STEM Camps

For young curious minds

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.

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

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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

Science, Art and Kitchen Fusion

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 9am - 4pm

Explore the exciting connections between science, art, and everyday life. Discover the science behind common household items and materials, then unleash creativity by crafting masterpieces inspired by biology, physics, math, and engineering.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

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Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Earth, Sky & Beyond

Pre-K - Pre-K

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 9:15 - 11:15am

Take a trip with us! Start by looking at rocks and rock formations here on Earth. Then investigate the sky with weather instruments. Finally, venture into space to explore the solar system.

Pricing:

Members: $120 | General: $150

Adult + Child

Public Tickets Member Tickets

Pre-K

Ocean and Land Habitats

K - K

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 12 - 4pm

Dive into the wonders of both land and sea as we explore amazing habitats and how animals have adapted to thrive in each unique environment! From the deepest oceans to the tallest mountains, discover the wild and wacky ways creatures survive, and get hands-on with fun, interactive activities that bring these habitats to life! 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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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

Public Tickets Member Tickets

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Junior Paleontologist

TK - K

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 1pm

Journey back in time to uncover the mysteries of the past as you dig for fossils, study rock formations and cast dinosaur bones. Discover the science of paleontology while building observation and organization skills. TK-Kinder camps are designed for children ages 4–5. Campers must be able to use the restroom independently.

Pricing:

Members: $140 | General: $165

Public Tickets Member Tickets

TK, K

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

Public Tickets Member Tickets

Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

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

Public Tickets Member Tickets

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Science Explorers: Adventures in Balboa Park

Grade 4 - Grade 6

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

Get ready for a week of thrilling discoveries and hands-on experiments at the Fleet Science Center! Campers will dive into fun activities, explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, and watch an awe-inspiring documentary in the Fleet's IMAX^® Dome Theater. With sneak peeks into other museums in the park and creative projects that spark imagination, there’s endless excitement in every corner of this unforgettable adventure.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Public Tickets Members Tickets

Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

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

Public Tickets Member Tickets

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

Public Tickets Member Tickets

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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

Science, Art and Kitchen Fusion

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 9am - 4pm

Earth, Sky & Beyond

Pre-K - Pre-K

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 9:15 - 11:15am

Ocean and Land Habitats

K - K

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 12 - 4pm

Bugs, Rocks and the Wild - Jul 14-18

Grade 1 - Grade 3

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

Junior Paleontologist

TK - K

Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25 2025, 9am - 1pm

Culinary Science

Grade 4 - Grade 6

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

Science Explorers: Adventures in Balboa Park

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 1 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

Save the Date

Events are currently being scheduled.

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