Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Day Camps.
BeWISE Day Camp
Dates/times: July 7 - 9, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $175
Camp location: Denison University, 100 West College Street, Granville 43023
Contact information: Jessica Fetrow, jessbring@hotmail.com, 330-472-2269
About our camp: The camp will feature hands-on activities in electricity, kitchen chemistry, Ohio bats, Ohio birds, and origami to geometry. These activities are designed to develop interest in these fields and self-confidence in the students.
Bricks4Kidz Dublin
STEM camp Using LEGO Bricks
Dates/times: June 8 - August 21, half day (2-5 hours)
Cost: $150 per half day per week
Camp location: Bricks4Kidz Dublin-Upper Arlington, 5000 Arlington Centre Blvd, Columbus 43220
Contact information: Frank Ferre, fferre@bricks4kidz.com, 614-595-6253
About our camp: Various themes using LEGO bricks to stimulate little minds. Our camps are offered in the morning and in the afternoon. We have a variety of themes. We will teach STEM principles while we have creative fun learning, building and playing with LEGO bricks!
Classroom Antics Tech Camps
Dates/times: June 8 - Aug. 7, half day (2-5 hours)
Cost: $229
Camp location: Locations in Dublin, Grove City, Hilliard, New Albany, Pickerington, Powell, Westerville, Worthington
About our camp
Kids will learn what they love by creating video games, producing stop-motion animation movies, coding computer programs, and engineering LEGO robots. Join other kids ages 7-13 attending our weeklong Tech Camps.
Classroom Antics, is a leading provider of technology education focused on developing, inspiring, and enriching the lives of kids in today's technology world through educational hands-on programs that promote creativity and teamwork.
In our LEGO Robotics, Video Game Design, Computer Programming and Stop Motion Animation summer day Tech Camps we combine kid's natural curiosity in technology with the latest age-appropriate equipment, exciting teachers, and safe surroundings to develop smarter, more confident kids. Our fun, hands-on education brings kid's imagination and creativity to life.
We hire the best and brightest teachers to educate our campers and students. They are leaders in their communities and contribute to children's education on a regular basis. Most of our instructors are school teachers that value technology education, and a know that the best way to learn is by having fun.
Join other kids ages 7-13 across Central Ohio attending our affordable weeklong Tech Camps. Limited space available; REGISTER EARLY at our website.
Contact Information
Tara Foote
800-595-3776
COSI Columbus
Space
Dates/times: June 15 - 19, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $300 for COSI members, $330 for non-members
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Get hands-on with physics and life science as you learn about things that fly. Identify the forces of lift, thrust, drag, and gravity. Find out what it takes to be an astronaut as you explore planets, meteors, and more.
COSI Columbus
Messy Science
Dates/times: June 22 - 26, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $300 for COSI members, $330 for non-members
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43221
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Let's get messy as we try out COSI's special formulas to create flubber, oobleck, slime, and many other way cool concoctions! We'll investigate physical changes, chemical changes, and phase changes as we make things pop, ooze, and slime.
COSI Columbus
Science of Art
Dates/times: July 6 - 10, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $300 for COSI members, $330 for non-members
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Enhance your knowledge of design as you discover the science behind painting, sculpture, and more. Dress for a mess and prepare a place to showcase your art!
COSI Columbus
Invent It!
Dates/times: June 22 - 26, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $300 for COSI members, $330 for non-members
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Get those creative juices flowing as you investigate what makes the world around us tick. Design your own invention to solve a real-world challenge.
COSI Columbus
LEGO Robotics (Grades 2-3)
Dates/times: July 6 - 10, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $300 for COSI members, $330 for non-members
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Build robots using LEGO WeDo technology. How do robots make our lives better? What makes a robot a robot? Answer these questions and more as we jump into the world of robotics. For rising grades 2-3.
COSI Columbus
Astronaut Adventures
Dates/times: July 20 - 24, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $300 for COSI members, $330 for non-members
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Do you have the stuff it takes to become an astronaut? Spend a week with us learning about our solar system, rockets, and the wonders of space. Includes a visit to COSI's incredible new Planetarium - Ohio's biggest!
COSI Columbus
Video Game Design (Grades 4-5)
Dates/times: June 15 - 19, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $300 for COSI members, $330 for non-members
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Learn fundamental programming concepts and use the Scratch program to create your own video game to share with friends and family. For rising grades 4-5.
COSI Columbus
Amusement Park Science (Grades 4-5)
Dates/times: July 6 - 10, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: COSI members, $375, non-members, $405
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Explore the science of motion and the physics behind thrill rides, and then put your knowledge to the test. Go behind the scenes at Kings Island and spend the day riding the best roller coasters and learning what it takes to make them work. For rising grades 4-5.
COSI Columbus
LEGO Robotics (Grades 4-5)
Dates/times: July 20 - 24, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $300 for COSI members, $330 for non-members
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: We're going to be ramping up the robotic challenges as we spend the week designing, building, and programming robots using the LEGO MINDSTORM system. For rising grades 4-5.
COSI Columbus
LEGO Robotics (Grades 6-8)
Dates/times: June 15 - 19, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $300 for COSI members, $330 for non-members
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Dig deeper into the design and programming of robots. Design and program LEGO MINDSTORM Robots to accomplish a variety of challenges. For rising grades 6-8.
COSI Columbus
Video Game Design (Grades 6-8)
Dates/times: June 22 - 26, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $300 for COSI members, $330 for non-members
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Learn how to use Microsoft's Kodu Game Lab to create your own three-dimensional game world with skills that translate from the PC to Microsoft's Xbox 360 Console. For rising grades 6-8.
COSI Columbus
Amusement Park Science (Grades 6-8)
Dates/times: July 20 - 24, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: COSI members, $375, non-members, $405
Camp location: COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43215
Contact information: Call Center, call_center@cosi.org, 614-228-2674
About our camp: Explore the science of motion and the physics behind thrill rides, and then put your knowledge to the test. Go behind the scenes at Kings Island and spend the day at the park riding the best roller coasters and learning what it takes to make them work. For rising grades 6-8.
Engineering For Kids
Engineering For Kids Summer Camp
Dates/times: June 1 - Aug. 7, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: Half day and full day options available with reduced enrollment for early registration (prior to May 1). See our website for details.
Camp location: Engineering for Kids, 5560 N Hamilton Road, Blacklick 43230
About our camp
Engineering For Kids brings the wonder and excitement of STEM education to children ages 4-14 through a variety of hands-on learning experiences. Create your own video game! Design a hot air balloon! Build rockets, roller coasters, and robots!
Come explore this summer! We have several camp options to choose from including; Food Factory, Momentum Madness, Electronic Game Design, Robot Olympics, Wings, Wheels and Sails, and Minecraft just to name a few! Visit our website for the full schedule.
Contact Information
Camp Email
614-656-8048
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Summer Scientists
Dates/times: July 20 - 24, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: $200 members; $210 non-members
Camp location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, Columbus 43203
Contact information: 614-715-8028
About our camp: Enjoy science, technology, engineering, and/or math. Campers create their own projects using recycled materials, mixed media and critical thinking skills to figure out how things work. Projects include soda bottle rockets and homemade lava lamps. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 9-11.
Math Plus Academy
STEM Camps
Dates/times: June 8-Aug 7, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: Week-long half-day $197. Week-long full-day $397
Camp location: Powell & New Albany
Contact information: info@mathplusacademy.com, 614-792-6284
About our camp: If your child loves to build with LEGOs, tinker with technology, or is curious about how things work, then we have a perfect camp! All camps are taught by highly qualified instructors and feature a money-back satisfaction guarantee!
Robot Academy
Adventures in Lego Robotics
Dates/times: May 30 - Aug. 9, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: Starting at $95
Camp location: Westerville, Columbus, Dublin and Gahanna 43082
Contact information: Gail Vawter, info@robot-academy.com, 614-769-7626
About our camp: At Lego Robot Camp, students design, build, and program working robots using LEGO MINDSTORM robots. Camp activities are hands-on and engaging so that kids age four to 13 can have fun while learning problem solving, engineering, and computer skills.
The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Future Nurse
Dates/times: Aug. 11, full day (6+ hours)
Cost: None.
Camp location: Newton Hall, OSU College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus 43210
Contact information: Joshua Roush, roush.136@osu.edu, 614-688-8633
About our camp: A daylong program full of hands-on nursing experience! Join us in our Technology Learning Complex and use our nine high fidelity patient simulators. High-school sophomores, juniors & seniors are eligible.
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
Jr. Archaeologist
Dates/times: July 6 - 9, half day (2-5 hours)
Cost: $100 Works members; $120 non-members
Camp location: The Works, 55 S. 1st Street, Newark 43055
Contact information: 740-349-9277
About our camp: Campers dig into history and even carry out their own excavation! Ages 6-7.
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
Archaeology Camp
Dates/times: July 13 - 17, half day (2-5 hours)
Cost: $125 Works members; $150 non-members
Camp location: The Works, 55 S. 1st Street, Newark 43055
Contact information: 740-349-9277
About our camp: Learn about archaeology, local sites, and carry out your own excavation. Ages 8-11.
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
LEGO Robotics
Dates/times: July 20 - 24, half day (2-5 hours)
Cost: $125 Works members; $150 non-members
Camp location: The Works, 55 S. 1st Street, Newark 43055
Contact information: 740-349-9277
About our camp: Introduction to robotics and basic programming. Ages 8-12.
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
Prisms and Perfect Squares: Count Me In! Math Camp for Girls
Dates/times: July 27 - 31, half day (2-5 hours)
Cost: $125 Works members; $150 non-members
Camp location: The Works, 55 S. 1st Street, Newark 43055
Contact information: 740-349-9277
About our camp: Play and create while building basic math skills. Ages 8-12.