Catawba Science Center is offering 12 weeks of hands-on science this summer. Children can attend SciFun Classes from 10:00 AM to Noon, with extended childcare options for mornings and afternoons that offer even more fun. Care is available from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and priced independently. See more information below.
Please note: Weeks 1 and 6 will only be offered 4 days- weekly rate will be adjusted.
Camp Specialty:
Science Fun Activities
Recommended Ages:
Pre-K through Rising 9th Grade.
(Pre-K must be at least 4 Years Old)
Location:
Catawba Science Center
243 Third Avenue NE Hickory, NC 28603
Dates:
Week 1 — May 30 – June 2 (4 day week)
Week 2 — June 5 – 9
Week 3 — June 12 – 16
Week 4 — June 19 – 23
Week 5 — June 26 – 30
Week 6 — July 3, 5 – 7 (4 day week)
Week 7 — July 10 – 14
Week 8 — July 17 – 21
Week 9 — July 24 – 28
Week 10 — July 31 – August 4
Week 11 — August 7 – 11
Week 12 — August 14 – 18
Time:
SUNRISE SCIENCE
Morning Childcare
Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
SUMMER FUN SCIFUN CLASSES
Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AFTERNOON ADVENTURES
Afternoon Child Care
Monday – Friday, 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Available to 1st through 9th Grade only
Themes:
Summer Fun Science Camp
Choose from 12 weeks of exciting and fun-filled science classes. Children are grouped together by age/grade level. From Little Dinos to Stellar Exploration, each week features a different age-appropriate class theme. Cost varies by week and topic, click here to see the complete list.
Sunrise Science
Morning child care available for 4-year-olds to rising ninth-graders.
Supervised independent learning experiences, science related games, and exhibit visits before CSC opens to the public! Drop off can happen any time before 10:00am.
Full Week: Members: $22 Non-members: $27
4 Day Week: Members: $18 Non-member: $22
Afternoon Adventures
Afternoon child care available for 1st Grade - 9th Grade
Supervised activities include indoor and outdoor games, scavenger hunts, and themed parties. Enrolled participants may go on field trips to great local attractions: swim at YMCA, movies at Carolina Theatre, take walks at City of Hickory parks, story time at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library (young campers), and bowl at Pin Station (older campers).
Full Week: Members: $83 Non-Members $108
4 Day Week: Members: $66 Non-Members: $86
Cost:
Summer Fun Camps vary by class and membership status.
Visit https://catawbascience.org/education/summer-fun-science-camps for additional cost details and to register.
For any questions, please call 828-322-8169
