Sciencenter Summer Camp 2008

Sciencenter Summer Day Camp combines the traditional fun and games of summer camp with exciting, hands-on science activities, experiments, field trips, visits from special presenters, and museum exploration. Camp days begin and end at the Sciencenter, and include trips on foot to offsite venues. Each session includes brand new activities as well as old favorites.

Our small camp size of 24 campers per session and a staff to camper ratio of 1:4 allows your camper to participate in high-quality programming and develop personal relationships with the staff.

Volunteer Counselor In Training (CIT) Program

Science enthusiasts entering grades 7 and up are invited to apply for volunteer positions as Counselors in Training. CITs will spend a portion of each day assisting the staff during regular camp programming and providing companionship and care for younger campers. In addition to Summer Camp assistance, CITs will work with our volunteer coordinator in various capacities around the museum.

CITs are selected through an application and interview process and must commit to volunteering for pre-camp training plus one two-week camp session. More information and applications for the CIT program will be available on April 1.

CIT Registration Form

Sessions

We are offering three two-week sessions in the summer of 2008.

Session 1: July 7 - July 18
Session 2: July 21 - August 1
Session 3: August 4 - August 15

* All summer camp sessions are now filled. If you would like your name to be added to a waiting list for the sessions that are filled, please note that on your registration. We will call you immediately if a space becomes available. A deposit will only be charged if you are able to register.

Cost

Camp tuition for each two-week session is $450 for members and $500 for non-members.

Financial Assistance

Scholarship support is available to those who qualify. Limited scholarship space is available.

Hours

Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. During drop-off time between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., campers will work on self-paced games and activities in the NYSEG room. We begin our projects for the day, or set out on field trips beginning at 9 a.m.

The Sciencenter provides a mid-morning snack each day and campers bring a bag lunch from home. Depending on the weather and the day's activities we may eat in the classroom, the science park, or at a field trip site. At approximately 3:15 p.m. we clean up our afternoon projects and get ready to go home.

After-camp Care

After-camp care is available from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for an additional cost of $80 per session if you sign up at registration. If space allows, you may choose to sign up later for a cost of $10 per day. We reserve the right to cancel after-camp care if a minimum number of participants is not met.

Activities

Our activities are designed for girls and boys entering grades 2 - 6 in the fall of 2008. We plan an assortment of active, physical games, focused classroom experiences, special presentations, and free exploration of the museum and the science park. Each session includes several field trips to venues that are within one mile, such as Stewart Park, Cascadilla Gorge, and the Farmer's Market Pavilion. We follow safe pedestrian rules and stop for water breaks as we travel on foot. We are happy to make reasonable accommodations for campers with physical limitations.

Registration

Camp Registration Form

You can also visit the Sciencenter to pick up a paper copy of the registration form.

Enrollment for Sciencenter members: April 1-April 7.
Open enrollment begins April 8.

Become a Member

Members receive 10% off the cost of summer camp. Not yet a member? Sign up for a membership today to enroll your child in summer camp during the members-only enrollment period (April 1-7). Camp fills up quickly, so take advantage of this benefit! Sign up or renew your membership online through our Verisign^TM secure web site or call 607-272-0600.

Need More Information?

For more information, please contact Alexis Abramo, Education Program Manager, at 607.272.0600 ext. 20 or aabramo@sciencenter.org