spectrUM After School
Discovery Den
Join spectrUM's after school club, Discovery Den, Thursdays from 2:30pm to 5:30pm! Designed for kids ages 6-10, Discovery Den offers a fun and interactive way to explore various hands-on science topics. Make new friends, build confidence in science, and get inspired by university role models.
Request more information by calling 406-728-7836 or emailing caitlin.ervin@umontana.edu
Registration Information
How to Register
If you have attended camps with spectrUM before you already have an account, and can click on the and select “Forgot your login information?” to reset your password. Your username is your email address. Or,
Needs based scholarships are available for single days and the year. Apply here.
Pricing
One club, designed to work around your schedule. Registration is à la carte, sign up for 1 or more days.
Per Day | Explore dates.
$32 per club day for non-members
$27 per club day for members
Per Year | Register here.
$750 for the fall and spring semester club days for non-members
$660 for the fall and spring semester club days for members
Membership
Only one membership per family necessary to access benefits. Discount codes are automatically emailed after purchasing a membership.
Already have a membership? Use your summer camp discount code for Discovery Den. Call 406-541-8971 or email caitlin.ervin@umontana.edu to be resent the code.
January 9 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Research Odyssey
Put on your lab coat and uncover clues to solve a scientific enigma.
January 16 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Flying Machines
Design flying machines and launch your own contraptions.
January 23 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Galaxy Voyager
Blast off through black holes and search for aliens.
January 30 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Lights and Lasers
Delve into the captivating world of lights and lasers, experimenting with optical phenomena and circuits
February 6 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Winter Wonderland
Discover the enchanting science behind a winter wonderland, investigating the chemistry of cold creative patterns in nature.
February 13 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Heart Sparks
Learn about the the circulatory system through dissections and spark your imagination with creative projects.
February 20 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Chemical Creations
Conduct crazy chemical creations and learn about colorful reactions.
February 27 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Virtual Reality
Step into another world with virtual reality headsets and art challenges.
March 6 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Jurassic Journey
Step back in time to explore Montana's fossils and learn about digging for dinos.
March 27 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Robot Engineers
Design and build robotic creations and test your skills as a robotics engineer.
April 3 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Mystery Mayhem
Get ready to solve mysteries, investigate crimes, and escape a stranded island.
April 10 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Coding Quests
Learn how to code robots and create your own games.
April 17 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Mad Scientist
Channel your inner mad scientist and explore brains and mind boggling activities.
April 24 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Wilderness Rangers
Uncover the secrets of the natural world and learn animal care skills.
May 1 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Mini Marvels
Shrink down into a microscopic world and explore nano creations.
May 8 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Music Scientist
Design your own instrument and test sound waves.
May 15 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Potions
Become a potion master by mixing and concocting magical chemical reactions.
May 22 | Registration closed.
Discovery Den: Innovation Station
Test your invention skills against harrowing engineering challenges.
Fall 2024 Semester
October 3
Discovery Den: Lift Off!
Delve into the fascinating physics of flight and structural design with flying contraptions and explosive engineering.
October 10
Discovery Den: Mechanical Madness
Experience the wonders of mechanical engineering by building crazy contraptions and machines.
October 24
Discovery Den: Mega Forts
Construct your own extreme forts and design defensive contraptions to ward against invaders.
October 31
Discovery Den: Tinkerer's Travels
Challenge your creative problem solving skills and tinkering skills with spooky theatrical quests.
November 7
Discovery Den: Circuit Wizards
Learn about electrical engineering while creating squishy circuit monsters and video game controllers.
November 21
Discovery Den: Lego Lab
Use the design thinking process to build the tallest towers and strongest bridges with lego. Create a design that can withstand our lego wrecking ball.
December 5
Discovery Den: Toy Inventors
Engineer a new bouncy ball and battle with your friends using a penny spinner.
December 12
Discovery Den: Eco Architects
Design and construct your own impressive structures, from intricate beaver lodges to honeycomb houses.
Program Details
Discovery Den runs Thursdays, 2:30pm to 5:30pm. No club will be held on MCPS half days, holiday breaks, or spring break. Club will take place at spectrUM's classroom on the 1st floor of the Missoula Public Library, 455 East Main Street. Club participants need to bring their own snacks and weather-appropriate clothing.
Need based scholarships are available. Scholarships are limited, and applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
For questions about clubs, call 406-728-7836, or email spectrUM's associate director of education, Caitlin Ervin at caitlin.ervin@umontana.edu
Deposits
When signing up for a camp or club, 50% of the program fee is required to hold a spot.
- Full payment is preferred.
- Remaining balance is due by the first day of the program.
Cancellations
If cancellation is made three weeks in advance of a club or camp, you may
- Transfer into a future program OR
- Receive a credit in the amount of your deposit.
Deposits are non-refundable if cancellation is made within three weeks of the program start date.