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When School is Out,
the Science Center is In!
Campers ages 4–14 can choose from a variety of camps, including video game design, robotics, virtual reality, biology, and more!
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Summer Camp Open House
Sat.–Sun., May 25–26
10 am–3 pm
Join us for an open house to learn more about our Summer Science Camps! We invite all families and campers to meet the camp staff, see the classroom, and ask questions. Get a taste of some of the upcoming fun with hands-on science activities, get a sneak peek at the 2019 T-shirts, and take care of your camp paperwork all at once. Summer Camp registration is NOT required!
Please note: This event is free to attend, but does not include general admission to the Science Center.
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Featured Camp: NEW! Da Vinci’s Designs
For ages 10–11
Mon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16
9 am–4 pm
$250 members / $280 nonmembers (Includes special visit to Da Vinci The Exhibition)
*No camp on July 4. Reduced price for premium four-day camp: $200 members / $230 nonmembers
Bring da Vinci’s historic drawings to life as you investigate Renaissance era engineering, biology, and art. Explore how human eyes work with the camera obscura, tinker with hydraulic machines, and design chain mail.
Members get discount rates on select programs!
Non-members can add programs to your cart and buy a membership at checkout!
Schedule
Ages 4 – 5+
Registration is open via the website or by calling 412.237.3400. Cost: $130 members / $145 nonmembers per session. My Place in SpaceMon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16 3, 2, 1, blast off… into outer space! Discover the planets that make up our solar system and investigate what makes Earth so special. Shoot for the stars as we explore our place in space. Members get discount rates on select programs! Science of MeMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 Learn about the most unique organism on the planet... YOU! Discover the amazing bones, organs, and tissues that make you, you! Members get discount rates on select programs! Creepy, Crawly BugsMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 Beetles and locusts and ants, oh my! Get an up-close look at the tiny world of bugs. Discover how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, build a bug house, and identify a myriad of interesting insects! Members get discount rates on select programs! Little BuildersMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 Unleash your imagination as you build bridges and castles with blocks, and turn ordinary objects into extraordinary structures! Join fellow engineers as you discover which shapes are the strongest, test out different building materials, and tinker with recycled materials. Members get discount rates on select programs! Science ExplorersMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 Mon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16 Get messy with chemistry, and creative with engineering. Explore the night sky and the inside of your body. Find out what science is all about with a different and exciting topic every day! Members get discount rates on select programs! Members get discount rates on select programs! Science in MotionMon., Aug. 5– Fri., Aug. 9 Mon., Aug. 19–Fri., Aug. 23 Get things moving as you experiment with the laws of motion and simple machines. Make creations that roll, spin, and swing, and even make a mini amusement park with LEGO®STEAM Park! Members get discount rates on select programs! Members get discount rates on select programs! Messy ScienceMon., Aug. 19–Fri., Aug. 23 Get ready to get messy with science! Make fun fizzy concoctions, compare slime and Oobleck, and paint with gravity. Decorate your very own smock to take home at the end of the week! Members get discount rates on select programs! Flight SchoolMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 The sky is the limit as we “take off” and learn the science behind flight. Investigate how insects, birds, and even humans command the sky. Build a rocket and see how high science can really soar! Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Neighborhood ScienceMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 Be a part of our community and discover the people, places, and technology found in our city. Explore trains, trolleys, and boats, then build and design your own block city. Examine how veterinarians care for animals, sort recyclables, and investigate where garbage goes. Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Invisible ForcesMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 Join us as we explore scientific phenomenon you cannot see! Investigate the science behind gravity, static electricity, magnetism, and sound. Drive a car without touching it, levitate balloons, and race objects down ramps. Members get discount rates on select programs! |
Ages 6 – 7+
Registration is open via the website or by calling 412.237.3400. Cost: $240 members / $270 nonmembers per session. Be A RoboticistMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 What makes a robot different from other machines? Discover how they sense, think, and act as you get hands on with a fun variety of educational robots. Program a robot with color, race through a maze, and explore endless possibilities with Cubelets™. Members get discount rates on select programs! Camp Odd SquadMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 Are you adventurous, love kooky creatures, and enjoy solving odd crimes? Then PBS Kids’ Odd Squad agents need your help! Become an honorary Odd Squad agent for the week using math and basic computer science to solve bizarre mysteries and thwart weird enemies. This camp is provided in partnership with the Fred Rogers Company. Members get discount rates on select programs! Code BuildersMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 Combine creativity, math, and computer skills in this week-long introduction to programming. Build up your skills through a variety of games, robots, and apps, and then put them to the test as you use Scratch to make interactive animations. Members get discount rates on select programs! Junior WizardMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 Is it magic or is it science? Become a real-life wizard when you make objects shrink and expand, change color, and even disappear! Examine the genetics of mythical creatures, make potions, and try your hand at transfiguration. Members get discount rates on select programs! I’m BiologyMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 Become a doctor-in-training for the week as you learn about the inner workings of the human body. Test your senses and reflexes, follow the path of the digestive system, and map your circulatory system. Members get discount rates on select programs! Camp Magic School BusMon., Aug. 19–Fri., Aug. 23 Hop aboard the Magic School Bus and take a fantastic voyage through the world of science! Explore everything from the ocean floor to the far reaches of space. Shrink down and travel through the circulatory system, and ride on a river of lava. It will be a trip you won't forget! Members get discount rates on select programs! Motors and MechanismsMon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16 Have fun building with blocks as you design, build, and program a variety of motorized machines with LEGO® WeDo 2.0 kits. Create contraptions that drive, pull, grab, and more, all while learning basic engineering and computer coding skills! Members get discount rates on select programs! Test It!Mon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 Grab your safety goggles and join us for a week of scientific experimentation. Answer all of the burning questions you have about the world as you test the powers of the Sun, observe chemical changes, and predict how far a projectile will travel. Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Just Add WaterMon., Aug. 19–Fri., Aug. 23 It’s a splash of science! Experiment with water chemistry and explore water in all three of its forms. Discover aquatic life, navigate life as a pirate, and engineer a sea-worthy vessel. Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Novel ScienceMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 Jump into the pages of your favorite books and stories! Compare real amphibians with characters from Frog and Toad Are Friends, and construct 2D and 3D structures and designs with Flat Stanley. Investigate the forces of nature found in fairytales and conduct candy science experiments from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Energy is EverywhereMon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16 Get energized by science! Discover the sources and types of energy that we use and encounter in our everyday lives. Harness the energy in wind and water, visualize sound waves, experiment with light and heat, and create simple circuits. Finish out the week by using energy transfer to create complex chain reaction contraptions. Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Superhuman ScienceMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 It’s a bird! It’s a spaceship! It’s a week of investigating the science behind superheroes, supervillains, and Jedi Masters. Discover the physics of flight and super-strength, and move objects with invisible forces such as electricity and magnetism. Design a custom cape, build a lightsaber, and get ready to save the day! Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Mix It UpMon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16 Mixtures, solutions, and concoctions, oh my! Use a pinch of kitchen science and a dash of chemistry to conduct various experiments. Create all sorts of slimy, fizzy, and colorful creations – you won’t believe the amazing things you can do with everyday materials. Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Fantastic Floating and Flying MachinesMon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16 $250/$280 member/nonmember (Includes a special visit to Da Vinci The Exhibition) Adventure above and beyond with all sorts of flying machines! Test different airplane designs in a wind tunnel, learn how to safely land a helicopter on a flight deck, and build stomp rockets that will reach for the sky. Members get discount rates on select programs! |
Ages 8 – 9+
Ages 10 – 11+
Registration is open via the website or by calling 412.237.3400. Cost: $240 members / $270 nonmembers per session. Robotics Space ChallengeMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 $270 members / $295 nonmembers (Materials fee included in price) Join our crew as we train for a robotic journey to Mars. You will work with your mission crew to design your LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 rover, then investigate, observe, calculate, and apply your knowledge to solve specific tasks. Once your training missions are complete, your crew will be transported to our Martian landscape where you must work together using everything you’ve learned to complete a series of mission objectives. Members get discount rates on select programs! Short CircuitMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 Harness the power of electricity into fun and innovative forms. Explore conductivity, and make circuits out of Play-Doh, LEGO® blocks, and even paper. Experiment with alternative energy sources, and use Makey-Makey kits to add some simple programming to your projects! Members get discount rates on select programs! CSI: Carnegie Science InvestigatorsMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 $270 members / $295 nonmembers (Materials fee included in price) Put your detective skills to the test as you analyze evidence and solve mysteries. Hone your powers of observation and deductive skills, and then step into our brand-new laboratory to carry out chemical tests, identify microscopic clues, and perform DNA analysis to solve mysteries! Members get discount rates on select programs! Video Game DesignMon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16 $270 members / $295 nonmembers (Materials fee included in price) Immerse yourself in the creative world of video game design! Aspiring game designers will create their own worlds, design unique characters, and build complex levels. Investigate the differences in 2D and 3D development and experiment with the design process as you program, debug, and polish off a game of your very own. Members get discount rates on select programs! Expedition EarthMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 Explore the world as you never have before! Take virtual reality trips to the far reaches of the planet with Google Expeditions. Visit coral reefs, voyage into volcanoes, and get up close with endangered animals. Get a new perspective on the most interesting, dangerous, and beautiful places on Earth, and discover their roles in our ecosystem. Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Da Vinci’s DesignsMon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16 $250 members / $280 nonmembers (Includes special visit to Da Vinci The Exhibition) Bring da Vinci’s historic drawings to life as you investigate Renaissance era engineering, biology, and art. Explore how human eyes work with the camera obscura, tinker with hydraulic machines, and design chain mail. Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Apocalyptic ArchitectureMon., Aug. 19–Fri., Aug. 23 Band together with your fellow campers to design and build new cities in an imaginary post-apocalyptic world. Discover how disasters, like storms and plagues, can ravage your city, and figure out how to protect yourself from these potential dangers. Members get discount rates on select programs! Fab Lab: Toy WorksMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 $310 members / $335 nonmembers (Materials fees included in price) What types of games and toys can be made with 3D printers, laser cutters, and vinyl cutting machines? In this camp, learn how to make some simple toys in the Fab Lab and then create your very own toy company, design a T-shirt, and manufacture personalized toys of your very own design. Members get discount rates on select programs! |
Ages 12 – 14+
Registration is open via the website or by calling 412.237.3400. Cost: $240 members / $270 nonmembers per session. Science EscapeMon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16 $270 members / $295 nonmembers (Field Trip fee included in price) Do you love solving puzzles and deciphering codes? Challenge yourself to solve a series of escape boxes and mini escape rooms while learning about astronomy, chemistry, biology and more. Discover different ways to make creative puzzles with anything from ciphers to circuits, and then design your own science-themed room to test your fellow campers. Finally, take a field trip to a professional escape room and test out your skills! Science Escape Camp made possible with the participation of Enter the Imaginarium.  Members get discount rates on select programs! Robot EngineersMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 $270 members / $295 nonmembers (Materials fee included in price) Explore the fascinating world of robotics as you design and program robots to carry out a variety of tasks, from robotic hands and minesweeping rovers to a robotic amusement park ride. Use both LEGO® Mindstorms EV3’s and Hummingbird Robotics Kits to design, build, program, and beta-test your robotic creations. Members get discount rates on select programs! Art + TechMon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9 $270 members / $295 nonmembers (Materials fee included in price) Discover the intersection of art and technology and use modern tools to set your creativity free! Experiment with 3D printing, digital animation, and green-screen technology. Program robots to draw, manipulate images and sound, and add programmable circuits to your work of art. Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Alchemy AcademyMon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16 $270 members / $295 nonmembers (Materials fee included in price) Put on your lab coat and safety goggles and get ready for some combustive chemistry. Create colorful and fizzy reactions, turn a penny gold, and see the effects of liquid nitrogen in action! Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Science BeatsMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 Mon., Aug. 19–Fri., Aug. 23 $270 members / $295 nonmembers (Materials fee included in price) Combine your love of music and passion for technology as you dive into the science of sound manipulation. Visualize sound waves with fire, make digital instruments with littleBits and Makey-Makey technology, and use computer programs and apps to mix sound and make your own theme song! Campers also will visit Bricolage Production Company to get an in-depth look at sound effects and radio technology. Members get discount rates on select programs! Members get discount rates on select programs! NEW! Figure It OutMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 $270 members / $295 nonmembers (Materials fee included in price) Can you solve a crime using forensic science, or uncover the source of an outbreak? Can you design a contraption that can knock down obstacles, or find a hidden object? Each day face a new challenge and see if you can find the solution! Members get discount rates on select programs! Fab Lab: Build Your Virtual WorldMon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2 $310 members / $335 nonmembers (Materials fee included in price) Get into the world of VR with this hands-on camp. Campers will design and fabricate their own personalized cardboard VR viewer and experiment with some cool VR software. Campers also will get a chance to adapt virtual worlds and create some of their own. *Campers should bring their own smartphone to this camp and have access to installing free apps. Members get discount rates on select programs! |
Ages 14 – 18+
Registration is open via the website or by calling 412.237.3400. Cost: $120 members / $145 nonmembers per session Fab Lab: Teen Making WorkshopThurs., Aug. 8–Fri., Aug. 9 In this intensive workshop, teens of all making levels will be immersed in the digital fabrication technologies of Fab Lab: 3D printing, laser cutting, and other CNC machinery. Fab Lab educators will work with teens to learn, explore, and create using those technologies. Interested teens could sign up for more than one Teen Making Camp to build on their previous knowledge and create more complex projects. Members get discount rates on select programs! Fab Lab: Girls Teen Maker Camp
Mon., Aug. 5–Tues., Aug. 6 In this intensive workshop, teen girls of all making levels will be immersed in the digital fabrication technologies of Fab Lab: 3D printing, laser cutting, and other CNC machinery. Fab Lab educators will work with teens to learn, explore, and create using those technologies. Interested teens could sign up for more than one Teen Making Camp to build on their previous knowledge and create more complex projects. Members get discount rates on select programs! Fab Lab: Quadcopter Challenge WorkshopsMon., Aug. 5–Tues., Aug. 6 Experiment with the science behind quad copter flight as you assemble and build your own mini indoor drone. Using Fab Lab’s 3D printer and laser cutter, design and test your drone chassis. Challenge other drones in an indoor obstacle course the second day. Members get discount rates on select programs! |
Please check back often. As camps fill up, additional sessions may be added.
Registration
How to register for camp+
Online registration is the most effective way to secure your place in camp. Online registration requires payment in full by credit card. Registration can also be done with a credit card over the phone. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Call 412.237.3400 to register. |
Financial Assistance+
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Call 412.237.3400 for more information. |
Cancellation Policy+
In case of insufficient registration, Carnegie Science Center reserves the right to cancel any program two weeks before it begins. All registered participants will have the option of attending another camp or receiving a full refund. |
Refund Policy+
All changes or cancellations to camp reservations must be completed by May 31st. Prior to May 31st all cancellations will be subject to a refund of up to the full price of the camp minus a $25 fee, per camp. For those camps purchased after May 31 there will be no changes, cancellations or refunds issued. |
What’s Included+
Camp registration fees include all scheduled activities, instruction, plenty of time to explore the Science Center, and a summer camp T-shirt. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh members enjoy discounted fees. Fees vary by length of camp; camps with field trips may have additional costs. *Note – Lunch is not provided by the Carnegie Science Center. Campers will need to bring a bagged lunch to camp each day. |
The Camp Experience
Camper Check-in and Check-out+
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Daily Activities and Schedule+
The summer camp experience is specially designed to offer opportunities the school-year classroom cannot, with plenty of individual hands-on activities, supervised exploration, and interactive fun. In addition to classroom experiments and projects, campers will explore different museum exhibits each day, and experience shows in our demonstration theaters and Rangos Giant Screen Cinema throughout the week. A brief description of the daily activities will be provided each Monday for each camp. |
Food and Snack+
Lunch is not provided by the Carnegie Science Center. Campers need to bring a lunch from home that does not need to be heated or refrigerated. Lunches should be brought in a disposable bag with the campers’ name clearly marked on it. A small snack will be provided to campers each day. All snacks are nut free, but may include other allergens, so please clearly indicate any food allergies on the camp permission form. Campers may bring their own alternative snack from home if there are allergy concerns, however outside food may not be shared with other campers. Example snacks include: Fruit snacks, pretzels, crackers, and granola bars. When attending a movie in The Rangos Giant Cinema Theater campers will be provided with a small popcorn as their daily snack. |
Camp Instructors+
Carnegie Science Center camp instructors are current professional teachers or recent graduates of an education program. They are assisted by college students with documented experience working with children. Teenage volunteers and interns may also assist with camp activities. All summer camp staff members–instructors, assistants, and volunteers—have passed thorough background checks. The number of children in each camp session varies, but we make sure that an adequate number of adults are on hand for each group. The student: teacher ratio for each camp is 12:1 for ages 6–14, and 7:1 for ages 4–5. |
Pre and Post Camp Care+
For your convenience, we offer pre- and post-camp child care. This time is for supervised, unstructured play. Toys, such as blocks and puzzles, will be provided for campers to engage with. Campers may also bring books or other items from home during this time. Pre-Care runs from 7:30 - 8:30 am for an additional charge of $25 per week. Post-Camp runs from 4:30 - 6 pm for an additional $50 per week. Campers will be provided with an additional snack during post-camp. Please note: For half-day preschool camps your child must be enrolled in an afternoon camp in order to sign up for post-camp, and a morning camp to sign up for pre-care. Pre-registration is required and can be arranged when you book your camp. |
FAQ’s+
When can I register?Members can register by calling 412.237.3400 or via online beginning Mon., Dec. 10. Registration via the website will be available to members and nonmembers beginning Mon., Dec. 17. To register via the website, click the “buy” button next to your desired camps. What is your payment policy?Online registration is the most effective way to secure your place in camp. Online registration requires payment in full by credit card. Registration can also be done with a credit card over the phone. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Call 412.237.3400 to register. My child can’t attend camp. What is your refund policy?All changes or cancellations to camp reservations must be completed by May 31st. Prior to May 31st all cancellations will be subject to a refund of up to the full price of the camp minus a $25 fee, per camp. For those camps purchased after May 31 there will be no changes, cancellations or refunds issued. Can my camp be cancelled?In case of insufficient registration, Carnegie Science Center reserves the right to cancel any program two weeks before it begins. All registered participants will have the option of attending another camp or receiving a full refund. Who are the camp instructors?Carnegie Science Center camp instructors are professional teachers and college seniors majoring in science or education, assisted by college students with documented experience working with children. Camps are designed by camp instructors and full-time Carnegie Science Center professionals to be age-appropriate, stimulating, and exciting. All summer camp staff members–instructors and assistants—have passed thorough background checks. How many children are in each camp?The number of children in each camp session varies, but we make sure that an adequate number of adults are on hand for each group. The student: teacher ratio for each camp is 12:1 for ages 6–14, and 7:1 for ages 4–5. What does the camp registration fee include?Camp registration fees include all scheduled activities, instruction, plenty of time to explore the Science Center, and a summer camp T-shirt. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh members enjoy discounted fees. Fees vary by length of camp; camps with field trips may have additional costs. Are scholarships available?A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Call 412.237.3400 for more information. |
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