Camp In
When the sun sets, the fun rises at Camp In! The hugely popular Camp In returns for its 22nd year with new activities sure to excite and entertain your group! Camp In features tons of special hands-on activities, exciting workshops, a giant screen film, planetarium show, evening and breakfast snacks, a Carpenter Science Theatre Company storytelling performance and much more!
Packed with fascinating SOL-related activities, Camp In is your chance to experience the intense fun of learning in action! Participants receive a souvenir pen and patch.
Camp In is recommended for grades 1–6. Pre-registration is required.
Check out this year's exciting workshops!
| Workshop | Virginia Science SOLs |
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The "Super" Human BodyInvestigate what's inside you. Test your nose and discover your blind spot. Use your powers of taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing to explore the limits of your amazing body. Make a tester to take home and challenge your friends' "super" senses! |
K.1, K.2, K.4, 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 5.2 |
Super Powers of the EarthJust like every good super hero, the planet Earth has powers and forces at work everyday! From gravity, to friction, to magnetism, these forces control the world around us. Can you find a way to work with the super powers of the Earth, or will they ultimately get the best of you in your missions? Join us and find out! |
1.2, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 6.3, 6.8 |
Rescue our ResourcesScience superheroes fight to protect the Earth and its natural resources, and you can help! Gear up to rescue animals and save our water resources in a mock oil spill. You don’t have to be a superhero to make a difference! |
1.8, 2.8, 3.7, 3.9, 4.8, 5.5, 6.2, 6.5, 6.7, 6.9 |
What we'll do when
Here's a sample Camp In schedule. Exact times vary.
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Choose from the following Camp In dates
Be sure to register early because dates sell out quickly.
| April | May |
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Saturday, April 26 |
Friday, May 2 Friday, May 9 |
Fees & Registration
Camp In is $36 per child. For every six children, one adult chaperon is required and admitted for $18. Additional adults are $36. Workshops, activities, film, planetarium show and exhibit galleries fulfill SOL and scout badge requirements.
Reservation requests due no later than three weeks prior to Camp In. Thank you.
Here's what participants are saying about Camp In!
"Thank you so much for a great opportunity. We loved it and my Brownies want to go again next year."
"Such a wonderful experience and learning opportunity."