Summer Camps
SCIENCE-BASED, HANDS-ON, FUN-FILLED
Participants in our summer camps learn through investigation and experimentation with their surroundings. Young scientists gain skills to jump start their interest and careers in science. Topics vary; click below to learn more!
Greenville Science Center
729 Dickinson Avenue • Greenville, NC • (252) 364-2862 Our science learning center and museum located in the heart of Greenville offers exhibits, science camps, and public programs to ignite Eastern North Carolina’s interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in an educational and fun way!
Grifton Nature & Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane • Grifton, NC • (252) 364-2862 Our Grifton location features 400 acres land in southern Pitt County and offers hiking, camping, and kayaking adventures. The Grifton Nature & Science Center is also home to the Chia-Yu Li Planetarium and the Kitty and Max Joyner Observatory.june, 2019
01jun10:00 am2:00 pmEvent OverSaturday Kayak RentalRent a kayak for use on our shallow pond!
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm?
Rent a kayak, pfd, paddle, and get a brief lesson before launching into our shallow pond for kayaking. Take a break for a picnic lunch, and then paddle again!
The cost is $10/person. See our website or contact sam@atimeforscience.org for more information!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
01jun7:30 pm9:30 pmCarolina Skies Astronomy Club Meeting
Event Details
Carolina Skies Astronomy Club (CSAC) invites you to attend their monthly meeting. Connect with others in our community who are passionate and curious about the night sky. If you are
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Carolina Skies Astronomy Club (CSAC) invites you to attend their monthly meeting. Connect with others in our community who are passionate and curious about the night sky. If you are interested in astronomy but have not purchased a telescope, this is an excellent time to try different types of telescopes and view some interesting objects at the same time! For more information call 252-364-6569 or email brian@atimeforscience.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
08jun10:00 am2:00 pmEvent OverSaturday Kayak RentalRent a kayak for use on our shallow pond!
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm?
Rent a kayak, pfd, paddle, and get a brief lesson before launching into our shallow pond for kayaking. Take a break for a picnic lunch, and then paddle again!
The cost is $10/person. See our website or contact sam@atimeforscience.org for more information!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
Event Details
Explore space science with Bri the Sky Guy, our Astronomy Director! Blast off to the sun in our space ship and stroll our scale model of the Solar System! Enjoy
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Explore space science with Bri the Sky Guy, our Astronomy Director! Blast off to the sun in our space ship and stroll our scale model of the Solar System! Enjoy daily planetarium shows in our full dome with digital projection. Create out of this world space crafts and explore the universe with unique question and answer sessions with an astrophysicist. Improve your knowledge on constellations and take a tour of the night sky! End the afternoons with fun on Earth, with water games, kayaking, and hiking through the grounds!
* The cost is $150/camper.
* Camps are designed for rising 1st-5th graders.
* Shuttle is available from our Greenville Location for an additional fee of $25/camper.
Time
10 (Monday) 7:30 am - 14 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
june 17, 2019 7:30 am
Event Details
Join us on a slow-paced guided trip down the Little Contentnea Creek. We will paddle down to the mouth where the Little Contentnea opens up to meet the Big Contentnea.
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Join us on a slow-paced guided trip down the Little Contentnea Creek. We will paddle down to the mouth where the Little Contentnea opens up to meet the Big Contentnea. We will then travel upstream back to our starting point, but don’t worry, the Little Contentnea has a barely noticeably current and this trip is appropriate for kids 8 and up and adults of all ages. This trip is easy enough for beginning kayakers or those who like to take it slow. The entire trip is about 1.5 miles.
We’ll be paddling as the sun goes down looking out for birds and other wildlife on the creek. The $25 cost includes a PFD as well as a kayak and paddle. A member of our staff will guide the trip and offer facts about the ecosystems and history of the area. Register on our website today!
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
15jun10:00 am2:00 pmEvent OverSaturday Kayak RentalRent a kayak for use on our shallow pond!
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm?
Rent a kayak, pfd, paddle, and get a brief lesson before launching into our shallow pond for kayaking. Take a break for a picnic lunch, and then paddle again!
The cost is $10/person. See our website or contact sam@atimeforscience.org for more information!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
Event Details
Explore space science with Bri the Sky Guy, our Astronomy Director! Blast off to the sun in our space ship and stroll our scale model of the Solar System! Enjoy
more
Event Details
Explore space science with Bri the Sky Guy, our Astronomy Director! Blast off to the sun in our space ship and stroll our scale model of the Solar System! Enjoy daily planetarium shows in our full dome with digital projection. Create out of this world space crafts and explore the universe with unique question and answer sessions with an astrophysicist. Improve your knowledge on constellations and take a tour of the night sky! End the afternoons with fun on Earth, with water games, kayaking, and hiking through the grounds!
* The cost is $150/camper.
* Camps are designed for rising 1st-5th graders.
* Shuttle is available from our Greenville Location for an additional fee of $25/camper.
Time
17 (Monday) 7:30 am - 21 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
22jun10:00 am2:00 pmEvent OverSaturday Kayak RentalRent a kayak for use on our shallow pond!
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm?
Rent a kayak, pfd, paddle, and get a brief lesson before launching into our shallow pond for kayaking. Take a break for a picnic lunch, and then paddle again!
The cost is $10/person. See our website or contact sam@atimeforscience.org for more information!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
Event Details
Unlike our Little Paddle of the Little Contentnea, this trip is appropriate for experienced kayakers only. Children should be at least 10 years of age to attempt this 7 mile
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Event Details
Unlike our Little Paddle of the Little Contentnea, this trip is appropriate for experienced kayakers only. Children should be at least 10 years of age to attempt this 7 mile trip down the Big Contentnea Creek to the boat landing in Grifton. You will be guided by a staff member who will share the ecology and history of the area. We will keep a steady pace on this trip, but we may stop along the way to explore sloughs and cypress swamps. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for birds and other wildlife along the trip.
This $35 trip includes a PDF, kayak, and paddle rental as well as a shuttle back to your vehicle after the paddle. Secure your spot by purchasing a ticket today!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
Event Details
From butterflies to bears and snakes to starlings, we'll be exploring wildlife of all sorts during this week of camp. Campers will learn about ecology, carrying capacity, animal habitat, human
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From butterflies to bears and snakes to starlings, we’ll be exploring wildlife of all sorts during this week of camp. Campers will learn about ecology, carrying capacity, animal habitat, human influence, and other scientific topics related to the wildlife in Eastern NC. Each day involves a picnic lunch, kayaking, games, and a wrap up in the Planetarium, where we watch a movie to escape from the heat of the afternoon.
* The cost is $150/camper.
* Camps are designed for rising 1st-5th graders.
* Shuttle is available from our Greenville location for an additional fee of $25/camper.
Time
24 (Monday) 7:30 am - 28 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
Event Details
Bring the family out for a beginners kayaking experience in our shallow pond. We will have instructors to help the little ones (and adults) who need help getting comfortable in
Event Details
Bring the family out for a beginners kayaking experience in our shallow pond. We will have instructors to help the little ones (and adults) who need help getting comfortable in a kayak. Kids can take a break and look for wildlife or walk the trails. This experience includes the cost of renting a kayak, PFD, and paddle as well as a brief lesson for beginners.
We’ll miss the heat of the day for an enjoyable evening paddle. Only those who kayak are charged the $10 rental fee. Register on our website to book your space today!
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Price $10.00
28jun8:30 pm10:30 pmEvent CancelledStarry NightPlanetarium Show & Observatory Session
Event Details
Come out to A Time for Science to enjoy an evening planetarium show and a look through the incredible 16-inch telescope in the Kitty and Max Joyner Observatory. Admission $5
Event Details
Come out to A Time for Science to enjoy an evening planetarium show and a look through the incredible 16-inch telescope in the Kitty and Max Joyner Observatory. Admission $5 per person. For more information call 252-364-6569 or email brian@atimeforscience.org.
Time
(Friday) 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Price $5.00
29jun10:00 am2:00 pmSaturday Kayak RentalRent a kayak for use on our shallow pond!
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm?
Rent a kayak, pfd, paddle, and get a brief lesson before launching into our shallow pond for kayaking. Take a break for a picnic lunch, and then paddle again!
The cost is $10/person. See our website or contact sam@atimeforscience.org for more information!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Price $10.00