More Ways to Discover
Discovery doesn't stop with our exhibits. The Discovery Center of Idaho offers educational programs and experiences designed to bring hands-on STEAM learning to students, families, educators and lifelong learners throughout our community.
Explore our ongoing programs below to find the experience that's right for you.
Looking for Specific Dates and Times?
Visit our Events Calendar for upcoming opportunities, or explore an individual program page for details, availability and registration information.
Sensory-Friendly Learning
Explore at Your Own Pace
Sensory-Friendly Learning creates a more comfortable Discovery Center experience for visitors who may benefit from a less stimulating environment. During designated hours, adjustments are made throughout the Center to reduce sensory input while still giving visitors opportunities to explore, experiment and discover.
Homeschool Days
Hands-On Learning for Homeschool Families
Take learning beyond the lesson plan. Homeschool Days give students and families opportunities to explore STEAM concepts through engaging, hands-on experiences at the Discovery Center.
Discover upcoming Homeschool Days, program details and everything you need to plan your visit.
Field Trips
Turn a School Day Into a Discovery Day
Bring science, technology, engineering, art and math to life with a field trip to the Discovery Center. Students can explore interactive exhibits, ask questions, make connections and experience learning in a whole new way.
Explore field trip options, pricing and planning resources for your class or student group.
Camps
Curiosity Doesn't Take a Break
Give young scientists, makers and problem-solvers more ways to explore with Discovery Center camps. Through hands-on activities and STEAM-focused experiences, campers can experiment, create and discover while school is out.
Explore current camp opportunities, schedules and registration information.
STEAM Outreach Program
Bringing Discovery to You
Take hands-on STEAM learning beyond the walls of the Discovery Center. Our STEAM Outreach Program brings engaging educational experiences directly to schools and organizations, giving more students opportunities to experiment, explore and learn.
Learn more about available programs and bringing the Discovery Center to your students.
Virtual School Programs
Bring Discovery Into Your Classroom
Distance doesn't have to stand between your students and hands-on learning. Our virtual school programs are 45-minute-long programs that take place via Zoom and are facilitated by Discovery Center Educators. Connect classrooms with engaging STEAM experiences designed to encourage curiosity, participation and discovery from wherever you learn.
STEAM Kit Lending Program
Hands-On Learning, Ready to Go
Bring more STEAM exploration into your classroom or learning environment with ready-to-use educational kits from the Discovery Center. Our STEAM Kit Lending Program gives educators access to materials and activities that make it easier to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
Explore available kits, lending details and how to get started.
See What's Coming Up
Ready to experience one of our amazing events? Explore the Events Calendar to find upcoming dates, times and opportunities happening at the Discovery Center.