Summer Camps at Gilbert House
Summer camps at Gilbert House Children's Museum utilize a hands-on, inquiry-based approach. Experienced educators guide all the learning opportunities. Our staff, our methods, and our children’s museum environment create the perfect combination for a fantastic summer camp experience. Camps are designed to be fun, creative, and original as we highlight the best of what the Museum has to offer.
Camp Prices for each week are $340 for Gilbert House Children's Museum Members and $380 for non-members.
Registration will open March 15 for Gilbert House Children's Museum Members and March 22 for non-members.
We offer all-day Elementary Camps for Grades 1 - 4. We additionally offer morning and aftercare options for our camps. At least one week advance registration required for morning care and aftercare.
Camp Schedule:
STEAMsational Camps: 9 AM - 4 PM
Before Care (for STEAMsational Camps):
8 AM - 9 AM
After Care (for STEAMsational Camps):
4 PM - 5 PM
Register for Before and/or After Care:
If you did not register for extended care with your camp registration, click on the link below to register for before or after care for any summer camp registration. Before and/or After Care for each day is $50.
PLEASE NOTE: LINKS TO BEFORE AND AFTER CARE DO NOT TAKE YOU TO CAMP REGISTRATION.
Prior to registration, please read our camp policies and payment/cancellation policies HERE.
*If you are a member, be sure to set up your online account, using the named adult on your membership, so you will receive your Member Discount for camp registration. Membership discount will apply in Cart during registration. Registration is online only. Please email our Summer Camp Team if you need assistance, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
2025 Camp Themes & Dates:
June 30- July 3 | Astronaut Camp
Get ready to blast off on a "Mission to Mars"! Campers will learn about our solar system, launch rockets, and explore what it's like to live in space as they become aerospace engineers for a week. There will be no camp on July 4th. This shortened week camp is prorated to $275 for Members and $315 for Non-Members
July 7 - 11 | Crafter Camp
This camp is for serious crafters who are ready to learn skills beyond paper and Elmer's glue. Use a saw and hand drill with beginner-level woodwork, glue glass tiles into a beautiful mosaic, stitch together a felt pizza pillow, and more!
July 14 - 18 | Scientist Camp
For the curious and the daring! Explore different fields of science through hands-on activities and STEM challenges. Make model fossils, build structures to withstand earthquakes, and mix up gooey chemistry concoctions as you peek into the world of paleontologists, seismologists, and chemists.
July 21 - 25 | Storybook STEAM Camp
Each STEAM project this week will be partnered with a storybook read aloud! Camouflage eggs from The Great Eggscape and build a gingerbread house like The Gingerbread House Jack's Family Ate.
July 28 - August 1 | Artist Camp
Explore different mediums of art including watercolors, Gelli Prints, pastels, and clay! Campers will develop new skills and techniques as they hone their creativity.
August 4 - 8 | Engineer Camp
Hold on for this wild ride! Build a big box car, engineer a Cranky Contraption, and design a perfect playground for a Hexbug. Experiment with the mechanics of things that move during this week of building and tinkering.
August 11-15: Best-Of Camp
Can't decide or love them all? During Best-of Camp, we will repeat our favorite crafts and activities from the summer!
Wait Lists
If your camp if full, please email our Summer Camp Team to be added to our wait lists.
Set Your Child Up for Success...
Children of all abilities are encouraged to participate in our camps and classes. In order to ensure a fun and safe experience for your child, please inform us if your child has any special needs. Please email our Summer Camp Team if you would like to inquire further. Gilbert House Children’s Museum reserves the right to request 1:1 supervision for participants.
