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    James Madison University: Science Explorers Camp

    Overview

    The School of Professional & Continuing Education, Department of Physics, IDLS, and the John C. Wells Planetarium will host three, week-long science based summer camps open to elementary, middle, and high school students!

    Using JMU’s unique facilities such as the John C. Wells Planetarium, camp-goers will get to explore different areas of science, including biology, earth science, chemistry, forensic science, physics and astronomy and more that reflects established science that is based on consensus from the scientific community. 

    Elementary and Middle School Campers can enjoy a Day Camp program while our High School Campers participate in an overnight, residential camp experience. 

    Our Science Explorers Camp provides hands-on learning opportunities to 1st through 12th grade students. We seek to grow leaders and problem solvers of tomorrow by building knowledge and curiosity today! 

    All teachers and students working with the campers will go through a teacher training program so that they are ready to help your children actively engage in learning! We will post more information about the schedule as it is available. 

    Details

    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Day, Residential
    • Destination: United States
    • Provided By: College
    • Session Start: July
    • Session Length: One Week, Other
    • Entering Grade: Below 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: STEM
    • Sub-Categories: STEM, Aerospace
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
    • Minimum Cost: <$500
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Location:Harrisonburg, Virginia
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    Overview

    The School of Professional & Continuing Education, Department of Physics, IDLS, and the John C. Wells Planetarium will host three, week-long science based summer camps open to elementary, middle, and high school students!

    Using JMU’s unique facilities such as the John C. Wells Planetarium, camp-goers will get to explore different areas of science, including biology, earth science, chemistry, forensic science, physics and astronomy and more that reflects established science that is based on consensus from the scientific community. 

    Elementary and Middle School Campers can enjoy a Day Camp program while our High School Campers participate in an overnight, residential camp experience. 

    Our Science Explorers Camp provides hands-on learning opportunities to 1st through 12th grade students. We seek to grow leaders and problem solvers of tomorrow by building knowledge and curiosity today! 

    All teachers and students working with the campers will go through a teacher training program so that they are ready to help your children actively engage in learning! We will post more information about the schedule as it is available. 

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