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 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
Event Dates & Registration:
The 2025 season has ended. Dates for our 2026 Forensics themed season will be released in September. Registration will open a week later. Sign up here to be notified when dates are posted.
Award Fulfillment
Each year, Camp-In focuses on a different science topic. The theme for our Camp-In workshops in 2025 was Animal, Vegetable, Mineral.
Girl Scouts, Daisy - Brownie - JuniorDaisies
Design with Nature – Requirement 2
Numbers in Nature – Requirements 2 and 3
Animal Observer – Requirement 2
3 Cheers for Animals – Plan 1, Unique animals and animals can talk
Brownies
Design with Nature – Requirement 1
Numbers in Nature – Requirement 5
Shapes in Nature – Requirements 1, 3 and 5
Juniors
Numbers in Nature – Requirement 3
Animal Habitats – Requirement 2
Trees:
Requirement 1: Take-Home activity
Requirement 2: Workshop
Requirement 3: Workshop
Requirement 4: Workshop
Requirement 5: Take-Home activity
NOVA Down and Dirty!
Requirement 2 – Option A: a and d
Requirement 3 – Option A (Rock On): 3
—Option D (Animal Habitats): 6
Lions
Ready, Set, Grow – Requirement 2
Tigers
Tigers in the Wild – Requirement 5
Bears
Balancing Bears – Requirement 2
Webelos
Earth Rocks– Requirements 1, 3 and 4
Scouting America, 6th grade and up
Geology Requirements: 1, 2, 3, 4b (and partially “a” as a bonus), 5d: 1-5 and 6a
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.