Spark Curiosity this Summer
Keep your future scientists, engineers and inventors engaged and entertained this summer. Science Museum summer camps provide hours of discovery, wonder and hands-on experiences you just can’t get anywhere else.
Camp is open to children ages 6–12. Camps include opportunities to explore Science Museum exhibitions, watch films in The Dome and participate in a variety of interactive science programs.
For caregivers who need full-day coverage, the Science Museum offers early drop off at 8:30 a.m. and late pickup at 5:30 p.m. to help make camp work for a variety of schedules.
We’re offering nine weeks of camp starting June 8 and ending the week of August 3. There are five different content themes with four camps being offered twice.
New this year: you do not need to select a camp based on your camper’s age. You just need to register. We will take care of splitting campers up each week based on age so activities can be tailored appropriately.
Check out our weekly camp themes below. Your curious kiddos can join us for one camp or one of each theme. To give even more future scientists in our community the opportunity to experience the fun, campers are limited to attending five weeks of camp.
2026 Summer Camp Themes
June 8–12
Animals have adapted their form, function and behavior over time. Whether it’s gaining new teeth, blending in or standing out, speeding up or slowing down, or surviving new human interactions, we’ll look at how animals have adapted to their surroundings over time.
June 15–19
One if by land, two if by sea… air, or space. People are moving throughout the community, planet and galaxy thanks to advances in transportation technology. Start your engines to find out what floats your boat and take flight as we launch into the science of what makes things go.
June 22–26
Mission STEM-possible! Deduce how science helps solve some of the world’s great capers and put on your calculation fedora to crack the code. We’ll check the evidence and go-go-gadget our way to clearing obstacles. Earn your agent badge with your mystery solved!
June 29–July 3
It’s a greatest hits of fan-favorite, hands-on STEM activities. Campers will enjoy the most popular demos, workshops and engineering challenges covering a wide variety of topics. While the activities are a surprise, it’s no surprise how much fun campers will have!
July 6–10
Makers gonna make. Harness creativity and generate ideas during this week of innovation and iteration. Campers will take over The Forge to experience projects including woodworking, sewing, electronics and more. Come ready to prototype, test and, most importantly, have fun!
July 13–17
Animals have adapted their form, function and behavior over time. Whether it’s gaining new teeth, blending in or standing out, speeding up or slowing down, or surviving new human interactions, we’ll look at how animals have adapted to their surroundings over time.
July 20–24
One if by land, two if by sea… air, or space. People are moving throughout the community, planet and galaxy thanks to advances in transportation technology. Start your engines to find out what floats your boat and take flight as we launch into the science of what makes things go.
July 27– 31
Mission STEM-possible! Deduce how science helps solve some of the world’s great capers and put on your calculation fedora to crack the code. We’ll check the evidence and go-go-gadget our way to clearing obstacles. Earn your agent badge with your mystery solved!
August 3–7
Makers gonna make. Harness creativity and generate ideas during this week of innovation and iteration. Campers will take over The Forge to experience projects including woodworking, sewing, electronics and more. Come ready to prototype, test and, most importantly, have fun!
Summer Camp Details
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Pricing
Five-day summer camps cost $350 for members and $400 for non-members. Camp fees include a daily snack, water bottle and all camp activities. Campers will need to bring their own lunch to help energize them for our scientific adventures.
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Schedule
Summer camps will be held from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday–Friday. Drop off opens at 8:30 a.m. To help make these extraordinary experiences possible for all schedules, after-camp care is available until 5:30 p.m. for $50 per week, per child. Families must register for after-camp care prior to using this service.
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Waitlist
Summer camps are popular and fill up very quickly. If the camp you would like to attend is sold out, you can add your name to the waitlist by completing the waitlist form. Please note: the waitlist form will not open until registration opens on February 2 at 9 a.m.
If a camp spot opens, we will first email all Science Museum members on the waitlist at the same time. If the spot remains open after 24 hours, we will email the rest of the waitlist. We will do this any time a spot opens in a camp.
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Scholarships
The Science Museum is pleased to offer a limited number of weekly summer camp scholarships to its current Museums for All member families. Find all the details about summer camp scholarships and submit an application.
Please note: The Science Museum will only accept scholarship applications January 12–30. The application for scholarships opens prior to regular summer camp registration. Details about summer camp scholarships will be emailed to Museums for All members.
