Campers gain confidence and foster curiosity through hands-on activities and direct engagement with the renowned Franklin Institute's exhibits and scientific principles.
The Franklin Institute Discovery Camps offer an immersive, educational, and iconic science summer camp experience. Campers engage in hands-on activities and explore the museum's exhibits, fostering curiosity and building confidence in STEM. The Space & Aviation theme allows middle schoolers to delve into the life of an astronaut, exploring physics, aviation, and space science. Activities include designing and launching rockets, experimenting with mass, gravity, and orbits, and learning about space travel and exploration. Campers also have the opportunity to interact with real space technology and consider career paths in the space industry. The camp aims to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology through interactive displays, live science demonstrations, and engaging workshops.
A typical day involves spending hours exploring the acclaimed science museum exhibits, balancing that time with hands-on classroom activities focused on STEM, and enjoying theater and live shows.
This camp is ideal for inquisitive middle school students with an excitement or interest in STEM, particularly those fascinated by rockets, astronauts, and what exists beyond Earth.
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA
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