Science Camps
🎉 Celebrating 20 years of Science Fun 🎉
Summer Science Camp 2026
No coupon code needed. Pick a full week or choose single days. Every camp includes hands-on science labs led by FUN degreed scientists and teachers, supplies, take-home experiments, and snack.
Book BY THE WEEK
$100 off for 2026Each day is a new science theme adventure. Come Monday through Friday and enjoy all 5 days. Best value for families!
See Weekly CampsPick BY THE DAY
$26 off for 2026Every day is a new day at Science Camp with a brand new theme. Pick the single days that fit your summer.
See Daily CampsWhy families love Science Fun Camp
Fun first, safety always, and real science tucked into every messy, curious, hands-on moment.
How to Register, Easy as 1, 2, 3
Pick Book BY THE WEEK for full weeks, or Pick BY THE DAY for single days.
On Sawyer, click More Info, then click the red Register button.
Add Extended Day, Lunch Package, or a Jr Scientist Lab Coat in the cart. You can also purchase Add-ons in the carpool line with cash or check.
🗓️ Book BY THE WEEK, $399/week
Each week includes 5 different daily themes, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Extended Day is available until 5:00 PM as an optional Add-on.
Jun 15 to 19 | 🧪 Week 1
Register Week 1
- Mon: 🐾 Amazing Animal Adventures
- Tue: 🚀 Blast-Off Physics!
- Wed: 🧪 Cool Chemistry Concoctions
- Thu: 💡 Inventors Workshop
- Fri: ⛏️ Journey to Gemstone Mountain
Jun 22 to 26 | 🔎 Week 2
Register Week 2
- Mon: 💥 Fizz! Bang! Boom!
- Tue: 🐾 Hands-On Animal Encounters
- Wed: 🔍 Kid Detective Academy
- Thu: 🚀 Lift-Off! Lil’ Astronaut Academy
- Fri: 🥽 Gadgets & Goo STEM Lab
Jul 06 to 10 | 🔬 Week 3
Register Week 3
- Mon: 🦕 Dino Dig & Fossil Fun
- Tue: 🫀 Body Builders
- Wed: 🐠 Oceans & Potions
- Thu: ⚙️ Epic Engineering
- Fri: 🥼 STEM Mashup!
Jul 13 to 17 | ⚗️ Week 4
Register Week 4
- Mon: 🏎 Full Speed Ahead!
- Tue: 🌟 Mysterious Glowing Mixtures
- Wed: 🌴 Into the Wild! Rainforest Science Lab
- Thu: 🤖 Radical Robots
- Fri: 🌍 Planet Protectors
Jul 20 to 24 | 🥼 Week 5
Register Week 5
- Mon: 🔊 BOOM! Crash! Buzz! The Science of Sounds
- Tue: 🕵️ Top-Secret Detectives
- Wed: 🧪 Mix It Up! Reactions in Action
- Thu: 🥽 STEMtastic Slime Day
- Fri: 🌱 Roots, Shoots & GOO! Botany Science Lab
Jul 27 to 31 | 🥽 Week 6
Register Week 6
- Mon: 🦴 Bone Hunters!
- Tue: 🧪 Ultimate Chemistry Chaos!
- Wed: 💧 Splash Zone!
- Thu: 🗺️ Nature’s Explorers
- Fri: 🔬 Weird & Wacky Science Lab
Aug 03 to 07 | ⚛️ Week 7
Register Week 7
- Mon: 🧲 Magnetic Madness
- Tue: 🪐 Planet Voyagers
- Wed: 🏗️ BUILD IT!
- Thu: 🦁 Zoology Fun
- Fri: 🔦 LIGHT IT UP Glow Lab
Aug 10 to 14 | 💡 Week 8
Register Week 8
- Mon: 🚀 Star Chasers
- Tue: 🌋 Volcanoes & Vortexes
- Wed: 🧊 Messy Matter Lab
- Thu: ⛈️ Wacky Wild Weather
- Fri: 🎉 End of Summer STEM Grand Finale
📆 Pick BY THE DAY, $99/day
40 unique daily themes. Pick any 1, 2, 5, or as many as you want.
Browse all 40 daily camps and register
Trouble seeing the daily camps? Open the daily camps page
What a Typical Camp Day Looks Like
Times are approximate and may vary by theme.
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM = FULL Day Science Camp
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM = EXTENDED Day Science Camp ($29/day or $119/week)
Extended hours include rotating science stations indoor and outdoor, including 3D Printing, plus an additional science edible experiment (aka PM Snack).
🚗 Carpool Information
Drop off starts at 9:30 AM. Please stay in your vehicle and do not walk your child to the door. We need every minute before 9:30 to set up labs, food, and supplies.
Pickup: Full Day pickup is 3:15 to 3:30 PM. Extended Day pickup is 4:45 to 5:00 PM.
Late drop off or early pickup? No problem. Ring the doorbell at the front camp door and give us a few minutes. All doors stay locked during the camp day for safety.
Pricing and Add-ons
Cash or check only in carpool 🚗
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in camp?
All materials for hands-on STEM labs led by FUN degreed scientists and teachers, take-home experiments, AM snack, and PM snack.
What are the camp hours?
Full Day Camp is 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Extended Day runs 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and is available as an Add-on for $29/day or $119/week.
How does lunch work?
You may send a non-refrigerated lunch or purchase the Lunch Package. Lunch Package includes lunch, sides, dessert, snack, and drinks. Pizza M/W/F and Chick-fil-A T/Th. $12/day or $55/week.
How does the lab coat Add-on work?
The personalized Jr Scientist Lab Coat is $40. On the first morning of camp, we will ask for the size and exact spelling of your child’s name.
What should my child bring?
- A backpack or bag
- A non-refrigerated lunch, unless you purchased the Lunch Package
- A water bottle or bottled water
- An extra set of clothes
Please label all items.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes. Summer 2026 includes our 20th Anniversary Special, $100 off Weekly Camp and $26 off Daily Camp. We also offer a 5% sibling discount for each additional child. The sibling discount applies automatically in the cart to camp tuition only, not Add-ons.
When will I get camp details?
About 1 week before your camp, we will email reminders with hours, what to bring, carpool instructions, and FAQs.
What ages can attend?
Kindergarten through 7th grade. Campers must have completed at least one full quarter of Kindergarten before attending.
What’s the refund policy?
Refunds will be granted up to and including June 1, 2026. Refunds before June 1, 2026 incur a $35 per camper cancellation fee. No refunds after June 1, 2026, once camp begins, or due to disciplinary actions.
Can I request my child be in the same group as a friend or sibling?
Yes. Please note this in the registration form or talk with any of the Scientists on the first day of camp.
Who are the Science Fun Camp counselors?
Our lead Scientists are degreed professionals with experience in elementary school classrooms. Staff complete a background check and the Lunsford Act check. Jr Scientists also assist in camp.
What is your inclement weather policy?
Safety is our number one priority. If our staff can safely make it to the Lab, we will be open. If not, we will close. No partial refunds are offered for weather closings.
Can I sign my child up for more than one camp?
Yes. We offer 40 unique daily themes across 8 weeks, so many campers attend multiple weeks or multiple single days.
Camp Information
Cary, NC 27513
No camp June 29 to July 3