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SPRING BREAK CAMP
Ages 8-13

March Madness: The Science of Sports
March 17-21 (9am-3pm)
Discover the science behind sports!  Explore the body systems that athletes depend on to perform at optimal levels.  Investigate the science behind sports drinks and athletic equipment.  Tour professional sports venues and meet the health care professionals who work one-on-one with athletes.  A thrill for every fan of sports and science!
Families with a valid Family Level Membership receive a $25 discount on each camp.  Not a member?  Click here to join now!



SUMMER DISCOVERY CAMP

Camp descriptions and fees listed below.  Online registration begins March 1st for Museum members!

To download a copy of the Summer Discovery camp brochure, click here.

*ALL CAMPS MEET FROM 9 AM -3 PM, MODAY - FRIDAY.
*CAMP DROP-OFF BEGINS AT 8:30 AM EACH MORNING.
*AFTER CAMP CARE IS AVAILABLE FROM 3 PM - 5PM EACH WEEK.

Date Camp Age
June 2-6 Itty Bitty Bodies CLOSED 5-7

That's Using Your Head CLOSED 8-10

Savory Science CLOSED 11-13
June 9-13 Grossology CLOSED 8-10

Grossology CLOSED 11-13

Scout Merit Badge Camp CLOSED 11-17
June 16-20 The Body Shop CLOSED 8-10

Extreme Anatomy CLOSED 11-13

Mini Med I CLOSED 11-13
June 23-27 Camp DaVinci  CLOSED    8-10

Superhero Science  CLOSED 8-10

Mini Med II  CLOSED 11-13
June 30-July 1 DNA for Divas CLOSED 8-13

Critter Care CLOSED 8-13
July 2-3 The Science of Sports CLOSED 8-13

Babysitting 101 CLOSED 10-13
July 7-11 That's Using Your Head CLOSED 8-10

Savory Science CLOSED 11-13

Scout Merit Badge Camp   CLOSED 11-17
July 14-18 Super Sleuths: Crime Scene Investigators CLOSED 8-10

Super Sleuths: Forensic Scientists CLOSED 11-13

Mini Med I CLOSED 11-13
July 21-25 The Body Shop CLOSED 8-10

Edible Explorations CLOSED 8-10

Mini Med II CLOSED 11-13
July 28-August 1 Grossology CLOSED 8-10

Grossology CLOSED 11-13

Mini Med I CLOSED 11-13
August 4-8 The Body Shop CLOSED 8-10

Mini Med II 11-13

Scout Merit Badge Camp CLOSED 11-17
August 11-15 Super Sleuths: Crime Scene Investigators 8-10

Super Sleuths: Forensic Scientists 11-13

Mini Med I 11-13
August 18-22 Itty Bitty Bodies 5-7

The Body Shop CLOSED 8-10

Mini Med II 11-13

Please note that online registrants will provide camper information on the confirmation packet forms.
 

SUMMER CAMPS
Ages 5-7

Itty Bitty Bodies
June 2-6; August 18-22
The Health Museum proudly presents a summer experience for our youngest guests.  Campers will be engaged during an project-packed week full of activities that include fingers casts, make-and-take skeleton models, dookie cookies and more!  It's a great way to promote healthy habits in a fun and interactive way.
$200 members/$225 non-members

Ages 8-10

The Body Shop REGISTRATION CLOSED!
June 16-20; July 21-25;  August 4-8; August 18-22
It's a Mini Med experience for younger campers!  Discover the organs of the body through hands-on dissections.  Learn about the bones and muscles that hold us together.  See what it takes to keep our bodies healthy and strong.  Offering an age-appropriate first encounter with human anatomy, this is a great adventure for kids who love science and biology!
$225 members/$250 non-members


Camp DaVinci

June 23-27 REGISTRATION CLOSED!
Explore the legacy of Leonardo DaVinci - the ultimate artist-scientist!  Follow in the footsteps of this great innovator as you explore architecture, art, anatomy and engineering.  Design and build your own skyscraper, explore different mediums of art, dissect a cow's eye and invent your own unique feat of engineering just like Leonardo did in his days.  A well-rounded camp experience for creative campers.
$225 members/$250 non-members
Edible Explorations
July 21-25 REGISTRATION CLOSED!
Ever wonder why slushies don’t freeze?  Experience the kitchen chemistry behind your favorite foods and candies.  Investigate the physics of baking bread with bubbles.  Trick your senses by baking a warm apple pie with no apples!  Learn how to cook and develop healthy eating habits.  We’ll even take a tour of a local restaurant’s kitchen to see how real chefs serve up science.  A great camp that is sure to transform any kitchen into a sophisticated laboratory. 
$225 members/$250 non-members
Grossology REGISTRATION CLOSED!
June 9-13; July 28-August 1
Did you know that the record for projectile vomit is 27 feet?  Or that the acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve metal?  Learn about these gross facts, make your own dookie cookies, snot and more.  This camp is great for kids who enjoy the messier side of life!
$225 members/$250 non-members

Superhero Science
June 23-27 REGISTRATION CLOSED!
It’s a bird!  It’s a plane!  No, it’s Superhero Science!  Explore the science behind your favorite superhero's super powers and the technology that brings superheroes to life on screen!  Grab your cape and join us on an adventure that's perfect for creative campers who like to think outside of the box!
$225 members/$250 non-members

Super Sleuths: Crime Scene Investigators
July 14-18; August 11-15
Explore the world of forensic science by securing a crime scene, gathering clues and processing evidence in crime labs.  Learn about blood typing, fingerprint analysis and dental forensics to crack a case.  Use the power of observation to create a composite of a suspect using computer software.  A great camp full of hands-on activities for the budding detective!
$225 members/$250 non-members


That's Using Your Head
June 2-6; July 7-11 REGISTRATION CLOSED!
What weighs three pounds, feels like oatmeal, and needs about eight hours of sleep a night?  Your brain, that's what!  Want to know more about the outrageous organ inside your head?  You'll view a real human brain, dissect a sheep brain, learn about your senses, build test helmets and lots more in this incredible camp for all of the aspiring brain surgeons out there!
$225 members/$250 non-members


Ages 11-13

Mini Medical School I and II
MMI: June 16-20; July 14-18; July 28-August 1; August 11-15
MMII: June 23-27; July 21-25; August 4-8; August 18-22

Our most popular camps! Do you enjoy science? Have you ever considered a career in health or medicine? If so, this is the camp for you! Each Mini Medical School session gives campers the opportunity to view real human organs, experience hands-on dissections of animal organs and compare human systems to those of a rat or fetal pig. Campers will also have the opportunity to meet professionals and visit institutions within the Texas Medical Center. Like the first years of medical school, these camps explore distinct body systems and medical specialties.  Mini Medical School I explores the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, the digestive system, and much more.  Mini Med II explores the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary system and much more.   Designed for kids who enjoy biology, dissections, health and medicine. Mini Med I is not a pre-requisite for Mini Med II. Campers may sign up for one camp or get the full experience and sign up for both!
$275 members/$300 non-members