July 7–11

Water, water everywhere! Explore the many forms of water, test to see if items will float or sink, and learn about the ecosystems that influence life underwater.

 

July 7–11

Water, water everywhere! Explore the many forms of water, test to see if items will float or sink, and learn about the ecosystems that influence life underwater.

 

July 14–18

It’s a zoo in here! From monkeys to frogs, animals are everywhere! Learn where animals live, what they eat, and go on a safari!

 

 

July 14–18

It’s a zoo in here! From monkeys to frogs, animals are everywhere! Learn where animals live, what they eat, and go on a safari!

 

July 21–25

Create concoctions that fizz, bubble, and explode! Make messy artwork and enjoy sticky snacks.

 

July 21–25

Create concoctions that fizz, bubble, and explode! Make messy artwork and enjoy sticky snacks.

 

July 28–August 1

Stars and moons and planets and comets—but how will we get into space?! Build a ship and shoot for the stars! Enjoy a show in the Planetarium’s Star Theater.

 

July 28–August 1

Stars and moons and planets and comets—but how will we get into space?! Build a ship and shoot for the stars! Enjoy a show in the Planetarium’s Star Theater.

 

August 4–8

How do we get the colors of the rainbow? Create new colors, experiment with shadows, and manipulate light. Find a rainbow in nature and look for that elusive pot of gold!

 

August 4–8

How do we get the colors of the rainbow? Create new colors, experiment with shadows, and manipulate light. Find a rainbow in nature and look for that elusive pot of gold!

 

August 11–15

From here to there and back again—but how will you travel? Explore the movement of cars, boats, planes, and more!

 

August 11–15

From here to there and back again—but how will you travel? Explore the movement of cars, boats, planes, and more!

 

July 7–11

If you could transform into a machine, what would you be? A digger? A pusher? A mixer? From lawn tractors to excavators, explore the wonderful world of machinery.

 

July 7–11

If you could transform into a machine, what would you be? A digger? A pusher? A mixer? From lawn tractors to excavators, explore the wonderful world of machinery.

 

July 14–18

Listen to myths, folktales, and fairytales from near and far—then create your own! Learn about mythical creatures and famous fairytale characters.

 

July 14–18

Listen to myths, folktales, and fairytales from near and far—then create your own! Learn about mythical creatures and famous fairytale characters.

 

July 21–25

Study the stars, moons, and planets as you coast through the Milky Way! Make your own galaxy to take home and hunt for aliens! Enjoy a show in the Planetarium’s Star Theater.

 

 

July 21–25

Study the stars, moons, and planets as you coast through the Milky Way! Make your own galaxy to take home and hunt for aliens! Enjoy a show in the Planetarium’s Star Theater.

 

July 28–August 1

Get to know the mighty and the strong—the dinosaurs of course! Travel back in time to learn what dinosaurs looked like, ate, and how they behaved.

 

 

July 28–August 1

Get to know the mighty and the strong—the dinosaurs of course! Travel back in time to learn what dinosaurs looked like, ate, and how they behaved.

 

August 4–8

Spend five days learning about your five senses! Perform experiments that test your ability to taste, touch, see, hear, and smell. Follow a scent trail, trick your taste buds, and learn about light and sound waves.

 

August 4–8

Spend five days learning about your five senses! Perform experiments that test your ability to taste, touch, see, hear, and smell. Follow a scent trail, trick your taste buds, and learn about light and sound waves.

 

August 11–15

It’s a jungle out there! Go on a bug hunt and get a close-up look at our six, eight, and many-legged friends!

 

August 11–15

It’s a jungle out there! Go on a bug hunt and get a close-up look at our six, eight, and many-legged friends!

 

August 18–22

Get slimed while experimenting with substances that stretch and ooze. Roll up your sleeves and prepare to dig your hands into a variety of squishy, icky concoctions!

 

August 18–22

Get slimed while experimenting with substances that stretch and ooze. Roll up your sleeves and prepare to dig your hands into a variety of squishy, icky concoctions!

 

July 7–11

We are almost ready for blast-off! Complete intensive training for your mission: navigate a rover, explore our solar system, and learn about inventions for space. View a show in the Planetarium’s Star Theater.

 

July 7–11

We are almost ready for blast-off! Complete intensive training for your mission: navigate a rover, explore our solar system, and learn about inventions for space. View a show in the Planetarium’s Star Theater.

 

July 14–18

Old McDonald went to camp—but what happened to his farm? Learn about life on the farm as you explore the people, animals, and machines that make a farm function.

 

July 14–18

Old McDonald went to camp—but what happened to his farm? Learn about life on the farm as you explore the people, animals, and machines that make a farm function.

 

July 21–25

Discover your building creativity. Learn about the engineering process, and use it to solve problems. Create super structures, towers, bridges, and more!

 

 

July 21–25

Discover your building creativity. Learn about the engineering process, and use it to solve problems. Create super structures, towers, bridges, and more!

 

July 28–August 1

Yuck! Make icky and sticky substances. Hunt for bugs, worms, and other critters. Learn about some of the gross things that animals and humans do.

 

July 28–August 1

Yuck! Make icky and sticky substances. Hunt for bugs, worms, and other critters. Learn about some of the gross things that animals and humans do.

 

 

August 4–8

What makes an insect an insect (besides six legs)? Take a closer look at the life of insects and discover some of the amazing characteristics that help these small critters survive.

 

August 4–8

What makes an insect an insect (besides six legs)? Take a closer look at the life of insects and discover some of the amazing characteristics that help these small critters survive.

 

August 11–15

What’s that I hear? It’s science, loud and clear. Learn about the science of sound as we explore sound waves, vibrations, and the amazing human ear.

 

 

August 11–15

What’s that I hear? It’s science, loud and clear. Learn about the science of sound as we explore sound waves, vibrations, and the amazing human ear.

 

August 18–22

From the inside of the earth, to the deepest depths of the ocean, to the bluest sky, explore the world around you. Learn about rocks, water, nature, and how to conserve our great planet Earth.

 

August 18–22

From the inside of the earth, to the deepest depths of the ocean, to the bluest sky, explore the world around you. Learn about rocks, water, nature, and how to conserve our great planet Earth.

 

July 7–11

Learn about what animals eat, where they live, and how they move. Find out the differences between warm-blooded and cold-blooded creatures. Create your own animal!

 

 

July 7–11

Learn about what animals eat, where they live, and how they move. Find out the differences between warm-blooded and cold-blooded creatures. Create your own animal!

 

July 14–18

3, 2, 1...Blast off! Explore the night sky and learn about planets, constellations, comets, and more. Visit the Planetarium’s Star Theater.

 

 

July 14–18

3, 2, 1...Blast off! Explore the night sky and learn about planets, constellations, comets, and more. Visit the Planetarium’s Star Theater.

 

 

July 21–25

Want to be a superhero? Learn the science behind super powers. See what it’s like to have x-ray vision, learn how Catwoman jumps, and discover how bats “see” in the night. (Capes optional!)

 

July 21–25

Want to be a superhero? Learn the science behind super powers. See what it’s like to have x-ray vision, learn how Catwoman jumps, and discover how bats “see” in the night. (Capes optional!)

 

July 28–August 1

Perform experiments with items usually found in the kitchen. Create solutions, make milk glue, and play with bread slime! Learn about the importance of recipes and ingredients in cooking.

 

July 28–August 1

Perform experiments with items usually found in the kitchen. Create solutions, make milk glue, and play with bread slime! Learn about the importance of recipes and ingredients in cooking.

 

August 4-8

What could you dig up in your backyard? Learn about rocks, fossils, and dinosaurs. Check out our mastodon skeleton and make your own fossil puzzle!

 

 

August 4-8

What could you dig up in your backyard? Learn about rocks, fossils, and dinosaurs. Check out our mastodon skeleton and make your own fossil puzzle!

 

August 11–15

Design and build your own super structures, bridges, and other contraptions. Test their strength while learning about engineering and the physical forces that impact our daily lives.

 

August 11–15

Design and build your own super structures, bridges, and other contraptions. Test their strength while learning about engineering and the physical forces that impact our daily lives.

 

July 7–11

Explore and discover the world outdoors. Learn about plants and animals, explore weather, and perform experiments that help explain our natural world.

 

 

 

July 14–18

Discover what fun chemistry and physics can be! Experiment with solids, liquids, and gases. Learn about forces, movement, and simple machines.

 

July 21–25

Splish! Splash! Discover the amazing properties of water. Test to see if items will float or sink. Find out where your water comes from, and learn why it’s important.

 

July 28–August 1

Discover Rochester’s past using RMSC collections and exhibits. Learn about early Native Americans, Old Rochester, and time capsules. Tell stories, play games, and make crafts from days past.

 

August 4–8

Study the stars, create a model of the solar system, build and launch a rocket, and enjoy a show in the Planetarium’s Star Theater.

 

July 7–11

Learn the science behind various "magic" tricks. Experiment with optical illusions, potions, levitation, and more as you attend wizard school!

 

 

July 14–18

Down where it’s wetter, some say it’s better! Discover the beauty underwater. Learn about the many animals and plants of the deep, and experiment with water, too!

 

July 14–18

Travel to new lands! Explore deserts, oceans, rainforests, and the arctic. Learn about the plants, animals, weather, and cultures in each place.

 

July 21–25

Expand your crime-solving skills. Learn how to investigate witnesses, collect crime scene data, and stake out criminals. Use deductive reasoning skills to solve crimes at the end of the week.

 

July 28–August 1

Learn about historical oddities and explore strange scientific phenomena. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the RMSC and discover some of our unique collection pieces!

 

July 28–August 1

Visitors from another planet have infiltrated the RMSC! Examine constellations, planets, comets, and other astronomical phenomena in order to figure out where these space travelers came from! See a show in the Planetarium’s star theater.

 

August 4–8

Spend the week getting to know more about humans. Learn about the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems. Monitor your heart rate, test your reflexes, and meet scientists in the field of medicine.

 

August 4–8

We will come to see it…at the invention convention at the end of the week! Learn about the engineering process as you contemplate and create super structures, towers, bridges, and more!

 

August 11–15

Explore the science behind art. Learn about color, make your own art supplies, and enjoy a trip to the Memorial Art Gallery. Create your own paint, paper, crayons, and more!

 

August 18–22

Are you a scientist? Engineering! Chemistry! Physics! Astronomy! Biology! Perform a variety of experiments and learn about different branches of science. Meet local scientists and find out what they do every day.

 

August 25–29

Become an eco-sleuth as you explore the wonders of our green planet! Experiment with the greenhouse effect, explore water quality, and discover how living things are dependant on one another. Spend a day on the trails at the Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 7–11

Travel to new lands! Explore deserts, oceans, rainforests, and the arctic. Learn about the plants, animals, culture, and weather in each place, and create a life-sized habitat.

 

Learn how robots are used in factories, warehouses, and laboratories. Discover how they are designed and created. Meet local robotics teams. Use LEGO NXT kits to build and program your own robot!

 

July 7–11 and July 14–18

This two-week camp gives the aspiring actor or actress a taste of what theater is all about: auditions, rehearsals, costumes, makeup, set building, and performance.

 

 

Learn how robots are used in factories, warehouses, and laboratories. Discover how they are designed and created. Meet local robotics teams. Use LEGO NXT kits to build and program your own robot!

 

July 14–18

Expand your crime-solving skills! Learn how to investigate witnesses, collect crime scene data, and study DNA. Use deductive reasoning skills to solve crimes at the end of the week.

 

Learn how robots are used in factories, warehouses, and laboratories. Discover how they are designed and created. Meet local robotics teams. Use LEGO NXT kits to build and program your own robot!

 

July 21–25

Learn the science behind various “magic” tricks. Experiment with optical illusions, potions, levitation, and more as you attend wizard school!

 

July 21–25

Explore one of the world’s richest geological areas—our own backyard! This week is filled with dirt, rocks, crystals, fossils, and mastodons. Investigate Upstate New York’s geological history as we uncover the stories that rocks tell us.

 

July 28–August 1

Build more complicated robots, create better programs, and overcome more team challenges! Note: Must have experience building and programming with LEGO NXT kits.

 

July 28–August 1

Spend the week getting to know more about humans. Learn about the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems. Monitor your heart rate, test your reflexes, and meet scientists in the field of medicine.

 

July 28–August 1

Sample different fields of science, including engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, and astronomy. Learn about science and yourself alongside female scientist role models.

 

August 4–8

Build more complicated robots, create better programs, and overcome more team challenges! Note: Must have experience building and programming with LEGO NXT kits.

 

August 4–8

Join the planet patrol as they travel the solar system! You’ll explore the eight planets, learn about dwarf planets, create a model of the solar system, and visit the Planetarium’s Star Theater.

 

August 4–8

Down where it’s wetter, some say it’s better! Discover the beauty underwater. Learn about the many animals and plants of the deep, and experiment with water, too!

 

August 11–15

Learn about the engineering process as you explore famous inventors and inventions. Participate in an invention convention at the end of the week and learn about patenting your invention.

 

August 18–22

Bust myths and learn about the mistakes of science. Explore historical oddities, experiment with strange scientific phenomena, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the RMSC.

 

August 25–29

Are you a scientist? Engineering! Chemistry! Physics! Astronomy! Biology! Perform a variety of experiments and learn about different branches of science. Meet local scientists and find out what they do every day!

 

July 7–11

Each day brings new adventure as you learn about local ecology. Perform soil and water tests, learn about local waterways, and study geology as you boat, bike, and hike local parks and trails.

 

July 14–18

Ever wonder how an exhibit is created? Find out as you imagine, design, prototype, and build an exhibit for display at the RMSC.

 

 

 

July 21–25

Can you tell a story through a photo? Learn how as you explore the world of photography! From digital to darkroom, learn the ins and outs of the art of picture-taking.

 

July 28–August 1 and August 4–8

This two-week camp gives the aspiring actor or actress a taste of what theater is all about: auditions, rehearsals, costumes, makeup, set building and performance.

 

 

August 11–15

Explore the exciting world of engineering by designing and making projects that solve real world problems...and have fun doing it!

 

August 18–22

Explore one of the world’s richest geological areas—our own backyard! Learn about our region’s geology from professional geologists. Investigate Upstate New York’s geological history on multiple field excursions.

 

August 18–22 and August 25–29

Strap on your life jacket and join the RMSC and the Rochester Yacht Club as you explore the science of sailing in this two-week camp. Learn about sailing theories, marlinspike seamanship, and rigging. There’ll be plenty of tiller time! Campers will be required to complete a swimming proficiency test. Please bring a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket.

 

 

July 14–18

Take a closer look at our natural surroundings. Learn about trees, dissect plants, and search for bugs and other critters out on the trails. Learn what flora, fauna, and footprints are special to New York.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 14–18

Take a closer look at our natural surroundings. Learn about trees, dissect plants, and search for bugs and other critters out on the trails. Learn what flora, fauna, and footprints are special to New York.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 21–25

Hike the trails, canoe and fish on the pond! Look under rocks, in the water, and high above your head as you explore the world around you.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 21–25

Hike the trails, canoe and fish on the pond! Look under rocks, in the water, and high above your head as you explore the world around you.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 28–August 1

Discover what it takes to survive in the wilderness. Construct outdoor shelters, build solar stills, and learn valuable orienteering techniques.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 28–August 1

Discover what it takes to survive in the wilderness. Construct outdoor shelters, build solar stills, and learn valuable orienteering techniques.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

August 4–8

Explore the wonders of our green planet! Sift through the soil, collect water samples, and measure the quality of the air as you learn what you can do to keep the environment safe.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

August 4–8

Explore the wonders of our green planet! Sift through the soil, collect water samples, and measure the quality of the air as you learn what you can do to keep the environment safe.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 14–18

Discover what it takes to survive in the wilderness. Construct outdoor shelters, build solar stills, and learn valuable orienteering techniques.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 14–18

Discover what it takes to survive in the wilderness. Construct outdoor shelters, build solar stills, and learn valuable orienteering techniques.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 21–25

Take a closer look at our natural surroundings. Learn about trees, dissect plants, and search for bugs and other critters out on the trails. Learn what flora, fauna, and footprints are special to New York.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 21–25

Take a closer look at our natural surroundings. Learn about trees, dissect plants, and search for bugs and other critters out on the trails. Learn what flora, fauna, and footprints are special to New York.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 28–August 1

Explore the wonders of our green planet! Sift through the soil, collect water samples, and measure the quality of the air as you learn what you can do to keep the environment safe.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

July 28–August 1

Explore the wonders of our green planet! Sift through the soil, collect water samples, and measure the quality of the air as you learn what you can do to keep the environment safe.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

August 4–8

Hike the trails, canoe and fish on the pond! Look under rocks, in the water, and high above your head as you explore the world around you.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.

 

August 4–8

Hike the trails, canoe and fish on the pond! Look under rocks, in the water, and high above your head as you explore the world around you.

 

Call 697-1942 if your child needs bus transportation to Cumming Nature Center.