Campers get a unique blend of hands-on learning and interactive experiences, including behind-the-scenes access and opportunities to work alongside museum staff and researchers.
The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences Summer Camp offers young explorers an exciting opportunity to dive into science through hands-on activities, exploring exhibits, and learning from museum educators. As the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast, the camp provides a unique blend of interactive experiences designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love for discovery. Campers will engage in a variety of activities focused on understanding the natural world, from studying dinosaurs and exploring paleontology to learning about different "ologies" like zoology and entomology. They can also delve into coding by building fantasy adventure games, investigate ocean depths, and explore the science behind food. The camp aims to develop scientific and critical thinking skills through a range of group and independent work, both indoors and outdoors, often including behind-the-scenes tours and interactions with museum staff and researchers. Programs are available for children from kindergarten through high school, ensuring age-appropriate learning that is both educational and fun.
A typical day is filled with a variety of hands-on activities based around each camp's theme and age group, including group and independent work, indoor and outdoor activities, and museum exploration.
This camp is best for young explorers with a passion for the natural world and a desire to dive into science through hands-on activities and interactive experiences.
11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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