Open Daily:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Current Time:
9:59 AM
Directions:
727 W Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 561-6100
[email protected]
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Open Daily:
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Current Time:
9:59 AM
Directions:
727 W Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 561-6100
[email protected]
Kentucky Science Center is open 7 days a week, 9:30AM–5PM. Tickets can be purchased online.
Programs & Camps

Pay by Day Camp DRAFT

Upcoming Camp dates:

  • December 23
  • December 26
  • December 27
  • December 30
  • January 2
  • January 3
  • January 20
  • February 17
  • February 18
  • March 28
  • March 31
  • April 1-4
  • May 2
  • May 23

Filter by Grade Level

Click one or more grade levels to filter the camp list below. Note: Camps are based on the grade your child is currently in.

Pre-K to K

Grade K-2

Grade 3-5

Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM

  • Drop-Off: 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
  • Camp Programming: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
  • Pick-Up: 3:30-4:30 PM

Pay by Day Camp Information

Science Camp FAQs

Note:

  • There are no refunds for camp purchases.
  • Required camp registration age is 4+

Pre-K to K:

Cool as a Cucumber

Are you ready to get as cool as a cucumber?
Discover  
December 27 (SOLD OUT)

Are you ready to get as cool as a cucumber? Explore all things cold as we test how ice interacts with salt, create our own unique snowflakes, and experiment with one of the coldest things here on Earth.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
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Seussical Adventures

Journey into the wacky world of Dr. Seuss and discover science is everywhere.
Discover  
December 22, 23, 26 2025

Three days of Seuss-inspired science fun! Step into a world of imagination, discovery, and delight! Whether campers are making wild sounds, crafting curious creatures, or exploring wonderfully wacky experiments, each day is unique and packed with hands-on STEAM adventures inspired by the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss.

Perfect for curious minds and creative hearts; come play, learn, and laugh with us!

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
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Energy Explorers

Harness the principles of physics as you engineer roller coasters, design a vessel that will stay afloat, and launch a catapult.
Discover  
January 20

Harness the principles of physics as you engineer roller coasters, design a vessel that will stay afloat, and launch a catapult.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
Book Now:

Wild By Design

Did you know that animals are quite the engineers?
Discover  
March 28

Did you know that animals are quite the engineers? Learn how they build shelters as you practice building your own. Discover how they use camoflauge to blend into the world around them. And even try your hand at imitating communication patterns of different species.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
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Cool Chemistry

Campers will become a junior chemist and turn everyday items into scientific surprises.
Discover  
December 29, 30, 31, 2025, January 2, 2026

Junior Chemists: Ooze, Erupt, and Experiment! Get ready to dive into the wild world of chemistry through hands-on experiments that bubble, fizz, and stretch the imagination! Campers will explore the cool properties of everyday materials, witness explosive chemical reactions, and get delightfully messy with sticky mixtures and magical polymers.

Each day is unique from milk fireworks to slime-making science, and is packed with discovery, creativity, and a splash of surprise. Perfect for curious kids who love to mix things up!

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
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Mission to Space

Get ready to do science that is out of this world!
Discover  
May 2

Get ready to do science that is out of this world! Discover what it takes to be an astronaut. Design, test, and launch your own rocket. Will you create the best habitat to survive on Mars?

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
Book Now:

Grade K-2:

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Get your freezing powers ready as we set out to explore chilly weather.
Discover  
December 27

Get your freezing powers ready as we set out to explore chilly weather. What does it take for ice to melt? Can you make snow instantly? How do animals adapt to cold weather? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this exciting (and slightly frozen) camp.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
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Storybook Science

Enter the world of some of the most well-loved books of all time and unlock the science behind tales from Eric Carle, Shel Silverstein, and Dr. Seuss.
Discover  
July 14-18

Many tales begin with ‘once upon a time’, but stories have much more to tell than just a happily ever after. They can teach us SCIENCE! Enter the world of some of the most well-loved books of all time and unlock the science behind tales from Eric Carle, Shel Silverstein, and Dr. Seuss.

  • Member Price
    $370
  • Non-Member Price
    $400
Book Now:

Energy Explorers

Harness the principles of physics as you engineer roller coasters, design a vessel that will stay afloat, and launch a catapult.
Discover  
January 20

Harness the principles of physics as you engineer roller coasters, design a vessel that will stay afloat, and launch a catapult.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
Book Now:

Engineering Marvels

Are you an expert on all things buildings?
Discover  
April 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2026

Are you an expert on all things buildings? Discover the engineering skills behind marvelous structures as you design pyramids, skyscrapers, bridges, and everything in between.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
Book Now:

Wild By Design

Did you know that animals are quite the engineers?
Discover  
March 28

Did you know that animals are quite the engineers? Learn how they build shelters as you practice building your own. Discover how they use camoflauge to blend into the world around them. And even try your hand at imitating communication patterns of different species.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
Book Now:

Grossology

Investigate the systems of our bodies and uncover how these seemingly gross parts of life are so important.
Discover  
May 25-29, June 29-July 3

Dandruff, snot, and burps, oh my! Investigate the systems of our bodies and uncover how these seemingly gross parts of life are so important. Discover the icky science behind why even boogers and gas are crucial for a healthy body.

  • Member Price
    $345
  • Non-Member Price
    $400
Book Now:

Mission to Space

Get ready to do science that is out of this world!
Discover  
May 2 (SOLD OUT)

Get ready to do science that is out of this world! Discover what it takes to be an astronaut. Design, test, and launch your own rocket. Will you create the best habitat to survive on Mars?

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
Book Now:

Grade 3-5:

Polar Adventures

Investigate the science of freezing temperatures.
Discover  
December 27

Investigate the science of freezing temperatures. How does temperature impact the density of various materials? What are ways that animals adapt to freezing temperatures in the arctic? Exactly how cold is liquid nitrogen? Design an experiment to answer these and all the other frozen questions in between.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
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Magician’s Secrets

Step behind the curtain to unlock the science behind mind-blowing magic tricks and illusions.
Discover  
May 25-29, June 29-July 3

A magician rarely reveals their secrets. Step behind the curtain to unlock the science behind mind-blowing magic tricks and illusions. From invisible ink and color-changing potions, to levitation, and so much more. Even design your own tricks to perform in the magic show at the end of our week together.

  • Member Price
    $345
  • Non-Member Price
    $400
Book Now:

Energy Explorers

Harness the principles of physics as you engineer roller coasters, design a vessel that will stay afloat, and launch a catapult.
Discover  
January 20

Harness the principles of physics as you engineer roller coasters, design a vessel that will stay afloat, and launch a catapult.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
Book Now:

Wild By Design

Did you know that animals are quite the engineers?
Discover  
March 28

Did you know that animals are quite the engineers? Learn how they build shelters as you practice building your own. Discover how they use camoflauge to blend into the world around them. And even try your hand at imitating communication patterns of different species.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
Book Now:

Matter Mysteries

Get ready to be a matter detective. Use your observation skills to investigate their unique properties.
Discover  
March 31, April 1, 2, 3, 4

Get ready to be a matter detective. Use your observation skills to investigate their unique properties. Find out how tricky matter can be as it undergoes chemical reactions and physical change.

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
Book Now:

Mission to Space

Get ready to do science that is out of this world!
Discover  
May 2

Get ready to do science that is out of this world! Discover what it takes to be an astronaut. Design, test, and launch your own rocket. Will you create the best habitat to survive on Mars?

  • Member Price
    $90
  • Non-Member Price
    $100
Book Now: