Discovery Center of Idaho
Boise's hands-on science and STEM museum. Permanent exhibits and rotating educational programming for all ages, plus week-long summer camps (ages 5–13) covering topics like dinosaurs (Mesozoic Camp), empathy + science (Camp Impact), STEM + sports partnerships with Skyhawks (basketball, soccer), Minecraft engineering, and a Wizarding Camp partnership with Idaho Botanical Garden. Also runs spring break camps, winter camps, and field trips. Several 2026 summer camps already sold out.
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Location
131 W. Myrtle St.
Boise, ID 83702
Phone
(208) 343-9895Amenities
Parking · Restrooms · Wheelchair accessible · Gift shop
Website
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6 programs · tap for detailsCamp Impact
Discovery Center of Idaho camp exploring the intersection of empathy, community, and science. In partnership with the Wassmuth Center.
Culture Quest Camp
STEM and art camp inspired by Boise's lesser-known historic buildings. Hands-on activities bring history to life.
Discovery Center STEM Summer Camp
STEM-focused summer camps at Discovery Center of Idaho. Hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math experiments. Includes joint programming with Idaho Botanical Garden.
Mesozoic Camp: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
Hands-on STEM summer camp at Discovery Center of Idaho exploring the Mesozoic Era: plants, geology, ocean development, mammals, and dinosaurs.
STEM Basketball and Play Camp with Skyhawks Sports
Discovery Center + Skyhawks Sports partnership camp exploring how STEM concepts are essential to basketball performance.
STEM Soccer and Play Camp with Skyhawks Sports
Discovery Center + Skyhawks Sports partnership camp exploring how STEM concepts apply to soccer skills.
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