Summer Courses

Advance Registration for Museum Members Is Now Open

Plan a summer of discovery! From the aspiring biologist to the future technology wizard, every science-minded child will have something to look forward to this summer at the Museum of Science. Students entering grades 1 – 8 can choose from a variety of hands-on, week-long courses with topics ranging from bugs to robots to food chemistry, and more.

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Schedule

Courses begin on the Monday of each week, July 7 – August 15. Each course is five days in length.

Choose from morning, afternoon, or day-long programs, or mix and match to build a summer filled with inspirational learning. For busy families, we offer early-morning drop-off and late-stay options.

Fees (per week)

Either combine a morning session with an afternoon session, or choose a day-long course.

  • Half Day: $300
  • Full Day: $600
  • Early-Morning Drop-Off: $25 (8:00 – 8:45 am)
  • Late Stay: $40 (4:00 – 6:00 pm) For tax purposes, courses qualify as an eligible-dependent care expense.
  • Mornings: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 8:30am drop-off
  • Afternoons: 1:00 – 4:00 pm 8:30am drop-off

Scholarships

Scholarship applications are no longer being accepted. Current applications are being reviewed.

Scholarships covering 100% of tuition are available for families receiving public assistance (TANF, general assistance, WIC, Medicaid or medical assistance, SSI, food stamps, Section 8 housing, free or reduced lunch). Scholarships for 50 – 85% are available for other families needing assistance. These awards are based on need and availability of funds. Membership is not required.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Scholarships are given out until all the funds for the season are gone and are based on class availability. No phone calls, please.

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