Campers gain access to a world-class science environment at the California Science Center, paired with hands-on learning and exploration of interactive exhibits.
Hands-On Science Camp at the California Science Center offers an immersive, hands-on science experience designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking in students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Campers participate in engaging morning and afternoon sessions with themes like Chemical Chaos, Rocket Factory, and Fantastic Physics through interactive experiments. The program focuses on STEM topics such as physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and space science, with over 25 unique classes available. Activities are built around real-world concepts and challenges, encouraging observation, testing, and problem-solving. Campers learn by doing science as they mix, launch, dig, dissect, observe, and explore, fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and perseverance. The camp takes place in the Wallis Annenberg Building for Science Learning and Innovation, which features cutting-edge classrooms, laboratories, and the 32,000-sq-ft Big Lab for large-scale experimentation. Campers also explore the California Science Center's interactive exhibits and live demonstrations.
A typical day includes engaging morning and afternoon science sessions with hands-on experiments, team challenges, and exploration of the Science Center's exhibits. Full-day campers have a supervised lunch break.
This camp is best for kids who love asking “why,” enjoy hands-on learning, and are curious about science and STEM.
Multiple Locations in Orange County
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