School’s Out Science Camps turn school holidays and select Saturdays into unforgettable adventures!
Each single-day camp features a unique theme packed with hands-on experiments and creative activities that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and make learning fun!
| Price Per Camper | $99 |
| Member Discount | $20 off with code MEMBER20 |
| Extended Care Add-on | $10 for AM, $10 for PM |
School’s Out Science Camp Schedule 2026-2027
Registration opens Monday, Aug. 24
| Date | Grades | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct. 3 | 2-6 | Saturday Camp | To Infinity and Beyond! |
| Saturday, Oct. 10 | 2-6 | Saturday Camp | Fidget Factory |
| Monday, Oct. 12 | K-5 | Holiday: Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Boo! Bots |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | 2-6 | Saturday Camp | Pocket Arcade |
| Saturday, Nov. 7 | 2-6 | Saturday Camp | To Infinity and Beyond! |
| Monday, Nov. 30 | K-5 | Holiday: Thanksgiving Break | Game On! |
| Monday, Dec. 21 | K-5 | Holiday: Winter Break | Lights, Lanterns, and Illumination |
| Tuesday, Dec. 22 | K-5 | Holiday: Winter Break | Candy Chemistry |
| Wednesday, Dec. 23 | K-5 | Holiday: Winter Break | Toy Workshop |
| Monday, Dec. 28 | K-5 | Holiday: Winter Break | Ski Patrol |
| Tuesday, Dec. 29 | K-5 | Holiday: Winter Break | Polar Researcher |
| Wednesday, Dec. 30 | K-5 | Holiday: Winter Break | Snow Day |
| Saturday, Jan. 16 | 2-6 | Saturday Camp | Pocket Arcade |
| Saturday, Feb. 20 | 2-6 | Saturday Camp | Fidget Factory |
| Saturday, March 20 | 2-6 | Saturday Camp | Mission: Rescue Rovers |
| Friday, March 26 | K-5 | Holiday: Spring Break | Eggcellent Engineering |
| Monday, March 29 | K-5 | Holiday: Spring Break | Dirt Detectives |
Holiday Camps
Grades K-5 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Lunch/snacks included • Extended care available for added cost
Registration opens Monday, Aug. 24
Boo! Bots
Bring your spookiest creation to life! Design, build, and code your own monster, ghost, or creepy critter, complete with movement, sound, and glowing lights. Put your creature through the ultimate fright test before taking your masterpiece home.
Game On!
Build your very own video game from scratch, using your imagination and creativity to bring it from idea to reality. No experience needed. Get ready to create the game YOU always wanted to play!
Lights, Lanterns, and Illumination
Make the season bright! Build glowing circuits and create dazzling mini light shows and shadow stories. Show off your illuminated creations for a holiday display your family won’t forget.
Candy Chemistry
Calling all sweet tooths! Bubble, boil, and shape sugar into wild candy creations, then whip up perfectly smooth, creamy chocolate treats. It’s the tastiest camp of the season (and yes, you’ll get to eat your experiments)!
Toy Workshop
Why wait for a special occasion when you can build your dream toy today! Design and construct your own custom toy from scratch and take it home to enjoy! Invent it, build it, and play with it…all in one day!
Ski Patrol
Grab your imagination and hit the slopes…as the designer! Dream up your own winter resort, building everything from snow tube half-pipes to black diamond runs, ski lifts, and trail groomers. You call the shots on what makes it the ultimate cold-weather hangout.
Polar Researcher
Bundle up for a trip to the ends of the Earth! Check out polar wildlife, investigate melting ice, and design your own research station built to survive the harshest conditions on the planet. It’s adventure and invention, polar style.
Snow Day
No two snowflakes are alike, and you’ll make plenty to prove it! Craft snowflakes from paper, water, and crystals, then design and 3D-print your own one-of-a-kind flake to take home. A winter wonderland of hands-on creativity awaits!
Eggcellent Engineering
Brace for impact! We’re smashing eggs, and it’s your job to protect them! Design your own packaging to keep a fragile egg safe, then put it to the ultimate drop test. Will your design survive the fall?
Dirt Detectives
Get your hands dirty and discover what makes a garden thrive! Explore who belongs in a garden (and who’s crashing the party), then design your very own garden your way. Plus, uncover the secrets behind preserving garden-fresh food.
Saturday Camps
Grades 2-6 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Lunch/snack not included • No extended care
Registration opens Monday, Aug. 24
To Infinity and Beyond!
Design, build, and launch your own foam glider, then race against other campers to see whose flies farthest! Get inspired by real birds and flying machines as you shape the perfect wings. Every launch is a new shot at topping your personal best!
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Fidget Factory
Build your own custom fidget from scratch, then make it uniquely yours with a 3D-printed textile piece of your own creation. Team up with friends to test spinners, gears, and moving parts until you nail the perfect feel. You’ll go home with a one-of-a-kind fidget toy, made by you, for you!
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Pocket Arcade
Ever wanted to build your own video game? Now’s your chance! Design characters, build worlds, and create a portable arcade game to play (and show off) at home. No experience needed – just big ideas and a love of gaming.
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Mission: Rescue Rovers
An astronaut is stranded on the Moon, and it’s up to your crew to save them! Build a LEGO Rescue Rover tough enough to cross rocky lunar terrain and complete the mission. Work as a team, test your rover, and celebrate the big rescue!
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Camp Basics
- Camps run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Camps include a morning snack break, a lunch and recess break, and an afternoon snack break. Snacks and lunch are provided for holiday camps only. Saturday campers must bring their own.
- Morning drop-off begins at 8:45 a.m.
Extended Care
- Extended care in the AM and PM is available for Holiday Camps
- Morning care activities from 7:30-8:45 a.m.
- Afternoon care activities from 4:10-5:30 p.m.
- Additional $10 for AM care and $10 for PM care
Lunch & Snacks
- A lunch break with recess and two snack breaks are provided for each camp.
- Lunch and snacks are included for Holiday Camps. Campers may bring their own or a menu will be provided as the camp date nears.
- Lunch and snacks are not included for Saturday Camps. Campers must bring their own.
- Note: We are not an Allergen Free Facility. Foods prepared in our kitchens or fryers may contain or may have come into contact with these food allergens. Items listed as “Allergen Friendly” were prepared without the addition of allergen ingredients. We rely on our vendors’ allergy warnings and ingredient listings. Because ingredient substitutions, recipe revisions, as well as cross-contact with allergens are possible, we cannot guarantee any food item will be completely free of allergens.
Discounts & Scholarships
- Members save $20 on each camp with promo code MEMBER20. Membership must be active during the dates of the camps.
- Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Learn more and apply.
Reservations and Refund Policies
- Registration closes one week prior to each camp date
- Registration can be cancelled or transferred with a full refund and no charge up to 10 days prior to the start of camp
- Cancellations made 6-9 days before arrival date: 50 percent refund
- Cancellations made 5 days or less before arrival date: No refund
- Reservation adjustments: Da Vinci Science Center understands that sometimes it becomes necessary to reschedule a camp session after your reservation has been made. The Science Center will be happy to accommodate a one-time reservation transfer at no cost if there is availability on the new date and you are requesting the transfer 2 weeks in advance of your current reservation. Additional changes to the reservation date will incur a $25 processing fee.
School’s Out Science Camps are sponsored by
