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Summer Fun Science Camps

Summer Fun 2024!

May 28 - August 23*

*Current schedule may change based on local districts' final calendar

Join us for another fun-filled year of Summer Fun with hands-on science camps for pre-K to rising 9th graders! Choose from one, two, or multiple weeks of exciting and engaging classes with weekly themes designed for specific age groups and led by professional educators. Browse our camp offerings in the Summer Fun Guide to find the perfect camp for your budding scientist!

 

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Schedule

• SUNRISE SCIENCE: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
M $22 NM $27 4DAY: M $18 NM $22

• SCIFUN CLASSES: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
Prices listed in Summer Fun Brochure

• AFTERNOON ADVENTURES: Monday – Friday, 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM*
M $83 NM $108 4DAY: M $66 NM $86
*Available to Rising 1st through 9th Grade only

Special Offers!

MEMBERS save MORE!

Apply today for discounts on Summer fun classes, FREE admission, and more!

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Registration

1. Select the SciFun class(es) you would like to enroll in using the 2024 Summer Fun Guide (located above).

2. Complete the online registration forms for your rising Pre-K through 9th Grader. Please complete a separate registration form for EACH child.

3. Your registration is timestamped and received in the order they are submitted. CSC Office Staff will e-mail you a confirmation when your registration has been accepted & processed.

4. Classes fill up quickly. If a selection is noted as 'FULL' and the price is $0.00, that means that class is full at this time. You have the option to join the waitlist for any classes that are full.

5. Office staff will update you if/when you are moved off the waitlist into a class. If you wish to be removed from the waitlist at any time please call 828.322.8169 or email summerfun@catawbascience.org

Refund Policy:
If cancellation occurs prior to two weeks before class begins, an administrative fee of $12 per class will be deducted from the refund. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations occurring after the two week deadline. CSC reserves the right to cancel any class if the minimum enrollment is not met, in which case a full refund will be issued.

Late Registration Fee:
A late fee of $15 per child will be charged for registrations made less than one week
prior to camp.

Questions?
Our office is available for registration assistance at 828.322.8169
Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Scholarship Opportunities

Through the Portal to Science Program, qualified families may apply for scholarships to attend our Summer Fun Science Camps. Please keep in mind that quantities are limited. Submit completed applications at least one week prior to the date that your desired class or camp begins. Remember to complete a separate application for EACH child.

  • EMAILinfo@catawbascience.org
  • MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 2431, Hickory, NC 28603
  • PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 243 3rd Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601
  • FAX: (828) 322-1585

 

Portal to Science Application

Now Hiring

Join our team! Catawba Science Center is looking for enthusiastic educators and counselors for Summer Fun Science Camp 2023. To learn more, please visit the links below for detailed job descriptions. For questions or to apply, please contact Public Programs Coordinator Cassandra Williams at camps@catawbascience.org.

Volunteer with us

Join our team of volunteers for Summer Fun 2024. Fill out the application below and send it to Carly Domanico at volunteers@catawbascience.org.

Summer Fun Teen Volunteer Application


 

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL INFO

REGISTRATION

MEMBERSHIP & DISCOUNTS

PAYMENT PLANS & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Questions? Contact the Public Programs Office at summerfun@catawbascience.org  or 828.322.8169 x. 316

"My 4 year old grandson loved his Messy Science class this week and looking forward to his next class with bubbles. Great staff and subject matter. He came home excited every day!" -  Miya T.

Meredith C.

What a wonderful place to visit! Great environment to learn and the staff is very helpful! Hickory is lucky to have great family education and entertainment.

– Meredith C.

Larry W.

Took the kiddos and they loved it. Employees were nice and helpful. If your looking for something to do with the kids give this place a shot.

-Larry W.

Tiffany F.

We love the Science Center! I take my 2 and 4 year old boys weekly to play and enjoy the exhibits. The staff are wonderful and the classes offered are excellent! We are so blessed to have such an amazing resource in our area.

– Tiffany F.

Denise G.

Fabulous and I don’t often give praise. We took our grandson and were there for hours. He loved it and so did we.

– Denise G.

Sam H.

This place was great. We have kids from 8 to 1 and they all had a great time. What I really liked is most of the exhibits are hands on and that really kept them occupied.

– Sam H.

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Catawba Science Center
243 Third Avenue NE
PO Box 2431
Hickory, NC 28603
Phone: (828) 322 8169
Fax: (828) 322 1585
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Catawba Science Center, located in Hickory, provides fun for all ages, and is within a short drive from Morganton, Statesville, Lenoir, Lincolnton, and Western NC.