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Onsite Camps

Winter Camp

Grades 1 - 6
Week 1 December 23, 26, 27
Week 2: December 30, January 2, 3

CAMP INNOVATION returns for Winter Break! With two weeks and themes available, and the flexibility to choose by day or week, your future scientist will stay engaged with STEAM throughout Winter Break.

Registration now open!


Full Camp

Includes all 6 days of camp! 

Experience 2 weeks of adventure! Join CAMP INNOVATION as we explore the worlds of engineering and magic as we embark on 6 full days of STEM fun!

Register for full camp

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Week 1: Can You Build It?

December 23, 26, 27
  • Day 1: All campers will build their own twirligigs, design a waterslide, compete in a balance challenge, construct a catapult made out of popsicle sticks and more!
  • Day 2: Campers in grades 1-4 will construct marble rhythmic staircases and balloon cars, as well as compete in marble run, bridge and structural challenges. Campers in grades 5-6 will design mini golf courses, hand crank elevators and compete in a balloon car race.
  • Day 3: Campers in grades 1-4 will design their own cardboard monster grabber, build their own take-home light display and more. Campers in grades 5-6 will utilize hydraulics to create an elevator, build their own foosball game using make-do materials and more.

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Register For Single Day

All campers will build their own twirligigs, design a waterslide, compete in a balance challenge, construct a catapult made out of popsicle sticks and more!

Register for day 1.

Campers in grades 1-4 will construct marble rhythmic staircases and balloon cars, as well as compete in marble run, bridge and structural challenges. Campers in grades 5-6 will design mini golf courses, hand crank elevators and compete in a balloon car race.

Register For Day 2.

Campers in grades 1-4 will design their own cardboard monster grabber, build their own take-home light display and more. Campers in grades 5-6 will utilize hydraulics to create an elevator, build their own foosball game using make-do materials and more.

register for Day 3.


Week 2: Spellbound With Science

December 30, January 2, 3
  • Day 1: Engineer your very own wand, scepter, shield or wings, create your own constellation and learn about astronomy, and explore dragon eggs.
  • Day 2: Concoct different elixirs and potions, try your hand at Quidditch, and more!
  • Day 3: Learn how to write invisible ink, make some delicious chocolate and create your own terrarium snowglobe.

Register for week 2

Register For Single Day

Engineer your very own wand, scepter, shield or wings, create your own constellation and learn about astronomy, and explore dragon eggs.

Register for day 1.

Concoct different elixirs and potions, try your hand at Quidditch, and more!

Register for day 2

Learn how to write invisible ink, make some delicious chocolate and create your own terrarium snow-globe.

Register for day 3.


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Spring Camp

Grades 1 - 6
March 10 – 14, 2025

 

Registration opens January 2025

 

Ancient Archaeology

Take a trip back in time to discover Earth’s most influential civilizations! At CAMP INNOVATION’s Spring Break session, investigate how science contributed to civilizations thousands of years ago—and how we use it to study them today.

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Summer Camp

Grades 1 - 6
June 2 - July 25, 2025

 

Registration Opening in February

Sky-High Science

Take to the sky! At CAMP INNOVATION’s Sky-High Science camp, future aviators will discover what it takes to soar across the sky. From planes and helicopters to hot air balloons and blimps, campers will explore the engineering behind these flying wonders.

Delicious Discoveries

Calling all sweet tooths! Curious about the craft behind chocolate and other scrumptious treats? At CAMP INNOVATION's Delicious Discoveries camp, we'll be exploring the science behind chocolate and the art of baking. Grab your aprons—and be sure to come hungry—as we explore the science stuffed inside your favorite confections.

Chemysteries

Step into CAMP INNOVATION’s chemistry lab for an ultra-hands-on week of experimentation! For our older campers in grades 5-8, Chemysteries will provide the opportunity to safely perform science experiments, explore how different chemicals combine to result in thrilling reactions and more.

NASA ASTRO CAMP®

Calling all future space explorers—NASA ASTRO CAMP® is for our true astronomy lovers! Throughout the week, Jr. space explorers will discover our Solar System and beyond.

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