Discover the Scientist in You!

Download the 2012 Summer Camps Booklet!

Looking for a fun and educational summer camp for the young scientist, inventor or engineer in your family? Check out our Great Summer Science Day Camps, where young scientists in preschool through high school can enjoy an entire week of scientific exploration, cool experiments, new friendships and fun. Camp content is designed according to age level to ensure a high quality experience, and all camps are facilitated by certified teachers or science professionals.

Great Lakes Science Center offers kids in grades K – 8 more than 40 science camp themes such as Wizard Science, LEGO NXT: Space Discovery, Amusement Park Science, Dissection Discovery, Crazy Chemistry and more. Preschoolers (ages 3-5, not enrolled in kindergarten) can enjoy half-day camps such as Pirate Adventure, Seuss on the Loose, Awesome Astronauts and six other camps. Our High School Summer Science Institute offers students in grades 9 – 12 the opportunity to explore biomedical technology, aerospace technology, robotics, marine biology and more.

Great Summer Science Day Camps will be held at Great Lakes Science Center from June 11 – August 17 and offsite at Laurel School from June 11 – August 10. We will also have offsite camps in the following locations:

• Hudson Montessori School – July 2 - August 3 (Call 330-650-0424 for information and registration.)
• Vermilion – July 23 – August 3 (Call 216-621-2400 for information and registration.)
• University Schools in Shaker Heights – June 11-29 (Get information and registration here.)
• Camp Y-Noah in Akron – July 16-20 (Call 330-896-1964 for information and registration.)

For all summer camp descriptions, click on the Great Summer Science Day Camps image above!

Summer Camp Open House
Special Discounts
Camp Details
Important Forms for Parents
Education Supporters

Summer Camp Open House
Sunday, April 22
11 am – 2 pm

Saturday, May 12
11 am – 2 pm

Join us and get a first-hand look at our Summer Camp program! Meet our directors and staff, play games, enjoy refreshments and see how Great Lakes Science Center Summer Camp operates on a day-to-day basis.

Enter a raffle for you and your family to have the chance to win free t-shirts, LEGOS, Science Center general admission tickets and even a free week of camp!

Spots are limited! Register for this free event at 216-624-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm). Event includes free parking and a $2 discount on Science Center admission.

Special Discounts

• Member Discount: Great Lakes Science Center members get discounts on all camps. Camp prices vary. See individual camp listings for pricing.
• Early Bird Discount: Register for camp before Sunday, February 12 and receive a $20 discount.
• NEW! Additional Week Discount: At registration, sign up for more than one week of camp and receive a $5 discount off each additional week.
• NEW! Sibling Discount: Sign up one child and each additional sibling receives a $3 discount per week. Siblings must sign up for the same week of camp.

Camp Details

What to Know About Preschool Camps:

• Preschool camps run 8:30 – 11:30 am and 12:30 – 3:30 pm.
• Children ages 3 – 5 (not enrolled in kindergarten) may attend.
• Children must be potty trained in order to attend.
• Camp curriculum allows students to be inside and outside during the day. Please come dressed for weather.
• Campers must bring a snack each day of camp.
• All sessions include exploration of Science Center exhibits and Polymer Fun House.

What to Know About K – 12 Camps:

• K – 12 camps run from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.
• Children entering grades K – 12 may attend.
• Before-care is offered from 7:30 – 8:30 am for an addition $25 per week.
• After-care is offered from 3:30 – 5:30 pm for an additional $50 per week.
• Campers may bring a brown bag lunch or pre-order a box lunch for $6 per day.

Important Forms for Parents

Behavior Agreement Form

General Camp Information (for all grade levels)

Get To Know You Form

Information for Full-Day Campers Only

Lunch Menu

Medical Form

Release Form

Asthma Medical Plan

Immunization Exemption

Parent Handbook 2012

Questions? Email us at CampsandClasses@glsc.org.