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    Picture of children in Summer Courses

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.

Registration

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Schedule

Courses begin on the Monday of each week, July 11 – August 19. 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)
  • Mornings: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 8:45 am drop-off
  • Afternoons: 1:00 – 4:00 pm 12:45 pm drop-off

Scholarships

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.

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

Courses Currently Offered:

  • Animal Adventures

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 11, 2016 – July 15, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    July 25, 2016 – July 29, 2016 9:00 pm – 12:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    August 8, 2016 – August 12, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Slots Available

  • Blast Off With Rockets!

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 18, 2016 – July 22, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out

  • Bugs and Butterflies

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 25, 2016 – July 29, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Slots Available

  • Cooking Is Chemistry

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 25, 2016 – July 29, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Slots Available
    August 8, 2016 – August 12, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out

  • Crime Lab Boston

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    August 15, 2016 – August 19, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 6 – 8 Sold Out

  • Design Lab

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    August 8, 2016 – August 12, 2016 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Grades 6 – 8 Sold Out

  • Dino Detectives

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 18, 2016 – July 22, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    July 25, 2016 – July 29, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Slots Available
    August 15, 2016 – August 19, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Slots Available

  • Grossology

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    August 1, 2016 – August 5, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Slots Available

  • Into the Ice Age

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    August 15, 2016 – August 19, 2016 9:00 pm – 12:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Slots Available

  • Inventor's Lab

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    August 1, 2016 – August 5, 2016 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out

  • Jr. Museum Guide

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    August 8, 2016 – August 12, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out

  • Launch It!

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 11, 2016 – July 15, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    July 18, 2016 – July 22, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    August 2, 2016 – August 5, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out

  • Magical Science

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 18, 2016 – July 22, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    July 25, 2016 – July 29, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    August 15, 2016 – August 19, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out

  • Mini Med School

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 11, 2016 – July 15, 2016 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Grades 6 – 8 Sold Out

  • Mini-Mini Med School

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 11, 2016 – July 15, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    July 25, 2016 – July 29, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    August 8, 2016 – August 12, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out

  • MoS Construction Zone

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 11, 2016 – July 15, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    July 18, 2016 – July 22, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out
    August 1, 2016 – August 5, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 1 – 2 Sold Out

  • Paleontology: Dinosaurs and Beyond

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 11, 2016 – July 15, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out

  • Science Chef

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 18, 2016 – July 22, 2016 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Grades 6 – 8 Sold Out
    August 1, 2016 – August 5, 2016 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Grades 6 – 8 Sold Out

  • Science Magic

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    August 1, 2016 – August 5, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out
    August 8, 2016 – August 12, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out

  • Science on Screen

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 18, 2016 – July 22, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out
    August 15, 2016 – August 19, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Slots Available

  • Space Beyond Our Sphere

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    August 15, 2016 – August 19, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 6 – 8 Sold Out

  • Space Explorers

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    July 25, 2016 – July 29, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out
    August 15, 2016 – August 19, 2016 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out

  • Spy Camp

    Dates Times Grade Level Sold Out?
    August 8, 2016 – August 12, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grades 3 – 5 Sold Out