Science and Tech Camps are back in session for summer. The Cox Science Center offers year-round camp excitement and learning for young scientists ages 5 to 12 years old. Each exciting week of camp offers hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering, and technology. The days are packed with interactive lessons, laboratories, themed crafts, and outdoor activities led by their expert Science Educators. Register for your favorite West Palm Beach week(s) at https://www.coxsciencecenter.org/camps.
Summer Camps at Cox Science Center:
May 29th - June 2nd - Engineering Through the Ages (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - Calling all junior engineers! During this week of camp, you will learn about some of the earliest inventions all the way to present-day engineering projects. Learn how engineers are making science fun and exciting by building your own models of current and future projects! (Non-member $300 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
May 29th - June 2nd - The Jedi Code (Tech Camp, ages 7-12) - Enter the world of the Jedi and Sith and learn basic coding skills in this Jedi master-themed coding camp. (Non-member $325 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
June 5th - 9th - Jr. Chemist Academy (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - Want to test your knowledge in chemistry? Join us for our Jr. Chemist Academy camp where you get to learn about exciting chemical concoctions while doing fun experiments all week long. (Non-member $300 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
June 5th - 9th - 3D Print Your World (Tech Camp, ages 7-12) - Learn how to transform fantasies into reality while learning essential 3D printing and laser cutting techniques. (Non-member $325 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
June 12th - 16th - Dino RAWR! (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - Learn all about what it takes to be a real paleontologist out in the dig pits. RAWR into this week-long camp and dust off fun facts about dinosaurs including some of the newer discoveries! (Non-member $300 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
June 12th - 16th - A-MAZE-ing Robotics (Tech Camp, ages 7-12) - Learn the basics of programming while working towards building and programming robots to complete a maze obstacle course that participating junior engineers will build themselves. This camp will surely be a-MAZE-ing. (Non-member $325 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
June 19th - 23rd - Sand-sational Seas (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - Did you know that we know more about space than we do about our own oceans? Dive deep into our planet’s oceans and what it takes to be an oceanographer and marine biologist during this week-long camp. Learn about the different ocean zones what organisms live there. (Non-member $300 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
June 19th - 23rd - Blox Rocks! (Tech Camp, ages 7-12) - Roblox fans unite! Join us as we explore the educational side of your favorite video game and make our very own Robloxians. (Non-member $325 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
June 26th - 30th - Declassified: Secret Agent Camp (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - Following the clues in this week-long camp will teach you what it takes to become a secret agent! Learn the technology forensic investigators use to help them solve crimes and the mental puzzles they put together to keep bad guys off the streets. (Non-member $300 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
June 26th - 30th - Aspiring Inventor Camp (Tech Camp, ages 7-12) - Calling all budding inventors! Learn how to make a variety of inventions using Makey Makey® in this entertaining week-long camp! (Non-member $325 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
July 3rd - 7th - Out of this World! (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - (4-Day Camp, no camp on July 4th) Blast off this planet and become a solar system explorer! In this 4-day camp, you will make new discoveries learning about the planets and stars. Become the next shooting star to travel across the Milky Way and back! (Non-member $240 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
July 3rd - 7th - Mission: Mars (Tech Camp, ages 7-12) - (4 Day Camp, no camp on July 4th) Get ready for your mission to Mars! Learn all about the technology behind space travel and the rovers that roam around the Martian surface in this week-long camp. (Non-member $260 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
July 10th - 14th - Microscopic Mania (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - Discover a tiny unseen world by examining specimens under a microscope! During this week-long camp, you will create your own slides to zoom in on everyday objects and even your own DNA. (Non-member $300 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
July 10th - 14th - Level Up! (Tech Camp, ages 7-12) - Ever wonder how your favorite video games are made? Learn all about this and more in this week-long tech camp where we explore the science behind making video games. (Non-member $325 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
July 17th - 21st - Sur-FIN Safari (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - Calling all junior Marine Biologists! Interested in learning more about what life can be found in our oceans? Grab your dive gear and take a deep dive to explore the different organisms that call our ocean home! What’s the difference between fish, sharks, plankton, and marine mammals? You’ll discover all this and more. (Non-member $300 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
July 17th - 21st - Sci-Fi to Sci-FACT (Tech Camp, ages 7-12) - Join us as we explore the many ways that science fiction became science fact while diving deeper into our Science Fiction, Science Future exhibit. Explore cyborgs, holograms, and more in this futuristic adventure. (Non-member $325 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
July 24th - 28th - Modern Marvels (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - What makes a super hero, a super hero? Is it their speed? Their strength? Ability to fly? Learn about the science behind some of our favorite super heroes and what makes them successful in saving the world. (Non-member $300 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
July 24th - 28th - Pokécode (Tech Camp, ages 7-12) - Learn the science behind how your favorite Pokécode characters are created, while acquiring more coding skills in this pocket monster-themed coding camp. (Non-member $325 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
July 31st - August 4th - What's Up, Doc? (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - Dream of becoming a doctor? Listen to your heart and learn more about the human body in this week-long camp. During this camp, you’ll learn how your body tries to protect you from colds and injuries, along with the important jobs your body assigns to certain organs. (Non-member $300 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
July 31st - August 4th - Build-a-Bot (Tech Camp, ages 7-12) - Learn about engineering design and the basics of programming as you build a LEGO robot. Test your skills on our FIRST LEGO League robot challenge course! (Non-member $325 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
August 7th - 9th - Summer Fun Days (Science Adventure Camp, ages 5-12) - During this three-day camp, we will explore the best parts of all the summer camps offered during the 2023 summer season. The camp will conclude with our annual field day extravaganza to celebrate a season of fun and friendship! (Non-member $180 | Members will receive an 8% discount)
Register today to guarantee your child's space!
Introducing the new Jr. Naturalist Program at Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Calling all young nature enthusiasts! Join Cox Science Center for their new Jr. Naturalist program and learn about what makes Florida a unique ecosystem. During this program, you’ll learn about endangered species, Florida’s habitats, and indicator species. This program is a hands-on program for ages 7-15. Participants will earn eco-patches for each monthly subject they attend.
- Date: Last Saturday of each month
- Time: 10am - 12pm
- Location: Stiles Nicholson STEM Education Center, across the street from the CSCA main building
- Price: $20/non-member, $15/member
*Space is limited. Early registration is recommended. Register here.
We are proud to present the STEM Studio as a sponsor of Macaroni KID Palm Beach Gardens-Jupiter. Please note: parents should always do their own research when selecting programs for their children.
