Give your child the super powers of science.
Join us for week-long and single-day summer camps at Da Vinci Science Center. Experienced educators lead hands-on science activities that inspire campers to think creatively, be curious, and learn through their own observations and discoveries.
Campers will make new friends, develop lifelong critical thinking skills, and totally have the most fun with science.
Need- and interest-based scholarships are available through the Linny Fowler STEAM Scholarship Fund. Learn more.
June 19-23 or June 26-30, AM sessions
Aug. 7-11 or Aug. 14-18, PM sessions
Campers will use their present-day science skills to help them answer millennia-old questions. What did dinosaurs eat? How did they get around? What’s the difference between these ancient lizards and their modern-day relatives? The answers just may surprise you! Learn more about how fossils were made, how the world was different, and what may have caused these creatures to go extinct.
June 19-23 or June 26-30, PM sessions
Aug. 7-11 or Aug. 14-18, AM sessions
There is so much to discover about the world of color. Explore how our eyes see different colors and even learn about some “colors” we cannot see. Discover how to make all the colors of the rainbow (and more) by mixing the primary colors of paint and light. Everyone is sure to have a blast getting messy and creative!
July 10-14 or July 17-21, AM sessions
July 24-28 or July 31-Aug. 4, PM sessions
Join us for the perfect pairing for our summer exhibition, Survival of the Slowest. Learn about the unique characteristics and behaviors of animals that move slowly, such as snakes, sloths, and turtles. Interactive activities and hands-on experiments will help children understand the adaptations and survival strategies of these animals.
July 10-14 or July 17-21, PM sessions
July 24-28 or July 31-Aug. 4, AM sessions
Think like engineers and artists to design and construct one-of-a-kind creations. Learn to work together through interactive activities and hands-on experiences. Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. From kinetic sculptures to boats and buildings, there’s something for everyone to explore.
Aug. 21-25, AM sessions
This camp is the perfect combination for kids with a love for science and reading. Journey through the pages as we learn about different scientific principles such as physics, chemistry, and biology. Camp includes interactive activities, experiments, and projects that help inspire scientific curiosity as well as creativity.
Aug. 21-25, PM sessions
Introduce your little one to the world of coding. Learn the basics of coding through interactive activities, games, and projects that are age-appropriate and fun. Educators use visual programming languages such as Scratch Jr to help kids understand and create their own programs.
June 19-23 or June 26-30, AM sessions
Find your way across the sky and take a virtual reality tour through our solar system. From faraway constellations to the sun and moon above our heads, create your own rockets and rovers to explore all that is out of this world!
June 19-23 or June 26-30, PM sessions
Investigate various animal adaptations and how they help creatures survive in the wild. Observe and study sloths and tortoises featured in our traveling exhibit, Survival of the Slowest. Learn the importance of preserving these species and the role they play in the ecosystem. This week is going to be wild!
July 10-14 or July 17-21, Full day sessions
Step out of the kitchen and into the lab as you explore the fascinating world of food science. Discover where food comes from, how it gets to us, and how to make some yummy culinary concoctions by measuring accurately, following a recipe closely, and cooking things completely. Together, we’ll also learn from industry professionals!
July 24-28 or July 31-Aug. 4, Full day sessions
Make your own games and apps and learn the basics of computer programming using icon-based computer languages made for kids. Spend the week working with computers, tablets, robotics, and several “unplugged” activities to add variety and complexity to our days.
Aug. 7-11 or Aug. 14-18, Full day sessions
We have a mystery on our hands. Put your detective skills to the test as you discover new and intriguing evidence, study forensic techniques, and work together to catch the culprit. You might be surprised by just how much science is behind solving a crime!
Aug. 21-25, Full day sessions
Join us for the ultimate wrap-up to the summer. Travel through the Lehigh Valley and beyond to explore exciting destinations through the eyes of Leonardo da Vinci. Discover the science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) connections in each field trip and look at the world around you in new ways. All travel fees, admission costs, and special equipment needs are included in your registration.
June 19-23 or June 26-30, Full day sessions
Become the next viral STEAM sensation! Conduct scientific experiments to create original video content. Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to storyboard, film, and edit footage, and hear from digital media professionals. Share your final STEAM video product with family and friends when the week is done.
July 10-14 or July 17-21, Full day sessions
Put your thinking caps on as you program robots that move, change colors, and interact with their environment. Work together to solve problems using the language of visual block-based code.
July 24-28 or July 31-Aug. 4, AM sessions
Discover the science behind the magic from your favorite Schools for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Explore herbology, potions, magizoology, and more. Wizardly attire highly encouraged but not required.
July 24-28 or July 31-Aug. 4, PM sessions
Enter a world where science and art intertwine in this week of architectural design and circuitry. Explore notable architectural structures and stunning light displays from across the globe for inspiration. Work together to think like artists, engineers, and scientists to design and build model-scale structures of your own.
Aug. 7-11 or Aug. 14-18, Full day sessions
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: become the best super spy in the valley! Unlock your true potential as you practice picking real locks and cracking complex codes. Experiment with the latest tech gadgets and modern methods for uncovering the truth. Test your new problem-solving skills in an Escape Room adventure!
Aug. 21-25, Full day sessions
Join us for the ultimate wrap-up to the summer. Travel through the Lehigh Valley and beyond to explore exciting destinations through the eyes of Leonardo da Vinci. Discover the science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) connections in each field trip and look at the world around you in new ways. All travel fees, admission costs, and special equipment needs are included in your registration.
June 19-23 or June 26-30, Full day sessions
Combine coding, engineering, and art as you learn to program your own circuit playground, a pocket-sized microcontroller board complete with lights and sensors. Think like engineers as you design creative solutions to everyday problems. All materials are included in the fee for this full-day camp.
July 10-14 or July 17-21, Full day sessions
Join us as we explore the many sciences that comprise the medical professions. Discover how microbiology, epidemiology, and anatomy all contribute to the work of clinical practitioners. Highlights include an in-depth interaction with Cyndi the SynDaver (synthetic cadaver), guided dissections, and interactions with industry professionals.
July 24-28 or July 31-Aug. 4, Full day sessions
Discover the science of life around you with interesting and in-depth explorations. Join us for a week of laboratory investigations in the areas of chemistry, biology, earth science, and more. Make observations and perform experiments as you learn to think and explore like scientists.
Aug. 7-11 or Aug. 14-18, Full day sessions
Ever wonder how your favorite apps and video games are designed? Trade in your controller for a keyboard and mouse as you explore the programming, art, and engineering techniques used to create video games. Discover the latest technology in gaming as we utilize Java coding language to build original games from the ground up.
Aug. 21-25, Full day sessions
Join us for the ultimate wrap-up to the summer. Travel through the Lehigh Valley and beyond to explore exciting destinations through the eyes of Leonardo da Vinci. Discover the science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) connections in each field trip and look at the world around you in new ways. All travel fees, admission costs, and special equipment needs are included in your registration.
*If camper is registered for multiple camps, they will only receive one drawstring bag.
Monday, June 12 ; Full day session
Travel through land, air, and sea to learn just how many ways people can get from place to place. Learn the ins and outs of locomotion by exploring the engineering behind movement. Design and experiment with various modes of transportation such as planes, trains, and cars. Push the limits to discover how far, fast, and high you can go!
Tuesday, June 13 or Thursday, July 6 ; Full day session
Journey into the jungle and discover everything the rainforest has to offer. From beautiful colors to exotic animals, there is so much for us to explore. Investigate ways to keep this important ecosystem alive and well with hands-on explorations and engineering challenges.
Wednesday, June 14 or Friday, July 7 ; Full day session
Test your engineering skills while playing with everyone’s favorite brick: LEGO®! Take it a step further by programming your creations to do what you want. Problem-solve, complete challenges, and use your creativity to help build a better world. No coding experience required; everyone will be able to explore the LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 robotics at their own pace.
Thursday, June 15 or Wednesday, July 5 ; Full day session
The world is an amazing (and gross) place. Try out all of the best gassy, gurgly, and downright messy experiments we can come up with. Based on Sylvia Branzei’s popular children’s book series, this very sticky, super slimy, extra smelly, day of exploration is perfect for new and experienced Grossologists alike.
Friday, June 16 ; Full day session
Come one come all, for one day only, step out from under the big top and into the lab for a deep dive into carnival science. Amazement and amusement abound as we discover the tips and tricks behind well-known performances. Make objects float in the air, pull tablecloths out from under dishes, and more!
*If camper is registered for multiple camps, they will only receive one drawstring bag.
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P: 484.664.1002
D: 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown, PA 18103
H: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.
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