RMSC CURIOSITY CAMPS

Introduce your youngest campers to hands-on science and summer fun with activities that help campers learn through play in a social setting. Campers must bring their own snack and lunch. 

Mini Camp day

9am–1pm

Ages

3–4, 4–5

Camp Fee

$180 per week

**Please note that Extended Care is not available for Mini Campers.

For “almost” a full day, Almost Campers enjoy fun and enriching learning experiences and explore the museum while preparing for a full day program. Campers must bring their own snack and lunch.**

Almost Camp day

9am–2:30pm (Before Care available)

Ages

5–7

Camp Fee

$225 per week

**Please note that After Care is not available for Almost Campers.

Full Day Campers spend the whole day exploring the wonderful ways science opens up our eyes to the world! Investigate STEM topics, wander the halls of the RMSC, and let your curiosity run wild! Campers must bring their own snack and lunch.**

Full Camp day

9am–4pm (Before Care and After Care available)

Ages

6–8

9–11

12–15

Camp Fee

$280-300 per week

Need help registering or have questions about our program? Contact us at 585.271.4320 or camps@rmsc.org and someone will get back to you within 1-2 business days (M-F, 9am-5pm).

Need extra time before and after the camp day? Join us for extra science fun with unstructured exploration in small group settings. Save when you sign up for the whole week!

Before Care (7:45–9am)

Available for Almost and Full Day Campers: $7/day or $30/week 

After Care (4–5:30pm)

Available for Full Day Campers: $7/day or $30/week

Extended Care Combo

Before Care and After Care for Full Day Campers: $50/week

Curiosity Camps Instructors are school teachers, museum professionals, and/or experts in the field who share our passion for life-long learning. In addition to the Instructor, each classroom is supported by Assistants, Interns, and Youth Volunteers.

Curiosity Camps let your camper discover science as a fun, creative way to explore the wonders of our world. With the RMSC as their playground, campers have access to the RMSC Museum & Science Center’s unique collections and team of specialists, hundreds of interactive exhibits, shows at the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and scientists from our community.

• Please send your camper with a snack, lunch, and drink/water bottle. Please note that refrigeration is not available.
  • We highly encourage Curiosity Camps families to send nut-free snacks and lunches. Beginning in 2024, Curiosity Camps will be a nut-free facility.
• Campers are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that can get messy.
• The RMSC is not responsible for the loss, destruction, or theft of any personal items (including clothing, book bags, purses, toys, games, electronic devices, cell phones, money, etc.) that your child may bring to camp. We highly encourage your camper to keep valuables and other personal items at home.

EFFECTIVE JULY 12, 2023: Due to an increasing number of severe allergies in both campers and team members, Curiosity Camps is a nut-free facility.  Please reach out to Camp Administration at camps@rmsc.org with questions/concerns, and thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping our families safe and healthy.

Curiosity Camps strives to provide an accessible and safe environment for all campers. If your camper has a medical condition, severe allergies, dietary restrictions, or a disability, please note this information during registration. Camp Administration may contact you if there are questions or concerns regarding the successful accommodation of your camper. 

EFFECTIVE JULY 12, 2023: Due to an increasing number of severe allergies in both campers and team members, Curiosity Camps is a nut-free facility.  Please reach out to Camp Administration at camps@rmsc.org with questions/concerns, and thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping our families safe and healthy.

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• To plan appropriately for staff and supplies and to maintain a safe, healthy environment, it is critical for us to accurately anticipate enrollment and attendance.  Please note that all camp registration fees include a $75 non-refundable deposit (scholarship applications include a $15 non-refundable deposit).
• Withdrawals that occur more than 10 days before the start of camp will receive a full refund (minus the non-refundable deposit).  For more detailed information, please review our:

• In order to provide all campers and staff with a positive and safe experience, it is important that all campers exhibit proper behavior and self-control and act respectfully at all times.  As necessary, Curiosity Camps will take action steps to manage behavior incidents and/or chronic behaviors as problems arise and progress.
• Camp Administration reserves the right to immediately dismiss a camper from current and future camp sessions at any point for conduct that is deemed detrimental to the well-being of other campers and staff, or to the overall operation of the camp. Refunds will not be given (for current or future camp sessions) if campers are dismissed from Curiosity Camps programs due to behavioral reasons. For more detailed information, please review our:

• Scholarships for summer Curiosity Camps are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cover 50% or 90% of the camp registration fee based on your child’s reduced or free lunch status. Register for camp and apply for a scholarship online. Paper applications are available.
• During registration, you can select our payment plan option. You’ll pay a non-refundable deposit when you register, then 50% is due on March 1, 2023 and the remainder on June 1, 2023. Please note that the payment plan is set to auto-pay, meaning you will need to provide a credit card in order to use the plan.