educational programs
school Visits, classes & campsChildhood is a time when early learners acquire many of the skills they will need to become productive, happy adults. The Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center is a place where children can develop their social skills with their peers, learn through hand-on interactive exhibit, and spend quality time with the adults in their lives.
School & Group Visit
The Center serves as a creative and inspiring environment filled with educational activities for audiences of all ages. It is a place that strengthens families and serves as an important resource and support for parents, teachers and children.
Most importantly, the Children’s Discovery Center is a place where adults and children can learn and grow together through play.
To book a visit please call 524-5437 x105 or email schools@discoverycenterhawaii.org
VISIT TIMES
9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
*Visits range from 90-120 minutes
Discovery Visit
This is a self-guided exploration of the Center’s exhibit galleries. The Discovery Visit is designed to give students an overview of the Children’s Discovery Center and a sampling of the many exhibits and activities. Our interactive exhibits are designed to stimulate curiosity and to help children develop problem solving skills. Staff and volunteers are available to assist with your group’s visit.
Focus Visit
Focused School Visits are an in-depth, interactive program based on one of the Center’s 5 educational exhibit galleries. These 90-minute visits include approximately 45 minutes of exploration in 1 selected gallery and 45 minutes of educational programming themed to that gallery.
How to Book a Visit
If you are interested in booking a visit to the Children’s Discovery Center, please read through our brochures linked below. Once you are ready to book, use the Group Visit Registration Form and our School Coordinator will be in touch.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is specifically designed for toddlers ages 18 – 36 months. Facilitated by a museum educator, this program features playful songs, interactive stories, sensory activities, and lots of creative fun!
Preschool Playtime
Preschool Playtime is the Center’s preschool program for children ages 3-4 years. This drop-off program offers children a first-time preschool classroom experience. This is a year-round program. Weekly registration is not available.
Preschool STEAM Lab
Preschool STEAM Lab is a part-time preschool program for children ages 4-5 years that focuses on STEAM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. This is a year-round program. Weekly registration is not available.
Discovery Camps
The Center offers Discovery Camps four times a year during school breaks. Our themed Discovery Camps include hands-on educational activities, outdoor play, a visit to the Center’s exhibit galleries and a supervised lunch period. Use the links below to register online. If registration is full you will be notified by e-mail and placed on a waitlist.
*Our summer classes are full, but you can register to be put on a waitlist.
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