Register now for July summer camps at Mid-America Science Museum.
Give your child a July to remember with Mid-America Science Museum’s Summer Camps! These unique summer experiences are designed to be age-appropriate, educational, and FUN!
Camps are listed below. Camp registration payments are NOW OPEN! Once your payment for camp has been made, you will receive a registration form via email. The registration from MUST be filled out for your child to attend camp.
The museum has also made adjustments for campers’ safety to limit contact with the public and have reduced the number of camps.
There are guidelines for camps for the safety of campers, staff, and guests:
- There will be two separate classes for each camp with ten campers max in each group. The two classes will be kept separate at all times.
- Campers and staff are required to wear a face mask during camp unless they are eating or outside with proper social distancing.
- Parents will drop-off & pick-up campers OUTSIDE at front lobby. Parents MUST wear a face mask if they enter the building at any time. If you pick up your camper early, please wear your face mask and see the front desk.
- Campers’ temperatures will be checked upon drop-off. Campers may not attend camp if they have had a fever 100.4 F in the past two days, have a cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell. Campers are asked to stay home if they have had contact with a person known to be infected with COVID-19 in the previous 14 days.
Camp Wildlife July 6 – 10
Summer is here! Is your camper ready to explore nature? Join staff on the museum’s 21 wooded-acre campus to explore, fish, hike, and use natural materials to make art. This camp has something to offer every nature-loving child, right here at Mid-America Science Museum. Registration closes June 27.
ScienceMakes-ART (SMART) Camp July 13 – 17
Campers will use their artistic skills guided by science to explore, innovate, and create. Together, they will use science to make art! Registration closes July 4.
Minecraft IRL Camp July 20 – 24
If you love Minecraft the game, check-out Minecraft In Real Life. Make slime balls, build shelters, make redstone circuits, create pixel art! Registration closes July 11.
Magic for Muggles Camp July 27 – 31
Witches & wizards, come learn muggle magic… science! Campers will make wands, parchment, “potions,” play quidditch, and more! Registration closes July 18.
FAQ’s about Summer Camp
How much are camps?
Camps are $225 for non-members and $200.00 for members. Your membership must be active at the time of registration.
When are camps?
Starting July 6 – July 31, Mid-America will be hosting 4 weeks of day camp, Mon-Fri. Drop-off starts at 7:45 AM and campers must be picked up before 5:15 PM.
What ages can attend camp?
Campers range in age from 6-12 years old and must be six years old at the time of camp. Age groups may be divided based on the size of the camp.
How do I register?
Reserve your camper’s spot below. Separate payments must be made for each camper. Once payment has been made, a registration form will be emailed to you. The registration form must be filled out for your child to attend camp. You must fill out a separate registration form per child.
Camp registration will close seven days before the first day of that camp.
Lunch?
Campers may bring their own lunches and 2 snacks, we have 2 snack times a day, 10AM and 2PM. Lunch is at 12PM. We do not provide refrigeration. Campers cannot purchase candy, ice cream, or soda during camp.
Or for an additional $75 per week, meals and snacks are provided. Please keep in mind the Snack Bar is closed this summer so campers do not have the same lunch options they had in previous years. You can select the provided lunch option when you make your payment below.
- What do campers need?
Lunch and two snacks unless you have signed up for lunches. - Extra set of clothes because camp can get messy!
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen, we will be playing outside, and bug spray is encouraged for the Camp Wildlife.
- Please leave all toys and electronics at home. Cosplay for Magic for Muggles camp is encouraged but not required.
- Due to COVID-19, campers are required to wear face masks.
For any other questions, please email the museum at info@midamericamuseum.org.
