single-day camps on select school holidays

Curiosity Day Camps

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The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry offers a range of opportunities for youth to learn all about STEM in fun, hands-on, and exciting ways, within the walls of our world-class Museum!

Our Student Experiences team, who present our Learning Labs for school groups, lead single-day experiences for youth to learn about different STEM-related topics and careers through hands-on experiences and activities, our incredible Museum exhibits, and collaborations with like-minded students.

Curiosity Day Camps 2024-25

  • For youth in grades K–3 and 4–8
  • Single-day camps from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (see dates below)
  • $100 per camper ($90 for Griffin MSI members)
  • Lunch not provided / Snacks provided
  • Circuit Benders (Grades K-3)

    Let’s get connected! Create circuit systems that move and harness electricity to power the world around us. Bend and squish circuit systems to create energizing solutions. With these skills at your fingertips, the power is yours!

    Dates offered (all sessions 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

    • Friday, October 4, 2024
    • Tuesday, November 5, 2024
    • Tuesday, January 21, 2025
    • Tuesday, February 25, 2025
    • Tuesday, April 1, 2025
    • Monday, May 26, 2025

    Registration

  • Sounds of Science (Grades 4–8)

    Listen to the power of you! From instruments to your own body, learn how sounds resonate with the mind, body and soul. Learn about the ability of sound to transform the world around you! For youth in grades 4–8.

    Dates offered (all sessions 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

    • Friday, October 4, 2024
    • Tuesday, November 5, 2024
    • Tuesday, January 21, 2025
    • Tuesday, February 25, 2025
    • Tuesday, April 1, 2025
    • Monday, May 26, 2025

    Registration

  • Science Sleuths (Grades K–3)

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    Science Sleuths (Grades K–3)

    Discover the world of mystery and intrigue through behind-the-scenes access of some of our iconic exhibits! Engage with hands-on STEAM activities to learn how spy gadgets are made. From cars to clothes, learn how technology has evolved in the secret world of spycraft.

    Dates offered(all sessions 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

    • Monday, November 4, 2024
    • Monday, January 20, 2025
    • Monday, February 17, 2025
    • Monday, March 31, 2025
    • Friday, April 18, 2025

    Registration

  • Brick Builders (Grades 4–8)

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    Brick Builders (Grades 4–8)

    Whether building up or scaling down, use tools from our Fab Lab to build on your engineering skills and literally measure your success! From giant skyscrapers and castles to building automated LEGO® robotics, learn how to build with bricks to scale! Engage in STEAM challenges and create groundbreaking structures.

    Dates offered (all sessions 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

    • Monday, November 4, 2024
    • Monday, January 20, 2025
    • Monday, February 17, 2025
    • Monday, March 31, 2025
    • Friday, April 18, 2025

    Registration

Scholarships for camp fees are available for students and their families who demonstrate financial need. Contact us for details.

Buying as a gift?

Looking to give a camp to a young scientist, but you aren't their parent or guardian? You can give a Gift Card in the amount of the camp. Their parent or guardian can later redeem the card, select the camp and register the camper.

Griffin MSI Gift Cards