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Coming summer 2026: It’s CAMP at The Tech Interactive!
Join us for the launch of our first summer camp experience, where students entering third grade through sixth grade will make, tinker, and grow! In each week-long session, campers will collaborate to explore big ideas and make hands-on projects inspired by that week’s theme. They will, of course, enjoy classic camp experiences along the way, like making friends and discovering new interests, that spark curiosity and build confidence.
Who
CAMP at The Tech Interactive is for students entering 3rd grade through 6th grade in the 2026-2027 school year. Campers will be divided into two groups: Gizmos (rising 3rd and 4th graders) and Gadgets (rising 5th and 6th graders).
What and When
Camp at The Tech will be 8 one-week sessions, starting June 15 and ending August 7, 2026. Each day will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with optional extended care time available to add on.
We will debut four themes in Summer 2026, with each theme appearing twice. Both age groups will do similar but age appropriate activities that are aligned with the theme of the week. The two age groups, Gizmos and Gadgets, will mostly work separately, but there will be some time each week dedicated to whole camp experiences.
Not only will each week feature unique activities found exclusively at The Tech, all campers will also get to experience a related film in the IMAX Dome Theater, meet and engage with subject matter experts, and get exclusive, after-hours access to The Tech’s exhibits and galleries!
Weekly Camp Offerings
BioTinkering
Each day campers will make a new product from scratch as they tinker with biology to create paints, sustainable fibers and building materials, and so much more.
A sample of activities for this week:
- Bio pigment tie-dye
- Kombucha leather
- Bioconcrete
Weeks offered: June 15-19 and June 22-26
Ultimate Upcycle
There’s more than meets the eye in Ultimate Upcycle! Campers will use cardboard and other recyclable materials to design and build an item or device that must be able to transform into a second fully usable item or device. From a car to a robot, the design opportunities are endless!
A sample of activities for this week:
- A beginner’s guide to tools
- Create with Cardboard
- Paper Engineering
Weeks offered: June 29-July 3 and July 6-10
Kinetic Commotion
Make some noise! This week will have campers making their own Rube Goldberg-style device featuring traps, falls, triggers, and best of all-lots of noise!
A sample of activities for this week:
- Mouse Trap simple machines
- Energy exploration
- Domino Distraction
Weeks offered: July 13-17 and July 20-24
Planet Protectors
The power is yours: to protect the planet! Rising 3rd-4th graders will focus on animal and habitat conservation, while rising 5th-6th graders will put on their hard hats and focus on environmental engineering and design.
A sample of activities for this week:
Weeks offered: July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7
Cost
$700 per camper per week*
Extended care will be available at an additional cost of $100 per week (4-6 pm)
*The Tech Interactive members receive a 10% discount per week enrolled
*$50 off multiple child per week discount