ScienceWorks Summer Camps
We may adjust camps to comply with pandemic safety rules. Schedules are subject to change.
ScienceWorks Camps
Summer Camp at ScienceWorks is special. We practice a hands-on approach that is child-led and fun-centric. Since 2003, ScienceWorks proudly offers high-quality science-based summer camps for the Rogue Valley. In-person, small class sizes, guest speakers, and exciting locally inspired investigations mark this year as our best season yet.
We believe that our Oregon Board of Education licensed staff create the greatest summer camps in the world and we know you’ll agree. Registration NOW OPEN for Members! Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates.
Week One: 6/28 - 7/2
Think Like a Scientist: Awesome Oregon
Theme: Life Science
Isn’t Oregon great? This camp explores the wonders of Oregon’s flora and fauna right here in our own backyard. Learn about everything from exotic mushrooms to the logistics of fighting wildfires. Awesome Oregon camp connects learners to local nature - a must for visitors and locals alike. Miss this camp, or want to explore more at home? Get the “Think Like a Scientist Kit” for more exciting investigations!
Age groups:
(EE) Early Explorers ages 5 - 6 years old
(YS) Young Scientists ages 7 - 9 years old
(MM) Museum Master ages 10 - 12 years old
Week Two: 7/5 - 7/9
Think Like a Scientist: Disease Detectives
Theme: Life Science, Engineering
Uncover why disease continues to plague us and how we humans fight back. Microscopes will be used and mysteries will be solved! Miss this camp or want to learn more at home? Try one of our take-home kits inspired by this camp: “The Story of Science: Disease Detectives!”
Age groups:
(EE) Early Explorers ages 5 - 6 years old
(YS) Young Scientists ages 7 - 9 years old
(MM) Museum Master ages 10 - 12 years old
Week Three: 7/12 - 7/16
Think Like a Scientist: Chemistry
Theme: Life Science, Physics
At ScienceWorks Chemistry camps we turn familiar chemicals into extraordinary experiences! Campers will mix and stir their way to an understanding of fundamental chemical changes through solution investigations! A camper favorite - did I hear someone say “Slime?” Miss this camp, or want to explore more at home? Get the “Think Like a Scientist Kit” for more exciting investigations!
Age groups:
(EE) Early Explorers ages 5 - 6 years old
(YS) Young Scientists ages 7 - 9 years old
(MM) Museum Master ages 10 - 12 years old
Week Four: 7/19 - 7/23
STEM Storytelling: Storybook Engineers
Theme: Physics, Engineering
If you read Rapunzel and thought to yourself, “why didn’t she build herself a ladder”? Then this camp is for you! Spend a week engineering creative solutions for fantastical problems at ScienceWorks! In camp, you’ll think of a way to help Rapunzel, and in the end, you may end up thinking of ways to help the world! Miss this camp, or want to explore more at home? Get the “Think Like a Engineer Kit” for more exciting investigations!
Age groups:
(EE) Early Explorers ages 5 - 6 years old
(YS) Young Scientists ages 7 - 9 years old
(MM) Museum Master ages 10 - 12 years old
Week Five: 7/26 - 7/30
STEM Storytelling: Creature Creator Camp
Theme: Life Science, Engineering
In this STEM Story Telling excursion, campers explore biological systems with a narrative twist and ask the question, “What makes a monster?” Investigations include NGSS cross cutting concepts throughout. Note: Museum Masters will get a chance to animate their creations with the stop motion animation studio! Miss this camp, or want to explore more at home? Get the “Think Like a Scientist Kit” for more exciting investigations!
Age groups:
(EE) Early Explorers ages 5 - 6 years old
(YS) Young Scientists ages 7 - 9 years old
(MM) Museum Master ages 10 - 12 years old
Week Six: 8/2 - 8/6
Think Like a Scientist: Earth!
Theme: Earth and Space
If you dig dinosaurs and volcanoes, this camp is for you! Investigate minerals, fossils, and the way the earth once was. A portion of camp will focus on Mary Fanning, the child scientist who discovered the Ichthyosaur, in conjunction with the Association of Science Education, London. Sea Dragon, a movie about Mary Fanning, is now playing in the Science Theater! Miss this camp, or want to explore more at home? Get the “Think Like a Scientist Kit” for more exciting investigations!
Age groups:
(EE) Early Explorers ages 5 - 6 years old
(YS) Young Scientists ages 7 - 9 years old
(MM) Museum Master ages 10 - 12 years old
Week Seven: 8/9 - 8/13
Think Like a Scientist: Space!
Theme: Earth and Space, Engineering
What an exciting year to explore space! Using the recent NASA Mars Perseverance Rover Expedition as our guide, campers will make up a space mission of their very own. Practice solving the problems of space travel like aerospace engineers! Miss this camp, or want to explore more at home? Get the “Think Like a Scientist Kit” for more exciting investigations!
Age groups:
(EE) Early Explorers ages 5 - 6 years old
(YS) Young Scientists ages 7 - 9 years old
(MM) Museum Master ages 10 - 12 years old
Week Eight: 8/16 - 8/20
STEM Storytelling: Storybook Engineers
Theme: Engineering
If you read Rapunzel and thought to yourself, “why didn’t she build herself a ladder”? Then this camp is for you! Spend a week engineering creative solutions for fantastical problems at ScienceWorks! In camp, you’ll think of a way to help Rapunzel, and in the end, you may end up thinking of ways to help the world! Miss this camp, or want to explore more at home? Get the “Think Like a Engineer Kit” for more exciting investigations!
Age groups:
(EE) Early Explorers ages 5 - 6 years old
(YS) Young Scientists ages 7 - 9 years old
(MM) Museum Master ages 10 - 12 years old
Week Nine: 8/23 - 8/27
Think Like a Scientist: Awesome Oregon
Theme: Life Science
Isn’t Oregon great? This camp explores the wonders of Oregon’s flora and fauna right here in our own backyard. Learn about everything from exotic mushrooms to the logistics of fighting wildfires. Awesome Oregon camp connects learners to local nature - a must for visitors and locals alike. Miss this camp, or want to explore more at home? Get the “Think Like a Scientist Kit” for more exciting investigations!
Age groups:
(EE) Early Explorers ages 5 - 6 years old
(YS) Young Scientists ages 7 - 9 years old
(MM) Museum Master ages 10 - 12 years old
Week Ten: 8/30 - 9/3
Think Like a Scientist: Chemistry
Theme: Life Science, Physics
At ScienceWorks Chemistry camps we turn familiar chemicals into extraordinary experiences! Campers will mix and stir their way to an understanding of fundamental chemical changes through solution investigations! A camper favorite - did I hear someone say “Slime?” Miss this camp, or want to explore more at home? Get the “Think Like a Scientist Kit” for more exciting investigations!
Age groups:
(EE) Early Explorers ages 5 - 6 years old
(YS) Young Scientists ages 7 - 9 years old
(MM) Museum Master ages 10 - 12 years old