Summer CAMP 2025!
Offered at EdVenture Columbia only
June 2 – August 1, 2025
Summer camps at EdVenture are open to the public and offer a variety of themes for campers ages 4–10. Fun, hands-on activities keep children busy, happy and learning all day long. Spaces are limited.
You can also view all Camps by month in our Calendar View.
The calendar will show all camps that are available throughout the year. After clicking the link to the Calendar, navigate to the month you’re looking for in the top left corner of the calendar to see available camp options.
Summer CAMP 2025!
Offered at EdVenture Columbia only
June 2 – August 1, 2025
Summer camps at EdVenture are open to the public and offer a variety of themes for campers ages 4–10. Fun, hands-on activities keep children busy, happy and learning all day long. Spaces are limited.
You can also view all Camps by month in our Calendar View.
The calendar will show all camps that are available throughout the year. After clicking the link to the Calendar, navigate to the month you’re looking for in the top left corner of the calendar to see available camp options.
2025 Camp Themes
Week 1
June 2 – 6, 2025
Week 5
July 7 – 11, 2025
Week 2
June 9 – 13, 2025
Week 6
July 14 – 18, 2025
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(Music/Art)
🎵 Mini Maestros: A Musical Adventure! 🎶
Calling all young musicians! Get ready to explore the magic of music as we:
🎼 Learn the basics of rhythm, melody, and sound.
🎹 Bring instruments to life and create our own songs.
🎨 Discover how music shapes emotions and tells stories.
🎶 Compose a musical masterpiece and share our creativity!From hands-on instrument fun to exploring the power of sound, campers will leave feeling like true musical geniuses!
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(Paleontology/STEAM)
🦕 Discover Your First Dinosaur! ⛏️
Join our exciting dino expedition and step into the world of paleontology! Young explorers will:
🔎 Dig for fossils and uncover prehistoric secrets.
🎨 Draw and craft their very own dinosaurs.
🌍 Learn about the giants that once ruled the Earth.Through hands-on activities and creative discovery, campers will become dino experts in no time!
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(Engineering/STEAM)
Extreme Engineering Camp: Master the Impossible!
🏗️ Extreme environments call for extreme engineering! Put your master brick-building skills to the test as you:
- Construct the tallest skyscrapers.
- Design the strongest submarines.
- Build the fastest spaceships and tackle even more epic challenges!
This camp is perfect for creative builders and problem-solvers ready to push their engineering skills to the limit. Are you up for the challenge?
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(Cooking)
🌍 Culinary Adventures: Eat Your Way Around the World! 🍽️
Pack your taste buds for a global journey in this interactive cooking camp! Campers will:
🍜 Explore different cultures through their traditional dishes.
🥘 Create delicious recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world.
👩🍳 Learn essential cooking skills in a fun, hands-on environment.From savory to sweet, each dish will spark curiosity and a craving for learning! 🍕🌮🍣
Click here to register for Global Gourmet
Week 3
June 16 – 20, 2025
Week 7
July 21 – 25, 2025
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(STEAM)
🦸♂️ Calling All Superheroes! 🦸♀️
Get ready to unlock your superpowers in this action-packed camp! Young heroes will dive into the world of spy science, exploring:
🧬 DNA analysis – uncover the secrets of genetics
🕵️ Fingerprinting – crack the code like a real detective
🔍 X-ray exploration – see beneath the surface!Through hands-on art and inquiry, campers will train their minds and skills to become the ultimate science superheroes! 🦹♂️💥
🔬 Are you ready to save the day with science?
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(Cooking)
🍽️ Young Chefs Camp – A Culinary Adventure! 👩🍳👨🍳
In this exciting camp, young chefs will embark on a flavorful journey, learning to create their own recipes using a diverse range of ingredients. They’ll start with the basics of food preparation and gradually develop their skills to craft exciting and nutritious meals.
The fun heats up as campers put their skills to the test in friendly cooking competitions, challenging each other to see who will reign supreme in the kitchen! 🔥🥇
Get ready for a hands-on, deliciously fun experience! Register today and let the culinary creativity begin! 🍴✨
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(Art/Maker)
🔨 Master Makers Camp – Create the Extraordinary! 🎢🎨
In this hands-on camp, we’ll transform overlooked everyday items into magical creations! From crafting innovative designs to engineering exciting structures, campers will explore the world of rollercoasters, building design, and mini golf.
Through creativity and problem-solving, they’ll learn how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary—all while having tons of fun!
Get ready to tinker, build, and become a Master Maker! 🔧✨ Register today!
Week 4
June 23 – 27, 2025
Week 8
July 28- August 1, 2025
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(Art/Maker)
🌍 Adventure Awaits – Explore the Wild! 🦜🏔️
Put on your explorer hats—it’s time for an unforgettable adventure! Earth is home to an incredible variety of plants, animals, and ecosystems, and we’re setting off to discover them all.
From trekking across the desert to climbing trees in the rainforest and journeying through the Arctic, campers will explore the amazing creatures that call these places home. We’ll dive into ecosystems around the world—from the depths of the sea to the nature right outside our door!
Join us for an action-packed expedition and become a true nature explorer! 🌿🐾
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(Art/Maker)
🔨 Master Makers Camp – Create the Extraordinary! 🎢🎨
In this hands-on camp, we’ll transform overlooked everyday items into magical creations! From crafting innovative designs to engineering exciting structures, campers will explore the world of rollercoasters, building design, and mini golf.
Through creativity and problem-solving, they’ll learn how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary—all while having tons of fun!
Get ready to tinker, build, and become a Master Maker! 🔧✨
Click here to register for Trash to Treasure
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(Engineering/Science)
🩺 Mini Medics Camp – Explore the Human Body! 🧠💉
Calling all young medics! Get ready for a hands-on journey through the incredible systems of the human body. Campers will dive deep into how the body works by exploring the components of blood, the functions of the brain, and how oxygen travels through our lungs.
Using microscopes, stethoscopes, and other real medical tools, campers will experience what it’s like to be a medical hero while making exciting discoveries about the human body!
Register today and start your medical adventure! 🏥🔬✨
Click here to register for Biomechanics at Work
Week 1
June 2 – 6, 2025
Week 2
June 9 – 13, 2025
Week 3
June 16 – 20, 2025
Week 4
June 23 – 27, 2025
Week 5
July 7 – 11, 2025
Week 6
July 14 – 18, 2025
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(Music/Art)
🎵 Mini Maestros: A Musical Adventure! 🎶
Calling all young musicians! Get ready to explore the magic of music as we:
🎼 Learn the basics of rhythm, melody, and sound.
🎹 Bring instruments to life and create our own songs.
🎨 Discover how music shapes emotions and tells stories.
🎶 Compose a musical masterpiece and share our creativity!From hands-on instrument fun to exploring the power of sound, campers will leave feeling like true musical geniuses!
-
(Paleontology/STEAM)
🦕 Discover Your First Dinosaur! ⛏️
Join our exciting dino expedition and step into the world of paleontology! Young explorers will:
🔎 Dig for fossils and uncover prehistoric secrets.
🎨 Draw and craft their very own dinosaurs.
🌍 Learn about the giants that once ruled the Earth.Through hands-on activities and creative discovery, campers will become dino experts in no time!
-
(Engineering/STEAM)
Extreme Engineering Camp: Master the Impossible!
🏗️ Extreme environments call for extreme engineering! Put your master brick-building skills to the test as you:
- Construct the tallest skyscrapers.
- Design the strongest submarines.
- Build the fastest spaceships and tackle even more epic challenges!
This camp is perfect for creative builders and problem-solvers ready to push their engineering skills to the limit. Are you up for the challenge?
Click here to register for Master Brick Builders
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(Cooking)
🌍 Culinary Adventures: Eat Your Way Around the World! 🍽️
Pack your taste buds for a global journey in this interactive cooking camp! Campers will:
🍜 Explore different cultures through their traditional dishes.
🥘 Create delicious recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world.
👩🍳 Learn essential cooking skills in a fun, hands-on environment.From savory to sweet, each dish will spark curiosity and a craving for learning! 🍕🌮🍣
Week 7
July 21 – 25, 2025
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(STEAM)
🦸♂️ Calling All Superheroes! 🦸♀️
Get ready to unlock your superpowers in this action-packed camp! Young heroes will dive into the world of spy science, exploring:
🧬 DNA analysis – uncover the secrets of genetics
🕵️ Fingerprinting – crack the code like a real detective
🔍 X-ray exploration – see beneath the surface!Through hands-on art and inquiry, campers will train their minds and skills to become the ultimate science superheroes! 🦹♂️💥
🔬 Are you ready to save the day with science?
-
(Cooking)
🍽️ Young Chefs Camp – A Culinary Adventure! 👩🍳👨🍳
In this exciting camp, young chefs will embark on a flavorful journey, learning to create their own recipes using a diverse range of ingredients. They’ll start with the basics of food preparation and gradually develop their skills to craft exciting and nutritious meals.
The fun heats up as campers put their skills to the test in friendly cooking competitions, challenging each other to see who will reign supreme in the kitchen! 🔥🥇
Get ready for a hands-on, deliciously fun experience! Register today and let the culinary creativity begin! 🍴✨
-
(Art/Maker)
🔨 Master Makers Camp – Create the Extraordinary! 🎢🎨
In this hands-on camp, we’ll transform overlooked everyday items into magical creations! From crafting innovative designs to engineering exciting structures, campers will explore the world of rollercoasters, building design, and mini golf.
Through creativity and problem-solving, they’ll learn how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary—all while having tons of fun!
Get ready to tinker, build, and become a Master Maker! 🔧✨ Register today!
Week 8
July 28- August 1, 2025
-
(Art/Maker)
🌍 Adventure Awaits – Explore the Wild! 🦜🏔️
Put on your explorer hats—it’s time for an unforgettable adventure! Earth is home to an incredible variety of plants, animals, and ecosystems, and we’re setting off to discover them all.
From trekking across the desert to climbing trees in the rainforest and journeying through the Arctic, campers will explore the amazing creatures that call these places home. We’ll dive into ecosystems around the world—from the depths of the sea to the nature right outside our door!
Join us for an action-packed expedition and become a true nature explorer! 🌿🐾
Click here to register for Exotic Ecosystems
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(Art/Maker)
🔨 Master Makers Camp – Create the Extraordinary! 🎢🎨
In this hands-on camp, we’ll transform overlooked everyday items into magical creations! From crafting innovative designs to engineering exciting structures, campers will explore the world of rollercoasters, building design, and mini golf.
Through creativity and problem-solving, they’ll learn how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary—all while having tons of fun!
Get ready to tinker, build, and become a Master Maker! 🔧✨
-
(Engineering/Science)
🩺 Mini Medics Camp – Explore the Human Body! 🧠💉
Calling all young medics! Get ready for a hands-on journey through the incredible systems of the human body. Campers will dive deep into how the body works by exploring the components of blood, the functions of the brain, and how oxygen travels through our lungs.
Using microscopes, stethoscopes, and other real medical tools, campers will experience what it’s like to be a medical hero while making exciting discoveries about the human body!
Register today and start your medical adventure! 🏥🔬✨
Things to Know
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Non Members – $269 per child, per week.
Members- $229 per child, per week -
Camp EdVenture hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Complimentary early bird drop off is 7:30 a.m. daily. Pick-up is at 3 p.m. Extended day services are available from 3 – 5:30 p.m. for an additional $12 per camper per day. Extended day pick up is at 5:30 p.m.
All campers should be dropped off using the front entrance of the museum and picked up with photo ID. -
If a camper has any type of food allergy, please make sure that information is shared with the EdVenture team during the registration process.
Food is not provided by EdVenture. Spring Break and Summer campers are required to bring their own non-perishable, non-microwavable, nut-free lunch and snack(s). Campers should also bring a water bottle that is labeled with their name.
All campers MUST have a lunch every time they come to camp. Even if your camper is not a “big eater” they must have food, and we will provide an opportunity to eat. Please label your child’s lunch box. EdVenture does not have the ability to refrigerate or microwave food. Please consider supplying your camper(s) with additional snacks if they are participating in the early morning drop-off and/or extended-stay. No camper is permitted to share food. If a lunch needs to be dropped off later in the day, you may leave it at the front desk. Please label your child’s lunch box and water bottle.
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All campers must complete and return the medical authorization form before camp begins. Email the forms to: camp@EdvVenture.org or drop the form off on the first day of camp.
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All campers must be potty-trained. No pull-ups, please.
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Campers are required to wear closed toe shoes. All registered summer campers will receive 2 Camp EdVenture t-shirts and are required to wear their t-shirt daily. Additional shirts are available for purchase at the front desk for $10.
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We encourage campers to leave valuables (including all electronic devices) at home. Camp EdVenture will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. If a camper does misplace any items during Camp, items will be placed in the lost and found at the Welcome Desk. We encourage parents/guardians to write the camper’s initials on jackets, backpacks and lunch boxes.
*There may be fees associated with cancelling camp registrations. Please contact us to try and reschedule your booking before cancelling.
Things to Know
-
Non Members – $269 per child, per week.
Members- $229 per child, per week -
Camp EdVenture hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Complimentary early bird drop off is 7:30 a.m. daily. Pick-up is at 3 p.m. Extended day services are available from 3 – 5:30 p.m. for an additional $12 per camper per day. Extended day pick up is at 5:30 p.m.
All campers should be dropped off using the front entrance of the museum and picked up with photo ID. -
If a camper has any type of food allergy, please make sure that information is shared with the EdVenture team during the registration process.
Food is not provided by EdVenture. Spring Break and Summer campers are required to bring their own non-perishable, non-microwavable, nut-free lunch and snack(s). Campers should also bring a water bottle that is labeled with their name.
All campers MUST have a lunch every time they come to camp. Even if your camper is not a “big eater” they must have food, and we will provide an opportunity to eat. Please label your child’s lunch box. EdVenture does not have the ability to refrigerate or microwave food. Please consider supplying your camper(s) with additional snacks if they are participating in the early morning drop-off and/or extended-stay. No camper is permitted to share food. If a lunch needs to be dropped off later in the day, you may leave it at the front desk. Please label your child’s lunch box and water bottle.
-
All campers must complete and return the medical authorization form before camp begins. Email the forms to: camp@EdvVenture.org or drop the form off on the first day of camp.
-
All campers must be potty-trained. No pull-ups, please.
-
Campers are required to wear closed toe shoes. All registered summer campers will receive 2 Camp EdVenture t-shirts and are required to wear their t-shirt daily. Additional shirts are available for purchase at the front desk for $10.
-
We encourage campers to leave valuables (including all electronic devices) at home. Camp EdVenture will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. If a camper does misplace any items during Camp, items will be placed in the lost and found at the Welcome Desk. We encourage parents/guardians to write the camper’s initials on jackets, backpacks and lunch boxes.
*There may be fees associated with cancelling camp registrations. Please contact us to try and reschedule your booking before cancelling.
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