Science Camp

Inquiry-based hands-on discovery science fun.

Register online! (Read Enrollment Information on the right.)

Does your child love building things, inventing and shooting off rockets? If so, Science Camp is the place your child will want to be this summer. No science experience necessary.

Camp Staff
Steven Wade (aka “Science Steve”) a National Board Certified Teacher and a member of Penn Charter’s science department and Lower School faculty, will be teaching this week-long science camp. Wade has been teaching inquiry-based science for more than 20 years. He will be assisted by some terrific staff from Penn Charter’s Day Camp.

Program Highlights

Sample week 

Day 1
Robotics and Engineering: We will use LEGO WeDos to make “everything robot.”

Days 2 & 3
Electrical Inventions: We will use Little Bits electronic circuits to design fun electrical inventions and share them on video.

Days 4 & 5
Rocket Science: We will experiment with everything that can make a rocket fly, from candy and cola to seltzer and water. 

Schedule includes daily free swim and recreational activities.

Lunch Option
Don't feel like packing lunch in the summertime? Try our lunch option. Campers will be served a nutritious and balanced meal with various choices. Daily offerings will include one entree (salad, sandwich or grill item) one small drink, and one snack or fruit. Cost: $6/day, $30/week. Campers are encouraged to sign up in advance if interested in this option, although cash “drop-ins” will be accepted. 

Extended-Day Program
Interested families may enroll in the extended-day option by indicating so in the appropriate space on the application. Campers may enroll in the Early-Bird Program, the After-Camp Program or both. Families who need this service occasionally or in an emergency must contact the director, and cash payment must be received the day the service is provided.
Prices listed below apply to advanced registration only. Drop-ins accepted on a daily basis without registration for a cash fee of $15 per day, per program.

Early-Bird Program
Hours  Drop off any time between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m.
Cost  $6/day, $30/week

After-Camp Program
Hours  3:30-5:45 p.m. Pick up any time before 5:45 p.m.
Cost  $11/day, $55/week
Snack and supervised activities included. 
A late fee of $1 per minute will be charged for pick-up after 5:45 p.m.

Transportation
Transportation can be provided for campers from Center City and some surrounding communities. However, our provisions for your child’s transportation do have limits. Once registration has been submitted, any changes to pickup and drop-off locations must be e-mailed well in advance, and a $25 administrative fee will be charged. Friends of campers may not ride the buses unless they have signed up in advance for transportation. We ask your cooperation in registering early for this extra service.
Round-trip $100/week; one-way $50/week