CAMPS
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Greenville and Contentnea Creek welcomes all campers and strives to provide an incredible learning experience to every child registered for our camps. Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder as you join museum educators for fun activities, games, and crafts! We offer half-day and full-day, week-long camps ranging in topics from Astronomy to Zoology — so there’s something for everyone!
After signing up and paying for a camp please complete the Camp Registration Form. Completed forms are due at the beginning of the first day of camp. Forms must be filled out by a legal guardian.
Spring Break Science Camp
Spring Break Camps
Pitt, Lenoir and Greene County Schools
Our week-long spring break day camps offers fun science lessons on a variety of topics ranging from Astronomy to Zoology.
Students will participate in hands-on lessons at our Outdoor Classroom, along the trails, on the pond and in the Planetarium. Students learn to kayak in a shallow pond. Camps are geared for Kindergarten-5th graders.
Summer Science Camps
Full Day Camps
Space is the Place
June 10-14
Grade: K-8
Enjoy daily planetarium shows, create out of this world crafts, and explore the universe with our resident astrophysicist Bri the Sky Guy. Improve your knowledge on constellations and take a tour of the solar system!
Wild for Wildlife
June 17-21
Grade: K-8
From butterflies to bears and snakes to starlings, we’ll be exploring wildlife of all sorts. Campers will learn about ecology, animal habitats, and other scientific topics related to the wildlife in Eastern NC.
Outdoor Adventure
June 24-28
Grade: K-8
Campers will deepen their kayaking skills and explore Contentnea Creek. This camp highlights the science behind popular outdoor recreation while leaving plenty of time for campers to adventure!
Budding Botanists
July 8-12
Grade: K-8
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!
Pitt to Pamlico
July 15-19
Grade: 6-12
Build leadership and team building skills to earn the title “Junior Counselor in Training”. Campers will design their own planetarium show, learn recreational skills, and build friendships to last a lifetime!
Fun with Physics
July 22 – 26
Grade: K-8
In this camp we will be learning how physics affects our every day lives. From building rollercoasters to learning how to keep structures standing strong- this camp is sure to excite your young physicist!
Green Engineering
July 29 – August 2
Grade: K-8
Campers hone their problem-solving skills through a series of design challenges throughout the week. We’ll explore questions of sustainability and encourage creative thinking and problem solving.
Fin-tastic Fishing
August 5-9
Grade: K-8
Reel in the fun with Fin-tastic Fishing Camp! This camp is perfect for any young angler wanting to try their hand at fishing. Explore aquatic ecosystems, identify freshwater organisms, and learn all about NC fish.
Robotics Camps
Half Day Camps
FIRST Lego League Explore Camp
July 8-12 (Half Day)
Grade: 1st-3rd
Campers are introduced to engineering and S.T.E.M. concepts using FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) themes. Students get a chance to explore a variety of S.T.E.M. activities as a great introduction to robotics.
FIRST Lego League Challenge Camp
July 15-19 (Half Day)
Grade: 4th-6th
Students build and program a Spike Prime robot to move and practice completing tasks that could be seen in FIRST Lego League competitions. Campers build on engineering and programming skills and receive mentorship from Pitt Pirate Robotics team.
FIRST Tech Challenge Camp
July 22-26 (Half Day)
Grade: 6th-8th
This camp gives participants a chance to delve deeper into robotics by learning power tool basics and using the engineering process to create unique design projects. Campers are introduced to FIRST tech challenge skills.
Teacher Workday Camps
For Pitt, Greene, and Lenior County Schools
Teacher Workday Camps
Are you ready for the next random Monday or Friday your child has off of school?
We are! And we designed this day so you can be too!
Join us at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Contentnea Creek for different themed adventures!
Teacher Workday camps offer an opportunity for students to stay engaged with their learning in a fun, mostly outdoor setting.
Campers explore on 400 acres of diverse landscape, enjoy our nature playscape, and learn all about a nature through different themed camps!
Programs are designed for K-5th graders. A shuttle service to Contentnea Creek is avaible for our Teacher Workday Camps.
Dates and Details are below!
Meet us at Contentnea Creek
949 Contentnea Lane
Grifton, NC 28530
A shuttle from a location in your county may be available! Check below for your selected teacher workday!
County Teacher Workdays
Click the links below to register
Lenoir County Schools
September 22nd
October 27th
Greene County Schools
October 20th
Pitt County Schools
January 23rd
February 12th
The Details
After signing up and paying for the camps please complete the Camp Registration Form. Completed forms are due at the beginning of the first day of camp. Forms must be filled out by a legal guardian.
Kids should come with a packed lunch, sunscreen and bugspray, and a change of clothes!
We will provide a snack around 3pm.
Drop off from 7:30am-8:00am
Pick up 4:30pm-5:00pm
729 Dickinson Avenue | Greenville, NC 27834 | 252.364.2862
The NC Museum of Natural Sciences is a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources