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8 - 11 yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Discovery C.
Sibling Discount
Class Experience
CHOOSE YOUR CAMP:
Explore the exciting world of engineering with two hands-on camp options designed to spark creativity and problem-solving skills! Whether you're using Minecraft to explore engineering principles and enjoy creative play with friends or learning how simple machines make our world work, these camps offer unique, engaging experiences for young creators and innovators.
Dive into a dynamic blend of engineering and technology with this Minecraft-inspired camp! Campers will participate in hands-on building activities based on real-world engineering concepts and enjoy opportunities to play Minecraft with friends. Learn about structural design, mechanics, and creativity in a fun and collaborative environment.
Key Features:
- Participate in hands-on activities inspired by Minecraft builds.
- Learn real-world engineering principles like weight distribution and structural integrity.
- Play Minecraft with friends (campers must bring their own device).
- Collaborate on in-game projects and creative challenges.
Discover the basics of mechanics and how simple machines—like levers, pulleys, and wheels—make everyday life easier. Through hands-on projects and creative challenges, campers will design and build their own working machines.
Key Features:
- Explore the mechanics of simple machines like levers, pulleys, and gears.
- Build functional models of catapults, cranes, and more.
- Complete creative engineering challenges to apply problem-solving skills.
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.
Daily Schedule
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Science & Engineering Briefing
- Fun trivia, riddles, and warm-up activities introducing the day’s theme.
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Exploration Hour
- Engineering Minecraft: Explore Minecraft builds and learn structural design principles.
- Monday: Building Basics – Learn about structural integrity through hands-on Minecraft-inspired activities.
- Tuesday: Bridges and Towers – Create physical models and replicate them in Minecraft.
- Wednesday: Redstone Basics – Explore simple circuits in Minecraft and hands-on challenges.
- Thursday: Collaborative Builds – Work as a team to create themed villages or cities in Minecraft.
- Friday: Camper Choice – Refine builds for the final showcase or experiment with new designs.
- Simple Machines: Learn about simple machines and their real-world applications.
- Monday: Introduction to Simple Machines – Explore levers, pulleys, and wheels.
- Tuesday: Building Levers and Pulleys – Test how these machines make work easier.
- Wednesday: Gears and Axles – Build models to see how they work together.
- Thursday: Combining Machines – Create complex contraptions using multiple machines.
- Friday: Camper Choice – Refine models or design new projects for the showcase.
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Snack Break & Reflections
Share discoveries and reflect on the morning’s activities.
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Hands-On Challenges
Engineering Minecraft: Build models, test structures, and collaborate on creative Minecraft builds.
Simple Machines: Design and test functional models, including catapults, cranes, and Rube Goldberg machines.
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Discovery Hour
Hands-on exploration in Discovery Zones: LEGO Wall, Lite Brite Wall, and RC Tonka Pit.
- 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: Special Weekly Activities
- Monday & Wednesday: Pop Jet Splash Pad
- Tuesday: Cinebistro Movie Day – Engineering-themed film
- Thursday & Friday: Gaga Ball and Outdoor Challenges
- 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Wrap-Up & Reflection
Recap the day’s lessons, celebrate achievements, and prepare for the next day’s activities.
- 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Pick-Up for Standard Hours
Special Features for Both Camps
- Interactive Learning: Hands-on projects that bring engineering concepts to life.
- STEAM Focus: Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through creative challenges.
- Discovery Zones: Interactive free play with tools and activities to inspire creativity.
- Take-Home Projects: Campers will bring home their creations or designs.
- Camp T-Shirt: Commemorative camp shirt for each participant.
- Choose your camp and discover the power of engineering—whether in the digital world of Minecraft or through hands-on mechanics with simple machines! 🛠🎮✨
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.
