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8 - 11 yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025
8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Discovery C.
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Class Experience
Dive into the fascinating evolution of technology! Explore the history of gadgets and learn how modern technologies like Wi-Fi, AI, and GPS work and shape our everyday lives. Campers will compare old and new tech, discovering how innovation has transformed the world. Campers will choose a project track—Music, TV, Video Games, or Navigation—to create hands-on projects that highlight the differences between old and modern technology.
Sample Class Format
- Camp Hours
Standard Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Extended Day Option:
Drop-off as early as 7:30 AM
Pick-up until 5:30 PM
Activities During Extended Hours: Discovery Zones free play (LEGO Wall, Lite Brite Wall, RC Tonka Pit), library exploration, and fidget center activities.
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Tech Briefing
- Fun trivia, riddles, and warm-up discussions introducing the day’s theme.
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Exploration Hour
- Monday: Retro Gadgets – Use and explore typewriters, rotary phones, and cassette players.
- Tuesday: Modern Innovations – Learn about Wi-Fi, GPS, and their applications in everyday life.
- Wednesday: Entertainment Tech – Compare old and modern music players, TVs, and gaming consoles.
- Thursday: Smart Tech & AI – Discover how AI and smart devices improve our lives today.
- Friday: Camper Choice – Focus on favorite activities or refine final projects for the showcase.
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Snack Break & Reflections
Share thoughts on how old and new technologies compare.
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Hands-On STEAM Challenges
- Monday: Create a personalized tech timeline using retro gadgets.
- Tuesday: Build and test a simple retro-inspired gadget.
- Wednesday: Play and analyze old and modern video games.
- Thursday: Design a futuristic gadget blending old and modern tech ideas.
- Friday: Final Showcase – Present projects from chosen tracks and celebrate achievements.
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Discovery Hour
Explore Discovery Zones: LEGO Wall, Lite Brite Wall, RC Tonka Pit, and retro gadget stations.
- 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: Special Weekly Activities
Monday & Wednesday: Pop Jet Splash Pad
Tuesday: Cinebistro Movie Day – Tech-themed film
Thursday & Friday: Gaga Ball and Outdoor Challenges
- 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Wrap-Up & Reflection
Recap the day’s lessons, reflect on progress, and prepare for the next day.
- 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Pick-Up for Standard Hours
Project Tracks:
Campers will choose one of the following tracks to focus on for the week:
- Music: Compare record players and streaming devices.
- TV: Explore black-and-white TVs to today’s smart TVs and streaming.
- Video Games: Play retro games and modern titles to see how gaming evolved.
- Navigation: Learn how maps and compasses led to modern GPS systems.
- Special Features:
- STEAM Learning: Hands-on challenges with retro and modern tech.
- Field Trips: Movie day at Cinebistro featuring a tech-themed film.
- Discovery Zones: Free play with retro gadgets and STEM tools.
- Take-Home Project: Campers will create and bring home a tech-inspired gadget.
- Camp T-Shirt: Commemorative Old Tech vs. New Tech t-shirt.
- This camp bridges the past and future, helping campers understand the evolution of technology while inspiring them to imagine what’s next! 📡📺✨
Other Things To Know
Reviews for Discovery Center at Stony Point
Katie Y.
Feb 17, 2025
Loved:
I asked my daughter what she thought of her day at camp and she said “it was amazing. the coaches are so nice.”
Improvements:
nothing! very happy with our experience
Problem Solver's Academy: Feb 17
Location: Discovery Center at Stony Point | Instructor: Discovery Center Team
Amanda B.
Dec 7, 2023
Improvements:
My son couldn't attend the class and I wasn't able to receive a refund.
STEAM Labs: Engineering
Location: Richmond Homeschool Collective | Instructor: Discovery Center Team
Discovery Center at Stony Point Location
Meet your Instructor
Discovery C.
About Discovery Center at Stony Point
Discovery Center at Stony Point (Discovery Chess, LLC) established in March 2021 by Rhonda Adorno, has quickly emerged as a leader in chess and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education in the Greater Richmond area.
