Camp MSC Calendar

Use science to make unusual things out of found objects. Explore how Styrofoam becomes slime, flowers turn into paint brushes, and more!

Astronauts are pioneers of the universe. Spend the week exploring the curious mysteries of outer space and training for an extended stay on Mars. Visit our newest exhibit, Space presented by Northrop Grumman, and stop by the flight desk to take control of a robotic arm.

Red, blue, yellow—let’s get mixing! Explore different colors, including bright red biology experiments, floating with fluffy white clouds, and using scientific tools for pretty purple chemistry.

Get your hands dirty with all the slimy, muddy, and messy things. Whip up some sticky science, concoct an oozing chemistry experiment, and find out what makes mud so squishy. If it’s a mess, you’re making it!

Can you fry an egg on the sidewalk? Can you take a picture through a pinhole? How strong is a plastic bag, really? Put the scientific and engineering process to the test as you answer the question, “Will it work?”

Discover the science behind the small stuff. Explore cells, experiment with nanotechnology, and use forensics to solve a mystery. Use microscopes and magnifiers to uncover the hidden world around you.

Put on your flight suit and space boots and find out what’s going on in outer space. Get messy with space slime, roam the moon to learn about its surface, and conduct experiments about gravity in our brand-new space exhibit.

From bulldozers to phones, machines are all around us. Experiment to find out how they work, what makes them different, and even invent your own!

Dig deep to solve mineral mysteries, uncover evidence of dinosaurs, explore archeological artifacts, and defy gravity by engineering buildings that stay up on unstable ground.

Explore the inner-workings of medieval life! From concocting potions with the court alchemist to engineering the mechanics of siege engines, apprentice with different guilds as you work through the week to build a castle fit for medieval times.

Mix, stir, and taste as you discover what turns cream into butter or batter into pancakes. Cook up some tasty treats as you explore the science behind some of your favorite foods.

Discover what it takes to be a paleontologist. Learn how fossils form and what they can tell you about ancient life. Use logic to figure out ancient mysteries and protect a fossil to take home by making a plaster jacket.

Beakers and test tubes wait for you to get to work mixing chemicals and conducting experiments. Measure, mix, and make observations while you carry out scientific investigations and cause some radical reactions.

Climb into your space capsule and explore the night sky. Travel through the universe, look for signs of life, and share stories about the stars. Take a seat in Mission Control and practice launching and landing a spacecraft in our new exhibit—Space, presented by Northrop Grumman.

What happens when you ask our staff to share their favorite science experiments and engineering feats? You get a camp with tons of activities that make for some serious fun. Experience a drop-it-from-the-roof, build-it-bigger-and-better, liquid nitrogen ice cream kind of good time.

What does it take to create an exhibit for the Maryland Science Center? Hear from the museum design team about our two brand-new exhibits. You’ll work with people from different departments throughout the development, design, and installation of your project.