Covid-19 and JMDC
As of March 17, 2020 Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center will be closed seven days a week to the public and our volunteers. We do not have a date when we will reopen.
This is an evolving situation and updates will be made as required. It is recommended that you call the office, 951.685.5818, if you have any questions.
Summer Discovery Camp - July 2020
This summer Explorers get back to having fun making discoveries at JMDC Discovery Camp. The weeks and themes are listed below. Tentatively, we will be taking reservations in May.
Week #1, 6/29-7/3,2020 - Be Gneiss - Explorers will fun while learning about geology, how rocks and minerals are incorporated into the Earth, and how we use them in our daily lives. Explorers will indulge in hands-on experiences involving geology and the scientific method. There will be art projects and games involving the different classifications of rocks and minerals. At the end of the week, explorers will be able to create their very own rock collections from our rock pit.
Week #2, 7/6-10, 2020 - Dinosaurs are Dino-Mite - Explorers will have fun while learning about the history of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. This week will involve touring JMDC’s own collection of dinosaur statues to learn about their lives. We will cover the fossilization process and make mock fossils to take home. There will be art projects involving the evolutionary progression from dinosaurs to modern lizards and birds.
Week #3, 7/13-17, 2020 - Be-Leaf in Nature - Explorers will have fun delving into flora and fauna, worldwide and local. It will be very adventure-based; we will walk around JMDC to experience nature and take samples for art projects. Explorers will begin to grasp the workings of natural systems like photosynthesis through scientific experiments. We will spend time learning about the definitions of plants and animals by building models.
Week#4, 7/20-24, 2020 - Ribbiting Discoveries - Explorers will have fun while focused on the animals that can be found at JMDC. Explorers will take a tour of our beloved ‘Critter Corner’ to learn about the physiology of snakes, lizards, amphibians, and invertebrates. We will learn about the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals through art and experiments. Explorers will discover incredible animal facts and play games involving animal roles.
Temporarily unavailable - See Covid-19 above for details
Rock Collecting with the Dinosaurs
Join a Learning Expedition into the past with a JMDC Guide. Saturday at 10:00 am, noon, 2:00 pm and Sunday at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm Families of Explorers or Solo Explorers will have fun while learning about Rocks, Minerals and how Fossils are formed. A walking tour looking, talking and taking pictures of our different Dinosaur sculptures in the lower gardens. You will then move into the reserved part of property to continue looking at more Dinosaurs sculptures and end by making a personal collection of twelve rocks, mineral or fossils. Come out and explore the past with JMDC.
Cost is $9.00 per person, children under two years of age are no charge.
Temporarily unavailable - See Covid-19 above for details
Toddler Time
Join JMDC for fun and learning during Toddler Time. Tiny Tot Explorers, ages 2 to 4 years old, with their adult partner will have fun exploring and making discoveries with one of our Guides. Everything starts in the S.T.E.A.M. Station in the Gift Shop. From there we may move to the Dino Den or another area for fun and adventure. Activities are S.T.E.A.M. based (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) and designed for fun while learning. Look forward to you joining us!
Toddler Time Themes for 2020 are: March-All Kinds of Weather, April-Let's Grow a Garden, May-Rocks and Minerals, June-Animal Babies, July-Summer Fun, August-The Ocean, September-ABC's and 123's, October-Creepy Crawlies, November-I am Thankful for my Family, December-December Dinosaurs.
Cost is $10.00 plus Eventbrite fees per Tiny Tot Explorer.