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Many of our West Virginia Science Camps offer Spring & Spring Break Science Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in March, 2021.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Science Camp you're interested in a call to check on Spring & Spring Break dates, times and availability.
Many of our Science Camps will be hosting Spring & Spring Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Spring & Spring Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for March, 2021.
Looking for a Great West Virginia Science Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best West Virginia Day Science Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best West Virginia Summer Science Camps also offer Year Round Science Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Science Programs, too.
Searching for West Virginia Science Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Science Camps are now listing their 2021 Spring & Spring Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Spring & Spring Break Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL WV Camps with Spring & Spring Break Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
Spring & Spring Break COVID-19 Update, Please Read: Many Science camps may be changing their schedules and plans because of COVID-19. For the most current information, please contact each camp individually.
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FEATURED SCIENCE CAMP
iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18
Locations: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI
888-709-8324
Ages: 6 - 18 . Coed Campers. All Girl Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp. Half-Day & Full-Day Options.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
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FEATURED SCIENCE CAMP
Camp Pillsbury
Owatonna, Minnesota
507-214-2200
Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Pillsbury is a unique summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. Strong offerings in Theater, Circus, Music, Dance, Sports, Magic, Technology, and more. More than 100 activities! Campers choose their activities daily, making each day special for each individual camper. Five, 2 WEEK sleepaway sessions begin June 14th to August 23rd. Enroll now at CampPillsbury.com.
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Visit Our Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies Website
304-856-3758
michelem[AT]burgundyfarm.org
660 Margaret Sullivan Lane
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
3700 Burgundy Rd.
Alexandria VA 22303
CAMPER AGES: 8 - 15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Hike, swim, and hunt for butterflies, warblers, foxes and salamanders in a secluded 500-acre WV wildlife sanctuary. This unique overnight nature camp has a high staff:camper ratio, independent projects and a non-competitive attitude. Interweaving music, arts, games and laughter with nature, the knowledgeable, dynamic, caring staff develop a lasting community -- campers return year after year. Located just 100 miles west of DC metropolitan area.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Science, Academics, Swimming, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Nature Camp
CAMP LOCATION: BCWS is located in a remote, open valley in the Appalachians of West Virginia, a 2.5 hour drive west of Washington DC. The entire 500 acres is a wildlife sanctuary, with access to thousands of nearby acres. Find photos on our website and on Facebook.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The main lodge includes an all-purpose gathering room with open fireplace, science workporches, dining porch, infirmary, library and modern public lavatories. The dormitories are screened porches, letting in fresh air and night sounds. The stream and pond are close to the main lodge and the canopy walkway is a 10 minute walk away. The advantage of BCWS is that we our facilities are clustered in one corner of the sanctuary, leaving the forest, meadows and wide diversity of wildlife relatively undisturbed.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: BCWS summer camp was founded in 1963, and has been in continual operation ever since. The camp nurtures in children and teens a respect and sensitivity to the natural world through greater knowledge of self and nature. The campers develop this through direct interactions with nature and the staff, through learning scientific information, and through gaining experiences as part of a community.
BCWS is accredited by the American Camping Association. Exploration of the natural world is interwoven with games, song, story, music arts, hiking, and swimming. Campers are introduced to plant, animal and earth science, participate in overnight trips, and then pursue their strongest interests in a project of their own design. Each afternoon brings a new selection of activities. Children and teens learn and live together in a friendly, non-competitive community.
There is one staff member for every two campers. Groups are small and there is plenty of individual attention. Evening programs are occasionally small group choices, but more often whole group gatherings. The director is directing for her 30th year. The staff are high school, college, graduate students and teachers, most of whom were once BCWS campers themselves, and are knowledgeable in specific areas of the natural world. They bring their education, experience, energy, creativity and sense of humor to each moment.
An Adult Weekend was created at the request of parents who were themselves wishing to remain at BCWS in the cool green foliage, watching the sunset from the mountaintop, sleeping to the sound of owls and katydids, waking to birdsong, and trying their hands at the various activities and inactivities. The population includes adults in their 20s to 70s, some of whom are entirely new to the program. Some are constantly active, some take time in the hammocks, by the pond, or on a solitary stroll. The staff are always available with workshops or hikes, but all the schedule is optional for participants. The food includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and upgrades during the weekend for adult palates.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Entry level at age 16 are 50% kitchen staff, but are paid and considered full staff. However, training is extensive and first years are apprenticed with more experienced teachers.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available: must apply with registration.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Senior Program (ages 11-15) $1675
Session 1: Sunday, June 25 - Saturday, July 8
Session 2: Tuesday, July 11 - Tuesday, July 25*
Session 3: Wednesday, August 2 - Tuesday, August 15 *Note: session 2 is designed for campers who have already attended the Senior Program, and is intellectually and physically more rigorous.
Junior Program (ages 8 -10) $975
Sunday, August 20 - Saturday, August 26
Adult Weekend (ages 21+) $235 / $415
Friday, July 28 - Sunday, July 30
for more details about the different programs, come to burgundycenter.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
BCWS is currently hiring for both spring and summer of 2017. Â If you are a high school, college student or college graduate, with a good knowledge base in nature, send your resume to bows[AT][AT]earthlink.net and we'll send you an application.
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Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
Be sure to ask each West Virginia Science Camp about the amount of science instruction and the overall intensity of their science program.
Some Top West Virginia Science Camps offer rigorous daily science training and lots of intensive science experience. Other great West Virginia Camps offer science as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Computer Kids Club Website
302-438-1318
computerkidsclub[AT]aol.com
Delaware
P.O. Box 246
Bear, Delaware 19701
CAMPER AGES: Ages 5-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Online. M-F 8:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. OR 12:45-4:00 p.m.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: HALF-DAY Computer Camp in Delaware for Ages 5-12. Students use computer arts to design a POKEMON or UNICORN city and a RUBIK's cube! TYPING, CODING with MINECRAFT, MOANA, STARWARS & More. Engineering & Math activities. Build a Rover & Rocketship and learn the GOOGLE programs.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Special Needs are welcome.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Science, Math, Technology, Academics, Computers, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camps will be held at All Saints Catholic School, 907 New Road, Wilmington, DE or Newark, Delaware location which is pending.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The camps will be held in New Castle County schools in their computer lab.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$235.00 for Monday-Friday Camp
Choose the A.M. OR P.M. camp for this fee
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Seeking part-time technology coaches to assist with the summer camp hours.Â
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Computer Kids Club
Some West Virginia Science Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some West Virginia Science Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Summer of Minecraft Website
(323) 287-5580
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Summer of Minecraft Video
CAMPER AGES: 9 - 14
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: If you like Minecraft, you're absolutely going to love Summer of Minecraft - an online summer camp program starting June 27 where kids 9-14 will learn Beginning and Intermediate Coding, Game Design, and Engineering in Minecraft in a safe, multiplayer environment.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Science, Technology, Academics, Computers, and more. Gaming, Coding, Team Building, Leadership, Minecraft.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer of Minecraft includes:
Weekly challenges that engage players of all levels
Guides for parents and educators
Live streams introducing challenges and showcasing player creations
An online forum for campers to ask questions and share
OTHER CAMP INFO: Throughout the year enjoy Free Minecraft Kid Club.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 5. For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.connectedcamps.com.
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Summer of Minecraft
Visit Our MNOHS Online Two-Week Video and Soundtrack Immersion Project Website
info[AT]mnohs.org
Minnesota
CAMPER AGES: Grades 9-12
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This summer, MNOHS music teacher Erin Winchell and MNOHS media arts teacher Michael Wiechmann are teaming up to lead an exciting, intensive online learning experience. Youth will meet online in real time to develop video projects, show their work, and give and receive feedback. Projects include a 30-second commercial and a 10-minute short film, documentary, or stop action.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Technology, Academics, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more. Video & Soundtrack Production
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.
Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29
Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify
Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org
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MNOHS Online TwoWeek Video and Soundtrack Immersion Project
Visit Our Brain Chase: Summer Learning Challenge Website
435-901-2734
ivy.portwood[AT]gmail.com
info[AT]brainchase.com
Online Summer Program
Texas
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Brain Chase is an online camp available to students in grades 2-8 across the US. Participants in the following states are eligible to win the buried treasure grand prize: AL, AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI and WY.
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Brain Chase: Summer Learning Challenge Video
CAMPER AGES: Grades 2-8
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Math, Technology, Academics, Computers, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Brain Chase is online - the participant that guesses the coordinates of the buried treasure first will be flown with one parent to dig up the treasure.
▌Read More about Brain Chase: Summer Learning Challenge
CAMP FACILITIES: NA - Camp is online
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 2014 by Austin parents Allan and Heather Staker, Brain Chase is the product of his filmmaking/tech background and her online education expertise. They are both Harvard-educated and their 5 children were the inspiration behind the creation of this revolutionary new summer program
Brain Chase is a 6-week summer learning challenge disguised as a massive global treasure hunt for 2nd−8th graders. A golden globe has been buried somewhere on earth – and it contains the key to a safe deposit box holding a $10,000 college scholarship fund. Participants who complete an hour of online summer learning activities each day will unlock secret animated webisodes that hold the clues to the globe’s whereabouts. Guess the treasure’s location first, and you’ll be the one on a plane to dig it up.
Enrollment is limited to the first 5,000 entrants.
Kickoff is June 30. Last registration July 18.
- See more at: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Additional children from same household are half off for each registration.
OTHER CAMP INFO: You spend 10 months of every year in school, but much of that hard work likely vanishes during summer break. Who wants to do boring worksheets when school’s out? Brain Chase is a summer enrichment program that’s FUN. Action-packed animations, mysterious packages in the mail, and the hunt for buried treasure turn learning into an adventure. It’s FLEXIBLE. You’ll do the challenge when you want, where you want, and at your own pace. And it’s CUSTOMIZED. You get to work at your own level. - See more at: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info please visit: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com
Registration: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com
Kickoff is June 30, 2014.
Last chance to register is July 18, 2014.
$199 for first child, $100 for each additional child from the same household.
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Brain ChaseSummer Learning Challenge
Visit Our HiTech Yeti Tech Camp Website
(415) 515-5278
info[AT]hitechyeti.com
Online Only
Burlington, Vermont
CAMPER AGES: 9-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Weekly 10am-3pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp options include; Video Game Creation, Minecraft Game Design, Minecraft Electrical Engineering, and Programming (Scratch, Python, Java)!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Technology, Computers, and more.
▌Read More about HiTech Yeti Tech Camp
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have been teaching programming, robotics, Minecraft, and Game Design classes for over 14 years!
We believe learning should be fun and challenging! Learning through play and experimentation leads to long lasting understanding!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host monthly programming and game design tournaments year round!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp sessions are weekly and run from June 1st - August 28th.
Most courses cost $299 a week, but we also offer 1-on-1 programming mastery courses that cost more!
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HiTech Yeti Tech Camp
Visit Our Google's Maker Camp Website
Online Camp
Available Online
CAMPER AGES: 13-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Science, Technology, Computers, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: The Google Makers Camp is entirely online.
The following participating locations are providing internet access for free as well:
Rhode island
Warwick Public Library
New Hampshire
Keene Public Library
Boys & Girls Club of Nashua
Massachusetts
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston: Jordan Boys and Girls Club
Boston Museum of Science
Duxbury Free Library
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Billerica
Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A FREE summer camp for building, tinkering and exploring. Online and in your neighborhood!
Register here at Our Camp Website Link: www.makercamp.com
Each weekday morning, Maker will post a new project or activity on their Google+ page—30 things to make over six weeks. Each weekday afternoon at 2 PM, tune in to a live Google+ Hangout On Air to meet expert makers who create amazing things.
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Googles Maker Camp
http://www.macbsa.org/
Mountaineer Area Council
1831 Speedway
Fairmont, WV 26554
304.366.3940
info[AT]macbsa.org
Visit the website for more info.
MORE WEST VIRGINIA SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS ARE COMING SOON. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER STATE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
WEST VIRGINIA SCIENCE CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2021 Best West Virginia Summer Science Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
WEST VIRGINIA SCIENCE CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2021 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2021 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2021 West Virginia Summer Science Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2021 CAMP GUIDE page.
You can go directly to any of our other 2021 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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