Spring and Summer Camps 2026

This list will be updated as we receive information. If you see a camp that works, we suggest booking asap as most of these were fully booked for 2025.

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Cox Science Center has fabulous camps that always book quickly. Details below.

Celebrate science and technology this spring at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium! Perfect for young scientists ages 5-12, each exciting camp offers hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering and technology. The days are packed with interactive lessons, exhibit exploration, crafts, and outside activities led by our expert Science Educators. Before & aftercare are available.

• March 16-20, 2026:
  • Perfect Harmony: A Symbiotic Science Camp (Ages 5-12): Harmony exists throughout the animal kingdom, from the clownfish using an anemone to protect itself from predators to the buzzing bees pollinating our local wildflowers while they drink nectar. Come along as we explore the dozens of symbiotic relationships we have observed in the natural world- the good, the bad, and even the ugly. Non-member price – $315 | Members receive 10% discount
  • Robo-League: Primer (Ages 7-12): Assemble your team and launch yourself into the world of competitive robotics. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals of programming or sharpening your skills from last season’s competition, no matter what your skill level, all are welcome to answer the call and dive into CSCA’s Robo-League. Non-member price – $330 | Members receive 10% discount
• March 23, 2026: Microscapes: A World Under Your Nose (Ages 5-12): Look out at the world and you are sure to see wonders of all sorts. But have you ever stopped to think about the worlds which you can’t see? A world so small yet so teeming with life, right there under your nose. We’re zooming in as far as we can in this microscopic science camp and uncovering creatures and worlds that we can’t see with our own eyes. Non-member price – $75 | Members receive 10% discount
• April 3, 2026: Aquatic Creatures: Big & Small (Ages 5-12): From the near microscopic krill to the largest animal to ever exist, our ocean is home to a bevy of wondrous creatures of all shapes and sizes. In this submersible science camp, we’re taking a tour of all 5 of our oceans to talk about the smallest specimens and the biggest beasts. Non-member price – $75 | Members receive 10% discount
• May 25, 2026: Who Invited You? (Ages 5-12): Get in campers, we’re going wildlife spotting. Somebody’s showed up to the watering hole uninvited and it’s our job to figure out who. Learn all about the cast of characters that make up the invasive species of Florida as we study how they got here, how they impact our environment, and what we can do to help! Non-member price – $75 | Members receive 10% discount
• Location: Cox Science Center and Aquarium: 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
• Phone number: (561) 370-7719
• Website link: https://www.coxsciencecenter.org/camps

Summer Camp:

Celebrate science and technology this summer at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium! Perfect for young scientists ages 5-12, each exciting camp offers hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering and technology. The days are packed with interactive lessons, exhibit exploration, crafts, and outside activities led by our expert Science Educators. Themes include space, anatomy, meteorology, robotics and more! Before & aftercare are available.

• CSCA SUMMER CAMP SCIENCE ADVENTURES (AGES 5-11)
  • June 1st – 5th: Case of the Missing Ambassador: A CSCA Whodunit (Ages 5-11): An empty enclosure, an abducted animal, a science center-wide search. An ambassador animal has been stolen! Junior detectives will need to investigate, deduce, and use actual crime scene investigation tactics to crack the case of the missing ambassador!
  • June 8th – 12th: Eyes & Ears & Mouth & Nose! (Ages 5-11): Are you smelling what our science camp is cooking? You won’t believe your eyes or ears! You’ll be rendered speechless at this science camp themed around our 5 senses that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
  • June 15th – 19th: Meteorological Madness (Ages 5-11):Discover all sorts of unique meteorological phenomenon we can find around Florida and beyond. So, grab your thermometer, your barometer, your hygrometer, and let’s get started!
  • June 22nd – 26th: That’s Astronomical! (Ages 5-11): The universe is enormous and vast with stars and worlds of all kinds. Set out into the cosmos as we learn about the gravity and scale of our universe in this awe-inspiring astronomy-themed science adventure camp.
  • June 29th – July 3rd: Camp Cretaceous (Ages 5-11): Just like taking a walk in the park 65 million years ago. We’re going back to a land before time! Dig into this preposterously paleontological science adventure camp as we uncover the story of our prehistoric planet.
  • July 6th – 10th: CSCA’s Anatomy (Ages 5-11): Scrub up and get ready to step into the OR as we transform the Science Center into a Medical Center. Learn the science behind practicing medicine and get your hands on some of the technology used in hospitals and the doctor’s office!
  • July 13th – 17th: Fact or Fiction? (Ages 5-11): Science is about facts, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for tall tales. Come along as we put some of the tallest tales in science to the test. Will you be able to tell fact from fiction in this myth-busting science camp?
  • July 20th – 24th: Home on the Range (Ages 5-11): From taking care of livestock to tending to your crops, home on the range requires tons of work. Rest assured, there are no tractors required in this agriculturally awesome science adventure camp where we’ll learn the science behind how our food gets from farm to table.
  • July 27th – 31st: Survivor Island: Season 3 (Ages 5-11): So nice we had to do it thrice, the beloved team-based wilderness competition returns in another iteration of our Survival Island camp. Based on the popular television series, campers will team up and polish off their competitive spirits as they compete and learn in this fun and interactive science adventure camp.
  • August 3rd – 7th: Summer Splash! (Ages 5-11): From the tide pools of our beaches to the deepest depths of Mariana’s Trench, there is something for everyone! Prepare for some nautical nonsense as our science educators take turns teaching about their favorite aspect of our oceans.
• CSCA SUMMER CAMP TECH ADVENTURES (AGES 7-12)
  • June 8th – 12th: Scratch That! (Ages 7-12): Imagine the video game you’ve always wanted to play. Well, I have good news for you, you can Scratch That! Scratch is a visual programming language used to make video games, and this is your opportunity to dive in. Design, code, and develop your very own video game in this programming-based Tech camp.
  • June 15th – 19th: STEAMgineers (Ages 7-12): Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics; these are the 5 pillars of STEAM education. Learn innovation, creativity, and think critically to solve problems as we walk through each of the 5 pillars of STEAM.
  • June 22nd – 26th: Mission Control (Ages 7-12): In Mission Control, you will be a part of an aerospace engineering team tasked to design a space rover fit for exploring a distant planet. Work through the design process with your team to build and code a rover of your own to discover distant and dangerous outer worlds.
  • June 29th – July 3rd: Summer Rivals Royale (Ages 7-12): Start an esports team of your own! Discover how these competitive games are created, begin designing one, and best the competition in the science center esports tournament!
  • July 6th – 10th: Maker’s Lab (Ages 7-12): From your screen to your hands, draw, design, and print creations of your very own in this 3D Modeling and Printing Tech Camp. Come along as we show your camper the ropes to dive headfirst into the world of 3D Printing!
  • July 13th – 17th: Robo-League: Discovery (Ages 7-12): In the CSCA’s premier robotics competition, you’ll team up, compete against your peers, program a bot and complete seemingly impossible missions. Best of luck competitors, you’ll need it!
  • July 20th – 24th : Turn It Up! (Ages 7-12): Crank the bass! Play the music! Hop into the studio and learn how to compose, produce, and arrange tracks of your very own. Mix, master, and release the ultimate track and end the week headlining the CSCA’s first music festival held at the premier hangout spot, The Cube.
  • July 27th – 31st : CSCA Film Festival (Ages 7-12): Join us for our third inaugural Cox Science Center and Aquarium Film Festival. Participants will spend the week in the writer’s room, shooting on location, and piecing together their own masterpiece to be showcased to their peers. Prepare for a round of applause!
  • Cox Science Center and Aquarium: 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405. (561) 370-7719

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Wild Spring Break Adventure
Dates: March 16 – March 20 
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What: Campers will meet rescued native Florida wildlife, explore natural habitats, and take part in interactive activities that bring conservation to life. Each day is designed to spark curiosity, encourage teamwork, and inspire a deeper appreciation for wildlife and the environment—while having plenty of fun along the way. Space is limited, and advance registration is required!
Ages: 8-11 ONLY
Cost: $250

Wild Summer Break Adventure
Dates: June 1-5; July 6-10; August 3-7
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What: Campers will explore natural habitats, meet rescued animal ambassadors, participate in interactive activities, and discover what it takes to protect the wild places and animals that call Florida home. Each week is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage respect for nature—all while having an unforgettable amount of fun in a safe, supportive environment. *Please note the same concepts will be covered in June, July, & August Space is limited, and advance registration is required!
Ages: 8-11 ONLY
Cost: $300
March 16 – 209 a.m. to 12 p.m.$250

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At My Gym camp we activate the fun every single day – SO LET THE FUN BEGIN! Energizing games, exciting gymnastics, cool arts and crafts, and music that guarantees to keep them moving and engaged. And they can kiss boredom goodbye with themes and programs that constantly change, so no two weeks of camp are ever the same.  Our drop-off program, pay-by-day options and multi-day discount makes My Gym camp an awesome, affordable, no-stress option.  WHEN: March 16th to 20th & Monday 23rd Sessions 9:00-12:00pm or 1:00-4:00pm(extended hour 12-1 w/pizza) WHO: Perfect for children ages 3 to 10 years (potty-trained, please). COST: $49 per session.  Extended Hours: $13 add 12-1PM w/pizza Early Bird Special: Buy 4 sessions get 1 FREE! Exp. 2/28

KidStrong Camp keeps the fun and learning going all summer long with an exciting blend of movement, games, and hands-on activities designed to help kids grow stronger inside and out. Led by two certified, experienced coaches who are passionate about child development, each camp day features high-energy games that build confidence and strength, engaging STEAM activities, and learning through physical challenges that develop teamwork and resilience. With daily awards celebrating wins both big and small, kids stay motivated while making new friends and strengthening important social skills. At KidStrong Camp, campers tackle challenges, boost their physical fitness, and leave more confident, capable, and proud of what they’ve accomplished.  

• Ages 4-11 
• Cost: $65/ day for members ($325/week), $70/day for non-members ($350/week).
• 2 locations – Palm Beach Gardens and KidStrong Lake Worth
• KidStrong Palm Beach Gardens: (561) 717-3173 
• KidStrong Lake Worth: (561) 778-8555

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