Full-Day Camps for Ages 8-9
Full-day camps run from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Campers must bring a bagged lunch.
Cost: $345 Members, $370 Nonmembers* (unless listed otherwise)
*No camp on July 3. Reduced price for four-day camp: $276 Members, $296 Nonmembers
**No camp on Aug. 20 and 21. Reduced price for three-day camp: $207 Members, $222 Nonmembers
Bricks and Bots June 15–19 Bricks and Bots Members
$375 Nonmembers
$400
| Bricks and Bots | ||||
| June 15–19 | Bricks and Bots |
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includes technology fee
Put your ingenuity to the test as you work in small teams to design, build, and program a variety of motorized machines with LEGO® WeDo 2.0 kits. Experiment with robotic sensors and add motors to create contraptions that drive, pull, grab, and more.
New! Hidden Worlds June 15–19 New! Hidden Worlds Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| New! Hidden Worlds | ||||
| June 15–19 | New! Hidden Worlds |
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This camp is more than meets the eye! Learn about light, speed, and size as we uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, or too small to be seen. Capture a sunset in a glass, go on a microscopic scavenger hunt, learn how microscopes work, extract DNA, and explore the world of nanotechnology.
Maker Camp June 15–19 Maker Camp Members
$410 Nonmembers
$450
| Maker Camp | ||||
| June 15–19 | Maker Camp |
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includes technology fee
Experience firsthand all the latest technologies in digital fabrication at BNY Fab Lab: 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and other CNC machines. Learn the design software for both 2D and 3D machines and make daily projects to take with you! Perfect for campers who have never been to the Fab Lab before, as well as those with prior experience.
Robot Journey to Mars June 15–19 Robot Journey to Mars Members
$375 Nonmembers
$400
| Robot Journey to Mars | ||||
| June 15–19 | Robot Journey to Mars |
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includes technology fee
Build and code your own VEX GO rover and take on the ultimate challenge – reaching the Martian surface. Discover what it takes to plan a mission, navigate obstacles, and complete exciting coding and engineering tasks. From designing your rover and exploring Mars, to tackling real-world problems like landing safely, there is much to be discovered about our planetary neighbor!
Mysterious Minds June 22–26 Mysterious Minds Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| Mysterious Minds | ||||
| June 22–26 | Mysterious Minds |
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Fool your eyes with optical illusions and virtual reality, test your senses, then put your mental powers to the test with puzzles, ciphers, codes, and more! Take a deeper look into the hidden secrets of the human mind! Investigate the seemingly trickery of the brain.
League of Spies June 22–26 League of Spies Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| League of Spies | ||||
| June 22–26 | League of Spies |
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Greetings Agents, your mission is to hone your powers of observation and master mental and physical challenges as you train to be a spy. Conduct experiments to detect poisonous substances, decipher top secret codes, and test gadgets like night vision goggles and listening devices.
Maker Camp June 22–26 Maker Camp Members
$410 Nonmembers
$450
| Maker Camp | ||||
| June 22–26 | Maker Camp |
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includes technology fee
Experience firsthand all the latest technologies in digital fabrication at BNY Fab Lab: 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and other CNC machines. Learn the design software for both 2D and 3D machines and make daily projects to take with you! Perfect for campers who have never been to the Fab Lab before, as well as those with prior experience.
Space Voyagers June 22–26 Space Voyagers Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| Space Voyagers | ||||
| June 22–26 | Space Voyagers |
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Explore the biggest of planets to the tiniest of moons! Train to be an astronaut, discover far away galaxies, and design your very own space rover. This is an intergalactic adventure you won’t want to miss!
Culinary Chemistry June 29–July 2* Culinary Chemistry Members
$276 Nonmembers
$296
| Culinary Chemistry | ||||
| June 29–July 2* | Culinary Chemistry |
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*No camp July 3
Playing with your food is encouraged here! Take a bite out of science with experiments using kitchen ingredients! Learn about the science behind food, discover how cooking alters your food, and uncover some unusual uses for items in your pantry!
Please note: This camp requires handling items with dairy, wheat, sugar, and eggs. Campers may be tasting a few of these experiments.
Brickology June 29–July 2* Brickology Members
$276 Nonmembers
$296
| Brickology | ||||
| June 29–July 2* | Brickology |
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*No camp on July 3.
Study the science of bricks! Construct 2D and 3D models and murals, design complex marble runs, and explore different styles of architecture. Discover simple machines, test a paper airplane launcher, and build a LEGO® wrecking ball!
Flight School June 29–July 2* Flight School Members
$276 Nonmembers
$296
| Flight School | ||||
| June 29–July 2* | Flight School |
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*No camp July 3
Look to the skies as we take off for adventure! Explore potential and kinetic energy and experiment with Newton’s Laws of Motion. Test different airplane designs in a wind tunnel, learn how to safely land a helicopter on a flight deck, then construct a rocket and blast off!
Maker Camp June 29–July 2* Maker Camp Members
$328 Nonmembers
$360
| Maker Camp | ||||
| June 29–July 2* | Maker Camp |
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includes technology fee
*No camp on July 3. Reduced price: $328 Members, $360 Nonmembers
Experience firsthand all the latest technologies in digital fabrication at BNY Fab Lab: 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and other CNC machines. Learn the design software for both 2D and 3D machines and make daily projects to take with you! Perfect for campers who have never been to the Fab Lab before, as well as those with prior experience.
League of Spies July 6–10 League of Spies Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| League of Spies | ||||
| July 6–10 | League of Spies |
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Greetings Agents, your mission is to hone your powers of observation and master mental and physical challenges as you train to be a spy. Conduct experiments to detect poisonous substances, decipher top secret codes, and test gadgets like night vision goggles and listening devices.
Maker Camp July 6–10 Maker Camp Members
$410 Nonmembers
$450
| Maker Camp | ||||
| July 6–10 | Maker Camp |
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includes technology fee
Experience firsthand all the latest technologies in digital fabrication at BNY Fab Lab: 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and other CNC machines. Learn the design software for both 2D and 3D machines and make daily projects to take with you! Perfect for campers who have never been to the Fab Lab before, as well as those with prior experience.
New! Hidden Worlds July 6–10 New! Hidden Worlds Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| New! Hidden Worlds | ||||
| July 6–10 | New! Hidden Worlds |
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This camp is more than meets the eye! Learn about light, speed, and size as we uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, or too small to be seen. Capture a sunset in a glass, go on a microscopic scavenger hunt, learn how microscopes work, extract DNA, and explore the world of nanotechnology.
New! Musicology July 6–10 New! Musicology Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| New! Musicology | ||||
| July 6–10 | New! Musicology |
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Get ready to make some NOISE! Combine your love of music and passion for STEM as you dive into the science of sound. Explore how we hear and the impact music has on the brain, play instruments, see sound waves in action, and make a musical symphony with electronics!
Brickology July 13–17 Brickology Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| Brickology | ||||
| July 13–17 | Brickology |
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Study the science of bricks! Construct 2D and 3D models and murals, design complex marble runs, and explore different styles of architecture. Discover simple machines, test a paper airplane launcher, and build a LEGO® wrecking ball!
New! River Camp July 13–17 New! River Camp Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| New! River Camp | ||||
| July 13–17 | New! River Camp |
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Discover the science of Pittsburgh’s rivers at River Camp! Campers will dive into biology, earth science, aquatic and land animals, and river ecosystems. Engineer and test boats, experiment with water filtration, and learn the importance and processes behind river safety and rescue. From observing cloud formations to hands-on ecology investigations at the water steps, this camp transforms the rivers into a living laboratory. Join us for a week of discovery, innovation, and outdoor adventure!
Robot Journey to Mars July 13–17 Robot Journey to Mars Members
$375 Nonmembers
$400
| Robot Journey to Mars | ||||
| July 13–17 | Robot Journey to Mars |
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includes technology fee
Build and code your own VEX GO rover and take on the ultimate challenge – reaching the Martian surface. Discover what it takes to plan a mission, navigate obstacles, and complete exciting coding and engineering tasks. From designing your rover and exploring Mars, to tackling real-world problems like landing safely, there is much to be discovered about our planetary neighbor!
Maker Camp July 13–17 Maker Camp Members
$410 Nonmembers
$450
| Maker Camp | ||||
| July 13–17 | Maker Camp |
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includes technology fee
Experience firsthand all the latest technologies in digital fabrication at BNY Fab Lab: 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and other CNC machines. Learn the design software for both 2D and 3D machines and make daily projects to take with you! Perfect for campers who have never been to the Fab Lab before, as well as those with prior experience.
Bricks and Bots July 20–24 Bricks and Bots Members
$375 Nonmembers
$400
| Bricks and Bots | ||||
| July 20–24 | Bricks and Bots |
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includes technology fee
Put your ingenuity to the test as you work in small teams to design, build, and program a variety of motorized machines with LEGO® WeDo 2.0 kits. Experiment with robotic sensors and add motors to create contraptions that drive, pull, grab, and more.
Culinary Chemistry July 20–24 Culinary Chemistry Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| Culinary Chemistry | ||||
| July 20–24 | Culinary Chemistry |
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Playing with your food is encouraged here! Take a bite out of science with experiments using kitchen ingredients! Learn about the science behind food, discover how cooking alters your food, and uncover some unusual uses for items in your pantry!
Please note: This camp requires handling items with dairy, wheat, sugar, and eggs. Campers may be tasting a few of these experiments.
Maker Camp July 20–24 Maker Camp Members
$410 Nonmembers
$450
| Maker Camp | ||||
| July 20–24 | Maker Camp |
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includes technology fee
Experience firsthand all the latest technologies in digital fabrication at BNY Fab Lab: 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and other CNC machines. Learn the design software for both 2D and 3D machines and make daily projects to take with you! Perfect for campers who have never been to the Fab Lab before, as well as those with prior experience.
New! River amp July 20–24 New! River Camp Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| July 20–24 | New! River Camp |
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Discover the science of Pittsburgh’s rivers at River Camp! Campers will dive into biology, earth science, aquatic and land animals, and river ecosystems. Engineer and test boats, experiment with water filtration, and learn the importance and processes behind river safety and rescue. From observing cloud formations to hands-on ecology investigations at the water steps, this camp transforms the rivers into a living laboratory. Join us for a week of discovery, innovation, and outdoor adventure!
Maker Camp July 27–31 Maker Camp Members
$410 Nonmembers
$450
| Maker Camp | ||||
| July 27–31 | Maker Camp |
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includes technology fee
Experience firsthand all the latest technologies in digital fabrication at BNY Fab Lab: 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and other CNC machines. Learn the design software for both 2D and 3D machines and make daily projects to take with you! Perfect for campers who have never been to the Fab Lab before, as well as those with prior experience.
Mysterious Minds July 27–31 Mysterious Minds Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| Mysterious Minds | ||||
| July 27–31 | Mysterious Minds |
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Fool your eyes with optical illusions and virtual reality, test your senses, then put your mental powers to the test with puzzles, ciphers, codes, and more! Take a deeper look into the hidden secrets of the human mind! Investigate the seemingly trickery of the brain.
New! Hidden Worlds July 27–31 New! Hidden Worlds Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| New! Hidden Worlds | ||||
| July 27–31 | New! Hidden Worlds |
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This camp is more than meets the eye! Learn about light, speed, and size as we uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, or too small to be seen. Capture a sunset in a glass, go on a microscopic scavenger hunt, learn how microscopes work, extract DNA, and explore the world of nanotechnology.
Space Voyagers July 27–31 Space Voyagers Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| Space Voyagers | ||||
| July 27–31 | Space Voyagers |
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Explore the biggest of planets to the tiniest of moons! Train to be an astronaut, discover far away galaxies, and design your very own space rover. This is an intergalactic adventure you won’t want to miss!
League of Spies Aug. 3–7 League of Spies Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| League of Spies | ||||
| Aug. 3–7 | League of Spies |
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Greetings Agents, your mission is to hone your powers of observation and master mental and physical challenges as you train to be a spy. Conduct experiments to detect poisonous substances, decipher top secret codes, and test gadgets like night vision goggles and listening devices.
Maker Camp Aug. 3–7 Maker Camp Members
$410 Nonmembers
$450
| Maker Camp | ||||
| Aug. 3–7 | Maker Camp |
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includes technology fee
Experience firsthand all the latest technologies in digital fabrication at BNY Fab Lab: 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and other CNC machines. Learn the design software for both 2D and 3D machines and make daily projects to take with you! Perfect for campers who have never been to the Fab Lab before, as well as those with prior experience.
Robot Journey to Mars Aug. 3–7 Robot Journey to Mars Members
$375 Nonmembers
$400
| Robot Journey to Mars | ||||
| Aug. 3–7 | Robot Journey to Mars |
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includes technology fee
Build and code your own VEX GO rover and take on the ultimate challenge – reaching the Martian surface. Discover what it takes to plan a mission, navigate obstacles, and complete exciting coding and engineering tasks. From designing your rover and exploring Mars, to tackling real-world problems like landing safely, there is much to be discovered about our planetary neighbor!
New! Musicology Aug. 3–7 New! Musicology Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| New! Musicology | ||||
| Aug. 3–7 | New! Musicology |
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Get ready to make some NOISE! Combine your love of music and passion for STEM as you dive into the science of sound. Explore how we hear and the impact music has on the brain, play instruments, see sound waves in action, and make a musical symphony with electronics!
Brickology Aug. 10–14 Brickology Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| Brickology | ||||
| Aug. 10–14 | Brickology |
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Study the science of bricks! Construct 2D and 3D models and murals, design complex marble runs, and explore different styles of architecture. Discover simple machines, test a paper airplane launcher, and build a LEGO® wrecking ball!
Flight School Aug. 10–14 Flight School Members
$345 Nonmembers
$370
| Flight School | ||||
| Aug. 10–14 | Flight School |
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Look to the skies as we take off for adventure! Explore potential and kinetic energy and experiment with Newton’s Laws of Motion. Test different airplane designs in a wind tunnel, learn how to safely land a helicopter on a flight deck, then construct a rocket and blast off!
Maker Camp Aug. 10–14 Maker Camp Members
$410 Nonmembers
$450
| Maker Camp | ||||
| Aug. 10–14 | Maker Camp |
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includes technology fee
Experience firsthand all the latest technologies in digital fabrication at BNY Fab Lab: 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and other CNC machines. Learn the design software for both 2D and 3D machines and make daily projects to take with you! Perfect for campers who have never been to the Fab Lab before, as well as those with prior experience.
Bricks and Bots Aug. 17–19** Bricks and Bots Members
$225 Nonmembers
$240
| Bricks and Bots | ||||
| Aug. 17–19** | Bricks and Bots |
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**No camp Aug. 20 and 21. Reduced price with tech fee: $225 Members, $237 Nonmembers
Put your ingenuity to the test as you work in small teams to design, build, and program a variety of motorized machines with LEGO® WeDo 2.0 kits. Experiment with robotic sensors and add motors to create contraptions that drive, pull, grab, and more.