LOVE Science? So do we! Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) camps are packed with hands-on experiments that spark creativity, build confidence, and make learning fun!
Designed for ages 5-11, each week offers unique activities to challenge and engage every child.
- Location: 410 Columbus Avenue (across from the American Museum of Natural History at West 80th Street)
- Weekly Camps from 9am – 3pm
- Early drop offs starting at 8:15am and late pick up available through 4:30pm as add-ons.
- Pricing: $800 per week (15% off registration for 3 or more weeks)
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2025 Summer Camp Schedule |
Week 1 | 6/27(F) & 7/1-7/3/25 (M-Th)
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Ooey-Gooey Science |
Week 2 | 7/7-7/11/25 (M-F)
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Invent-O-Mania |
Week 3 | 7/14-7/18/25 (M-F)
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The Scientist In Me |
Ooey Gooey Science Camp
Get ready for a messy, bubbly, and hands-on chemistry adventure at Ooey, Gooey Science Camp! This camp allows young scientists to explore the magic of chemistry through fun, interactive experiments. From elephant toothpaste to dry ice experiments, kids will uncover the world of reactions, solutions, and scientific wonders.
Explore Science Through These Themes:
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- Loving Chemical Reactions: Discover how atoms and molecules form new substances through exciting reactions, like elephant toothpaste!
- Crazy States of Matter: Experiment with dry ice and explore how solids, liquids, and gases transform, including sublimation.
- Magical Matter Changes: Create homemade soap, explore physical vs. chemical changes, and watch disappearing cups disappear!
- Playing with Density: Dive into the properties of matter with activities like making lava lamps and exploring density, volume, and buoyancy.
- Acid or Base? Test everyday substances to determine if they’re acids or bases with a fun pH indicator and mystery ingredients!
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Invent-O-Mania
Take a journey through history’s greatest inventions at Invent-O-Mania Camp! This hands-on experience explores the brilliant minds and groundbreaking innovations that shaped the world. From ancient Greek catapults to modern robotics, kids will explore the ingenuity behind history’s game-changing inventions while bringing their own ideas to life.
Explore Innovation Through These Themes:
- The Greeks and the Catapult: Discover how Greek engineers revolutionized warfare by designing powerful catapults—and then build and test your own!
- China and the Compass: Explore how the ancient Chinese invention of the compass changed navigation and dive into magnetic fields, static electricity, and electromagnetic forces.
- Jansen and the Microscope: Learn how the microscope transformed medicine and biology, then explore DNA, cells, and microorganisms.
- Volta and the Battery: Experiment with electrical circuits, motors, and early batteries to understand how stored energy powers our world.
- Japanese Robotics: Discover the evolution of robots and how Japan has led innovation in automation—then build your own object-detecting robot!
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The Scientist In Me
Embark on a hands-on STEM adventure where our explorers dive into the thrilling world of science! Through exciting experiments, creative projects, and immersive activities, kids will learn how science impacts everyday life and sparks future careers. Whether launching rockets, exploring the human body, or tackling real-world engineering challenges, every day brings new discoveries and fun!
Explore Science Through These Themes:
- The Doctor in Me (Medical Science): Learn how doctors study germs, the heart, and DNA.
- The Engineer in Me (Engineering): Build bridges, design structures, and explore simple machines.
- The Astronaut in Me (Space Science): Discover planets, rockets, and the wonders of space.
- The Physicist in Me (Physics): Experiment with electricity, energy, motion, and states of matter.
- The Environmental Scientist in Me (Environmental Science): Investigate ecosystems, climate change, and air quality.