Discovery Center Day Camps
Looking for a day camp full of hands-on learning, creativity, and adventure? Campology at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is the perfect school break camp for kids, offering science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a fun, engaging environment! Held during the Rutherford County/Murfreesboro City school breaks, our weekly camps for Kindergarten through 5th grade offer exciting themes that spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and inspire a lifelong love of learning — right here in Rutherford County.
Why Choose our Campology, Award-Winning STEAM Camp?
- Interactive STEAM Learning — Each week blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into hands-on experiments and projects designed for young explorers.
- Engaging Weekly Themes — From exploring outer space to engineering roller coasters, every week of camp brings a brand-new adventure.
- Hands-On Activities — Campers dive into animal encounters, creative design challenges, and outdoor exploration at our Murfreesboro nature center.
- Camps All Year Long — Campology runs during school breaks throughout the year, including fall break, Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break, and summer — so there's always an upcoming adventure to sign up for.
- Safe & Supportive Environment — Our experienced camp staff ensures a safe, inclusive, and engaging experience for every child, every session.
An Award-Winning Middle Tennessee Day Camp
Don't miss out on an award-winning camp experience! Named Best Local Day Camp in Rutherford Parent's Best of Parenting 2024, Campology at the Discovery Center is the top choice for families searching for STEAM camps near Murfreesboro and school break camps in Rutherford County.
Sign your child up for Campology today and give them a break full of discovery!
Upcoming Campology Programming
Fall Break Campology featuring MATH-terminds
October 5–9, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Multiply the fun of fall break with a week of hands-on math adventures at Discovery Center! Campers will explore the world of numbers through engineering challenges with LEGO, hone their measurement skills by baking a pi(e), crack codes inside a life-sized Minesweeper game, and so much more. Whether your camper loves puzzles, building, or just proving that math can be seriously fun, this camp adds up to an unforgettable week.
Grades: K–5th
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Extended Care: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Pricing:
Camper: $275 member / $300 non-member
Extended Care: $325 member / $350 non-member
November 23–25, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dive into Operation: Ocean, where every day is a new marine science mission! From testing water and decoding nature's hidden records to meeting turtles and exploring aquatic ecosystems, campers will investigate how ocean animals, Earth's geology, and the chemistry of the water all work together. Along the way, you'll make waves as a marine scientist and complete challenges worthy of a true ocean explorer!
Grades: K–5th
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Extended Care: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Pricing — Full Week:
Camper: $185 member / $200 non-member
Extended Care: $210 member / $225 non-member
Pricing — Per Day:
Camper: $65 member / $70 non-member
Extended Care: $75 member / $80 non-member
Thanksgiving Break Campology | Dive into Operation: Ocean
