Eugene Science Center Camps are Fun and Educational!
Themes and activities change weekly, and we routinely take advantage of our location in Alton Baker Park for nature excursions.
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SPRING BREAK CAMP: MARCH 24-28, 2025
Ages
K-5th Grade
Camp will be broken into two groups:
K-2nd Graders
3rd-5th Graders
Times
Drop-Off: 8:00 – 9:00 am
Camp Session: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Pick-Up: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Early & Late Care are included in the extended drop-off and pick-up times.
Prices
$300 per week
Members receive 10% off
Spring Break 2025 (Registration Opens Jan. 2 @ 8am)
March 24-28: Expedition Earth, Climate Champions, Wildlife Wonders!
Enjoy spring break at Eugene Science Center with a week of fun Earth Science activities, crafts, and walks around beautiful Alton Baker Park!
SUMMER CAMP: June 24 – August 30, 2024
Ages
Rising 1st – 5th graders (students who will complete K – 4th grade in June 2024). Camps are offered for 10 weeks of summer beginning June 24. Children must COMPLETE kindergarten before enrolling in camp.
Times
Drop-Off: 8:00 – 9:00am
Camp Session: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Pick-Up: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Early & Late Care are included in the extended drop-off and pick-up times.
Prices
$300 per week
Members receive 10% off
10% off when you register for multiple weeks in one transaction.
Summer Camps by Grade Level
Children must have completed kindergarten before attending camp.
Camps for rising 1st – 2nd graders are capped at 14 campers per session unless otherwise noted.
Waiting lists are available for sold out camps.
Camp Sessions:
June 24-29: Space (sold out)
July 1-5: Chemistry in the Kitchen (sold out)
July 8-12: Earth and Climate (sold out)
July 15-19: Animals (sold out)
July 22-26: Music Science
July 22-26: Space (capped at 10; sold out)
July 29-Aug 2: Chemistry in the Kitchen (sold out)
July 29-Aug 2: Animals (capped at 10; sold out)
Aug 5-9: Space (sold out)
Aug 12-16: Animals (sold out)
Aug 19-23: Earth and Climate (sold out)
Aug 26-30: Music Science (sold out)
Camps for rising 3rd-5th graders are capped at 14 campers per session unless otherwise noted.
Waiting lists are available for sold out camps.
Camp Sessions:
June 24-29: Space (sold out)
July 1-5: Chemistry in the Kitchen (sold out)
July 8-12: Earth and Climate (sold out)
July 15-19: Engineering and Physics (sold out)
July 22-26: Music Science (sold out)
July 29-Aug 2: Chemistry in the Kitchen (sold out)
Aug 5-9: Space (sold out)
Aug 5-9: Engineering and Physics (capped at 10; sold out)
Aug 12-16: Engineering and Physics (sold out)
Aug 12-16: Earth and Climate (capped at 10; sold out)
Aug 19-23: Earth and Climate (sold out)
Aug 26-30: Music Science (sold out)
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made at least 2 weeks prior to the start of a program are eligible for a full refund or credit, minus a $10 processing fee.
- Cancellations made 1 to 2 weeks prior are eligible for a 50% refund or credit.
- Cancellations made 3 to 7 days prior are eligible for a 25% refund or credit.
- No refund or credit will be given if a cancellation is made 2 days before the start of a program or later.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Our summer camps are designed for children who will have completed K-4th grade before camp begins. The requirement for children to have completed kindergarten is strict. There are no exceptions. If you have a camper who you believe is developmentally and socially capable of being successful in a group of older (or younger) peers, we may make an exception for the grade level you register for. Please contact us at [email protected] or 541-682-7895 to discuss your unique situation.
A: We are only offering full-day camps this summer. Our camps run from 9am to 3:30pm, with extended care available. We have found that full-day camps better meet the needs of working parents in our community. Plus, full-day camps offer campers more time to engage with science inquiry and develop friendships with their peers this summer!
A: We love hosting educational programming for early learners at Eugene Science Center. However, we simply don’t have the space to offer pre-K camps during the summer.
A: Yes! Summer Camp volunteers must complete an application, background or reference check, and an in-person training before volunteering. If you are a parent interested in volunteering while your child attends camp, you cannot volunteer for your child’s group but can help with a different age group or work behind the scenes. Learn more about volunteer opportunities here.
A: We do our best to meet the needs of every young scientist who wants to attend our camps. However, some needs may be beyond our capacity to meet. To discuss your child’s needs, please contact us at [email protected] or 541-682-7895.
A: We are hoping to be able to offer partial and full scholarships this summer. Stay tuned for more information!
A: Yes! We offer single-day workshops during Winter Break, Spring Break, and most No-School-Days aligned with the Eugene School District 4J calendar.
A: Camps are usually capped at 14 based on classroom size. A select few bonus camps are capped at 10.
A: If you are claiming child care expenses for your tax return, our EIN is 93-0688763.