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Screenshot of Lawrence Hall of Science Summer Camps 2027
88/100 · ages Entering grades 1–6

Lawrence Hall of Science Summer Camps 2027

The Lawrence Hall of Science offers hands-on Berkeley science camps for students entering grades 1–6, including Moon Explorers and other age-banded science themes.

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Screenshot of Science Museum Oklahoma Kids Camps 2026

Science Museum Oklahoma Kids Camps 2026

Hands-on STEM and STEAM camps for children from PreK through sixth grade, including science, nature, chemistry, engineering, and space themes.

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PreK–Grade 6; typically ages 4–12 · Paid; member and non-member rates86
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UH DesignYou Code Camp 2026

A University of Houston no-cost academic coding camp for students entering grades 6–8, using programming, problem solving, and design challenges.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
Entering Grades 6–8 · Free/no-cost camp84
Screenshot of Virginia Tech Summer Science Camps 2027

Virginia Tech Summer Science Camps 2027

Virginia Tech College of Science summer camps offer immersive exploration in microbiology, neuroscience, nanoscience, chemistry, physics, psychology, economics, and mathematics.

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Rising grades 7–12; camp-specific · Registration notification; fees vary87
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University of Maryland Science and Math Summer Camps

University of Maryland’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences offers age-banded camps in science, physics, mathematics, coding, robotics, and natural history.

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Grades 3–12; camp-specific · Paid; camp-specific86
Screenshot of Field Museum Day Off Camps 2026

Field Museum Day Off Camps 2026

Field Explorer and Jr. Explorer day camps let children investigate natural history and human cultures with museum educators and scientific tools.

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Grades K–6; equivalent grade bands · Paid; session-specific85
Screenshot of Science Museum of Virginia Summer Camp 2026

Science Museum of Virginia Summer Camp 2026

Hands-on summer camps for children ages 6–12 explore science, engineering, technology, and creative problem solving through themed weeks.

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6–12 · Paid; scholarships available for eligible families85
Screenshot of University of Nevada Reno KIDS University STEAM Camps 2027

University of Nevada Reno KIDS University STEAM Camps 2027

KIDS University offers themed weeklong youth camps that combine science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with hands-on activities.

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Children; camp-specific · Paid; session-specific84
Screenshot of National WWII Museum Summer Camp 2026

National WWII Museum Summer Camp 2026

A history-focused summer camp for children entering grades 3–6 uses museum objects, stories, and activities to explore World War II history.

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Entering Grades 3–6 · Paid; session-specific82
Screenshot of UVU Youth Summer Science Camps

UVU Youth Summer Science Camps

Utah Valley University science camps give elementary and middle-school learners hands-on experiences in animal science, chemistry, sound, astronomy, biology, and other STEM topics.

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Grades 1–9; camp-specific · Paid; registration terms vary87
Screenshot of Field Museum Explorer Summer Camps 2026

Field Museum Explorer Summer Camps 2026

Full-day summer camps invite children to act as scientists, explore exhibitions, handle specimens, and investigate science by grade band.

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Kindergarten–Grade 8; grade-specific · Paid; member and non-member rates86
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Texas State Mathworks Camps

Texas State University Mathworks offers summer math camps for K–12 learners, including honors and junior programs that build problem solving and mathematical confidence.

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Grades 3–12; camp-specific · Paid with scholarships available86
Screenshot of University of Calgary Math Camps 2027

University of Calgary Math Camps 2027

University of Calgary math camps use puzzles, logic, geometry, probability, statistics, data science, and real-world challenges to build mathematical confidence.

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Entering grades 2–9; camp-specific · Registration opens February 1, 2027; fees not yet listed84
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