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Quest for the Golden Spade
A Journey Through the Changes in Nature
This Spring Break, your child becomes an explorer! Quest for the Golden Spade is a weeklong, science-based camp that blends immersive storytelling, hands-on STEM investigations, puzzle solving, and outdoor nature adventures into an unforgettable learning experience.
Rather than rotating through disconnected activities, campers follow a single storyline all week, working together on a nature quest that builds curiosity, confidence, and real scientific understanding.
Camp Details
Dates: March 16–20
Ages: 6–10 years old
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pre-care and post-care options available
Location: Texas Discovery Gardens, Fair Park, Dallas, TX
Storyline & Learning Focus
In this immersive, hands-on camp, campers become Explorers on a mission to restore balance to the Kingdom of Sol. Guided by trained educators, children explore how nonliving (abiotic) factors, such as sun, wind, water, and soil, affect living things and ecosystems.
The story centers around the Golden Spade, an ancient tool that represents balance between soil, water, plants, and animals. When the spade goes missing, campers must travel through four themed realms:
· Terran (Soil)
· Aquaris (Water)
· Florian (Plants)
· Fauna (Animals)
As they explore each realm, campers investigate environmental systems, complete STEM challenges, uncover clues, and recover the knowledge needed to restore balance.
What Campers Will Do
Throughout the week, campers will:
· Participate in daily hands-on STEM investigations focused on real problem-solving and discovery
· Explore how plants and animals depend on abiotic factors to survive and thrive
· Practice critical thinking, teamwork, and collaboration through guided quests
· Engage in outdoor exploration and nature-based learning
· Build a deeper understanding of seasonal changes and ecosystem balance
While the camp is story-driven, all activities are rooted in age-appropriate science concepts, inquiry-based learning, and environmental stewardship
Camp Features
· Immersive storyline that runs all week
· Daily STEM investigations
· Take-home materials every camper keeps
· Badges and collectibles tied to learning goals and progress
· Knowledgeable leaders with science and nature education expertise
· Daily recap videos emailed to families each day
Cost
· $200 – Non-Members
· $170 – Members
Registration is required to attend this camp.
Pre-Care & Post-Care
We understand busy schedules!
· Pre-Care: 8:00–9:00 a.m.
· Post-Care: 3:00–5:30 p.m.
· Cost: $50 each (pre-care and post-care)
Lunch & Snacks
Lunch and snacks are not provided. Please send your child with a packed lunch and snack each day.
Important Note
Camps require a minimum of 5 registered students to take place. If fewer than 5 students are registered, the camp may be canceled. In the event of cancellation, families will be notified and offered the choice of a refund or credit toward another program.
Perfect for curious explorers who love nature, science, and adventure!
Contact [email protected] for questions.