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Curator Club

Curator Club

Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6

Curator Club provides educational science enrichment on a variety of topics in a fun learning environment. Curator Club members receive a membership card for free admission to The Oakes Museum of Natural History, a Curator Club t-shirt, and a certificate to bring a friend to a Curator Club.

Saturday mornings at Curator Club were always a highlight of my child's week.

2026 Summer Camps 

Survive It

  • June 15th – 19th - Half Day camp (9-12), $150

Dig deep into how a variety of animals survive a challenging world. Topics will include habitats, senses, locomotion, digestion and coloration!

 

Animals camp

  • July 13-17th – Half Day (9-12), $150, Before Care - $25
  • July 20-24th – Full Day (9:30 – 4 pm), $325, Lunch Included, Before and/or after care- $25-$50

Using the museum and the surrounding natural world, each day campers will learn about a different animal group (invertebrates, fish, reptiles/amphibians, birds and mammals)

 

Register For Summer Camps Here

 

Before care begins an hour before camp begins (8 if camp begins at 9, 8:30 if camp begins at 9:30). After care runs until 5 pm. 

 

2026-2027 Programming will resume in the fall

 Price: $20/Child/Saturday

Two children using a net in a creek.
Box Turtle being held and shown to small girl.
Children sitting in front of an Africa display.
Child long jumping.
Girl and Boy using a microscope.
Boys posing in museum in front of polar bears.
Child taking the temperature of water.
Girl using microscope.

Pre-registration and pre-payment is required as space is limited.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.  Checks may be mailed to:

The Oakes Museum of Natural History
Messiah University
One University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
Attn: Curator Club

The Oakes Museum of Natural History reserves the right to cancel any program or change any program, in order to comply with local, state, and federal guidelines and recommendations. All prepaid participants will receive a full refund. In case of inclement weather, please call 717-691-6082 for information regarding cancellations or delays.

Need-based scholarships are available. For more information contact us at curatorsclub@messiah.edu

What to Bring

  • Labeled Water bottle (if needed)
  • No crocs or flip-flops for water or hiking activities
  • Sunscreen (if needed)
  • Dress for the weather as we may be outside

Curator Club Mission Statement

Fulfilling part of the Oakes Museum mission, the Curator Club is a multifaceted science enrichment program for community children, grades 3 to 8. The program provides scientifically-based, hands-on learning experience for the participants, challenging them to explore and question their world.