Adventures in Science Summer Programs

Part of Children & Families

A group of students examines a watermelon and records their observations in a notebook.
All Adventures in Science summer programs for 2025 have sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please fill out the waiting list form.

Adventures in Science summer programs foster an enthusiasm and sense of wonder for the natural world. Using inquiry and critical thinking, students 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.

Important Information for Parents

  • The grade level for each program refers to the grade your child will enter in the 2025–2026 academic year.
  • Program days: Monday through Friday (one week).
  • Program hours: 9 am-3 pm daily.
  • We do not offer before- or after-care.
  • All participants must bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free lunch and snack each day. We are not able to refrigerate or heat up any food items.
  • All participants are expected to be able to use the toilet independently.

Registration

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 experts, and get close looks at Museum collections, and even live animals!  

Important Dates for Registration: 

  • January 13, 2025 at 10 am: Pre-sale available for Museum Voyager-level and above Members. Must have a valid membership ID in order to complete registration.
  • January 17, 2025 at 10 am: Public on-sale available on our website.  

Please note that once a summer program is sold out, you will not be able to register online.

To be placed on a waitlist, please fill out our waiting list form. Any additional 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. 

Refunds and Cancellations 

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

Summer Programs - Grades K and 1

CLASS
AGE GROUP
DATES & TIMES

Class:
 EarthNaturalists: A Journey Through Our Global Habitats

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 14–18 or July 21-25

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

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

Sold Out

Age Group:
Kindergarten, Grade 1

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9 am–3 pm

Kindergarten, Grade 1

SOLD OUT

9 am–3 pm

Class:
 WildlifeNaturalists: Survival Superstars

From camouflage to claws, all animals have superstar attributes for surviving in their habitats. Through observation of live animals, exploration of the Museum’s exhibitions, and doing science activities, discover how wildlife overcome obstacles in their day-to-day lives. 

Dates: July 28–1 or Aug 4-8

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

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

Sold Out

Age Group:
Kindergarten, Grade 1

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9 am–3 pm

Kindergarten, Grade 1

SOLD OUT

9 am–3 pm

Summer Programs - Grades 2 and 3

CLASS
AGE GROUP
DATES & TIMES

Class:
 MuseumAdventures: Exploring the Ologies

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

Dates: July 7-11 or July 28-1

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

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

Sold Out

Age Group:
Grade 2, Grade 3

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

Grade 2, Grade 3

SOLD OUT

9 am-3 pm

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 14-18 or Aug 4-8

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

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

Sold Out

Age Group:
Grade 2, Grade 3

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9 am–3 pm

Grade 2, Grade 3

SOLD OUT

9 am–3 pm

Class:
 PaleoAdventures: Digging into the Past

How can a fossil tell the story of the past? From oceans of early sharks to flying reptiles and terrestrial dinosaurs, use the Museum’s wide-ranging fossil collections, along with tools and technology, to peer through time at the wonders of the prehistoric world. 

Dates: July 21-25 or Aug 11-15 (All Girls' Session)

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

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

Sold Out

Age Group:
Grade 2, Grade 3

Dates & Times:
SOLD OUT.
9 am–3 pm

Grade 2, Grade 3

SOLD OUT

9 am–3 pm

Summer Programs - Grades 4 and 5

CLASS
AGE GROUP
DATES & TIMES

Class:
 AstroExplorers: Structures of the Universe

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

Dates: July 7–11 or July 28-1 (All Girls' Session)

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 the challenges faced by wildlife? Investigate the interconnected environmental issues of our planet in this Adventures in Science summer program! Team up with dedicated Museum scientists to discover how their work is solving current conservation challenges, the tools and technology they are using, and what people just like you are doing to create change

Dates: July 14-18 or Aug 4-8

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:
 MysteryExplorers: Uncovering the Unseen

How do we make the invisible visible? Whether too small, too deep, or too far away for the human eye, discover how tools and technology expand our understanding and improve our scientific knowledge of the world around us. Explore astrophysics, microbiology, geology, and much more while you visualize data in new ways, make models, and open your eyes to the wonders of the unseen. 

Dates: July 21-25 or Aug 11-15

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

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) 
Tuition Assistance 

We reserve a limited number of tuition-aid seats in each Adventures in Science program 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 program, please DO NOT register and pay online. Instead:  

  • Please fill out this AiS Tuition Aid Request Form 
  • Along with the completed request form, the following documents must be available to upload to a secure dropbox: 
    • The first 2 pages of your 2023 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 March 31, 2025, 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 $209,715 or 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 programs. 

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] 

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