Is your child ready for a fun experience at a place they love? At Kentucky Science Center’s Schools Out Summer Camp, 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.
Programs & Camps
Summer 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.
Pre-K to K
Grade K-1
Grade 1-2
Grade 2-3
Grade 3-4
Grade 4-5
Grade 5-6
Grade 6-8
Pre-K to K:
Sensory Explorers
Use sensory play to naturally encourage your camper to Do Science while they play, create, investigate and explore.
Let’s Build!
Try your hand at using tubes, cubes, blocks to engineer structures big and small.
Dinosaurs
Step back in time to learn about the giants that once ruled the earth.
Moving to the Music
Groove along with us as we learn all about that amazing instrument, the human body.
Backyard Science
Come along as we discover how the sciences of botany, zoology, and astronomy can be found in your yard, playground or in an urban landscape.
Sensory Explorers
Use sensory play to naturally encourage your camper to Do Science while they play, create, investigate and explore.
Let’s Build!
Try your hand at using tubes, cubes, blocks to engineer structures big and small.
Dinosaurs
Step back in time to learn about the giants that once ruled the earth.
Moving to the Music
Groove along with us as we learn all about that amazing instrument, the human body.
Backyard Science
Come along as we discover how the sciences of botany, zoology, and astronomy can be found in your yard, playground or in an urban landscape.
Grade K-1:
LEGO® Imagineers
Put your imagination to the test as you build, design, and engineer using these favorite construction tools – LEGOS®!
STEAM Lab
Harness the power of science, technology, engineering, art, and math to solve real world challenges.
Pirates: Science of the High Seas
Discover how to be a pirate as you engineer your own cannon, design a floating ship, and create your own treasure map.
Grossology
Dandruff, snot and burps, oh my! Investigate the systems of the body and uncover how these seemingly gross parts of life are important and vital to our survival.
Storybook Science
Once upon a time may begin the tale, but stories have much more to tell than just a happily ever after. They can teach us SCIENCE!
LEGO® Imagineers
Put your imagination to the test as you build, design, and engineer using these favorite construction tools – LEGOS®!
STEAM Lab
Harness the power of science, technology, engineering, art, and math to solve real world challenges.
Pirates: Science of the High Seas
Discover how to be a pirate as you engineer your own cannon, design a floating ship, and create your own treasure map.
Grossology
Dandruff, snot and burps, oh my! Investigate the systems of the body and uncover how these seemingly gross parts of life are important and vital to our survival.
Storybook Science
Once upon a time may begin the tale, but stories have much more to tell than just a happily ever after. They can teach us SCIENCE!
Grade 1-2:
Speedometry
This camp is all about speed. Discover how aerodynamics, track layout and car design all use potential and kinetic energy to generate maximum speed.
Journey into Science
Embark on a voyage into the building blocks of all matter in the universe, atoms.
Monster Maker Science
Monsters shouldn’t always get a negative rap! Use science to shed light on what makes them smell, stomp, and growl. Bring to life a creature of your own as you delve into the monster world.
LEGO® WeDo®
Take a walk on the wild side of robotic engineering! Learn about animal adaptations, food chains and metamorphosis while designing a robotic animal using LEGO® WeDo® Robotics.
Junkyard Art
Try your hand at upcycling: use recyclables and design your own S.T.E.A.M. inspired art. Create art masterpieces using chemistry, engineering and simple machines.
Speedometry
This camp is all about speed. Discover how aerodynamics, track layout and car design all use potential and kinetic energy to generate maximum speed.
Journey into Science
Embark on a voyage into the building blocks of all matter in the universe, atoms.
Monster Maker Science
Monsters shouldn’t always get a negative rap! Use science to shed light on what makes them smell, stomp, and growl. Bring to life a creature of your own as you delve into the monster world.
LEGO® WeDo®
Take a walk on the wild side of robotic engineering! Learn about animal adaptations, food chains and metamorphosis while designing a robotic animal using LEGO® WeDo® Robotics.
Junkyard Art
Try your hand at upcycling: use recyclables and design your own S.T.E.A.M. inspired art. Create art masterpieces using chemistry, engineering and simple machines.
Grade 2-3:
Chem Artistry
Discover the connection between chemistry and art materials including paint, clay and dyes.
Superhero and Supervillain Tech
Take a tour through the real-world science that brings the genius of Superheroes and Supervillains to life.
Playground Science
Explore the ups and downs of playgrounds. Slide into playground design applying the physics behind physical movement and the process of engineering design.
Pokémon Science
Are you ready to begin Pokémon science training? Connect Pokémon with science!
Toying with Science
From the old to the new, the simple to the high-tech, see what it takes to create your favorite toys and games.
Chem Artistry
Discover the connection between chemistry and art materials including paint, clay and dyes.
Superhero and Supervillain Tech
Take a tour through the real-world science that brings the genius of Superheroes and Supervillains to life.
Playground Science
Explore the ups and downs of playgrounds. Slide into playground design applying the physics behind physical movement and the process of engineering design.
Pokémon Science
Are you ready to begin Pokémon science training? Connect Pokémon with science!
Toying with Science
From the old to the new, the simple to the high-tech, see what it takes to create your favorite toys and games.
Grade 3-4:
Take Aparts
Explore the world from the inside out. From the earth to electrons, elements to eyeballs, dismantle inner workings to discover what makes things tick.
Potter’s Potions
Crash your cart into Platform 9 3/4 as you head to the castle to learn the “magic” from our favorite wizarding world.
Kaboom!
Turn up the volume with Science! Be prepared to fizz, boom and pop in this explosive, hands-on, chemistry-filled camp.
Minecraft®
Get a look inside everyone’s favorite game. Explore engineering, program with Redstone, and learn tips and tricks about in-game architecture. Use teamwork to complete challenges and create biomes!
Strange Science
Who doesn’t love all things weird? Learn how Scientists explore the far reaches of the earth and beyond, and scan into the micro world of nanotechnology.
Take Aparts
Explore the world from the inside out. From the earth to electrons, elements to eyeballs, dismantle inner workings to discover what makes things tick.
Potter’s Potions
Crash your cart into Platform 9 3/4 as you head to the castle to learn the “magic” from our favorite wizarding world.
Kaboom!
Turn up the volume with Science! Be prepared to fizz, boom and pop in this explosive, hands-on, chemistry-filled camp.
Minecraft®
Get a look inside everyone’s favorite game. Explore engineering, program with Redstone, and learn tips and tricks about in-game architecture. Use teamwork to complete challenges and create biomes!
Strange Science
Who doesn’t love all things weird? Learn how Scientists explore the far reaches of the earth and beyond, and scan into the micro world of nanotechnology.
Grade 4-5:
Project Engineers
Build on the fundamentals of engineering as you create your own spacecraft landers and an athletic obstacle course.
Maker
If you can think it, you can make it. Maker culture melds together skill such as soldering, programming, robotics and circuit design.
Cooking Chemistry
Step into the kitchen with us to learn how important chemistry and mathematics are as we try our hands at cooking.
LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT-Zoo
Learn all about coding, design, problem-solving and engineering in this hands-on LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT 2.0 robotics camp.
Marine Biology
Dive into the ocean to meet creatures of the deep. Explore technologies being used to uncover how these amazing animals flourish in the darkest depths.
Project Engineers
Build on the fundamentals of engineering as you create your own spacecraft landers and an athletic obstacle course.
Maker
If you can think it, you can make it. Maker culture melds together skill such as soldering, programming, robotics and circuit design.
Cooking Chemistry
Step into the kitchen with us to learn how important chemistry and mathematics are as we try our hands at cooking.
LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT-Zoo
Learn all about coding, design, problem-solving and engineering in this hands-on LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT 2.0 robotics camp. Work as a team to build robotic animal and program it to walk, slither, crawl, or fly.
Marine Biology
Dive into the ocean to meet creatures of the deep. Explore technologies being used to uncover how these amazing animals flourish in the darkest depths.
Grade 5-6:
Scientist’s Palette
Art and science have been closely linked throughout history and help us understand the world around us.
LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3
Trek into the world of robotics and build your own robotic machines using LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3.
Busting Myths
You have heard them all, but do you really believe all those myths? Challenge each myth to see if they can be BUSTED!
Hollywood Special Effects
Learn how science can impact special effects used in some of Hollywood’s hottest films in our very own Foley sound lab!
Extreme Science
Biggest, fastest, deepest, coldest! Push the boundaries of science!
Scientist’s Palette
Art and science have been closely linked throughout history and help us understand the world around us.
LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3
Trek into the world of robotics and build your own robotic machines using LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3.
Busting Myths
You have heard them all, but do you really believe all those myths? Challenge each myth to see if they can be BUSTED!
Hollywood Special Effects
Learn how science can impact special effects used in some of Hollywood’s hottest films in our very own Foley sound lab!
Extreme Science
Biggest, fastest, deepest, coldest! Push the boundaries of science.
Grade 6-8:
Medical Mysteries
Discover the medical advances that explain the occurrence of twins, 3D printed body parts and why surgeons really play video games before an operation.
Exploding Science
Prepare to have your mind blown as you experiment with the chemistry, physics and tools behind some of our favorite explosions.
Coders
Want to try your hand at computer lingo? Dive into a variety of practical applications using coding: game development, 3D modeling, robotics and more!
Breakout Challenge
Escape rooms often are a challenge of your skills, but the true test is whether you can design one to challenge others?
Virtual Reality 2.0
Virtual reality is rapidly transforming technology and our everyday world. Create an immersive 3D environment to explore designing your own virtual objects.
Medical Mysteries
Discover the medical advances that explain the occurrence of twins, 3D printed body parts and why surgeons really play video games before an operation.
Exploding Science
Prepare to have your mind blown as you experiment with the chemistry, physics and tools behind some of our favorite explosions.
Coders
Want to try your hand at computer lingo? Dive into a variety of practical applications using coding: game development, 3D modeling, robotics and more!
Breakout Challenge
Escape rooms often are a challenge of your skills, but the true test is whether you can design one to challenge others?
Virtual Reality 2.0
Virtual reality is rapidly transforming technology and our everyday world. Create an immersive 3D environment to explore designing your own virtual objects. August 3rd - 7th