The camp offers a diverse range of over 25 unique, inquiry-driven classes, utilizing the California Science Center's extensive resources, including the 32,000-square-foot Big Lab and interactive exhibits, to provide a truly hands-on learning experience.
The California Science Center's Hands-On Science Camp offers weeklong day camps for students in Pre-K through 8th grade, providing an immersive experience in various scientific fields. Campers engage in exploration-based activities led by trained educators and science professionals, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, teamwork, and perseverance. The camp takes place in the Wallis Annenberg Building for Science Learning and Innovation, which features themed classrooms, laboratories, and the 32,000-square-foot Big Lab with large-scale experimentation platforms. Students learn science by actively participating in experiments, building, dissecting, observing, and exploring, often connecting their learning to the Science Center's interactive exhibits and galleries. Programs are designed to meet campers at every age and stage, with Pre-K classes being parent-child focused and older grades delving into a wide range of topics.
A typical day involves hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits, and educational activities led by trained educators, with options for half-day or full-day participation, including a supervised lunch break for full-day campers.
This camp is best for curious young minds from Pre-K through 8th grade who enjoy active, exploration-based learning and want to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun, scientific environment.
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
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