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!
Camp FAQ
For additional information and camp policies, please visit our Summer Camps Frequently Asked Questions page.
Spring Break Science Camp
Full Day Camps
Spring Break Camp
March 17-21
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 16-20
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!
Fin-tastic Fishing: June
June 23-27
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.
Outdoor Adventure
July 7-11
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!
Wild for Wildlife
July 14-18
Grade: K-8
Get ready for a wild adventure! From fluttering butterflies to mighty bears, we’ll dive into the incredible world of Eastern NC wildlife. It’s a week packed with hands-on fun and wild discoveries!
Green Engineering
July 21-25
Grade: K-8
Unleash your creativity! Campers will tackle exciting design challenges that put their problem-solving skills to the test. Explore innovative solutions, and think outside the box as you create. It’s a week of discovery, creativity!
Budding Botanists
July 14-18
Grade: K-8
Get ready to dig into the wonders of nature! Perfect for campers who love getting their hands dirty, this week is packed with gardening, flora-focus hikes, and exploring the world of plants around us!
Fun with Physics
August 4-8
Grade: K-8
Get ready to experience the thrill of physics in action at our Physics Camp! Packed with hands-on experiments and exciting challenges, this camp will spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of young physicists
Fin-tastic Fishing: August
August 11-15
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 7-11 (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 14-18 (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.
226 West 8th Street | Greenville, NC 27834 | 252.364.2862
The NC Museum of Natural Sciences is a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources