Science Summer Camp 2026 for Kids Ages 6-12

Biology & Living Systems Camp
Explore the amazing world of living things through hands-on science, creative building, and exciting discovery. In this camp, students investigate cells, plants, the human body, and ecosystems while learning how living things grow, function, and interact with the environment. Each day includes experiments, engineering projects, science journaling, and fun games that help children build curiosity, scientific thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Day 1 – Microscope Lab
Students begin the week by learning that all living things are made of cells. Using microscopes and prepared slides, they observe onion cells, leaf cells, and pond water microorganisms, then draw and label what they see in their science journals. They also create 3D cell models using clay or craft materials to represent different organelles. For the engineering project, students build an artificial lung model to understand how lungs expand and contract. The day also includes journaling and a fun cell bingo game to reinforce vocabulary and cell functions.

Day 2 – Plant Science
Campers explore how plants grow, photosynthesize, and respond to their environment. They plant seeds in cups and observe germination and growth over time, and they also examine leaf structure, veins, and photosynthesis using magnifying glasses. For the engineering project, students build a mini greenhouse using recycled plastic containers to grow plants. Science journaling helps students reflect on their observations, and a plant relay game adds an active and engaging way to reinforce learning.

Day 3 – Human Body
Students investigate human body systems, with a focus on the heart, lungs, and muscles. They measure heart rate at rest and after light exercise, then record and compare the results. They also take part in simple muscle strength and lung capacity experiments using balloons, straws, and small weights. For the engineering project, students construct an artificial lung model that shows how air moves in and out of the lungs. The day ends with science journaling and a human body quiz game that helps review major body systems in a fun way.

Day 4 – Ecosystems
This day focuses on the connections between plants, animals, and the environment within ecosystems. Students build mini terrariums using soil, plants, and small rocks, and they also participate in a food chain activity to model predator-prey relationships. For the engineering project, campers design an ecosystem terrarium using recycled containers and materials to create a small self-sustaining environment. Students reflect on their work in science journals and take part in an ecosystem scavenger hunt to identify different ecosystem components.

Day 5 – Biology Engineering Challenge
On the final day, students review the week’s main concepts, including cells, plants, the human body, and ecosystems, and see how biology helps scientists and engineers solve real-world problems. They then complete a Living Systems Project, combining ideas from the week to build a model such as a plant-lung system or an ecosystem with moving parts. At the investigation station, students observe all of their projects and experiments from the week, recording changes, successes, and possible improvements in their journals. The camp wraps up with a biology trivia challenge that reinforces what they have learned in a fun and interactive way.

What students will gain:
Children develop observation skills, creativity, scientific understanding, and confidence while exploring living systems through active, hands-on learning. This camp encourages students to ask questions, make connections, and better understand the natural world around them.

7.5 hours program | 
Drop-Off Time: 8.00 AM - 8.30 AM
Pick-Up Time: 4:00 PM - 4.30 PM