Exploration Place
About
Sedgwick County Science & Discovery Center
Exploration Place is the Sedgwick County Science & Discovery Center, on the Arkansas River across from downtown Wichita. The campus combines interactive STEM exhibits, a domed planetarium, outdoor gardens, and the Kansas Kids Connect Children's Museum.
Camps & STEM Programs
Year-round Schools-Out Edventures plus full summer camp schedule. Programs include:
- Summer Camps with daily themes
- Schools-Out Edventures (teacher break days)
- Homeschool classes
- Science Fairs
- Family Nights
- Science On The Go outreach
- Field trips for schools
What's Included
- 3-4 STEM activities daily during camp
- Physical activities and exhibit time
- Two daily snacks (peanut/tree-nut free environment)
- Materials for hands-on experiments
Experience
Strongest STEM camp option in Wichita - mixes classroom-style hands-on with planetarium and exhibit hall access. Strong fit for science-curious elementary through middle school kids.
Age Groups
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