When school’s out, science is in! Kentucky Science Center’s mission is to help your child learn, even when JCPS is closed. In out School’s Out Science Camps your child will develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Our camp encourages all campers to play, tinker, and investigate the world around them with plenty of time to explore their favorite science center. Check back regularly for new updates as the school year progresses.
Programs & Camps
School’s Out Science Camp
Filter Camps by Grade Level
Click one or more grade levels to filter the camp list below. Note: Camps are based on the grade your child will be entering in the fall.
PreK to K
Grade K-1
Grade 2-3
Grade 4-5
PreK to K:
Eric Carle Science
Explore the colorful science behind some of the most beloved children’s books by Eric Carle.
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
Learn about the parts of the body and how they all work together to keep us moving.
Sprouts
Dig deep and learn about the magic of those green wonders, plants. Uncover how a seed becomes a plant and understand why flowers are much more than something pretty to see and smell.
Grade K-1:
SOLD OUT: Storybook Science
Explore science using the imaginations of Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein to guide your experimentations and investigations.
Insides/Outsides
Explore the science behind our insides and outsides to find out how they work together to make our bodies an amazing machine.
Wild by Design
Animals are amazing architects and engineers. Learn how they build shelters and try building structures on your own.
Grade 2-3:
SOLD OUT: Potter’s Potions
Welcome to the magical world of STEAM skills! Explore the enchanting lives of plants and animals and perform amazing spells as campers create your own potions.
Human Yuckology
Snot, spit, and gas, oh my! Take a close, but not too close, look at some of the grosser systems, parts and products to the human body.
Strange Science
Science can uncover some strange facts! Explore how deep sea animals adapt and how these creatures may help us understand how life may survive in the conditions of space.
Grade 4-5:
SOLD OUT: Storyboard and Animation
Bring your stories to life by creating storyboards and animate your dreams into reality by using Scratch programing.
The Human Machine
Discover what the human body machine is made of and how these parts work together to navigate everyday life.
Wetland Engineering
Splash into wetlands and discover what makes them important. Help preserve this habitat for organisms that call wetlands their home.