Adventures in Science Camps

Part of Children & Families

A group of students examines a watermelon and records their observations in a notebook.
 

Due to overwhelming demand, all of the Adventures in Science camps for Summer 2023 are SOLD OUT. We do maintain a waitlist for each camp; please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200 to be added to a waitlist.

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

The Museum is excited to announce that the registration for Adventures in Science (AiS) opens at 10 AM on Wednesday, January 25. To register, call 212-769-5200.

AiS offers week-long immersive experiences for learners who are entering Grades 2 through 5 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 2023–2024 academic year. 

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 ($462.50/course): moderate or middle income families (third column from left in the chart below)
  • Full Tuition ($925/course): families with higher than middle income (far right column in the chart below)

Please see the income eligibility chart below to see if you qualify 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 email [email protected] for an application. You do not need to call Central Reservations! Along with the completed application, the following documents must be available to upload to a secure dropbox:

  1. The first 2 pages of your 2022 tax return
  2. 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.

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 $76,400 or below $76,401-$157,575 $157,576 or higher
3 people $85,920 or below $85,921-$177,210 $177,211 or higher
4 people $95,440 or below $95,441-$196,845 $196,846 or higher
5 people $103,120 or below $103,121-$212,685 $212,686 or higher
6 people or more $110,720 or below $110,721-$228,360 $228,361 or higher

Refunds and Cancellations 

To cancel your Adventures in Science registration, please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200. The cancellation deadline for a 100% refund is Friday, June 30, 2023.  Any cancellation requests received after that date will not be eligible for a refund. 

Summer Camps - Grades 2 and 3

CAMP
GRADE LEVEL
DATES & TIMES

Camp:
 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 17-21 OR August 7–11 

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

Cost: $925 (Members $850)

This camp is SOLD OUT. Please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200 to be added to the waitlist. 

Grade Level:
Grade 2, Grade 3

Dates & Times:
July 17–21 OR August 7–11.

Grade 2, Grade 3

July 17–21 OR August 7–11

Camp:
 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 24-28 OR August 14–18

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

Cost: $925 ($850 Members)

To register, please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200.

This camp is SOLD OUT. Please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200 to be added to the waitlist. 

Grade Level:
Grade 2, Grade 3

Dates & Times:
July 24-28 OR August 14-18.

Grade 2, Grade 3

July 24-28 OR August 14-18

Summer Camps - Grades 4 and 5

CAMP
GRADE LEVEL
DATES & TIMES

Camp:
 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 17–21 OR August 7–11 

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

Cost: $925 ($850 Members)

This camp is SOLD OUT. Please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200 to be added to the waitlist. 

Grade Level:
Grade 4, Grade 5

Dates & Times:
July 17-21 OR August 7-11.

Grade 4, Grade 5

July 17-21 OR August 7-11

Camp:
 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 24-28 OR August 14-18

Time: 9 am–3 pm 

Cost: $925 ($850 Members)

This camp is SOLD OUT. Please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200 to be added to the waitlist. 

Grade Level:
Grade 4, Grade 5

Dates & Times:
July 24–28 OR August 14-18.

Grade 4, Grade 5

July 24–28 OR August 14-18

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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.