STEM Camps

Bugs, Rocks and the Wild - Jul 14-18

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18 2025, 9am - 4pm

Grab your binoculars and safari hat—we are off to explore bugs, rocks and the wild! This nature camp in the great outdoors includes an optional bug-tasting activity.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

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Junior Paleontologist

TK - K

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 1pm

Journey back in time to uncover the mysteries of the past as you dig for fossils, study rock formations and cast dinosaur bones. Discover the science of paleontology while building observation and organization skills. TK-Kinder camps are designed for children ages 4–5. Campers must be able to use the restroom independently.

Pricing:

Members: $140 | General: $165 

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Culinary Science

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

Explore the science behind the flavors in your food! In this fun, hands-on camp, food lovers will experiment with edible science. Learn how butterfly pea tea changes colors, test your taste buds, discover the science of tortillas, and dive into the chemistry of cooking. From taste perception to yeast starters, natural dyes, and more.  

Please note: This camp is not suitable for children with food allergies.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

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STEM-tastic Camp Jul 28-Aug 1

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 9am - 4pm

Dive into the exciting realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Get creative with colorful art projects, experiment with cool chemistry concoctions, engineer your own amazing creations, and whip up delicious culinary delights. 

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

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Science Explorers: Adventures in Balboa Park

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 9am - 4pm

Get ready for a week of thrilling discoveries and hands-on experiments at the Fleet Science Center! Campers will dive into fun activities, explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, and watch an awe-inspiring documentary in the Fleet's IMAX^® Dome Theater. With sneak peeks into other museums in the park and creative projects that spark imagination, there’s endless excitement in every corner of this unforgettable adventure.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

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Big Blue Ocean

Pre-K - Pre-K

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 9:15 - 11:15am

Investigate the murky depths of the deep blue sea including fantastic creatures, ocean chemistry and more.

Pricing:

Members: $120 | General: $150 

Adult + Child

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Sensational Senses

K - K

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 12 - 4pm

Use your five senses as you create squishy, slimy flubber, invent squeaky noise makers and sniff your way around this zany camp. TK-Kinder camps are designed for children ages 4–5. Campers must be able to use the restroom independently. 

Pricing:

Members: $140 | General: $165

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Tiny but Mighty: The World of Bugs

TK - K

Mon, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 8 2025, 9am - 1pm

Get ready to crawl, flutter, and buzz into the amazing world of bugs! Discover how caterpillars transform into butterflies, build a cozy bug habitat, and search for fascinating insects in their natural environment. From busy ants to colorful beetles, you'll see just how mighty these tiny creatures can be!  

(Note: Children must be fully potty trained and able to use the restroom independently.) 

Pricing: 

Members: $140 | General: $165 

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