Summer Camps
REGISTRATION is now open FOR 2023 CAMPS!
Ensure a bright future for your child with a club scientific summer camp!
- At Club Scientific Summer Camps, we combine hands-on learning with one-on-one attention to create a fun environment that teaches students to enjoy the challenge of critical thinking.
- By offering multiple camp themes each week, our curriculum is intended to appeal to your child's unique interests. Is your child fascinated by robots? Enroll in one of our Robotics camps! Does your child want to be a Doctor when they grow up? Enroll in our Jr. Medical Doctor camp! Can't keep your child away from a computer screen? Enroll them in our Jr. Game Developer camp!
- All of our hands-on activities conform to National Science Standards, making science challenging and fun! Our camp Directors are highly trained educational professionals, assisted by skilled instructors that have have a passion for science!
Dates & Locations
2023 Summer Camp Locations, Dates, & Themes
Full Day and Half Day Camps available! Our main camp locations are shown below, with a detailed schedule for each camp location!
PLEASE NOTE - If your child's preferred camp is currently sold out, please add them to the waitlist! We may be able to open additional seats closer to the start of camp, and we will call Waitlisters first.
San Juan del Rio Catholic SchoolFull Day Camps: 9am — 4pm. Google Maps Link: 1714 State Road 13, St. Johns, Florida 32259 |
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June 12th - June 16th |
June 19th - June 23rd |
June 26th - June 30th |
| Ages 6 - 8 | Ages 6 - 8 | Ages 6 - 8 |
| Jr. Veterinarian | Jr. Medical Doctor | Jr. Mad Chemist |
| Jr. Astronaut | Jr. Aviator (NEW for 2023!) | Jr. Robot Inventor |
| Jr. Scientist | Jr. Chef | Jr. Weather Scientist |
| Jr. Movie Maker | Jr. Game Developer | Jr. Paleontologist |
| Ages 9 - 12 | Ages 9 - 12 | Ages 9 - 12 |
| Emergency Veterinarian | Art Lab (NEW for 2023!) | CSI - Forensics |
| Chef Scientific | Movie Maker | Chef Scientific |
| Extreme Engineering | Robot Inventor | Game Developer |
—Click here to enroll your child in a Full Day Camp at San Juan del Rio Catholic School —
Waypoint Church at NocateeFull Day Camps: 9am — 4pm. Google Maps Link: 225 Gospel Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 (Nocatee Area) |
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July 10th - July 14th |
July 17th - July 21st |
July 24th - July 28th |
| Ages 6 - 8 | Ages 6 - 8 | Ages 6 - 8 |
| Jr. Chef | Jr. Mad Chemist | Jr. Aviator (NEW for 2023!) |
| Jr. Scientist | Jr. Paleontologist | Jr. Veterinarian |
| Ages 9 - 12 | Ages 9 - 12 | Ages 9 - 12 |
| Extreme Engineering | Robot Inventor | CSI - Forensics |
| Art Lab (NEW for 2023!) | Emergency Veterinarian | Movie Maker |
—Click here to enroll your child in a Full Day Camp at the Waypoint Church at Nocatee —
The Club Scientific LabHalf Day Camps Google Maps Link: 150 Hilden Road, Suite 311, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 |
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June 19th - June 23rd |
June 26th - June 30th |
July 24th - July 28th |
July 31st - Aug 4th |
| Ages 6 - 9 | Ages 6 - 9 | Ages 6 - 9 | Ages 6 - 9 |
| Jr. Veterinarian (Half Day) |
Jr. Scientist (Half Day) |
Jr. Mad Chemist (Half Day) |
Jr. Weather Scientist (Half Day) |
—Click here to enroll your child in a Half-Day Camp at the Club Scientific Lab —
Enroll Online
2023 Summer Camp Registration
PLEASE NOTE - If your child's preferred camp is currently sold out, please add them to the waitlist! We may be able to open additional seats closer to the start of camp, and we will call Waitlisters first.
- Click here to Register for Full Day Camps at San Juan del Rio Catholic School (9am - 4pm, Early Drop-off and Ext. Day available)
- Click here to Register for Full Day Camps at Waypoint Church at Nocatee (9am - 4pm, Early Drop-off and Ext. Day available)
- Click here to Register for Half Day Camps at Club Scientific Lab (9am - 12pm, and 1pm - 4pm)
Choose from three convenient camp locations!
(Click desired location to register)
- San Juan del Rio Catholic School (Fruit Cove)
1714 State Rd. 13, St. Johns, FL 32259
Offering full day camps in June for ages 6-12
Full day camps operate from 9am-4pm
Extended pre-camp and post-camp options available as well! - Waypoint Church at Nocatee
225 Gospel Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081
Offering full day camps in July for ages 6-12
Full day camps operate from 9am-4pm
Extended pre-camp and post-camp options available as well! - Club Scientific Lab (US-1, 1 mile south of Nease High School)
150 Hilden Rd, Suite 311, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081
Offering half day camps in June, July, and August for ages 6-9
Morning Sessions operate from 9am-12pm
Afternoon Sessions operate from 1pm-4pm
Campers who sign up for both Morning and Afternoon sessions will break for lunch from 12pm - 1pm.
Click Here for more information on our half-day camps. Details are listed at the bottom of the page.
Ages 6-8
Jr. Mad Chemist Camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week, Half Day = $150/week
Potions, bubbles, and eruptions! We have chosen our very favorite chemistry activities for this camp! Campers will learn the importance of taking accurate measurements when creating our exciting concoctions and will use the scientific method while conducting their experiments. This camp will be a BLAST! (Literally!)
Sample Projects:
Candy Color Experiment, Gravity Goo, Acid/Base Experiment, Make-Your-Own Bubble Gum, and much more!
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Mad Chemist Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 26th - 30th
Jr. AVIATOR CAMP (NEW FOR 2023!)
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Grab your aviator sunglasses and get ready to take flight! This camp is going to be a ton of fun for anyone who wishes to take to the skies! Campers will learn the basic physics of flight, understand the differences between various types of aircraft, and get a sense for what it takes to become a real pilot. Campers will also get to grab the controls of a drone quad-copter, and even try their hand at a Virtual Reality Flight simulator!
Sample Projects:
Virtual Reality Flight Simulator, Quad Copter flight lessons, Foam Gliders, and more!
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Aviator Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 19th - 23rd
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Aviator Camp at Waypoint Church at Nocatee - July 24th - 28th
Jr. Chef Camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Who ever said that playing with your food is a bad thing? Our Jr. Chefs will explore basic kitchen safety, learn to take proper measurements while cooking, and will learn the science behind cooking! Chefs will perform exciting hands-on experiments to learn the basics of food science and cooking. Students will also make their own recipes and take home extras to share with their families when available. With supervision from our camp counselors, campers will use small toaster ovens, hotplates, kitchen utensils, and more as they prepare their dishes.
*If your child has dietary restrictions or allergies please include that information on your online registration form*
Sample Topics:
Does It Dissolve?, Color Changing Lemonade, Growing Gummy Bears, Scrambled Eggs, and much more!
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Chef Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 19th - 23rd
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Chef Camp at Waypoint Church at Nocatee - July 10th - 14th
Jr. MEDICAL DOCTOR Camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Make NO bones about it; this camp is all about the exciting world inside our own bodies! Campers will learn that their bodies are miles of blood vessels, hundreds of muscles, many thousands of hairs, a furnace, a filter, AND a fancy computer! Your aspiring Medical Doctor will really have a pulse on the human body with this camp!
Sample Projects:
Building a Lung Model! Testing for Germs! Build a Spinal Column! Skin Prints!
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Medical Doctor Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 19th - 23rd
Jr. Scientist Camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
The Jr. Scientist Camp covers a broad range of fun and exciting science topics such as: Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Lab Process Skills. This camp is perfect for the child who has a general interest in science and wants an exciting "sampler" camp! Campers learn all about the Scientific Method, how to observe and document changes with their experiments day to day, how to measure, and more!
Sample Projects:
Grow - Beast Experiment! Wacky Window Paint! Super Bouncing Balls! Air-Burst Rocket! Wurmz and Dirt! Driving Submarines!
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Scientist Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 12th - 16th
Jr. Veterinarian camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week, Half Day = $150/week
Does your child LOVE animals? This camp is a young person’s ticket to the world of Veterinary Medicine. Our lessons will give young vets an opportunity to look into the exciting careers of veterinarians, and allow them to be involved in related hands-on activities and experiments. Each camper will even receive their own stethoscope and make their own medical kit!
*Please note: Animals may be present at camp - this camp is not recommended for campers who have cat/dog allergies. Campers are NOT to bring their own pets to camp.*
Sample Projects:
Owl Pellet Dissection, DNA Extraction, Microscopy, Diseases and Parasites, First Aid, Make Homemade Doggy Treats, and much more!
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Veterinarian Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 12th - 16th
Jr. Astronaut Camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
3...2...1...BLASTOFF! Join us as we rocket into space with several exciting rocketry & astronomy projects! Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut? Jr. Astronauts will explore planets, rockets, stars, light, and more in this fun camp, perfect for ages 6-8.
Sample Projects:
Space Shuttle Glider, Star Finder, Build-your-own Telescope, Rocket construction and launch, and much more!
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Astronaut Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 12th - 16th
Jr. Weather Scientist Camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week, Half Day = $150/week
Campers discover why weather changes and will explore the different components that make up weather. Our beginner meteorologists learn about the sun, discuss extreme weather (tornadoes and hurricanes!), learn about instruments that are used to predict and track weather, and will even create their own weather news segment with our Green Screen set up!
Sample Projects:
Green Screen Weather Show, Tornado Bottle, Instant Snow, Solar Oven, and much more!
Jr. Paleontologist Camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
This camp offers an exciting introduction into the basics of Paleontology! This exciting adventure in Paleontology will have your child playing in the dirt and having the time of their lives! Campers will be immersed in several hands-on projects that they will take home to continue their adventure. Plus this camp offers fun and dynamic science games!
Sample Projects:
Panning for Gems and Minerals! Crack Open a Geode! Miniature Dinosaur Dig! Build and take away a cool T-Rex Model!
Jr. Robot Inventor Camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
This camp is an introduction into the world of robotics. Campers will learn about the six simple machines and how they are incorporated into more complex machines. Campers will also learn about circuits and power sources as they build our “Mars-like” RC Rover. The radio-controlled RC Rover is capable of performing 23 experiments and activities. Campers will also have fun constructing our smart "Crab-Bot" Robot. Lastly, campers will work in the areas of observation, experimentation and trial and error as they build, race, and experiment with their robots.
Sample Projects:
Creating Electric Circuits! Building a remote controlled vehicle, building simple machines with Knex, and constructing a self-propelled "Crab-Bot"!
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Robot Inventor Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 26th - 30th
Jr. Game Developer Camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Build a computer and learn to code with click-and-drag video game creation! Unleash your child's imagination! Campers, ages 6-8, will learn to create video games with just a click of a mouse. Campers design several uniquely playable games without needing any programming knowledge or prior artistic skills.
*Please note that campers will need to have basic reading skills in order to fully participate in the activities in this camp. Also, campers do not take home the buildable computer at the end of camp.*
Sample Topics:
"Modding" Minecraft, Elements of Game Design, Interviews with Game Developers, Logic and Math in Games, Player Controls, and more!
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Game Developer Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 19th - 23rd
Jr. Movie Maker camp
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Is your child the next viral YouTube sensation? Perhaps a future movie director? In our Jr. Movie Maker camp, campers learn the science behind Hollywood's special effects and basic film making techniques as we create LEGO stop–motion animated "mini–movies". Campers will create a storyboard, script, set, and sound FX for their mini movies. Campers will also learn various special effect make–up techniques working with the same materials used by professional make–up artists to simulate cuts and bruises. We'll also learn about green screens as we write scripts and act out our very own newscast!
*Please note: Students will work in teams of 2 while creating their movies. Please make sure to let your child know they will work with a partner during their project.
Sample Projects:
LEGO stop-motion movies, Special FX Make–Up, Video Editing, Internet Safety and the basics of YouTube, "Unboxing" Video Creation, and more!
Click here to enroll your child in Jr. Movie Maker Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 12th - 16th
Ages 9-12
CHEF SCIENTIFIC CAMP
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
A true camper favorite! Our camp chefs will explore basic kitchen safety, learn to take proper measurements while cooking, and will learn the science behind cooking! Chefs will make their own recipes and take home extras to share with their families when available. This is a course for beginning "Chefs", and will include a variety of breakfast, dessert, and party recipes. With supervision from our camp counselors, campers will use ovens, hotplates, blenders, and more as they prepare their dishes.
*If your child has dietary restrictions or allergies please include that information on your online registration form*
Sample Topics:
Homemade Ice Cream, Veggie Sushi, Homemade Pretzels, Pancake Art, and much more!
Click here to enroll your child in Chef Scientific Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 12th - 16th
Click here to enroll your child in Chef Scientific Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 26th - June 30th
ART LAB CAMP (New for 2023!)
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Unleash your inner scientist AND artist in our BRAND NEW Art Lab Camp! Explore the world of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Tech, and MORE as we create a portfolio of “Art Experiments” over the course of this exciting week. Campers ages 9 – 12 will explore many art making methods while we mix, cut, splash, splatter, and animate our way through our fun projects! Perfect for your little scientist with a creative spark. Join us for our end-of-week Art Exhibit during Friday’s Family Day event!
Sample Projects:
Color Mixing Science, Glow Art, Nature Prints, Pendulum Painting, 2D Paper-Cut Stop Motion Animation, and more!
Click here to enroll your child in Art Lab Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 19th - 23rd
Click here to enroll your child in Art Lab Camp at Waypoint Church at Nocatee - July 10th - 14th
EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN CAMP
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
One of our most popular camps! This camp is a young person’s ticket to the world of Veterinary Medicine. Our lessons will give young vets an opportunity to look into the exciting careers of real veterinarians, and allow them to be involved in related hands-on activities and experiments. Each camper will receive his or her very own medical kit.
*Please note: Animals may be present at camp - this camp is not recommended for campers who have cat/dog allergies. Campers are NOT to bring their own pets to camp.*
Sample Topics:
Sheep heart dissection, DNA extraction, Clinical procedure, Diseases and Parasites, First Aid, Dental care, and much more!
Click here to enroll your child in Emergency Vet Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 12th - 16th
CSI – FORENSICS CAMP
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Who doesn't love a good mystery? In this camp we will learn how to become Crime Scene Investigators! Campers will learn how law enforcement professionals solve crimes and analyze evidence. We'll use many of the same tools used by professionals to collect evidence from our mock crime scenes. Campers will learn how a crime is actually solved using the science of Forensics, and learn how Biology, Chemistry and Physics play a major role in the investigation! Campers use microscopes to analyze fibers, use facial composite software, and more!
Sample Projects:
Blood Analysis; Fiber, Handwriting, Fingerprinting, and DNA Analysis!
Click here to enroll your child in CSI – Forensics Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 26th - 30th
MOVIE MAKER CAMP
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Calling all future Movie Directors and YouTubers! Join us for an exciting week as we explore the world of film–making. Campers will learn about script–writing, set design, cinematography, the basics of photography, internet safety, lighting, and more! Campers will have the opportunity to use our professional "vlogger gear" as they experiment with our video stabilization, lighting, and microphone rigs. Campers will also learn about Green Screen special effects!
*Please note: Students will work in groups of 2-4 while creating their movies. Please make sure to let your child know they will work with a group during their projects.
Sample Projects:
Internet Safety & Privacy, Cinematography ("Framing the Shot"), Drone Photography, Green Screen Chroma-Key, and more!
Click here to enroll your child in Movie Maker Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 19th - 23rd
Click here to enroll your child in Movie Maker Camp at Waypoint Church at Nocatee - July 24th - 28th
ROBOT INVENTOR CAMP
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Campers will learn about the Science of Robotics with information on famous inventors, major innovations, and breakthroughs and advances in robot history. Newton's Laws will be emphasized all week and each camper will receive three Robot Kits to work on. Campers will be able to take home their remote controlled robots!
For the 2023 Summer Camp season, students will be building a complex 3-in-1 All Terrain Robot, and a Solar Powered Drag Racer. In addition to these projects campers will be learning how to solder with our "Blinky Bot" soldering project. These are skills, which are a must for anyone taking courses in robotics or electronics.
Sample Projects:
The 3-in-1 All Terrain Robot is a multi-function tracked mobile robotic kit. Utilize different track modules and make your robot transform into 3 amazing variations: the forklift, rover, and gripper. Using the wired controller, command the robot to move forward, backward, turn, grip and lift.
The Solar Powered Drag Racer is an incredible kit that wonderfully illustrates and teaches the concepts of solar power, electronic circuits, electric motors, and power.
Click here to enroll your child in Robot Inventor Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 19th - 23rd
GAME DEVELOPER CAMP
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Unleash your child's imagination as they learn to code with both click-and-drag and text-based programming languages! Campers, ages 9-12, will learn to create video games with just a click of a mouse, while also learning the "logic" of coding. Campers design several uniquely playable games without needing any programming knowledge or prior artistic skills.
Sample Topics:
Elements of Game Design, SCRATCH Programming, Coding in Python, and much more!
Click here to enroll your child in Camp Game Developer at San Juan del Rio - June 26th - 30th
EXTREME ENGINEERING CAMP
Cost: Full Day = $375/week
Design - Build - Test - Repeat! Come join us for a week of EXTREME Engineering challenges! Campers will learn the basics of the Engineering Design Process as they build all sorts of crazy contraptions, and compete in a series of Bridge-Building Competitions throughout the week! Campers will learn about Structural and Materials Science, as they compare the strengths of different materials and shapes by performing both non-destructive and destructive testing, all with the goal of improving their Engineering Designs.
Sample Projects:
Balsa Wood Bridge Building, The Basics of 3D Printing, Break It! (Structural Testing), Intro to CAD (Computer Aided Design), and more!
Click here to enroll your child in Extreme Engineering Camp at San Juan del Rio - June 12th - 16th
Important Camp Info
Camp Pricing & Information:
- Club Scientific camps differ by location, so check out the details below to see which location and type of camp works best for your child!
- Full–day camps:
- Offered at San Juan del Rio Catholic School in Fruit Cove and Waypoint Church in Nocatee
- 20 different camp themes for Ages 6-12 to choose from!
- Most camp themes include 4 hands-on science activities each day!
- Each camp day includes an exciting Morning Science Demonstration or Camp Challenge, at least 45 minutes of Active Outdoor time (weather permitting), and the chance to socialize with friends during their lunch break!
- Full-day camps operate from 9am – 4pm
- Optional Early Drop-off from 8am - 9am available for $25 per week
- Optional Extended Day from 4pm - 530pm available for $35 per week
- All Full-day camps cost $375 per week
- Sibling and Multi-week Discounts are available at Check-Out.
- Half–day camps:
- Offered at the Club Scientific Lab on US-1 in Ponte Vedra
- 4 different camp themes for Ages 6-9 to choose from!
- Campers can choose from a Morning camp session, an Afternoon camp session, or both!
- And the best part? Activities DO NOT repeat between Morning and Afternoon sessions!
So campers who sign up for both get double the fun!
- And the best part? Activities DO NOT repeat between Morning and Afternoon sessions!
- Morning camp sessions operate from 9am to 12pm
- Afternoon camp sessions operate from 1pm to 4pm
- Each half-day camp includes at least 2 hands-on science activities per day, and campers who sign up for both Morning and Afternoon sessions will stay on-site for a lunch break from 12pm to 1pm
- All Half-day camps cost $180 per week
Not all Camps Themes are available at every location.
Make sure to check out the Camp Locations page to see which camps are being held in your area.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
- Full refunds will be offered until April 1st (minus a 5% processing fee, see below)
- A 75% refund will be offered between April 2nd and May 31st
- No refunds will be offered after June 1st
- All refunds to credit cards will incur a 5% fee to cover our non-refundable registration and credit card processing fees.
Camper Welcome Packets
CAMPER WELCOME PACKETS
Getting ready for camp should be an exciting process for your entire family. Many families attend multiple camps throughout the summer. For your convenience we have posted our Welcome Packet in the form of a parent packet in PDF format. This document covers everything from Club Scientific policies to pick-up and drop-off procedures, and camp rules.
- Welcome Packet for San Juan del Rio / Fruit Cove Camps
- Welcome Packet for Waypoint Preschool / Nocatee Camps
- Welcome Packet for US-1 "Lab" Camps
The Welcome Packet mentions an 'Administration of Medicine Form'. If your child requires any medications during the time he/she is at the camp, please download this form and print it, fill in the required information, and bring it with the child on the first day of camp.