What ages does Messy STEAM Camp accept?

Messy STEAM Camp is open to children ages 5–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Messy STEAM Camp cost?

Messy STEAM Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. USD. Lunch can be provided for an additional $30/week. A 10% discount is available for museum members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Messy STEAM Camp's hours?

Messy STEAM Camp runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Messy STEAM Camp?

Messy STEAM Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Messy STEAM Camp provide lunch?

Messy STEAM Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

▌ STEM · Ages 5–10

Messy STEAM Camp

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian · $225/week

Messy STEAM Camp, hosted by the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, offers hands-on, creative STEAM activities for children aged 5-10.

▌ Editor's read The Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian hosts the Messy STEAM Camp, a day camp for children aged 5-10. The camp focuses on hands-on STEAM activities, including art, science, and engineering, with a 'messy' theme. The museum itself has a strong online presence, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from 144 reviews, indicating high visitor satisfaction. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The Mississippi Children's Museum is a non-profit organization. Social media handles found on the museum's main website are @mschildrensmuseum for Instagram and MississippiChildrensMuseum for Facebook. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the camp or museum's 'About Us' pages. The camp runs from 9 AM to 3 PM, with early drop-off and late pick-up options available for an additional fee.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Messy STEAM Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: STEM
Ages: 5–10
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address: 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301, USA
Cost notes: USD. Lunch can be provided for an additional $30/week. A 10% discount is available for museum members.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Messy STEAM Camp

What ages does Messy STEAM Camp accept?: Messy STEAM Camp is open to children ages 5–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Messy STEAM Camp cost?: Messy STEAM Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. USD. Lunch can be provided for an additional $30/week. A 10% discount is available for museum members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Messy STEAM Camp's hours?: Messy STEAM Camp runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Messy STEAM Camp?: Messy STEAM Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Messy STEAM Camp provide lunch?: Messy STEAM Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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