Send your young scientist on a wild science adventure!
Camp MSC is coming back for summer 2023! Immerse your child in a week-long, fun and educational camp experience this summer. Campers will get to do hands-on activities and experiments and explore all of our interactive exhibits all week long! From jedi training to messy science, fossil formation to the science of magic, there’s something for every little scientist to explore. Spark your child’s curiosity and sign up for a summer of sensational science at Camp MSC!
Check below for information on each of our summer camps. Registration is now open!
Camp MSC Information
- Lunch will not be provided. Participants should bring their lunch in a lunch bag clearly labeled with their last name. Refrigeration is not available. Participants should also bring a water bottle labeled with their name.
- There will be no Extended Care for Camp MSC.
- All parents or guardians will be required to daily fill out an online health survey for their child before arriving at camp.
- Camp t-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed after May 1st.
Registration:
- Select the program of your choice from the list below and register online to pay and reserve your child’s spot. Please make note of your online order number.
- After online registration, you will be sent information on how to log into CampDocs, a HIPPA compliant service. All required forms will be submitted via this system and need to be completed by May 1st.
- Registration is now open! Sign up before May 1st for Early Bird Pricing!
Please note:
All forms must be on file in the camp office no later than June 12, 2023, Failure to complete the necessary forms and submissions will result in denial of participation and your spot(s) may be given to another camper. There will be no refunds if denial of participation is necessary due to incomplete forms or lack of any forms on file.
Our Refund Policy:
Withdrawal from camp sessions prior to May 1, 2023, will result in a full refund minus a $50 transaction fee. Beginning May 1, 2023, we cannot issue refunds for program withdrawals. The Camp Director reserves the right to deny continued participation due to chronic disruptive and/or unruly behavior. In the rare instance when this occurs, there can be no refunds issued.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Camp MSC, check out our FAQs to see if we’ve got the answers for you. If you need more assistance, please contact our Camp Director by email at jbell@mdsci.org or by phone at 410.545.5946. Our offices are currently open 10am-4pm, Wednesday-Sunday.
Sessions
Session 1: July 10 –14, 2023
Session 2: July 17 – 21, 2023
Session 3: July 24 – 28, 2023
Session 4: July 31 – August 4, 2023
Session 5: August 7 – 11, 2023
Ages 4 – 5
half day programs
Dinosaurs Rock – Session 1Explore all things dinosaur, from the very tallest to the very smallest. Both meat-eaters and plant-eaters are welcome.
When: July 10 – 14, 2023, 9am – noon
- Drop off: 8:45am-9am
- Pick up: Noon-12:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (before May 1):
- Members: $225
- Non-members: $250
Pricing:
- Members: $255
- Non-members: $280
Pour, stir, and mix your favorite solids and liquids. Keep your eyes, nose, and hands busy exploring fun concoctions. You never know what will happen when things start mixing!
When: July 31 – August 4, 2023, 9AM – noon
- Drop off: 8:45am-9am
- Pick up: Noon-12:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (before May 1):
- Members: $225
- Non-members: $250
Pricing:
- Members: $255
- Non-members: $280
Ages 6 – 8
full day programs
Nature Crafters – Session 1Get creative with the great outdoors. Discover ways to transform trees, flowers, rocks, and dirt into works of art. Extract colorful dyes, unlock the hidden colors inside leaves, create a stamp with your favorite vegetables.
When: July 10 – 14, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
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.
When: July 17 – 21, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
Get ready to predict, create, and explore some messy science. You’ll test out slimes, dig through dirt, and mix up fizzing fun for cleaning up. Come ready to make a mess!
When: July 24 – 28, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
Put on your flight suit and space boots; the rocket is ready to launch! Get messy with space slime and conduct experiments about gravity. Explore constellations, stars, and the planets in our solar system on this mission to explore the universe.
When: July 31 – August 4, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
Explore wild, weird, and wacky wonders. Create chemical chaos with colored geysers and harness physical forces with flying toilet paper monsters.
When: August 7 – 11, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
This camp is full.
Ages 8 – 10
full day programs
Castaways – Session 2Lost at sea with no land in sight…how will you survive? Discover ways to stay afloat, avoid scurvy, and follow the stars to chart your way home.
When: July 17 – 21, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
Enter the order of the Jedi, explore new galaxies, and strive to keep peace and justice present throughout the universe. Create Star Wars sound effects, use chemistry to free Han Solo from his carbonite prison, and dabble in robotic engineering. May the Force be with you!
When: July 24 – 28, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
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.
When: August 7 – 11, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
Ages 9 – 11
full day programs
Academy of Wizardry – Session 1Your acceptance letter has arrived! Explore the physics behind levitation, create chemical concoctions in potions class, discover the genetic differences between dragons, and test your skills in wizard games.
When: July 10 – 14, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
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.
When: July 17 – 21, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
Head back in time to uncover the secrets of past. Piece together the lives of long-lost civilizations like an archeologist, discover the tools and techniques used by paleontologists, and explore scientific discoveries from the days of old.
When: July 31 – August 4, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
Ages 11 – 13
full day programs
Making It – Session 3From silly putty to soap and candles to electronics, see the world through a maker’s eyes. Discover how much you can make and mend to create what you want. Tweak the formulas and customize your own creations.
When: July 24 – 28, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480
Ever wondered what goes on in making a planetarium program? Learn the basics of star and constellation identification, take control of our digital universe, and create and present your own adventure through space.
When: August 7 – 11, 2023, 9am – 4pm
- Drop off: 8:45am – 9am
- Pick up: 4pm – 4:15pm
Early Bird Pricing (Before May 1):
- Members: $425
- Non-members: $450
Pricing:
- Members: $455
- Non-members: $480