’ll gather the supplies and begin the process together in the labs. Learn about the science behind carbonation, and brew your own root beer!
BUY ONLINE NOW Or call 414.765.8625 to Register.
$5 Members | $6 Non-Members
Categories: Family Programs
Tags: accuracy, labs, science
Boy Scout Sleepover
MAR 26 | 7pm, Mar 26 – 7am, Mar 27
$35 PER BOY SCOUT
Where will your adventure lead you? You’ll have Discovery World to explore all night long! Take an adventure into technology, journey into the depths of the Reiman Aquarium, and more!
Call 414.765.8625 to Register
Interested in having a customized sleepover for a private group. Call the number above for availability. A minimum of 40 participants required.
Categories: Youth Programs
Tags: adventure, technology
Tuesday Teach-In: Forensic Science For Mystery Readers and Watchers
Tues | APRIL 6 | 6:30pm – 8pm | Pilot House
If you’re a CSI fan, you’ll want to join Thomas Hanratty, former forensic investigator and police science instructor at MATC along with Alissa Ehr, master of forensic science and FBI Intelligence Analyst, as they separate myth from reality in the world of crime fighting. Topics covered include: fingerprints, DNA, bloodstain pattern analysis, gunshot wounds, pathology, time of death, and much more.
This is an interactive presentation so bring your questions about your favorite novel, movie or TV show. Some graphic material – parental discretion is advised.
$8 members | $10 non-members
Or call 414.765.8625 to Register.
Categories: Adult Programs
Tags: DNA, FBI, investigator
Spring Break 2010 Air & Water Week Lab Experiences: Four-Day Immersion Camps
Tuesday, April 6 – Friday, April 9 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
$220 Members | $240 Non-Members
Extended care available*
8:00am – 9:15am & 4:45pm – 5:30pm
* $ 5 per child per session. Pre-registration required.
AGES 13-14 Shipwreckology
Become a shipwreck aquanaut by learning and discovering our Great Lakes Shipwrecks. Identify how Milwaukee’s local shipwrecks are discovered by technologies of exploration to identify, record, and preserve these under- water time capsules.
AGES 11-12 Marine Biologist
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a marine biologist? Explore marine and freshwater sciences, and go behind-the-scenes at the Reiman Aquarium to learn from the pros. Investigate the science of SCUBA diving and snorkeling and discover the new field of aquaculture.
AGES 9-10 Fish, Fish, Fish
Cast off and catch fish at Lakeshore State Park. Feed the fish in the Reiman Aquarium, get a close-up look at invasive
species, and build your own aquarium to take home.
AGES 7-8 Water Works
Water is one of our basics needs, but it can be fun and useful as well. Explore all the fun and functional uses
of water as you design your own water blasters, investigate water as a source of power, utilize water as an
environmental health indicator, and take an in-depth look at water’s use in Milwaukee.
Ages 7-8 Under the Sea
Explore the underwater world from lakes to oceans while learning what it takes to become a marine biologist. Go
behind-the-scenes at the Reiman Aquarium to learn from the pros and investigate creatures of the sea.
Please Note: Choose “Programs” in the Box Office Selections, and then choose date and program title. If you require “Extended Care”, please also choose the day/time options available which are listed separately.
Or call 414.765.8625 or email reservations@discoveryworld.org for more information and to register today.
Categories: Youth Programs
Tags: discover, explore, identify, learn
Urban Archaeology Expedition: Legacies of Milwaukee Brewing
Saturday, April 17 | 9:00am – 5:00pm + After Party
Join us for this Downtown Brewing History Tour! Tour Milwaukee breweries, sample beer, and meet Brewmasters as part of the Distant Mirror Adult Program. You’ll also learn about Milwaukee’s brewing history by visiting the sites of former breweries, as well as warehouses, stables, and rail systems – the infrastructure associated with Milwaukee’s historically acclaimed brewing industry.
9:00 – 9:30am – Discovery World welcome, overview and bus departure. 
Scheduled Stops:
- Milwaukee Grain Exchange
- Blatz Brewery
- Pabst Brewery
- Schlitz Brewery
- Lakefront Brewery
- The former sites of: Lake Brewery, Gipfel Brewery, Eagle Brewery, Cream City Brewery, and J. Oberman Brewery
Featuring: Enjoy a catered lunch at the Pabst Brewery with an after party at Milwaukee Ale House.
$75 Members | $85 Non-Members
Fee includes transportation, beer samples, lunch, and more.
Or call 414.765.8625 for Reservations.
Categories: Adult Programs
Tags: brewing, history, milwaukee
