Liberty Science Center’s (LSC) Science Camp encourages kids entering grades 1-8 to learn, solve problems and push innovation to the next level. The weekly STEM-focused camp program features hands-on activities that invite campers to explore various weekly topics, which include paleontology, the science behind music, medicine, the physics of Olympic sports and more.
“We offer a high-tech, cutting-edge educational camp in an atmosphere to match,” says Andrew Herrmann, associate director of Specialized STEM Programs. “Our focus is learning by doing—kids will have an opportunity to try everything from coding and robotics to 3D printing and modeling.”
Along with the academics, Science Camp sparks new friendships. While the kids are having fun, they’re also learning to collaborate, communicate ideas and think creatively. A weekly science fair is held to allow campers the opportunity to present their projects of the week to friends and family, then explore the facility together.
“Parents have told us how engaged their children become with everything they’re learning at camp, and how eager they are to replicate concepts at home,” Herrmann says. “They love that their kids are excited to go back to school in the fall to learn even more.”
The camp includes daily structured museum exploration as well as outdoor fun and games. Tuition includes an inquirybased STEM curriculum, professional instruction, all course materials, snacks and access to the museum.
“We are a cutting-edge, high-tech science program, but at the same time we make sure that it still feels like summer camp— we take kids outside to run around and play games and make sure they’re always having fun,” he says.
222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
201-253-1380
lsc.org/camp