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.july, 2019
06jul10:00 am2:00 pmEvent OverSaturday Kayak RentalRent a kayak for use on our shallow pond!
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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
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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
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Date: July 08 - 12 Time: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: A Time for Science Greenville, 729 Dickinson Avenue Does your child love Legos? Do they enjoy problem solving and design? Our
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Date: July 08 – 12
Time: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: A Time for Science Greenville, 729 Dickinson Avenue
Does your child love Legos? Do they enjoy problem solving and design? Our Robotics camp is great for rising 5th-8th graders. A partnership with Pitt Pirate Robotics, this camp offers a chance for campers to design, build, and compete with their robots. Experienced robotics team members will mentor campers throughout the program. Students take design breaks and develop skills in engineering and design.
Time
8 (Monday) 7:30 am - 12 (Friday) 12:30 pm
Location
ATFS Greenville Science Center
729 Dickinson Avenue
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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
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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
8 (Monday) 7:30 am - 12 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
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Date: July 15 - 19 Time: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: A Time for Science Greenville, 729 Dickinson Avenue Does your child love Legos? Do they enjoy problem solving and design? Our
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Date: July 15 – 19
Time: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: A Time for Science Greenville, 729 Dickinson Avenue
Does your child love Legos? Do they enjoy problem solving and design? Our Jr. Robotics camp is great for rising 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. A partnership with Pitt Pirate Robotics, this camp offers a chance for campers to design, build, and compete with their robots. Experienced robotics team members will mentor campers throughout the program. Students take design breaks and develop skills in engineering and design.
Time
15 (Monday) 7:30 am - 19 (Friday) 12:30 pm
Location
ATFS Greenville Science Center
729 Dickinson Avenue
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This plant-focused week is perfect for the camper that wants to get their hands dirty. We'll be gardening and hiking while learning about native plant identification, plant life and energy
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This plant-focused week is perfect for the camper that wants to get their hands dirty. We’ll be gardening and hiking while learning about native plant identification, plant life and energy cycles, and even cooking and tasting food from the garden! Each day involves a picnic lunch, kayaking, games, a hike through the woods and opportunities for leadership.
* 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
15 (Monday) 7:30 am - 19 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
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20jul7:00 pm10:00 pmStarry Night: Apollo 11
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Date: July 20, 2019 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530 Join A Time for Science as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and humanities
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Date: July 20, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Join A Time for Science as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and humanities first steps on the Moon.
All ages are invited to this FREE event at A Time For Science: Grifton, located at 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530. This celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing will include several shows in the Chia-yu Li Planetarium and a variety of activities from 7-9 pm. The Kitty and Max Joyner Observatory will be open for public viewing from 9-10pm. This event is part of the 2019 Statewide Star Party’s “The Moon and Beyond” celebration, sponsored by the NC Science Festival.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
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Date: July 22 - 26 Time: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: A Time for Science Greenville, 729 Dickinson Avenue Attention to those interested in engineering! Sign up to learn more advanced programming
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Date: July 22 – 26
Time: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: A Time for Science Greenville, 729 Dickinson Avenue
Attention to those interested in engineering! Sign up to learn more advanced programming skills with the LEGO Mindstorm EV3 and VEX robots this summer. We will introduce students to arduinos and other programming devices. Our Advanced Robotics camp is great for students who have already participated in a robotics camp or event; students who have programming background with LEGO Mindstorm (EV3) experience are preferred.
A partnership with Pitt Pirate Robotics, this camp offers a chance for campers to design, build, program and compete with their robots. Experienced robotics team members will mentor campers throughout the camp. Students take design breaks and develop skills in engineering, design, and programming.
Time
22 (Monday) 7:30 am - 26 (Friday) 12:30 pm
Location
ATFS Greenville Science Center
729 Dickinson Avenue
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Price $150.00
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This plant-focused week is perfect for the camper that wants to get their hands dirty. We'll be gardening and hiking while learning about native plant identification, plant life and energy
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This plant-focused week is perfect for the camper that wants to get their hands dirty. We’ll be gardening and hiking while learning about native plant identification, plant life and energy cycles, and even cooking and tasting food from the garden! Each day involves a picnic lunch, kayaking, games, a hike through the woods and opportunities for leadership.
* 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
22 (Monday) 7:30 am - 26 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $150.00 – $175.00
Order Now25jul9:00 amRibbon Cutting Ceremony
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Date: July 25 Time: 9:00 AM Location: 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530 Join us at our Nature Center in Grifton for the ribbon cutting for our new nature playscape! This playground, designed
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Date: July 25
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Join us at our Nature Center in Grifton for the ribbon cutting for our new nature playscape! This playground, designed and installed by OuterSpaces, and funded by Vidant Health Community Benefit Grants Program, offers an opportunity for children to explore, build, create, and play in a space made entirely out of natural materials.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
27jul11:00 am2:00 pmSummer Planetarium Shows
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Over the the summer months the Chia-yu Li Planetarium at A Time for Science in Grifton will be open to the public each Saturday from 11 am - 2 pm.
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Over the the summer months the Chia-yu Li Planetarium at A Time for Science in Grifton will be open to the public each Saturday from 11 am – 2 pm. Show times are at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm. Follow the learn more link below to visit the planetarium page for show descriptions.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $5.00
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Explore our beautiful planet earth on our 400 Acres! Become a citizen scientist and help save the bees! Dig through our green gardens and learn how solar energy, composting and
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Explore our beautiful planet earth on our 400 Acres! Become a citizen scientist and help save the bees! Dig through our green gardens and learn how solar energy, composting and recycling can affect our world. Listen to guest speakers and create treasures out of trash. Participate in crafts that include leaf printing, nature design, and making paper! End the afternoons with water games, kayaking and hiking through the grounds every day! Camp is from 8am-4pm. Drop off begins at 7:30 and you may pick up as late as 5:30.
* The cost is $150/camper.
* Camps are designed for rising 1st-5th graders.
*A shuttle is provided from our Greenville location for an additional fee of $25/camper.
Time
July 29 (Monday) 7:30 am - August 2 (Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
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Price $150.00 – $175.00
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