Discovery Camps

General Information

Location

Discovery Camps take place at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center and have sometimes included other learning venues like Riverbanks Zoo, Hitchcock Woods, SC Aquarium, Lake Thurmond, the Audubon Center, Augusta Canal and Interpretive Center, and many more. Details of field trips will be sent to parents in advance.

Ages

Classes are available for students in Grades K-12.

Dates, Times and Cost

Vary depending on the camp throughout the summer.

Policies

Cancellations/Refunds

Camp Invention

• (Please refer to the Camp Invention cancellation policies)

ALL Other Summer Camps

• Refund Policy: 14 days prior to camp date, 75% refund less a $10 handling charge. 5-13 days prior, 50% refund less a $10 handling charge. <5 days prior, no refund. Please note: If a camp does not reach the minimum number of required campers by 2 weeks prior to the start date, RPSEC reserves the right to cancel the camp and refund 100% of tuition.

Food

The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center will NOT provide snacks and Lunch. Campers must bring their snacks and lunch. Science Center educators supervise snack and lunch breaks.

Camp Check-In

All campers must check in and out with a parent or guardian daily. Any pick-up or drop-off changes should be turned in at that time.

Pick-Up

Parents or legal guardians must pick up their children at the end of each program. Children will not be allowed to meet parents outside of the pick-up area. To ensure the safety of campers, we require advance written notice when anyone other than a parent or legal guardian will pick up campers after the programs.

Parking

Short-term parking is available in the parking lot in front of the RPSEC.

For directions and general information about the Science Center, visit our website or call (803) 641-3313.

Questions?

Call us at (803) 641-3313

E-mail us at RPSEC@usca.edu

Registration

Complete a separate registration form for each camper.

* There is a $35 service charge on all returned checks.