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.
Members save big on camps and get early access to camp registration! Purchase or renew your membership online today.
SPRING BREAK CAMP: MARCh 23-27, 2026
Paleontology Pioneers
March 23-27: Paleontology Pioneers!
Enjoy your spring break at Eugene Science Center with a week of curiosity and exploring the world of Paleontology with topics like fossils, dinosaurs, plate tectonics, comets, and more!
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
$325 per week
Members receive 10% off.
Discounts available for purchasing additional camps in single purchase.
If you have questions about registering online for our 2026 Spring Break Camp, please contact [email protected] or call 541-682-7892
SUMMER CAMP 2026: June 15th – September 4th
Early Registration Opens February 26th, 2026 at 10:00 am for Members
Registration Opens February 27th, 2026 at 10:00 am for Public
Ages
Rising 1st – 5th graders (students who will complete K – 4th grade in June 2026). Camps are offered for almost all weeks of summer. 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
$325 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.
A Second camp for rising 1st – 2nd graders is available for the first six weeks of summer and will be capped at 10 campers per session.
Waiting lists are available for sold out camps.
Camp Sessions:
Bug Scouts: June 15th – 19th
Get up close with the fascinating world of insects! Campers will explore how bugs live, move, and survive through hands-on investigations and outdoor exploration.
Jurassic Journey: June 22nd – 26th
Travel back in time to uncover Earth’s ancient past. Campers will explore fossils, dinosaurs, and prehistoric environments through interactive activities and scientific discovery.
Combustion Chemistry: June 29th – July 3rd
Celebrate science in full color! Campers will experiment with chemical reactions and explore how chemistry creates fizzing, popping, and vibrant effects, just in time for colorful fireworks on the 4th of July!
Anatomy Academy: July 6th – 10th
What’s going on inside our bodies? Campers will explore organs, systems, and how the human body works through hands-on models, observations, and age-appropriate investigations.
Bustlin’ Biology: July 13th – 17th
Discover what makes living things alive! Campers will investigate plants, animals, and ecosystems while learning how living organisms grow, change, and interact with their environment.
Space Boot Camp: July 20th -24th
Blast off into space science! Campers will explore planets, stars, and the universe through interactive activities that spark curiosity about our place in space. This camp will also kick off with Apollo Day on June 20th, celebrating our first visit to the moon during NASA’s Apollo program.
ESC Summer Camp Program will pause for the last week of July.
Darwin Daze: August 3rd – 7th
Explore how life changes over time. Campers will investigate adaptation, survival, and biodiversity through hands-on science that shows how living things respond to their environments.
Weather Watchers: August 10th – 14th
What makes the weather change? Campers will explore clouds, storms, and climate through experiments and observations that bring weather science to life.
Deep Blue Discovery: August 17th – 21st
Dive into the science of the sea! Campers will explore marine life, ocean habitats, and physical ocean processes through hands-on experiments and interactive discovery.
STEAM Studio: August 24th – 28th
Where creativity meets curiosity! Campers will combine art and science as they experiment, design, and explore how creativity plays a role in scientific discovery.
Inventor’s Workshop: August 31st – September 4th
Think it, build it, test it! Campers will solve problems through hands-on engineering challenges that encourage creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking.
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:
Bug Scouts: June 15th – 19th
Get up close with the fascinating world of insects! Campers will explore how bugs live, move, and survive through hands-on investigations and outdoor exploration.
Jurassic Journey: June 22nd – 26th
Travel back in time to uncover Earth’s ancient past. Campers will explore fossils, dinosaurs, and prehistoric environments through interactive activities and scientific discovery.
Combustion Chemistry: June 29th – July 3rd
Celebrate science in full color! Campers will experiment with chemical reactions and explore how chemistry creates fizzing, popping, and vibrant effects, just in time for colorful fireworks on the 4th of July!
Anatomy Academy: July 6th – 10th
What’s going on inside our bodies? Campers will explore organs, systems, and how the human body works through hands-on models, observations, and age-appropriate investigations.
Bustlin’ Biology: July 13th – 17th
Discover what makes living things alive! Campers will investigate plants, animals, and ecosystems while learning how living organisms grow, change, and interact with their environment.
Space Boot Camp: July 20th -24th
Blast off into space science! Campers will explore planets, stars, and the universe through interactive activities that spark curiosity about our place in space. This camp will also kick off with Apollo Day on June 20th, celebrating our first visit to the moon during NASA’s Apollo program.
ESC Summer Camp Program will pause for the last week of July.
Darwin Daze: August 3rd – 7th
Explore how life changes over time. Campers will investigate adaptation, survival, and biodiversity through hands-on science that shows how living things respond to their environments.
Weather Watchers: August 10th – 14th
What makes the weather change? Campers will explore clouds, storms, and climate through experiments and observations that bring weather science to life.
Deep Blue Discovery: August 17th – 21st
Dive into the science of the sea! Campers will explore marine life, ocean habitats, and physical ocean processes through hands-on experiments and interactive discovery.
STEAM Studio: August 24th – 28th
Where creativity meets curiosity! Campers will combine art and science as they experiment, design, and explore how creativity plays a role in scientific discovery.
Inventor’s Workshop: August 31st – September 4th
Think it, build it, test it! Campers will solve problems through hands-on engineering challenges that encourage creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Cancellation Policy
Updated August 2025
- Cancellations made at least 4 weeks in advance to the start of a program are eligible for a 100% refund or credit, minus a $30 processing fee.
- Cancellations made more than 2 weeks prior are eligible for a 50% refund or credit.
- No refund or credit will be given if a cancellation is made less than 2 weeks before the start date of a program.
If you have any questions or concerns, the quickest way to reach us is via email at [email protected]. If you need to immediately speak with an employee on the phone during business hours, please call the main line at 541-682-7888. If you need to speak with our Education Team about details of the camp, they can be reached at 541-682-7894 or [email protected].
If you have questions about registering online for our 2025-26 Winter Break Workshops, please contact [email protected] or call 541-682-7892
Winter Break workshops: December 2026 & January 2027
To be announced September 2026
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 541-682-7894 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 until 4:30. 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. Please be sure to take advantage of our Tot Days every third Friday morning of the month during the school year when possible.
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 541-682-7892.
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 capped at 14 based on classroom size.
A: If you are claiming child care expenses for your tax return, our EIN is 93-0688763.