Looking for fun, educational ways for your child to spend their summer? Each of our themed summer camp weeks are filled with thrilling, state-standard aligned science, STEM challenges, nature walks, and more. Check out our upcoming summer programs and register your scientist for some hands-on science FUN today!
Ages 5-9 / $715 / 9am - 3:30pm / M-F / early drop off at 8:30am and extended care until 5:30pm available as add-ons / sibling discount at check-out
Wk 1, June 23-27 (outdoor only): nature rangers
Get a bit of fresh air in this special program where scientists become environmental experts! We’ll take nature walks in Prospect Park to collect and identify leaves, hunt for animal tracks, analyze data on city critters, and finally know what’s hidden inside a seed’s hard coat! We’ll head back to the lab to take a look at how trash can be turned into treasure, learn how to build and care for our own mini ecosystems, and construct water filtration systems that clean up the murkiest muck we can manage to make. Let’s get out our magnifying glasses and take a closer look at the amazing world around us!
wk 2, june 30-july 3 (4-days): mad science lab
Mwahaha! These scientists will go positively MAD in the lab as we mix up vampire lip balm, toilet paper a mummy, and make monstrous foam! Learn all about acids, cover your bases and discover the charisma of catalysts in this 4-day session.
wk 3, july 7-11: crystals, caves, and dino-might
Put on your hard hats because this journey is going to be a spelunking exploration into the wonderful world of archaeology and paleontology! Who knows what kinds of gems, geodes, and dinos we might find? We’ll don headlamps to participate in a mock cave dive, crack open rocks to discover crystals that have developed within, and even grow our own stalactites to wear around our necks the rest of the summer! Let's explore the center of the planet and get dirty The Tiny Scientist way!
wk 4, july 14-18: superhero science squad
We’re sending out a Super Scientist Bat-Signal! If you choose to take the call, you’ll learn the science behind the powers of some of your favorite superheroes - and the villains that try to take them out! We’ll explore the super stretch of Elastigirl, discover Batman’s Biomimicry and explore the secrets of Magneto’s magnetic manipulation. Tiny Scientist to the rescue!
WK 5, july 21-25: science of art
Head to The Tiny Scientist to learn some amazingly artistic scientific secrets. If you are a scientist with an artistic streak or an artist curious about the chemistry of your craft, then this session is for you! Have you ever used centrifugal force to make a one-of-a-kind masterpiece? Used electrons to make amazing jewelry that lights up the night? Crushed natural ingredients to make your own paint set like they did in the pre-crayola era? Move over Picasso, step aside Pollock - this is art The Tiny Scientist way!
wk 6, july 28-august 1: planetarium imaginarium
Scientists will blast off on an intergalactic excursion in this amazing summer program! We’ll study solar energy by flying huge solar tubes outside. We’ll build machines that harness solar power and take them out for a race. We’ll make models planets, design solar system mobiles, and use these stellar creations to decorate our own mini planetarium by the end of the week. Hurry up and grab a seat, this summer program is gonna be outta this world!
WK 7, august 4-8: fantastic flyers
What goes up, must come down! Take a Tiny Scientist trip through the mechanics behind our favorite moving machines and the amazing air they move through. We’ll master the Flying Ninja, float ping-pong balls in mid-air with Bernoulli, make marshmallows shrink and expand and more! Fasten your seatbelt, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!
wk 8, August 11-15: wonders of the world
Join us on a Tiny Scientist “trip” around the world to study its man-made and natural wonders. What archaeological wonder will you unearth at The Great Pyramids? How was the Grand Canyon formed? We will explore some of the most awesome features of this fantastic planet in this week, and make some surprising discoveries along the way.
wk 9, august 18-22: super sleuths
Dbo zpv sfbe uijt nfttbhf? I didn’t think so! The most sophisticated criminal teams hide their communications in code. Scientists in this class become crime fighting super sleuths by looking for clues, collecting evidence and taking it into the lab to study! We’ll collect fibers to analyze with laser pens and uncover clues hidden in secret messages. Let’s go microscopic and learn to distinguish between the tiniest of fibers. At the end of this action-packed class, we’ll use all of our super sleuth tools and skills to answer the age-old question, “whodunit?” when we stumble on a real crime scene! Come experience the satisfaction of a crime well solved………. BANDITS BEWARE!
Wk 9, August 18-22 (OUTDOOR Program): Nature Rangers
Get a bit of fresh air in this special program where scientists become environmental experts! We’ll take nature walks in Prospect Park to collect and identify leaves, hunt for animal tracks, analyze data on city critters, and finally know what’s hidden inside a seed’s hard coat! We’ll head back to the lab to take a look at how trash can be turned into treasure, learn how to build and care for our own mini ecosystems, and construct water filtration systems that clean up the murkiest muck we can manage to make. Let’s get out our magnifying glasses and take a closer look at the amazing world around us!
wk 10, August 25-29: maker magic
Want to explore circuits and make wristbands that light up the night, or study air pressure before building your own personal snow globe to stay cool in summer? This summer program is an awesome combination of science and engineering! Makers in this hands-on class will learn about fundamental science concepts and then use what they learn to create amazing projects to take home. Calling all tinkerers!
Wk 10, August 25-29 (OUTDOOR Program): Nature Rangers
Get a bit of fresh air in this special program where scientists become environmental experts! We’ll take nature walks in Prospect Park to collect and identify leaves, hunt for animal tracks, analyze data on city critters, and finally know what’s hidden inside a seed’s hard coat! We’ll head back to the lab to take a look at how trash can be turned into treasure, learn how to build and care for our own mini ecosystems, and construct water filtration systems that clean up the murkiest muck we can manage to make. Let’s get out our magnifying glasses and take a closer look at the amazing world around us!
wk 11, september 2&3: bing bang boom!
Get ready for the school year with some hands-on science that seriously lives up to its name! We’ll work with a magical color changing liquid, shoot off tiny test rockets, create a colorful candy chemical reaction, and more. Learn all about acids, cover your bases and discover the charisma of catalysts all in one day!
Wk 11, September 2-3 (OUTDOOR Program): Nature Rangers
Get a bit of fresh air in this special program where scientists become environmental experts! We’ll take nature walks in Prospect Park to collect and identify leaves, hunt for animal tracks, analyze data on city critters, and finally know what’s hidden inside a seed’s hard coat! We’ll head back to the lab to take a look at how trash can be turned into treasure, learn how to build and care for our own mini ecosystems, and construct water filtration systems that clean up the murkiest muck we can manage to make. Let’s get out our magnifying glasses and take a closer look at the amazing world around us!
SUMMER FAQ
1. What is your refund policy?
If canceling four weeks before the start of your. program: participants get a credit for the value of the program, minus a $75 cancellation fee.
If canceling two weeks before the start of your program: 50% credit for the value of the program, minus a $75 cancellation fee.
After two weeks, no credits will be given. There are no refunds for summer programs.
Credits can be used for future workshops, classes or parties (subject to availability, for up to 1 year from the date the credit is issued)
2. What if my child misses a day?
We are unable to offer refunds or credits for missed days at this time.
3. What if I need to switch weeks?
Let us know! We are ready to help parents providing there is space for your scientist in another week.
4. When is drop-off in the morning for Full Day programs?
Our doors open at 9 am. If you registered for early drop off, children will be welcomed in at 8:30 am. Early drop off is $10/day in advance or $15 if notified the day of.
5. When is pick-up?
Normal class ends at 3:30 pm. Extended day runs from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm and is $45/day in advance of $50 if notified the day of.
6. What if I need aftercare but didn't sign up, or if I’m running late?
No problem! Please contact us immediately if you know you will need aftercare, but didn't sign up. We will accommodate last minute sign ups as long as we have space. Parents who are more than 15 minutes late to pick up their children will automatically be charged for aftercare until 5:30pm.
7. Are nuts allowed? Yes, but NO Peanuts.
We have a few kids coming during each program session that we want to take special care of. We check lunches, but please keep peanuts at home to help other scientists have a safe week. If we take away snacks that contain peanuts, we will store them and you can take them home for another time. We can provide an alternate snack for them, but cannot accommodate alternative lunches. Cashews, Almonds and other nuts and seeds are allowed.
8. What should my child bring each day?
A packed lunch (that does not contain any peanuts).
1-2 snacks. Please send at least one additional snack if the child will be staying for extended day (that do not contain any peanuts).
A water bottle.
Rain gear, sunscreen, proper footwear, and clothing appropriate to seasonal weather (we will go outside every day). Please apply sunscreen before you drop children off.
A reusable tote or backpack to bring projects home.
We also suggest bringing a light jacket as we keep the air conditioning on during the day and it can get a little chilly inside.
9. What will my child be doing all day?
TONS OF AMAZING ACTIVITIES! Every Monday, we will send home a list of questions so you can converse with your child about the kinds of work we are doing - who knows, you may even learn a thing or two yourself! A daily schedule will be posted and we read it together during morning lab meeing, but please feel free to check it out during drop-off or pick-up.
General Schedule:
9am: Sign In/Unpack/ Science Open Play/ Morning snack for kids that get Hangry!
9:30: Lab Meeting & Morning Science
11:30: Lunch
12:10: Stretch Your Legs! Nature Walk, Playground Science, Bug Hunt
1:00: Science Choice / Afternoon snack for kids that get Hangry!
1:30: Afternoon Science
2:30: Lab Meeting Wrap Up & Science Share
2:50: Pack Up / Read Aloud & STEM Choice time / Sign out
3:30: Extended Day