Sciencenter School's Out! Camp

February and April Break

Want to provide your kids with a fun, exciting and science-filled school breaks? Sciencenter School’s Out! Camp combines fun and games with exciting, hands-on science activities, experiments, special presenters, and museum exploration. Our small camp size per session and a low camper-to-staff ratio allows your camper to participate in high-quality programming and develop personal relationships with the staff.

Sciencenter school break camp is open to children in kindergarten through grade 5. Science experience is not required – a full variety of topics and activities will appeal to all levels of science knowledge.

2019 and 2020 School’s Out! Camp Programs

February Break Camp (Grades K-5)

February 17 – 21

Beat the winter blues and make some discoveries! Campers will explore the science behind slime, volcanoes, and winter weather. Activities will include an egg drop challenge, building roller coasters, exploring earth and space, and investigating snow and ice as weather permits. Make sure you dress warmly and ready to explore!

Cost: $300 member, $340 non-member.

April Break (Grades K-5)

April 6 – 10

Spring into fun with the Sciencenter! Campers will explore the science of wind and weather, learn about local plants and animals, and build with a variety of materials. Activities will include designing a windmill, building rockets, and exploring local wildlife in our backyard. Come join the fun!

Cost: $300 member, $340 non-member.

REGISTRATION

School’s Out! Camp online registration is open on December 10 at 10 am. Online registration is the most effective way to secure your place in camp. Online registration requires payment in full by credit card. The Sciencenter cannot guarantee spaces in camp prior to completed registration*.

*Waitlists are available for all sessions. Use the link below.

Member Discount

In order to qualify for special member discounts, your membership must be current at time of registration through April 2020.

If your membership will expire before April, you must renew it before completing your camp registration in order to receive the member rate. When you renew your membership now, your new membership year is activated when your current membership expires. (To purchase or renew a membership, click here or call (607) 272-0600 ×118.)

Members Please Note: to receive the member discount on the online registration form, you will need to input your membership ID number and expiration date. This information can be found on the front of your membership card.

No refunds will be given for memberships purchased after camp registration is completed.

Membership benefits are not transferable, and membership discounts for camp cannot be used to register extended family members.

Financial Assistance

Scholarship Opportunity Guidelines

To qualify for a scholarship you must be a MAP Member. Details about MAP Membership can be found here.
If camper is awarded a scholarship, it can be used for a single camp session (February Camp OR April Camp)
Number of scholarships awarded is limited
Scholarship applicants must fill out and submit an application either in person or by email (application coming soon)

Submitting a scholarship application does not guarantee a space in camp. If you are approved for a scholarship, you will receive an email with instructions to register for camp after registration opens.

For questions about scholarships, please contact Elizabeth McDonald at (607) 272-0600 ×148 or email emcdonald@sciencenter.org

Cancellation Policy

Camp fees for February Break Camp will only be refunded if camper is withdrawn before February 1, 2020.
Camp fees for April Break Camp will only be refunded if camper is withdrawn before March 15, 2020.

A $30 processing fee will be charged for all refunds.

In order to withdraw your camper, you must send an email to emcdonald@sciencenter.org by the dates listed above.

A Typical Day at Camp

It’s loud, messy, fast-moving and full of fun! A typical day involves both indoor and outdoor hands-on activities, games, challenges, experiments, and special presentations.

Hands-On Activities

Hands-on Activities

Making slime, launching rockets, and dropping eggs is all in a day’s work. We’ll play games and experiment indoors and outdoors every day (weather permitting).

Museum Exploration

Camp days begin and end at the Sciencenter, and include museum exploration and so much more. Your child will interact with other kids and Sciencenter staff in our friendly camp community. We plan an assortment of active, physical games, focused science experiences, special presentations, and free exploration of the museum.