Science Summer Camp 2026 for Kids Ages 6-12

Space, Earth & Physics Camp
Blast off into an exciting week of discovery as students explore the solar system, gravity, rockets, weather, and planetary science through hands-on experiments and engineering challenges. In this camp, children learn how forces act in space and on Earth, how rockets and parachutes work, and how scientists study weather patterns and planetary surfaces. Each day includes experiments, creative building, science journaling, and interactive games that make physics and space science fun and engaging.

Day 1 – Rocket Physics
Students begin the week by learning about the forces that affect rocket flight, including thrust, gravity, and air resistance. They build and launch straw rockets using paper fins and tape, then test how flight angle and fin design affect distance and stability. They also investigate different fin shapes to see which designs work best. For the engineering project, students design and test water bottle rockets, experimenting with fins, nose shapes, and water volume to improve performance. The day also includes science journaling and a planet relay game that reinforces ideas about motion and forces in space.

Day 2 – Meteor Impacts & Craters
Campers explore how meteors create craters on planets and how size, mass, and speed affect the impact. In the crater lab, students drop rocks into flour or sand and measure crater diameter and depth. They also compare collisions using different-sized balls to see how impact changes with mass and height. For the engineering activity, students create a planet surface model using clay, sand, and rocks, then simulate meteor impacts to observe how different materials absorb force. Journaling and a meteor toss game help reinforce key concepts in a fun and active way.

Day 3 – Gravity & Parachutes
Students learn how gravity pulls objects toward Earth and how air resistance slows falling objects. They build small parachutes using plastic bags or tissue paper, string, and small payloads, then test how size and shape affect descent time and stability. In the engineering challenge, students design and improve a parachute system to safely land an object from a height. The day includes science journaling and a gravity-themed game that helps students better understand falling motion, drag, and design improvement.

Day 4 – Weather & Earth Science
This day focuses on weather patterns, wind, rain, clouds, and Earth science. Students create a mini weather station to measure wind speed, rainfall, and cloud formation, and they also build a tornado in a bottle to observe how rotation creates a vortex. For the engineering project, students design their own weather station using simple tools to monitor and compare weather conditions. Science journaling and a weather relay game help students connect their observations to real-world forecasting and Earth systems.

Day 5 – Space Engineering Challenge Day
On the final day, students review the week’s main concepts, including rockets, meteors, gravity, parachutes, weather, and planetary science, and apply their knowledge in a final engineering challenge. They design and build a Mars rover prototype using recycled materials and test it on an obstacle course that simulates movement on Mars. At the investigation station, students also retest their final rocket and parachute designs, measure performance, and discuss what worked best. The week ends with science journaling and a space trivia challenge that brings together everything they have learned.

7.5 hours program | 
Drop-Off Time: 8.00 AM - 8.30 AM
Pick-Up Time: 4:00 PM - 4.30 PM