Kids Discovery Station is a nonprofit children's museum in Merced that runs a nine-week STEAM summer camp. Camp is a full-day drop-off program, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekly sign-ups and a different theme each week; days are built around hands-on science, engineering and art projects aligned to California state standards and NGSS. It serves children ages 5 to 12, and Merced City School District students can register at no cost while other families pay per week.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Kids Discovery Station directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Joe SousaWe had my grandson's 3rd birthday party here at the recommendation of a friend. It was fantastic! There are so many things for the kids to do and so many opportunities to learn and have fun at the same time. We will definitely be adding the Discovery Station to our list of fun things to do and we'll be back again and again. Thank you to the staff who were all wonderful!
★★★★★Traci GarciaMy niece loved this place. Staff was friendly and there was even an activity to do while there. She was stressed because her mom was in the hospital. The whole discovery center experience there just made it easier for and me. We had lots of fun and spent hours there. Staff was always cleaning and wiping toys and surfaces. Her favorite part was the train! Outside play ground is so cool too!
★★★★★Janna GlazeGreat space for kids in Merced! This museum is a wonderful indoor option for little ones to explore, especially in the Merced heat. While the activities are more geared toward slightly older kids, toddlers and even babies can still have fun with some of the sensory play areas and open space to roam. Our only suggestion would be to add a water fountain—would be super helpful for families on the go. Overall, a great resource for local families!
★★★★★Hayley SmithWe Had our son’s 2nd birthday here! Was very organized and fun! The girls were amazing hosting our party. All of the kids had a wonderful time and didn’t want to leave. Overall an amazing place to have a child’s birthday party. Highly recommend 🩵
★★★★★Kristin StewartLast Sunday I took my 3 boys (ages 5, 3, 1) here for the first time after noticing they are apart of Museums For All program. The minute the boys opened the door and saw the sand playset they were in heaven. They just couldn't stop smiling and laughing. The went to every single station and immersed themselves in imagination play and it was so rewarding as a mom to watch them. The business also had another company there doing some activities for the kids and gave us parents some amazing pictures in frames (I'll add photos to show) of our kids and what they picked they wanted to be when they grow up it was so heartwarming to watch. So all in all this place deserves more than 5 stars because they are giving our children happiness and growing their imagination while also giving them some education. I will absolutely be coming back probably more often than not lol. Since we got a membership.