Spend the night at the Science Center!
Camp-In is a one-night overnight program that combines an indoor, overnight adventure with exciting, interactive science education. All Camp-In events include IMAX and planetarium shows, hands-on space science workshops and activities, and time to explore many of the museum’s interactive exhibits. An evening snack, a light breakfast, and a participation patch for each child are also included. Check-In begins at 5:15 PM and the program ends after IMAX in the morning at 9:00 AM.
Camp-In Highlights:
- Hands-on Science Workshops
- IMAX and Planetarium shows
- Special exclusive access to the Science Center
- A chance to spend the night in the museum
- Opportunities to fulfill badge requirements
- Admission to the Science Center the day following Camp-In
Additional 2024 event info:
Children from 1st-3rd grades will take part in one space science workshop, have time to explore our exhibits with special hands-on activities, and see a live theater show. Opportunities to complete merit award requirements exist for Tigers, Daisies and Brownies—see additional information below for specifics.
Children from 4th-6th grades will take part in two space science workshops, have time to explore our exhibits, and see a live theater show. Opportunities to complete merit award requirements exist for Webelos, Scouts BSA, Juniors and Cadettes—see additional information below for specifics.
School and Youth group nights are for schools and chartered youth organizations. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, these events will be opened up to scout groups on our waitlist.
2024 Dates and Registration
Girl Scouts- Friday, January 26 – Limited space available
- Friday, February 2 – SOLD OUT for 1st-3rd grade. Limited space available for 4th-6th grade
- Friday, February 9 – SOLD OUT for 4th – 6th grade
- Friday, March 1 (early release day for Montgomery County)- SOLD OUT
- Saturday, March 9- SOLD OUT
- Friday, March 22 – SOLD OUT for 1st – 3rd grade
- Saturday, April 6 – SOLD OUT for 4th-6th graders. Limited space available for 1st-3rd graders
- Friday, April 12 – SOLD OUT for 1st- 3rd grade
- Saturday, April 13 – SOLD OUT
- Friday, April 19 – SOLD OUT for 4th – 6th grade
Registration
Please download and complete our registration form and roster and send it back either by email to campin@mdsci.org or mail it to:
Camp-In
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Spaces are reserved when payment is received in full. Please call 410.545.5958 Wednesday – Friday between the hours of 9:00am – 2:00pm to submit credit card information or mail a check payable to the Maryland Science Center at the above address. If mailing a check, please alert the manager via email or phone to expect it.
- Saturday, January 27 – SOLD OUT for 1st – 3rd grade. Limited space available for 4th – 6th grade
- Saturday, February 3 – Limited space available for 1st – 3rd grade
- Saturday, February 10 – SOLD OUT for 1st – 3rd grade
- Saturday, March 2 – SOLD OUT
- Saturday, March 16 – SOLD OUT for 1st – 3rd grade
- Saturday, March 23 – SOLD OUT for 1st – 3rd grade
- Friday, April 5 – SOLD OUT for 1st – 3rd grade
Registration
Please download and complete our registration form and roster and send it back either by email to campin@mdsci.org or mail it to:
Camp-In
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Spaces are reserved when payment is received in full. Please call 410.545.5958 Wednesday – Friday between the hours of 9:00am – 2:00pm to submit credit card information or mail a check payable to the Maryland Science Center at the above address. If mailing a check, please alert the manager via email or phone to expect it.
- Friday, February 23
- Friday, March 15
Registration
Please download and complete our registration form and roster and send it back either by email to campin@mdsci.org or mail it to:
Camp-In
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Spaces are reserved when payment is received in full. Please call 410.545.5958 Wednesday – Friday between the hours of 9:00am – 2:00pm to submit credit card information or mail a check payable to the Maryland Science Center at the above address. If mailing a check, please alert the manager via email or phone to expect it.
*Please note that we need a minimum of 70 participants to host an event. If there are not enough participants, we will open these dates to scout groups on our waitlist.
Award Fulfillment
The Camp-In workshops for 2024 will fulfill these award requirements:
Daisies - Space Science ExplorerStep 2: Observe the Moon
Step 3: Meet the Stars- potentially fulfilling this requirement, but still working out the details
Step 2: See more than before
Step 3: Investigate the Moon
Step 4: Be a Stargazer
Step 5: Celebrate and share
Step 3: Discover the stars
Step 4: Use tools to explore
Step 5: Share your Sky (scouts can do this in the morning with when they are with other troops)
Step 2: Explore “invisible” light
Step 3: See the stars in a new way- will get the info although not with the specific activities listed in the badge write-up
Step 4: Expand your vision- will get the info although not with the specific activities listed in the badge write-up
1- On a clear night, scouts can use binoculars/telescope to see through our large windows
2- Look at a distant object through a telescope or binoculars
4- Observe 2 constellations, find out the names of the stars in the constellation and how the constellation got its name
Requirement 5C (and part of 5A)
1A- Planetarium show counts towards watching a show about planets/space/astronomy
2 (Option A)- a) demonstrate how to focus telescope or binoculars
-they will receive all other information but will need to draw the solar system and constellations for their counselor
3B- definitions will be in planetarium show
3C- for 4th-6th grade
3D- for 1st-3rd grade
4A- all grades
Questions?
If you have general questions about Camp-In, please contact the On-Site STEM Programs Manager at any time during the year at 410.545.5958 or email campin@mdsci.org.