Summer Courses

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.

Not a Museum member? Learn more about membership levels and benefits
Check out the summer courses FAQ

Registration

Registration for Members begins on Thursday January 23, 2020 at 9:00 am.

Registration for Non-members begins on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 9:00 am.

If you are having trouble registering, please call 617-723-2500 for assistance.

Schedule

Courses begin on the Monday of each week. 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.

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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)
Mornings: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 8:45 am drop-off
Afternoons: 1:00 – 4:00 pm 12:45 pm drop-off

Scholarships

We are no longer accepting applications for summer 2020.

Courses Currently Offered:

Animal Adventures

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 6, 2020 – July 10, 2020	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Grades 1 – 2	Not Available

Animal Engineers

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
August 10, 2020 – August 14, 2020	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Blast Off With Rockets!

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 13, 2020 – July 17, 2020	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Computers and Coding

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 20, 2020 – July 24, 2020	9:00 am – 4:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Crime Lab Boston

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
August 3, 2020 – August 7, 2020	9:00 am – 4:00 pm	Grades 6 – 8	Not Available

Design Lab

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 27, 2020 – July 31, 2020	9:00 am – 4:00 pm	Grades 6 – 8	Not Available

Dino Detectives

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 20, 2020 – July 24, 2020	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Grades 1 – 2	Not Available

Earth Heroes

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 20, 2020 – July 24, 2020	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Grades 1 – 2	Not Available

Environmental Investigators

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 6, 2020 – July 10, 2020	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Extreme Engineering

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
August 3, 2020 – August 7, 2020	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Grossology

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 27, 2020 – July 31, 2020	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Jr. Museum Guide

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
August 3, 2020 – August 7, 2020	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Launch It!

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 13, 2020 – July 17, 2020	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Grades 1 – 2	Not Available

Live Animal Center Jr. Internship

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 13, 2020 – July 17, 2020	9:00 am – 4:00 pm	Grades 6 – 8	Not Available

Magical Science

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 20, 2020 – July 24, 2020	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Grades 1 – 2	Not Available

Mini Med School

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 6, 2020 – July 10, 2020	9:00 am – 4:00 pm	Grades 6 – 8	Not Available

Mini-Mini Med School

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 13, 2020 – July 17, 2020	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Grades 1 – 2	Not Available

MoS Construction Zone

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 6, 2020 – July 10, 2020	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Grades 1 – 2	Not Available

Paleontology: Dinosaurs and Beyond

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
August 3, 2020 – August 7, 2020	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Science on Screen

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 6, 2020 – July 10, 2020	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Space Explorers

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 27, 2020 – July 31, 2020	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Space Mission Engineers

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 20, 2020 – July 24, 2020	9:00 am – 4:00 pm	Grades 6 – 8	Not Available

Spy Camp

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 27, 2020 – July 31, 2020	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Urban Engineers

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 13, 2020 – July 17, 2020	9:00 am – 4:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

Water Works

Dates	Times	Grade Level	Availability
July 13, 2020 – July 17, 2020	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Grades 3 – 5	Not Available

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