As Central Florida braces for Hurricane Helene and schools shut their doors, the Orlando Science Center is stepping up to offer a semblance of normalcy and education. The institution is opening its doors on Thursday for a day camp aimed at children in grades K-5 while their regular classrooms remain empty, as reported by ClickOrlando.
Parents, caught between work commitments and weather worries, can drop their kids off as early as 7:30 a.m. for early care. After that, with Hurricane Helene bearing down, structured activities and exhibit visits will keep young minds engaged from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the supervision of which will be guided by staff, according to details provided by the science center. However, organizers have put a tight leash on pick-up times, mandating that campers be retrieved by 4:15 p.m., clearly mindful of the approaching storm conditions.
The one-day camp is priced at $145 per child for non-members and comes with a slightly reduced cost for member families, as indicated by Bungalower. Those needing extra time in the morning before the official camp hours can avail of early care for a nominal fee. The late fee, meanwhile, is not quite as nominal, running at $2 per minute for those parents who fail to make the 4:15 p.m. deadline.
