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.
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Week One: 6/28 - 7/2, 9am - 3pm
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, 9am - 3pm
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, 9am - 3pm
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, 9am - 3pm
STEM Storytelling: Storybook Engineers
Theme: Physics, Engineering
Myths, legends, and fairy tales are the starting point for STEM investigations and engineering challenges in this camp. Younger campers will use favorite story books and tales as a jumping off point for investigations, inventions, and fun! Museum Masters will explore the technical elements of stop-motion animation and use the contemporary fairy tale Coraline as inspiration for their own projects.
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, 9am - 3pm
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, 9am - 3pm
Think Like a Scientist: Earth!
Theme: Earth Science
Investigate ancient life, and learn about the Earth's dynamic past and long-extinct life. Why is a pterosaur not a dinosaur? What can fossils tell us about the ancient Earth? A portion of this camp will focus on Mary Anning, the "Grandmother of Paleontology," whose discoveries changed everything we thought we knew about our planet. 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, 9am - 3pm
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, 9am - 3pm
STEM Storytelling: Storybook Engineers
Theme: Physics, Engineering
Myths, legends, and fairy tales are the starting point for STEM investigations and engineering challenges in this camp. Younger campers will use favorite story books and tales as a jumping off point for investigations, inventions, and fun! Museum Masters will explore the technical elements of stop-motion animation and use the contemporary fairy tale Coraline as inspiration for their own projects.
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, 9am - 3pm
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, 9am - 3pm
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
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