From mega quakes to alien invasions, compare fact and fiction in popular sci-fi doomsday scenarios. Observe climate change in a bottle, build your own asteroids, and study real-world “zombies.” Examine real fossils to understand mass extinction, and learn how plants and animals adapt to survive extreme forces of nature. Head into the woods on an extended day trip to Powdermill Nature Reserve, where you will put your apocalypse survival skills to the test.
Day trip to Powdermill Nature Reserve: museum pick-up at 6:30 p.m. Late afternoon snack provided. Cost of camp includes $50 activity fee.
The last day to register for this camp is June 14, 2023.
Learn more about Apocalypse Wow!.
Do you have what it takes to survive a disaster? Improve your survival skills as you learn about basic first aid, nutrition, and hydration. Investigate how disasters spread and find out what to do when technology breaks down. Learn the science behind our most amazing survival tool – our brains – with a real dissection on a sheep’s brain. Test your new skills on a trek to the forests of Powdermill Nature Reserve.
Day trip day to Powdermill Nature Reserve: museum pick-up at 6:30 p.m. Late afternoon snack provided. Cost of camp includes $50 activity fee.
The last day to register for this camp is June 14, 2023.
Learn more about Youth Museum Institute: Disaster Survivor.
Cat Woman, Spider Man, and Wolverine—amazing creatures are the inspiration for many larger-than-life superheroes! Animals and insects, both large and small, have adapted to develop incredible powers. Explore extreme abilities including super speed, super strength, and even invisibility. Learn about the most dangerous animals on the planet and what makes them so terrifying. Put your own abilities to the test in a series of friendly challenges that will build your own superhero skills!
Day trip to Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium: museum pick-up at 3 p.m. Cost of camp includes $35 activity fee.
The last day to register for this camp is June 21, 2023.
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Explorers, you have a mission! A mysterious benefactor has given you a generous gift, and you must use it to build a new museum to inspire future generations. Design a character and team up with museum experts to deepen your understanding of how exhibitions are curated. Examine artifacts and work with your co-players on challenges that test your knowledge, creativity, and teamwork on this exciting adventure.
The last day to register for this camp is July 5, 2023.
Learn more about Exhibition Explorers.
Welcome dreamers of all ages to the happiest museum on Earth! Here you can have no worries as you explore different biomes and learn how animals survive in their ecosystems. Let it all go as you experiment with ice, and go under the sea to learn about the differences between fresh and salt water. Make museum connections to some of your favorite stories and explore ways you can help make the world a better place.
The last day to register for this camp is July 5, 2023.
Learn more about Happiest Museum on Earth.
Abracadabra! Impress your friends and family with science experiments that are so cool they seem like magic! Conduct hands-on experiments that boggle the mind as you turn a penny into gold or silver. Blow up a balloon without ever touching it, watch ice melt without leaving a puddle, and make Styrofoam disappear before your very eyes. Discover the importance of animals and plants in magical culture and jump into the history of magic.
The last day to register for this camp is July 12, 2023.
Learn more about Magic in the Making.
Calling all five-year-olds who are ready for a full-day camp adventure!
Adventure into the Land of Storybook Science! Read, act, and dance along to beloved stories from reality and fantasy. Hunt for hidden treasures in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems. Search for fairy rings on a nature walk around the museum. Develop your own recipe for dragon drool and compare mythical beasts to the dinosaurs in our collection. Create your own fantastic creature and act out an original story.
Hi-Fives! camps are recommended for kids who have finished a year of full-day kindergarten or full-day child care.
This camp is a full-day experience set at the best pace for young learners. Fascinating science experiments and nature explorations are interspersed with snacks, rest time, and active play to keep your child engaged all day. Maximum class size is 15 students with a 5:1 child-to-adult ratio.
Please note: Pre-camp and post-camp care are not available for Hi-Fives! campers. Hi-Fives! campers must be picked up by 3:15 p.m.
The last day to register for this camp is August 2, 2023.
Learn more about HiFives!: Storybook Science.