Discovery Campground

Step into the spirit of the great outdoors in our forest-themed adventure zone! The Discovery Campground combines imaginative campsite roleplay with physical challenge, featuring a dedicated camp fire area for social gathering paired with realistic climbing boulders that test strength, grip, and coordination against a vibrant city-meets-nature mural backdrop. 

Share stories and coordinate imaginary wilderness adventures around the social campfire area where children practice cooperative group play and outdoor traditions. Then test your climbing skills on rugged, textured rock formations designed for low-stakes bouldering. Identify safe paths and handholds while strategically navigating different routes to reach the top. Survey the campground from above after conquering a boulder peak. 

Whether you're roleplaying wilderness survival scenarios, practicing rock-climbing techniques, or simply enjoying the community atmosphere of a campsite, this area builds physical resilience, social cooperation, and appreciation for outdoor adventure and exploration. 

    • Climbing Boulders: Rugged, textured rocks designed for low-stakes bouldering, perfect for building grip and confidence 

    • Social Campfire: A dedicated role-play area for gathering, sharing stories, and cooperative group play 

    • Nature Mural: A vibrant backdrop that grounds the campsite in a forest setting, encouraging immersive play 

    • Society: Conversing, negotiating, and role-playing within a community-focused, social setting 

    • Physical Abilities: Testing strength, balance, and hand-eye coordination while navigating rocky terrain 

    • Creative: Engaging in pretend play through camping-themed scenarios and wilderness adventure stories 

    • Observation: Identifying safe paths and handholds while strategically navigating the rock faces 

    • Social: Cooperating with others to maintain the "campsite" and share the climbing space 

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This exhibit is located in Outdoor Discovery Area. Also explore: Mammoth Dig | Sensory Garden 

  • A woman and two children playing on wooden stumps in a playground.
  • A woman and two young boys playing on large rocks outdoors under a bridge on a sunny day.
  • A young boy wearing a Spider-Man t-shirt and jeans is jumping on a wooden outdoor play structure.
  • Four children playing on rocks outdoors in front of a concrete wall, with trees and a bridge structure above.
  • A young girl with long hair sits on a wooden stump in a playground surrounded by wood chips, with large rocks behind her and a painted mural on the wall in the background.
  • A young boy with curly blonde hair, wearing a gray sleeveless shirt and dark pants, is crouching on a rocky surface in front of a colorful city mural. The mural depicts buildings, trees, and mountains, including a gray modern building, a red church, and pink blossoming trees.