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.
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.
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 (early release day for Baltimore City, Carroll and Harford counties, student holiday for Fairfax county)
- Friday, February 2
- Friday, February 9 (early release day for Baltimore and Howard counties)
- Friday, March 1 (early release day for Montgomery County)
- Saturday, March 9- Limited spaces available for all age groups
- Friday, March 22 (early release day for Harford and Frederick counties)
- Saturday, April 6
- Friday, April 12
- Saturday, April 13 – Limited spaces available for 1st-3rd grade
- Friday, April 19
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
- Saturday, February 3
- Saturday, February 10
- Saturday, March 2
- Saturday, March 16
- Saturday, March 23
- Friday, April 5 (early release day for Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Loudoun, and P.G. counties)
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.
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.