Adventures in Science Camps

Part of Children & Families

A group of students examines a watermelon and records their observations in a notebook.
Immersive camps for children in Grades K-5 that cover all areas of Museum science.

Adventures in Science summer camps foster an enthusiasm and sense of wonder for the natural world. Using inquiry and critical thinking, campers will engage in the process of science while visiting Museum halls, studying specimens, and hearing from scientists. Every week, children are empowered to ask questions, make observations, collect evidence, and draw conclusions, gaining a new perspective on our planet and beyond.

Registration

Camps for Summer 2024 are sold out. 

If you would like to be placed on the Waiting List for any camp, please fill out this form.

AiS offers week-long immersive experiences for learners who are entering Grades Kindergarten through 5th and is led by expert Museum educators who specialize in guiding children through engaging, hands-on science experiences. In addition to learning in state-of-the-art classrooms, children will explore Museum halls and exhibits, meet Museum scientists and researchers, and get close looks at Museum collections, and even live animals!  

The grade level for each program refers to the grade your child will enter in the 2024–2025 academic year.  

Camps run Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 3:00pm or 9am-1pm (depending on the age band)  We do not offer before or after-care.  All participants must bring a water bottle and nut-free lunch and snack each day. 

Important Dates for Registration: 

  • January 8, 2024 at 10:00am – Pre-sale available online for AMNH Voyager-level and above members.  Must have a valid membership ID in order to complete registration! 
  • January 16, 2024 at 10:00am – Public on-sale available online. 

Please note that once a camp is sold out, you will not be able to register online.  To be placed on a waitlist, please fill out this FORM. Any additional camp seats that become available will be offered only to those on the waitlist in the order requests were received. 

Thank you, as always, for your participation and support. We hope you’ll be able to take advantage of one or more of these amazing opportunities. 

Tuition

Tuition is scaled to family size and income. Tuition rate is determined according to New York City affordable housing eligibility.  

  • Free Tuition: low-income families (second column from left in the chart below) 
  • Reduced Tuition ($650/course): moderate or middle-income families (third column from left in the chart below) 
  • Full Tuition ($1,300/course): families with higher than middle income (far right column in the chart below) 

We reserve a limited number of tuition aid seats in each Adventures in Science camp which are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please see the income eligibility chart below to see if your family qualifies for free or reduced tuition. Household size should indicate the total number of individuals in the home, which includes the primary caregiver(s) and all dependents. 

To apply for tuition aid to an Adventures in Science camp, please DO NOT register and pay online.  Instead:  

  • Please fill out this AiS Tuition Aid Request Form (no longer available for Summer 2024)
  • Along with the completed request form, the following documents must be available to upload to a secure dropbox: 
    • The first 2 pages of your 2022 tax return
    • Additional income verification documents if you are unable to provide a copy of your tax return. These documents may include, but are not limited to unemployment verification, income letter from an employer, other forms of public assistance.
  • All tuition aid inquiries will be reviewed, and families will be notified, via email, by February 23, 2024, of their status.  Once the available tuition aid seats are filled, you may sign up to be placed on the waitlist by filling out this form

We will confirm once your documents have been received and you will be contacted once a review has been completed.

Household Size Free Tuition Reduced Tuition Full Tuition
2 people $90,400 or below $90,401–$186,450 $186,450 or higher
3 people $101,680 or below $101,681–$209,715 $209,715or higher
4 people $112,960 or below $112,961–$232,980 $232,980 or higher
5 people $122,000 or below $122,001-251,625 $251,625 or higher
6 people or more $131,040 or below $131,041-$270,270 $270,270 or higher

Refunds and Cancellations 

Due to overwhelming popularity and demand, please note that there are no refunds, transfers or cancellations for Adventures in Science summer camps. 

Summer Camps - Grades K - 1st

CLASS
AGE GROUP
DATES & TIMES

Class:
 EarthNaturalists: A Journey Through Our Global Habitats

A new half-day offering for the youngest naturalists! From the frozen tundra to the tropical rainforest, how does our planet support such a wide variety of life? Investigate this question as you journey around the world by visiting Museum halls, doing science activities, seeing collection specimens, and observing live animals, all while exploring the different habitats of Earth.

Dates: July 15–19 (SOLD OUT), 22-26 (SOLD OUT), 29-2(SOLD OUT) or Aug 5-9 (SOLD OUT) 

Time: 9 am–1 pm 

Cost: $800 Member / $900 non-Member

Cost: $800 Member / $900 non-Member

Sold Out

Age Group:
Grade 1, Kindergarten

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9am-1pm

Grade 1, Kindergarten

SOLD OUT

9am-1pm

Summer Camps - Grades 2 and 3

CLASS
AGE GROUP
DATES & TIMES

Class:
 MuseumAdventures: Exploring the Ologies

Do you have a collection? The Museum does, too! Explore some of the Museum’s “ologies” including geology, biology, paleontology, and many more! Come discover amazing collections of specimens and objects, and use science tools to answer questions and gain new perspectives about our interconnected world.

Dates: July 8-12 (SOLD OUT) OR July 29–2 (SOLD OUT)

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

Cost: $1,200 Member / $1,300 non-Member

Cost: $1,200 member / $1,300 non-member

Sold Out

Age Group:
Grade 2, Grade 3

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9am-3pm

Grade 2, Grade 3

SOLD OUT

9am-3pm

Class:
 BioAdventures: Discovering the Deep

Take a dive into the field of marine biology, and discover the diverse and interconnected underwater worlds of our blue planet. From sharks to deep-sea vents, you will explore the edge of ocean science and find out how new technologies give us access to habitats that were once beyond reach. 

Dates: July 15-19 (SOLD OUT) OR Aug 5-9 (SOLD OUT)

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

Cost: $1,200 Member / $1,300 non-Member

Cost: $1,200 Member / $1,300 non-Member

Sold Out

Age Group:
Grade 2, Grade 3

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9am-3pm

Grade 2, Grade 3

SOLD OUT

9am-3pm

Class:
 GeoAdventures: Forces of the Natural World

The Earth is a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable planet. Use models, experiments, and explorations of Museum halls to discover how volcanoes, earthquakes, water, and wind shape our world.

GeoAdventures: Forces of the Natural World 

Dates: July 22-26 (SOLD OUT) OR August 12–16 (SOLD OUT) 

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

Cost: $1,200 Member / $1,300 non-Member

Cost: $1,200 Member / $1,300 non-Member

Sold Out

Age Group:
Grade 2, Grade 3

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9am-3pm

Grade 2, Grade 3

SOLD OUT

9am-3pm

Summer Camps - Grades 4 and 5

CLASS
AGE GROUP
DATES & TIMES

Class:
 MuseumExplorers: Investigations

The questions explored by generations of people observing nature and researching scientific questions have led to new knowledge and information, including what’s on display in the Museum’s exhibits. How would you go about answering your own questions about the natural world? Engage in the practices of science, and design an investigation to gain new insights into our planet and beyond. 

Dates: July 8–12 OR July 29–Aug 2 SOLD OUT

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

Cost: $1,200 Member / $1,300 non-Member

Sold Out

Age Group:
Grade 4, Grade 5

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9am-3pm

Grade 4, Grade 5

SOLD OUT

9am-3pm

Class:
 AstroExplorers: Structures of the Universe

The scale of the universe creates challenges for studying worlds beyond planet Earth. Orbiting, probing, landing, and roving—explore how spacecrafts and the tools they carry are used to answer questions about the universe.

Dates: July 15–19 OR August 5–9 (Girl's Session) (SOLD OUT)

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

Cost: $1,200 Member / $1,300 non-Member

Sold Out

Age Group:
Grade 4, Grade 5

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9 am–3 pm

Grade 4, Grade 5

SOLD OUT

9 am–3 pm

Class:
 ConservationExplorers: Protecting Our Planet

Are you curious and passionate about the natural world and challenges that wildlife and wild spaces are facing? Investigate the interconnected environmental issues of our planet in this Adventures in Science summer camp! Team up with superhero Museum scientists to discover how their work is solving current conservation challenges, the tools and technology that are being used, and what people just like you are doing to create change.  

Dates: July 22–26 OR August 12–16 SOLD OUT

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

Cost: $1,200 Member / $1,300 non-Member

Cost: $1,200 Member / $1,300 non-Member

Sold Out

Age Group:
Grade 4, Grade 5

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9 am–3pm

Grade 4, Grade 5

SOLD OUT

9 am–3pm

Health and Safety During Onsite Programs

The health and safety of our participants and staff is the top priority. You’ll notice some important changes to the Museum, our classrooms, and health and safety measures. For more information, please visit the Health and Safety page.

More Information

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 212-769-5357. 

To stay up to date on new programs and registration dates, sign up for our Family Programs Newsletter. 

Children and Family Learning at the American Museum of Natural History provides exciting science learning opportunities for young children and families through OLogy, the Discovery Room, The Science and Nature Program, and Public Programs.

Support for Children and Family Learning programming has been provided by Shaiza Rizavi and Jonathan Friedland, the Filomen M. D’Agostino Foundation, and Ellen K. and Lawrence R. Gross.