Science Summer Camp 2026 for Kids Ages 6-12

Electricity, Magnetism & Technology Camp
Discover how electricity and magnetism power the world around us in this exciting hands-on science and engineering camp. Students explore how circuits work, how magnets interact, and how these forces are used in everyday technology. Through experiments, creative builds, engineering challenges, science journaling, and games, children develop a stronger understanding of electrical energy, magnetic forces, and simple technology design in a fun and engaging way.

Day 1 – Introduction to Electricity
Students begin the week by learning that electricity is the flow of electric charge through a circuit. They explore the main parts of a simple circuit, including the battery, wires, and bulb or motor, and learn that electricity only flows when the circuit is complete. In hands-on stations, students build a simple circuit and test different connections to see when a bulb lights up. They also add a switch to investigate how opening and closing a circuit controls the flow of electricity. For the engineering project, students build a paper flashlight using a battery, LED light, foil or wires, and cardboard. The day also includes science journaling and an electric current relay game to reinforce how circuits work.

Day 2 – Series and Parallel Circuits
Campers learn that circuits can be connected in different ways and compare series circuits and parallel circuits. They build and test both types, observing how electricity behaves differently in each design. Students see that in a series circuit, removing one bulb stops the entire circuit, while in a parallel circuit, the other bulb can still stay on. For the engineering activity, students create an electric quiz board that lights up when the correct question and answer are connected. Journaling and a circuit builder challenge help students strengthen their understanding of circuit design and how electricity is used in everyday devices.

Day 3 – Magnetism
Students explore magnets, magnetic fields, and the way opposite poles attract while like poles repel. They test different materials such as paper clips, coins, aluminum foil, and plastic items to see which ones are magnetic. They also use iron filings to observe the shape of a magnetic field around a magnet. For the engineering project, students design a magnetic maze, using a magnet placed under cardboard to move a metal object through a path without touching it directly. The day includes science journaling and a magnet fishing game that makes learning about magnetic attraction active and fun.

Day 4 – Electromagnets
This day focuses on how electricity can create magnetism. Students learn that when wire is wrapped around a metal object and connected to a battery, it forms an electromagnet. They build their own electromagnets by wrapping copper wire around a nail and testing how many paper clips each one can lift. They also investigate how changing the number of wire coils or battery connections affects magnet strength. For the engineering project, campers design a magnetic crane that uses an electromagnet to lift metal objects. Science journaling and a magnet relay game help reinforce the connection between electricity and magnetism.

Day 5 – Technology Engineering Challenge
On the final day, students review the week’s main concepts, including electricity, circuits, magnetism, and electromagnets, and see how engineers use these ideas to create technologies such as motors, computers, and appliances. For the engineering challenge, students build a mini wind turbine using paper or cardboard blades attached to a small motor or spinner. They test their turbines with a fan and investigate how blade shape and size affect spinning speed, stability, and efficiency. The camp wraps up with science journaling and a technology trivia challenge that helps students review the week’s discoveries in a fun and interactive way.

What students will gain:
Children build problem-solving skills, creativity, scientific understanding, and confidence while exploring electricity, magnetism, and technology through active, hands-on learning. This camp encourages students to experiment, ask questions, and discover how science and engineering shape the modern world.

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