3-6 Camps

Welcome to Camp Curiosity Summer Camp for kids entering grades 3-6!

3-6 Grade Camps - Great Lakes Science Center

601 Erieside Ave., Clevelad OH, 44114

2026 Grades 3-6 Summer Camp Sessions - Great Lakes Science Center $350 per week ($325 members)
June 1, 2026 – June 4, 2026 Forces and Foundations Calling all engineers! Explore the physics and engineering principles of how things are built. Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Science Center as we explore the museum’s blueprints and take a tour with our very own Facilities & Security team! Campers will have the chance to experiment with various home systems through exploration of circuitry, plumbing and pipes, and create their own concrete mosaic keepsake as we learn about the durability of various building materials. We are also bringing back one of our favorite Big Science Shows – featuring a bed of nails! Register
June 8, 2026 –June 12, 2026 Shipwrecked! Dive into the fascinating world of maritime science in this immersive program created to explore the engineering, physics and ecology of watercraft and aquatic environments. Campers will investigate buoyancy by comparing how vessels perform in salt water vs. fresh water and master the basics of navigation and other essential skills required when out on the Great Lakes! Campers will take a tour of our historic Steamship William G. Mather, and meet with local mariners to learn about the boats that are all around us on Lake Erie. Register
June 15, 2026 – June 19, 2026 Sound Studio Step inside the Sound Studio and move beyond just listening to start analyzing the invisible forces that shape the world around us. Map the anatomy of the ear and conduct experiments on hearing thresholds. Learn why some animals can hear sounds that we cannot. We will also test how sound travels through different mediums allowing us to create sound-proof spaces. Register
June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026 Level-Up Level up your knowledge as gaming and real-world science collide! Compare Pokémon to their real-life biological inspirations as we study the mechanics of real-life superpowers including night vision and echolocation. Campers will test their robotics skills as they navigate a maze and put their memory to the test in a multi-day memory challenge. We will experiment with a Van de Graff generator and Tesla coil as we explore the properties of electricity and end the week tricking our minds with optical illusions. Register
June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026 Mystery at the Museum Prepare to gather evidence, analyze clues, and use scientific methods to crack the case in this immersive adventure to solve a crime here at the Science Center! Work together analyzing clues throughout the week to narrow down the suspects through methods like fingerprint analysis and shoe print impressions. Campers will also have a unique opportunity to extract their own DNA in a hands-on lesson with our workshop experts! Register
July 6, 2026 – July 10, 2026 From Blueprints to Baseplates Push the limits of structural engineering as we use innovation and physics to compete in unique building challenges, all using Lego bricks! Campers will test their grit and their bricks as we build the strongest house and tallest skyscrapers. We’re not just building for fun this week, we’re building for strength and durability! Register
July 13, 2026 – July 17, 2026 The Science of Minecraft Collaborate as a class to build a unique Minecraft village based on real-world research, experiments and activities! Each day offers new challenges followed by time working in Minecraft: Education Edition. We’ll explore themes around biomes, material science, civil engineering, circuitry and more! Register
July 20, 2026 – July 24, 2026 Curious Coding Unlock the world of digital creation as we introduce campers to the core concepts of computer science through hands-on robotics and programming. Decode messages as we learn about binary code and learn the mechanics of construction and programming with the help of our in-house robotics experts! Then compete in an exciting challenge using all these skills to complete a series of robot obstacle courses! Register
July 27, 2026 – August 1, 2026 Lights and Lasers Illuminate your mind as we explore the physics of light, optics and energy! Investigate the fundamental nature of light and its source, discovering how light, energy and heat are all interconnected. Conduct hands-on experiments to understand reflections and shadows, culminating in building our own teleidoscopes and navigating a mirror maze. Register
August 3, 2025 – August 7, 2025 Houston, We Have a Solution Prepare for launch in our mission-focused camp where we will explore the science, engineering and problem-solving critical to space exploration. Study historic missions like Apollo 11 and Skylab 3 and learn the functions of a space command module. Investigate essential physics concepts like air resistance and propulsion and combustion. We’ll use our Star Lab planetarium to learn about navigation through identification of constellations and end the week with an exciting egg drop challenge! Register

2026 Grades 3-6 Summer Camp Sessions - Great Lakes Science Center

$350 per week ($325 members)

June 1, 2026 – June 4, 2026

Forces and Foundations
Calling all engineers! Explore the physics and engineering principles of how things are built. Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Science Center as we explore the museum’s blueprints and take a tour with our very own Facilities & Security team! Campers will have the chance to experiment with various home systems through exploration of circuitry, plumbing and pipes, and create their own concrete mosaic keepsake as we learn about the durability of various building materials. We are also bringing back one of our favorite Big Science Shows – featuring a bed of nails!

June 8, 2026 –June 12, 2026

Shipwrecked!
Dive into the fascinating world of maritime science in this immersive program created to explore the engineering, physics and ecology of watercraft and aquatic environments. Campers will investigate buoyancy by comparing how vessels perform in salt water vs. fresh water and master the basics of navigation and other essential skills required when out on the Great Lakes! Campers will take a tour of our historic Steamship William G. Mather, and meet with local mariners to learn about the boats that are all around us on Lake Erie.

June 15, 2026 – June 19, 2026

Sound Studio

Step inside the Sound Studio and move beyond just listening to start analyzing the invisible forces that shape the world around us. Map the anatomy of the ear and conduct experiments on hearing thresholds. Learn why some animals can hear sounds that we cannot. We will also test how sound travels through different mediums allowing us to create sound-proof spaces.

June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026

Level-Up
Level up your knowledge as gaming and real-world science collide! Compare Pokémon to their real-life biological inspirations as we study the mechanics of real-life superpowers including night vision and echolocation. Campers will test their robotics skills as they navigate a maze and put their memory to the test in a multi-day memory challenge. We will experiment with a Van de Graff generator and Tesla coil as we explore the properties of electricity and end the week tricking our minds with optical illusions.

June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026

Mystery at the Museum
Prepare to gather evidence, analyze clues, and use scientific methods to crack the case in this immersive adventure to solve a crime here at the Science Center! Work together analyzing clues throughout the week to narrow down the suspects through methods like fingerprint analysis and shoe print impressions. Campers will also have a unique opportunity to extract their own DNA in a hands-on lesson with our workshop experts!

July 6, 2026 – July 10, 2026

From Blueprints to Baseplates

Push the limits of structural engineering as we use innovation and physics to compete in unique building challenges, all using Lego bricks! Campers will test their grit and their bricks as we build the strongest house and tallest skyscrapers. We’re not just building for fun this week, we’re building for strength and durability!

July 13, 2026 – July 17, 2026

The Science of Minecraft
Collaborate as a class to build a unique Minecraft village based on real-world research, experiments and activities! Each day offers new challenges followed by time working in Minecraft: Education Edition. We’ll explore themes around biomes, material science, civil engineering, circuitry and more!

July 20, 2026 – July 24, 2026

Curious Coding
Unlock the world of digital creation as we introduce campers to the core concepts of computer science through hands-on robotics and programming. Decode messages as we learn about binary code and learn the mechanics of construction and programming with the help of our in-house robotics experts! Then compete in an exciting challenge using all these skills to complete a series of robot obstacle courses!

July 27, 2026 – August 1, 2026

Lights and Lasers
Illuminate your mind as we explore the physics of light, optics and energy! Investigate the fundamental nature of light and its source, discovering how light, energy and heat are all interconnected. Conduct hands-on experiments to understand reflections and shadows, culminating in building our own teleidoscopes and navigating a mirror maze.

August 3, 2025 – August 7, 2025

Houston, We Have a Solution
Prepare for launch in our mission-focused camp where we will explore the science, engineering and problem-solving critical to space exploration. Study historic missions like Apollo 11 and Skylab 3 and learn the functions of a space command module. Investigate essential physics concepts like air resistance and propulsion and combustion. We’ll use our Star Lab planetarium to learn about navigation through identification of constellations and end the week with an exciting egg drop challenge!

4-6 Grade Camps - Beachwood Location

Case Western Reserve University’s Siegal Lifelong Learning in the Landmark Centre Building, 25700 Science Park Drive, in Beachwood.

This year, Great Lakes Science Center is relaunching its off-site summer camps, taking fun-filled STEM based programs out into the community. These off-site camps provide high-quality summer learning experiences while reducing transportation barriers for parents.

Off-site camps will include two programs held at Case Western Reserve University’s Siegal Lifelong Learning in the Landmark Centre Building, 25700 Science Park Drive, in Beachwood. These camps are designed for rising fourth through sixth graders. Your child can explore the exciting world of robotics or learn more about engineering and the science behind demolition. Each camp includes a visit to the Science Center for a Big Science Show, a Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater film and the chance to explore the museum’s exhibits.

2026 Grades 4-6 Summer Camp Sessions - Beachwood Location $350 per week ($325 members)
June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026 Racing Robots Explore the exciting and innovative world of robotics through exploration of hands-on programming using a wide variety of robots! Each day of the week will feature a different type of robot allowing campers to experiment with three unique types of robots culminating in a large-scale racing competition using the robot of their choice. Finish the week with a visit to the Science Center, including a movie in our DOME Theater, an exciting Big Science Show and exploration of the entire museum! Register
August 3, 2025 – August 7, 2025 Build it, Break it! Calling all LEGO masters! You’ve built amazing creations, but have you destroyed them? Explore how to build a structure that is meant to break in explosive ways to see who can create the most dramatic demolitions. Finish the week with a visit to the Science Center, including a movie in our DOME Theater, an exciting Big Science Show and exploration of the entire museum Register

2026 Grades 4-6 Summer Camp Sessions - Beachwood Location

$350 per week ($325 members)

June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026

Racing Robots
Explore the exciting and innovative world of robotics through exploration of hands-on programming using a wide variety of robots! Each day of the week will feature a different type of robot allowing campers to experiment with three unique types of robots culminating in a large-scale racing competition using the robot of their choice. Finish the week with a visit to the Science Center, including a movie in our DOME Theater, an exciting Big Science Show and exploration of the entire museum!

August 3, 2025 – August 7, 2025

Build it, Break it! Calling all LEGO masters! You’ve built amazing creations, but have you destroyed them? Explore how to build a structure that is meant to break in explosive ways to see who can create the most dramatic demolitions. Finish the week with a visit to the Science Center, including a movie in our DOME Theater, an exciting Big Science Show and exploration of the entire museum

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