Discover Discovery Camp - May 27th to June 27th
Discovery Camp is a four week program geared towards school aged children designed to:
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Encourage Learning Outside of a Classroom
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Foster a Love of Reading
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Improve Social Skills and Make New Friends
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Offer Safety and Support
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Build Confidence, Develop Self-Reliance, and Independence
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Camp begins the last week of May as registration week marks the beginning of the program. Each week, campers will participate in S,T,E,M, (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based programs keeping literature, of course, at the foundation of learning.
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Over the course of four weeks, campers will receive 'library bucks' for every book read or special performance attended. Campers can put those math skills to use by trading library bucks in for prizes.
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At the end of camp, children aged 0 - 11 who read 5 or more books will received a certificate of participation and be invited to attend a special gathering just for them. For children aged 0 - 11 that read 30 books, they will receive a certificate of completion as well as an award medal at the end of camp.
Only reads logged into Beanstack will count towards completion.
ALL LOGS MUST BE ENTERED BY JUNE 27TH AT 5PM.
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Special Performer Schedule 2026
Week 1: May 25th - May 30th (Registration Week)
Week 2: June 1st - June 6th (Science Week)
Chatty Curl the Science Girl
Week 3: June 8th - June 13th (Technology Week)
LA Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries
Week 4: June 15th - June 20th (Engineering Week)
Steve's Snaketuary
Week 5: June 22nd - June 27th (Mathematics Week)
The Dinosaur Experience
Week 6: June 29th - July 4th (Off Week) - Running Report and Preparation
Week 7: July 6th - July 10th (Completion Week)
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Registration Day - The Jurassic Experience!
Pre-registration for Discovery Camp will open on May 1, 2026. Campers can pre-register in person at a local library branch or online via Beanstack.
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The Discovery Camp Kickoff Event will take place on the following dates:
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for the northern parts of the parish
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Thursday, May 21, 2026, for the southern parts of the parish​​
South branches (including Doyline, Heflin, Minden, and Sibley) will host a registration event at the Minden Library Branch from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. North branches (including Cotton Valley and Springhill) will hold a registration event at the Springhill Library Branch during the same hours. These events will feature The Jurassic Experience !
Jurassic Experience is an Arkansas-based company that provides live dinosaur shows and immersive educational activities featuring realistic, human-operated dinosaur costumes, puppets, and interactive exhibits. The goal is to combine entertainment with science education, helping children learn about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life through hands-on participation.
Completion Ceremony Event
The Discovery Camp Completion Event Ceremonies will take place at 12:00 PM on the following dates:
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Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Minden Community House, for the southern parts of the parish
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Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Springhill Library Branch, for the northern parts of the parish
This event is exclusively for qualifying Discovery Camp participants and their families. Each qualifying camper will receive an award certificate and/or completion medal during the ceremony. A special guest will be presenting the awards. Please note that the library will be taking photographs of the qualifying participants during the event. To ensure the ceremony runs smoothly, family members are kindly asked not to interrupt the proceedings for additional photos. There will be an opportunity to take photos after the event. Participants will be called up in alphabetical order by last name. As your child's name approaches, please make your way to the front or send them in the direction of a library staff member.​​
