Adventures in Science Camps
Part of Children & Families
Part of Children & Families
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.
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.
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 is scaled to family size and income. Tuition rate is determined according to New York City affordable housing eligibility.
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:
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 |
Due to overwhelming popularity and demand, please note that there are no refunds, transfers or cancellations for Adventures in Science summer camps.
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.
For more information, please email [email protected] or call 212-769-5357.
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