When school’s out, science is in! Kentucky Science Center’s mission is to help your child learn, even when JCPS is closed. In School’s Out Science Camp, your child will develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. 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
Winter/Spring Break Camp
Benefits of Kentucky Science Center Camps:
- Low staff-camper ratio
- Professional staff of teachers or education students in college
- Extended camp hours from 8AM-5PM included in normal registration
- Science standards driven content
- Exhibit time at Kentucky Science Center
- Streamlined registration process
- Variety of hands on experiences
- Safe, secure camper pick-up procedure
Need more help determining if camp is right for you? Please feel free to email us with any questions.
Filter Camps by Grade Level
Click one or more grade levels to filter the camp list below. Note: For Winter/Spring Break camps, grades are based on the grade your child is currently in.
Pre-K to K
K-2
3-5
Pre-K to K:
Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Get your freezing powers ready as we set out to explore chilly weather.
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
Let’s get moving as we test out train tracks, a variety of wheels, and different ways to get from here to there.
Rockin’ Robotics
In this screen-free robotic challenge, you will use Cubelets© and Littlebits© robotics to build a robot that can follow a line and even move in response to light.
Weather Extremes
Let your future meteorologist explore fascinating extreme weather phenomena.
Let’s Build
Become a construction engineer as you build with tubes, blocks, and a variety of wacky materials.
K-2:
Winter Wonderland
Get ready to chill out as we explore all things cold.
STEAM Lab
Explore the elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
Rockin’ Robotics
In this screen-free robotic challenge, you will use Cubelets© and Littlebits© robotics to build a robot that can follow a line and even move in response to light.
Weather Extremes
Let your future meteorologist explore fascinating extreme weather phenomena.
Motion Madness
Harness the principles of physics as you engineer roller coasters, design a vessel that will stay afloat, and launch a catapult.
3-5:
Glorious Glaciers
Investigate the science of freezing temperatures and test how temperature impacts the density of various materials.
ChemArtistry
Explore science behind works of art.
Rockin’ Robotics
In this screen-free robotic challenge, you will use Cubelets© and Littlebits© robotics to build a robot that can follow a line and even move in response to light.
Weather Extremes
Let your future meteorologist explore fascinating extreme weather phenomena.
Engineering Extremes
Are you up for something extreme? Take on real-life engineering challenges from rockets, to prosthetics, and even roller coasters.