Our popular summer camps are back! These hands-on camps give students the opportunity to learn about art, science, and nature from our team of educators in a museum setting.
General Information
PRICING
WSC Members: $130 per camp
Non-Members: $150 per camp
SCHEDULING
Unless otherwise noted, each camp runs Monday - Thursday.
AM Session: 9AM - 12PM
PM Session: 12:30PM - 3:30PM
LUNCH SUPERVISION
The Western Science Center is offering a supervised lunchtime for campers signed up for both morning and afternoon camps in the same week session. Supervised lunchtime is $2 each per camper, per day. Camper must bring their own lunch.
Lunchtime: Noon - 12:30PM
Registration for the supervised lunchtime program is required at least two weeks before start of camp.
COVID POLICIES
The Western Science Center is following all current OSHA guidelines and procedures in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that our policies may change prior to or during camp.
CAPACITY
Every camp has a capacity limit and registrations are processed first come first serve; when a camp fills, its status will change to “waitlist only.”
REGISTRATION
Register your child online at the link below; then our Admissions Staff will email you in 24-48 hours to take payment. Please check your spam folder for communications from the Western Science Center.
PICK UP & DROP OFF
Doors do not open until 10 minutes prior to the listed start of a camp, and campers must be picked up promptly by their parent or guardian after the end of camp each day.
June 24th - 27th
For campers entering grades K - 1st. A perfect camp for the curious young scientist! Each day campers will explore science through hands-on experiments, crafts, stories and games.
For campers entering grades 5th - 8th. Learn about many of your body systems through engaging activities and by dissecting a fetal pig!
July 1st - 3rd
For campers entering grades 5th - 8th. In this mini-camp you will learn how to create replica fossils by making your own mold, then casting and painting your fossil!
For campers entering entering grades 1st - 3rd. This special mini-camp is 3 days of fun for all Jr. Time Travelers! Come and explore different cultures throughout time and space with crafts, games, food and fun.
For campers entering entering grades 3rd - 5th. Have a rockin’ good time learning about earth, rocks and the stories they can tell us with this special mini-camp!
July 8th - 11th
For campers entering entering grades 1st - 3rd. Explore and discover the fun of science with this camp! Young scientists will explore different science themes through hands-on activities and fun experiments.
For campers entering grades 1st - 3rd. Learn about how plants and animals thrive in the wide variety of terrains found in Southern California in this new camp!
July 15th - 18th
For campers entering entering grades 3rd - 5th. A hands on camp for those who want to create, build, and fix. Learn the basics of tool safety, how to make use of plans, and get to make crafts to bring home and show off!
For campers entering grades 3rd - 5th. Celebrate some of your favorite fandoms through science and engineering activities!
July 22nd - 25th
For campers entering grades 1st - 3rd. Don’t try this at home! Or maybe your parents would just prefer you don’t try it there. Now’s the chance to try those messes and let us worry about the cleanup.
For campers entering grades 1st - 3rd. Design, build and create with this fun camp! Jr. Engineers will discover the science behind different fields of engineering through hands-on activities and engineering challenges.