Events at this location

Explore deep space and see the wonders of the night sky like you never have before during Starry Night at NCMNS Contentnea Creek. One Friday each month we open our observatory and planetarium for all to enjoy. In the Chia-yu Li planetarium you will learn the prominent seasonal constellations and get an up-close look at some incredible deep space treasures. Following our time in the planetarium we will move to the Kitty and Max Joyner Observatory where you will see the wonders of the night sky with you own eyes through a huge 16-inch robotic telescope.

This event may be hampered or canceled by weather a variety of weather condition. Check our Website or our Facebook page the day of the event for details on weather conditions.

Explore space science with Bri the Sky Guy, our Astronomy Director! Blast off to the sun 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!

• Space is the Place Summer Camp are offered the week of June 13-17.
• The cost is $150/camper.
• Shuttle is available from NCMNS Greenville for an additional fee of $25/camper. Space is limited!
• Camps run daily from 8am – 5pm.
• Camps are designed for rising 1st-5th graders.

Each Day students will need:
A mask
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.

All in-person programs will follow current state and federal health guidelines and apply a range of safety measures to mitigate health risks, including smaller class sizes, moving into larger rooms (if indoors), keeping participants a safe distance from each other and increasing sanitation efforts.

Please note that in-person programs are subject to change or cancellation depending on COVID-19 restrictions. A full refund would be provided in event of a cancellation.

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, hikes through the woods and opportunities for leadership.

• Growing Minds Summer Camp is offered the week of June 20-24
• The cost is $150/camper.
• Shuttle is available from NCMNS Greenville for an additional fee of $25/camper. Space is limited!
• Camps run daily from 8am – 5pm
• Camps are designed for rising 1st-5th graders.

Each Day students will need:
A mask
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.

All in-person programs will follow current state and federal health guidelines and apply a range of safety measures to mitigate health risks, including smaller class sizes, moving into larger rooms (if indoors), keeping participants a safe distance from each other and increasing sanitation efforts.

Please note that in-person programs are subject to change or cancellation depending on COVID-19 restrictions. A full refund would be provided in event of a cancellation.

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.

• Go Wild Summer Camps are offered the week of June 27-July 1
• The cost is $150/camper.
• Shuttle is available from NCMNS Greenville for an additional fee of $25/camper. Space is limited!
• Camps run daily from 8am – 5pm.
• Camps are designed for rising 1st-5th graders.

Each Day students will need:
A mask
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.

All in-person programs will follow current state and federal health guidelines and apply a range of safety measures to mitigate health risks, including smaller class sizes, moving into larger rooms (if indoors), keeping participants a safe distance from each other and increasing sanitation efforts.

Please note that in-person programs are subject to change or cancellation depending on COVID-19 restrictions. A full refund would be provided in event of a cancellation.

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.

• Go Wild Summer Camps are offered the week of June 27-July 1
• The cost is $150/camper.
• Shuttle is available from NCMNS Greenville for an additional fee of $25/camper. Space is limited!
• Camps run daily from 8am – 5pm.
• Camps are designed for rising 1st-5th graders.

Each Day students will need:
A mask
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.

All in-person programs will follow current state and federal health guidelines and apply a range of safety measures to mitigate health risks, including smaller class sizes, moving into larger rooms (if indoors), keeping participants a safe distance from each other and increasing sanitation efforts.

Please note that in-person programs are subject to change or cancellation depending on COVID-19 restrictions. A full refund would be provided in event of a cancellation.

Our newest summer day camp focuses on outdoor recreation opportunities at NCMNS at Contentnea Creek. Campers will deepen their kayak skills and explore the Contentnea Creek. They will learn about native fish species and their preferred food sources while angling in our ponds. This camp highlights the science behind popular outdoor recreation while leaving plenty of time for campers to adventure!

• Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp is offered the week of July18-22
• The cost is $150/camper.
• Shuttle is available from NCMNS Greenville for an additional fee of $25/camper. Space is limited!
• Camps run daily from 8am – 5pm
• Camps are designed for rising 6th-8th graders.

Each Day students will need:
A mask
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.

All in-person programs will follow current state and federal health guidelines and apply a range of safety measures to mitigate health risks, including smaller class sizes, moving into larger rooms (if indoors), keeping participants a safe distance from each other and increasing sanitation efforts.

Please note that in-person programs are subject to change or cancellation depending on COVID-19 restrictions. A full refund would be provided in event of a cancellation.

Explore space science with Bri the Sky Guy, our Astronomy Director! Blast off to the sun 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!

• Space is the Place Summer Camp are offered the week of July 25-29.
• The cost is $150/camper.
• Shuttle is available from NCMNS Greenville for an additional fee of $25/camper. Space is limited!
• Camps run daily from 8am – 5pm.
• Camps are designed for rising 1st-5th graders.

Each Day students will need:
A mask
A Packed Lunch
Clothing and accessories appropriate for the daily weather conditions.

All in-person programs will follow current state and federal health guidelines and apply a range of safety measures to mitigate health risks, including smaller class sizes, moving into larger rooms (if indoors), keeping participants a safe distance from each other and increasing sanitation efforts.

Please note that in-person programs are subject to change or cancellation depending on COVID-19 restrictions. A full refund would be provided in event of a cancellation.