STEM Camps

Turning curious kids into happy campers

Summer Camp registration is now open!

The Fleet Science Center’s seasonal STEM camps offer diverse and enriching experiences for young curious minds. Designed with a focus on inquiry and innovation, our STEM camps encourage campers to investigate some of the most fascinating and exciting concepts in science. Enroll today and give your camper a summer full of adventure, exploration,and fun!

To learn more about our program policies and FAQs, please click here.

For more information, contact the Education Coordinator.

OFF-SITE SUMMER CAMPS

Set your child up for success with the Fleet Science Center’s brand-new summer camp experience hosted on the University of California San Diego campus. Give your child all the fun of a Fleet summer and a glimpse of what their future in STEM could look like!

What your child will get:

Hands on STEM experience in a college setting
A fun and interactive UCSD campus tour
Direct interaction with scientists and STEM experts
Key STEM career-building skills

ON-SITE SUMMER CAMPS

June 2-August 8

Join us at the Fleet Science Center’s flagship location in the beautiful Balboa Park this summer for our exciting, innovative, and fun STEM summer camps! With dozens of STEM themes to choose from, your child can choose their own adventure

What your child will get:

Personalized STEM activities based on weekly themes
A one-of-a-kind immersive week at the Fleet Science Center building
Special access to over 100 interactive exhibits
The chance to explore Balboa Park like never before

Members Tickets

Public Tickets

Summer Camp Waitlist

Accessibility

We are committed to providing a safe and educational experience for all campers. If you are interested in enrolling or have enrolled a camper who may need accommodations, please contact the Camp Manager to discuss the specific needs of your camper and strategies that would ensure that your camper has the most engaging experience possible. We also welcome Camper Aides but require all aides who attend camp to clear a background check before camp begins.

Available Camps

Astronaut Adventure: Mars Rover

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18 2025, 9am - 4pm

Work with your team to design and land a rover on an uncharted planet. Compare Mars to Earth, explore the obstacles NASA experts face, and dive into the science behind building a future home beyond our world. Work with your team to design and land a rover on an uncharted planet. Compare Mars to Earth, explore the obstacles NASA experts face, and dive into the science behind building a future home beyond our world.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Bugs, Rocks and the Wild - Jul 14-18

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18 2025, 9am - 4pm

Grab your binoculars and safari hat—we are off to explore bugs, rocks and the wild! This nature camp in the great outdoors includes an optional bug-tasting activity.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Extreme Earth

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

Explore the exciting worlds of paleontology and geology. We will uncover the dynamic earth processes that have created fossils, rocks and minerals. And we will investigate earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and other natural phenomena.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Culinary Science

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

Explore the science behind the flavors in your food! In this fun, hands-on camp, food lovers will experiment with edible science. Learn how butterfly pea tea changes colors, test your taste buds, discover the science of tortillas, and dive into the chemistry of cooking. From taste perception to yeast starters, natural dyes, and more.

Please note: This camp is not suitable for children with food allergies.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Gadgeteers & Innovators: The Robotics Challenge

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

Step into the exciting world of robotics and coding! Meet real engineers and tech pros, tour UC San Diego’s cutting-edge campus, and design, build, and battle your own bots in hands-on challenges.
Campers will enjoy a private tour of the UC San Diego campus and dive into hands-on activities that build skills in AI innovation, teamwork, design thinking, and strategic planning. Whether you're new to robotics or ready to compete, this camp is your launchpad into the future of tech! At UCSD.

Pricing:

Members: $700 | General: $750

Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

STEM Forward: Design for Tomorrow

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

Get inspired by the real-world possibilities of science and innovation! In this immersive camp, upper elementary and middle school students meet STEM professionals and dive into hands-on experiments while exploring careers in biology, engineering, technology, medicine, and more.
Campers will get a private campus tour of UC San Diego, participate in interactive, hands-on activities related to each career field, and discover how their curiosity and creativity can shape the future. Whether your camper dreams of designing apps, researching wildlife, or launching rockets, this camp offers a thrilling journey into what’s possible when science meets passion. At UCSD

Price:

Members: $700 | General: $750

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Women Scientists in Action

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

This extravaganza for young female and female-identifying scientists lets you explore the wonders of science and discover the amazing potential within you. With a dive into a different field of science each day, you will do hands-on experiments, interact with local women scientists and explore the exciting STEM careers that await you.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

STEM-tastic Camp Jul 28-Aug 1

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 9am - 4pm

Dive into the exciting realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Get creative with colorful art projects, experiment with cool chemistry concoctions, engineer your own amazing creations, and whip up delicious culinary delights.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

STEM Forward: Design for Tomorrow

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 9am - 4pm

Price:

Members: $700 | General: $750

Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Gadgeteers & Innovators: The Robotics Challenge

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 28 - Sat, Aug 2 2025, 9am - 4pm

Pricing:

Members: $700 | General: $750

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Big Blue Ocean

Pre-K - Pre-K

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 9:15 - 11:15am

Investigate the murky depths of the deep blue sea including fantastic creatures, ocean chemistry and more.

Pricing:

Members: $120 | General: $150

Adult + Child

Pre-K

Sensational Senses

K - K

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 12 - 4pm

Use your five senses as you create squishy, slimy flubber, invent squeaky noise makers and sniff your way around this zany camp. TK-Kinder camps are designed for children ages 4–5. Campers must be able to use the restroom independently.

Pricing:

Members: $140 | General: $165

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Elementary school aged girl working on an experiment at the Fleet Science Center

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STEM Camps

Available Camps

Astronaut Adventure: Mars Rover

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18 2025, 9am - 4pm

Bugs, Rocks and the Wild - Jul 14-18

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18 2025, 9am - 4pm

Extreme Earth

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

Culinary Science

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

Gadgeteers & Innovators: The Robotics Challenge

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

STEM Forward: Design for Tomorrow

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

Women Scientists in Action

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 4pm

STEM-tastic Camp Jul 28-Aug 1

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 9am - 4pm

STEM Forward: Design for Tomorrow

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 9am - 4pm

Gadgeteers & Innovators: The Robotics Challenge

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 28 - Sat, Aug 2 2025, 9am - 4pm

Big Blue Ocean

Pre-K - Pre-K

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 9:15 - 11:15am

Sensational Senses

K - K

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 2025, 12 - 4pm

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Events are currently being scheduled.

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