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Summer Camps 2021: NOW OPEN for Registration!

The Works offers a fun array of day camps for ages 3 – 11+ where you’ll do, create, and build this summer.

Camp registration is on a first-come, first-served basis with a limited number of seats available in each camp. Registration fees are typically non-refundable. Scholarships Summer Camp financial assistance is available for those who qualify. To apply, contact Guest Services to receive a Scholarship Application.

**We will be following current CDC guidelines and best practices for museum programming to ensure the safety of our campers and team, including masks for ages 6+, social distancing, and limited registration numbers for all in-person programs.**

Plan summer FUN with The Works. For 2021 we are offering in-person options at the museum OR @Home camps that include a Kit + Virtual Session!

Registration · Call 740-349-9277, or click the registration links below.

 

In-Person Camps (held at The Works)

Habitat Camp (Ages 6-8) – July 12-16 – $175/150 Members
Get outside and explore! Discover the needs of animals, plants, how they interact – plus, learn about human habitats. Explore, respect and protect nature. This camp will be outside for most of the day. Please dress accordingly. Limited space. Masks required for campers.

Date & Time: July 12-16 (M-F), Noon – 4 PM
Location: Community STEM Center, Habitat Exhibit (New!)
Register here!

 

Jr. Robotics Camp (Ages 6-8) – July 19-23 – $175/150 Members
Jr Robotics camp is packed with fun!  6 – 8-year-olds will explore, create, test and share. Build a WeDo 2.0 robot and get an introduction to FIRST® LEGO® League Explore! Create new, fun ways to get everyone moving. Masks required for campers.

Date & Time: July 19-23 (M-F), 9AM to Noon
Location: Community STEM Center at The Works
Register here!

 

Robotics Camp (Ages 9-11) – July 19-23 – $175/150 Members
Robotics camp has been extended to include more. 9 – 11-year-olds will design, build program, test and share. Build a EV3 robot and get an introduction into FIRST® LEGO® League – Challenge! Masks required for campers.

Date & Time: July 19-23 (M-F), Noon – 4 PM
Location: Community STEM Center at The Works
Register here!

 

NEW!
Busy Bee (Ages 3-6) – August 4-6 – $75/$100 Members
Designed specifically for your curious preschooler and their families, Busy Bee engages young children with fun, hands-on art and science activities while exploring with their favorite adults. A great family experience!
Going Green!
Discover what is means to live sustainably, explore the environment around you and help to improve the health of our home, Earth!

Dig It!
Get ready to get dirty, dig in the dirt and explore archeology, culture and artifacts!

Get Moving!
From walking, to flying, to riding the rails; get going and discover how people have traveled through Newark from past to present.

Date & Time: August 4-6 (W-F), 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Community STEM Center at The Works
Register here!

 

@Home Camps (Kit full of materials + Virtual Session)

Busy Bee [email protected] (Ages 3-6) – June & July 

Designed specifically for your curious preschooler and their families, Busy [email protected] engages young children with fun, hands-on art and science activities while exploring with their favorite adults. A great family experience!

Join us virtually on the Final Thursday of the Month to explore and discover.

June – Backyard Safari – $25/20 Members
Discover the animals living all around you and the places they call home.

July – Planet Protectors – $25/20 Members
Explore the place we call home; Earth and how you can help keep it healthy and safe.

Date & Time: Purchase the Kit anytime and plan to attend the virtual session on the final Thursday of the Month.
Location: At your home + online for virtual session
 Register here! (select June or July during registration)

 

STEM [email protected] (All Ages) – June & July 

Dig deeper with STEM [email protected] Engage in STEM through hands-on experiments, design challenges and exploration. A great expansion to your family’s experience!

Join us virtually on the Final Thursday of the Month to explore and discover.

June – Our Solar System – $25/20 Members
Discover our home in space; Earth, travel further and explore the other planets in Our Solar System.

July – Environmental Engineering – $25/20 Members
Engineer and solve problems to help keep the Earth healthy and safe for everyone.

Date & Time: Purchase the Kit anytime and plan to attend the virtual session on the final Thursday of the Month.
Location: At your home + online for virtual session
 Register here! (select June or July during registration)