Summer Camps at Roberson give kids a way to engage in a number of indoor and outdoor activities–keeping their minds sharp. These week-long summer camps are all led by a team of experienced educators who will foster your child’s passion for forensic science, wildlife, film, fitness, and much more!
Due to COVID-19, the first two weeks of camp have moved to “take-home camps” for a reduced price. We will resume in-person camps as normal beginning July 13th.
For: Grades 2-8
In-Person Camp price: $172 for Roberson members, and $215 for non-members. We now offer the option to make a $25 deposit for camp, so you may reserve a spot and pay the remainder later.
Before care (8 – 9 am) and after care (3 – 5:15 pm) are offered at a nominal fee of $30 for the week.
Take-Home Camp Price: $80 for Roberson members; $100 for non-members.
Camps
Week 1
Take Home Camp: Stimulating STEAM (Suggested Grades 4 – 6)
June 29th-July 3rd
Your camper will explore each of the five letters of STEAM throughout the course of the week. They will be provided with all the supplies needed to participate in activities like engineering a raft that will float and building their own take-anywhere microscope. Live demonstrations and a chance to interact with other campers through Zoom will also be spaced throughout the week.
Take home kits will include: 4 hours of activities per day for 5 days, instructions and all materials required for each, accompanying Zoom classes for some programs.
Registration closes June 22nd.
Week 2
Take Home Camp: Forensic Science (Suggested Grades 5 – 7)
July 6th-July 10th
Has your child shown interest in Forensic Science? In this camp at home kit they will be provided with all the supplies needed to analyze physical evidence, investigate fingerprints, and learn about cryptography. Our education staff will also host live video-conferencing chats over Zoom so your child can see demonstrations and interact with other campers throughout the week.
Take home kits will include: 4 hours of activities per day for 5 days, instructions and all materials required for each, accompanying Zoom classes for some programs.
Registration closes June 29th.
Week 3
In-Person Camp: Mix It Up Art! (Grades 2-4)
July 13th-July 17th
Explore unique ways to make art in this crazy week of camp! We will get creative with chocolate paint, recycled material sculptures, and water marbling with shaving cream. Campers will create their own works of art throughout the week and will be featured in a talent showcase at the end of the week.
In-Person Camp: Sports Science (Grades 4-6)
July 13th-July 17th
Dig deeper into your favorite sports! In this camp, learn all about sports nutrition, human anatomy, the physics behind soccer, football, and more. Campers will learn as much as they’ll play in this interactive camp.
Week 4
In-Person Camp: Get Ready to Play (Grades 4-6)
July 20th-July 24th
From Ancient Egyptian sports to modern game shows, campers will explore and participate in the evolution of games throughout time and across the globe. Try your hand at Chinese Mancala or the first card games of the world. At the end of the week, campers will put what they’ve learned to the test and create the very first Roberson Game Show to play during the camp showcase.
In-Person Camp: Space is the Place! (Grades 5-7)
July 20th- July 24th
Get ready to explore what is beyond our planet in this wild week of all things space! Campers will make their own constellations, explore the physics behind a meteor shower, and learn what lies in and beyond our galaxy through presentations in our digital planetarium.
Week 5
In-Person Camp: Get Ready to Code (Grades 2-4)
July 27th- July 31st
In this introductory computer science camp, campers will get a behind the scenes look at how computer scientists develop new programs. We will experiment with artificial intelligence, practice the logic of computer code, and code our own program using drag-and-drop language.
In-Person Camp: Go Green Boot Camp (Grades 5-7)
July 27th- July 31st
Campers will spend this week learning about, exploring, and creating a more environmentally friendly world. We will become amateur scientists participating in scientific research while discovering new things about the plants and animals that make up our ecosystem. Find out how to sustain clean water systems through engaging activities designed to make your camper think smart about the environment.
Week 6
In-Person Camp: Sticky, Icky, and Weird (Grades 2-4)
August 3rd-August 7th
From edible chemistry in the kitchen, to the science of snot, to the strangest phenomena in our outermost galaxies, your camper will be immersed in a week full of activities that are nothing short of weird. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get messy!
In-Person Camp: Can You Escape? (Grades 5-7)
August 3rd-August 7th
For escape room enthusiasts, join this camp to enter a different challenging scenario every day. From solving a pathogen outbreak to escaping an Egyptian tomb, campers will use their imagination, creativity, and wit to solve immersive escape room challenges.
Week 7
In-Person Camp: It’s Electric (Grades 4-6)
August 10th-August 14th
In this camp your camper will learn about all things electric through hands-on activities. We will explore static electricity, currents, circuits and everything in between. Your camper will participate in creating their own circuit art, and will learn all about sustainable methods of generating electricity.
In-Person Camp: Mythbusters Camp (Grades 6-8)
August 10th-August 14th
Can pop-rocks and soda really make your stomach explode? Can balloons lift a house off of the ground? This week, campers will spend their time formulating and running experiments to try and disprove some of the most common myths.
Week 8
In-Person Camp: Honey, I shrunk the kids! (Grades 2-4)
August 17th-August 21st
This interactive camp explores the world’s tiniest creatures, atoms and molecules, and viruses in the body. Campers will simulate a trip through the human body, observe samples under a microscope, and learn all about the building blocks of our universe.
In-Person Camp: Art Masters (Grades 6-8)
August 17th-August 21st
Ever wonder how Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Van Gogh, or Picasso created their masterpieces? In this art camp we will learn some of the scientific principles that helped humanity’s great artists bring their imagination to life. From optics to chemistry, learn the master’s tricks and apply them to your own works of art!
Week 9
In-Person Camp: Animal Science (Grades 2-4)
August 24th-August 28th
Calling all animal lovers! This camp will combine hands-on science and art activities to learn all about the world of Veterinary Science. Your camper will gain firsthand experience using microscopes and examining animals up close throughout this week of camp.
In-Person Camp: Innovation Station (Grades 4-6)
August 24th-August 28th
Spend the week time-traveling through various civilizations throughout history and exploring the who, what, where, and how behind some of humanity’s greatest inventions. Campers will be fully immersed in the inventor’s process-from creative brainstorming to practical planning and problem solving. Campers will end the week by using what they’ve learned to create their very own invention!
Week 10
In-Person Camp: Science of Magic (Grades 4-6)
August 31st-September 4th
Explore some of the most famous magic tricks throughout history in this creative and challenging camp! From card tricks to escape stunts, famous magicians throughout history have used chemistry, engineering, and math techniques to astonish audiences across the globe. After this camp you’ll be able to take these skills with you to impress your own friends and family!
In-Person Camp: Video Game Design (Grades 5-7)
August 31st-September 4th
Explore the mechanics behind some of your favorite video games, and take a look into the future of Virtual Reality gaming. Campers will digitally create their own characters, and backgrounds then code a scoring system with a multi-level game you can play from anywhere you have access to a computer.
Thank you to ACCO Brands for sponsoring amazing camps
