Find more to explore with SCI Camps!
2021 Summer Camp: June 7 – August 13
Find more to explore with SCI Summer Camps! From chemistry to astronomy and from invention to dissection, SCI Summer Camps provide week-long in-person experiences for students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade.
Camp registration is open now for SCI Members! Non-member registration begins February 1.
To register:
- Use the Camp Directory below to research available camps. Click the green links to view camp descriptions and STEM Learning Goals.
- Within the camp description pop-up, click the "Register for this Camp" button, which will take you to our sales platform.
- SCI Members: Be sure to sign in using the link below the header photo for priority registration and to apply your member discount!
- Enter the number of students you're registering for the camp in "Quantity," and press "Register."
- Fill in camper information, click "Add to Cart" and proceed through the checkout and payment process.
COVID-19 Precautions: Plans for SCI Camps are rooted in science. Due to the rapidly changing environment, we will send detailed information regarding how SCI Camps are responding to the coronavirus as the summer approaches.
Questions? Contact us at scicamps@sciowa.org
Grades 1–2
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| Aug2 – 6 | AM | $110 | $135 |
SUNsational Science (Grades 1-2)Ever wonder what makes the weather change? Step into the shoes of a meteorologist as we explore the science behind the weather! |
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| PM | $110 | $135 |
Shooting Stars (Grades 1-2)Blast off into this out-of-this-world camp! Discover the different planets of our solar system and gaze into the universe beyond. Experience the Star Theater planetarium, and name your very own constellations. |
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| Full Day | $220 | $270 | |||
| Aug9 – 13 | AM | $110 | $135 |
Play with Your Food (Grades 1-2)Who knew you could do so much with food BESIDES eat it? Foods will become our tools, building materials and much more! |
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| PM | $110 | $135 |
Over the Rainbow (Grades 1-2)What makes a rainbow? How do we know when it’s going to rain? Learn about the water cycle, light, shadows and weather in this camp for future meteorologists. STEM Learning Goals: Develop an understanding of the water cycle and basic weather patterns. Gain knowledge of how colors and rainbows are formed. |
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| Full Day | $220 | $270 | |||
Grades 3–4
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| Aug2 – 6 | All Day | $220 | $270 |
SciGirls: Create (Grades 3-4)If you like science and creating, this is the camp for you! This camp will explore different ways to create, combining conventional crafting with science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM Learning Goals: Using the engineering design process and build creations to expand engineering skills and knowledge of the design process. |
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| Aug2 – 6 | All Day | $220 | $270 |
Space Out! (Grades 3-4)Calling all future astronomers: Let's learn about all things space! From stars to nebulae and even the black holes in between, this camp will be out of this world. |
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| Aug9 – 13 | All Day | $220 | $270 |
Shipwrecked (Grades 3-4)Your boat sank, you've made your way to a remote island, and NO ONE is coming to your rescue! Camers will work together to create an island society and complete challenges with limited resources, learning about survival and human nature in the process. |
Grades 5–8
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| Aug2 – 6 | All Day | $220 | $270 |
Intergalactic Vacation (Grades 5-8)Explore the universe outside the Milky Way! Investigate nebulae, learn myths and reach for the stars in this out-of-this-world camp. |
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| Aug2 – 6 | All Day | $220 | $270 |
iEARTH (Grades 5-8)Learn how to survive the "wilds" of Gray's Lake during this throwback summer camp in the heart of the city. Explore nature, create art, swim, fish and bike. Canoeing and biking will be a big part of this camp. Discover some of Des Moines' greatest waterways and culminate the week with a full-day float trip on the river. Register for this Camp (July 12-16) Register for this Camp (August 2-6) Note: This camp is held offsite, and activities may change due to weather. Learn more about iEARTH camps, including biking requirements and canoeing details, at www.sciowa.org/iearth |
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| Aug9 – 13 | All Day | $220 | $270 |
SCI Film Festival (Grades 5-8)Calling all aspiring directors, actors and behind-the-scene techs: Learn about the science behind movie-making and produce your own film using what you learned. On Friday during the open house, we will have a screening of all our work! |
Pre-K–Kindergarten
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| Aug2 – 6 | AM | $110 | $135 |
Once Upon a STEM (Grades Pre-K - K)Rewrite your favorite fairytales using science, technology, engineering and math. Help your favorite storybook characters find solutions to their problems! |
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| PM | $110 | $135 |
Tinker Time (Grades Pre-K - K)Let your imagination run wild in this camp designed around creativity! We’ll use tools and learn techniques to take your tinkering to the next level. |
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| Full Day | $220 | $270 | |||
| Aug9 – 13 | AM | $105 | $130 |
Bits, Bots and Watts (Grades Pre-K - K)Beep, beep, boop! Explore the world of coding and the basics of electricity while building your own robot in this technology-focused camp. |
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| PM | $110 | $135 |
Make a Mess (Grades Pre-K - K)Who doesn’t love making a mess? We’ll get messy as we explore the three states of matter: solids, liquids and gases. (Parents, don’t worry: we’ll handle the clean-up!) |
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| Full Day | $220 | $270 | |||