Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open!
https://mindstretchingfun.org/waitlist-form-23174/
Must be completed before camp, or your child will be unable to attend.
Wildlife Explorers | June 1-5
Get hands-on with real living organisms as you explore the natural world! Learn about unique habitats, run real scientific experiments, and discover astounding plans and animals across Earth.
Super Spies | June 8-12 & July 20-24
Put your sleuthing skills to the test while you solve a week-long mystery by learning how to lift fingerprints, track suspects, and narrow down “whodunnit” with a live interrogation!
Busy Builders | June 15-19 & July 27-31
Discover different fields of engineering as you create robots and rockets, design circuits, and explore nature’s makers: animals!
Mixed Up Chemists | June 22-26
Use your sight, smell, and touch to observe the awesome world of chemistry as you change colors, develop new slimy chemicals, and even create explosive chemical reactions.
Science of Sports | June 29-July 1
Celebrate the World Cup, Winter Olympics and more in 2026! Discover things like the science behind curving balls, how spinning athletes don’t get dizzy, and unique sports you’ve probably never played.
Art Lab | July 6-10
Create artistic masterpieces using science and technology, historical methods, engineering, and more!
STEM Pirates | July 13-17
Arrrrr you ready for fun? Become a pirate as we hit the open seas learning about how ships float, engineering cannons, and how to speak in secret flag code!
Ancient Explorers | June 1-5
Explore and re-create the wonders of the past using STEM: travel through time with dinosaurs, visit ancient Rome, the Old West, and more!
Animal Adventures | June 8-12
Discover the awesome and surprising things animals can do like make slime, glow in the dark, and survive in crazy habitats.
Daring Detectives | June 15-19 & July 27-31
Help! Our camp has been infiltrated by a double agent and we need your help to find them out by gathering evidence, analyzing clues, and solving the mystery.
Explore Engineering | June 22-26 & July 20-24
Engineer the perfect summer as we light up your day with circuitry, team up for towering fun, and program the perfect robotic pet.
Science of Sports | June 29 – July 1
Celebrate the World Cup, Winter Olympics and more in 2026! Explore the science behind aerodynamics of ski jumpers, test your reaction times like a goalie, and discover unique sports played around the world.
Science of Magic | July 6-10
Learn the secrets behind awesome “magic” tricks you can use to fool friends and family using physics, chemistry, and engineering!
Art and STEM | July 13-17
Create unique projects that explore the intersection of art and STEM! Create robots that draw for you, practice traditional art methods passed down for generations, and discover how science is a part of every field of art.
Building STEAM | June 1-5
Put the “A” in STEM as you learn how to combine art with robotics, 3D printing, math, game design, and more!
Chain Reactions | June 8-12
Link together learning as you build a giant Rube Goldberg machine! Each day you’ll explore different areas of STEM and how they can create crazy contraptions to add to your week-long build culminating with a “geyser” of fun.
Creative Coding | June 15-19
Discover the wonderful world of coding as you learn how to create 3D animation, use cool microcontrollers, and even explore drones and robots!
Medical Investigations | June 22-26
Interested in a career in medicine? This is the camp for you! Each day we’ll explore different fields of medicine where you’ll build a working muscle controlled prosthetic, try drawing blood like a phlebotomist, and master sutures like a surgeon. You’ll also spend the final day of camp on a local medical campus* and meet real professionals!
(Students will be dropped off and picked up by parents/guardians at the medical facility at normal camp times. Transportation will not be provided.)
Science of Sports | June 29 – July 1
Celebrate the World Cup, Winter Olympics and more in 2026! Get into the physics behind how balls are used in sports, study the anatomy of the best athletes, and engineer working prototypes of new sports equipment.
Bust That Myth | July 6-10
Ever wondered if that crazy thing you heard is true? Test fun urban legends using the scientific method as we test our ideas and film/edit your own video episode busting myths!
Bio Blitz | July 13-17
Get a blast of biology this summer! Build away with biotech, use microscopes to explore cellular biology, and even measure electrical signals in plants and animals for botany and zoology.
Summer Camp FAQs
Camp Registration
5 DAYS, 9AM-4PM:
- Members: $350
- Nonmembers: $400
3 DAYS, 9AM-4PM:
- Members: $210
- Nonmembers: $240
Please select the grade level in which your student will be enrolled in Fall 2026.
If your learner is taking courses at different or higher levels than their peers, we recommend choosing what most closely aligns with their age, as it is easier on many children’s social skills in informal learning environments.
While students of all abilities are welcome to participate in camps, please note that Sci-Tech staff is not highly trained to work with children with special needs and cannot provide one-on-one care.
You may opt to provide your child with an aide during camp to assist them. This could be anyone from a trained professional to a sibling, so long as they are familiar with meeting your student’s needs.
If you have questions about whether our camps may be a good fit for your student, please feel free to reach out at camp.admin@scitechdiscovery.org.
Due to safety working with chemicals, equipment, and other dangerous materials, we do require that all campers understand and speak conversational English or have a translator present.
Yes, you may cancel your Summer Camp reservation. However, refunds are given on a sliding scale based on advance notification of cancellation.
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14 days prior: Full refund available.
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48 hours prior: Eligible for a 50% refund or the option to reschedule within a 3-month period.
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Within 48 hours: No refund available. Rescheduling is subject to availability and not guaranteed.
Please refer to our Cancelation & Refund Policy page for further details.
Camp Expectations
- Please fill out the Camp Health Form and complete it for all of your campers. This form MUST be returned before your student will be allowed into camp for safety reasons.
- Double check that the food you are sending is NUT FREE.
- Make sure you are sending your learner in closed-toe shoes and clothes you are comfortable with getting messy.
- Communicate any health or medical concerns directly to our Camp Manager by emailing us at camp.admin@scitechdiscovery.org.
- FULL DAY: 9AM – 4PM
- Doors will open for drop off at 8:50AM.
- Students will be available for pickup by 3:50PM.
- Campers picked up after 4:10PM will be charged a $1/minute Late Pickup Fee.
Campers SHOULD bring:
- NUT-FREE snacks and a sack lunch
- Reusable water bottle
- Any medications or Epi-Pens (Please give directly to the Camp Manager or Instructor)
- Closed-toe shoes for lab and/or workshop safety
Campers should NOT bring:
- Backpacks or large bags
- Toys, phones, tablets, or handheld gaming devices
- Money
- Food containing nuts or nut products
Camp features a balance of hands-on experiments, activities, and crafts mixed in with age-appropriate breaks, playtime, and STEAM themed games.
Generally, older campers experience about 1 “Brain Break” per 1 hour of instruction time as well as a 30-minute lunch break and 30-minute museum exploration time. Younger students will have more frequent breaks.
While lessons feature many TEKS-aligned activities, the primary focus in camps in placed on:
- Curiosity and Wonder
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Resiliency and Adaptability
- Communication and Understanding
All camps are led by experienced certified teachers or experienced museum informal science educators.
Teaching assistants are all experienced in working in informal STEM camp environments and go through education/inquiry-based learning training.
Students are with instructors at all times and will NEVER be alone in a private space with a single adult.
We believe in ensuring that all students feel safe and nurtured within their classroom environment. This means offering age-appropriate support for conflict or disruptive behavior.
Instructors may use techniques such as:
- Utilizing a “Cool Down Corner” where students can rest on a rug and use toys or pillows to calm down after an incident
- Having a guided discussion about how they are feeling, identifying emotions, and reflecting on actions
- Assigning students to different groups who struggle with communicating/cooperating with each other
Intentional violence is NOT tolerated at Sci-Tech. If a camper actively hurts another student, the issue will be immediately addressed, and parents will be notified.
If a behavior issue cannot be remedied after discussion with parents/guardians or if there is physical harm/threat of harm to staff or students, Sci-Tech reserves the right to dismiss a camper from the program without a refund.
Students will be dropped off by parents/guardians at the medical facility between 8:45-9:15AM on Friday of camp and will be picked up between 3:45-4:15PM. Campers will still need to bring a sack lunch and wear closed-toe shoes. Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to explore different areas of the medical campus and meet real professionals. The name and address of the facility will be shared after scheduling with medical professionals is finalized.