STEM, History & other camps that make you THINK in Orange County, CA
Camps that make you THINK!
The Orange County, CA area is dedicated to educational experiences for our kids that are also FUN! Below it are camps of which we at KidsOutAndAbout.com are aware. If there is a history, science, or technology camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Summer Camp at Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch
Guidepost Montessori is offering fun and educational summer camp experiences for elementary age students 6-12. With Guidepost Summer Camp, your child will have the chance to grow their skills in science, art, creative thinking, and outdoor games while having an amazing time. Weekly themes include Spectacular Structures, Fantastic Fibers, Taking Flight, and lots more. In-person camps start the week of June 6 at Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch. Cost is $490/week, with flexible drop off from 7:00 - 8:00 am and pick up from 3:00 - 6:00 pm.
Summer camps are open to current Guidepost students and non-students alike! Registration is now open: sign up here to secure your spot. If you have questions, email inquiries@guidepostmontessori.com or call (636) 445-5360. We’re ready to have some fun in summer 2022!
Project Scientist Summer STEM Academy
Project Scientist celebrates the advancement of females in STEM by inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. At the Project Scientist Summer STEM Academy, girls ages 4 to 12 dive deep into exciting topics that will prepare them to solve the world's greatest problems, including renewable energy, aerospace engineering, invention and technology entrepreneurship, and biomedical engineering. Your girl will explore the exciting world of STEM by participating in hands-on experiments, going on field trips to top STEM companies, and meeting accomplished female scientists and engineers! Our Academy is hosted at the esteemed University of California, Irvine or Project Scientist’s new LAB & headquarters in Laguna Beach. Get 10% off your total bill using code PARTNER10.
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Join Pacific Marine Mammal Center and witness a marine mammal hospital in action! Campers learn how our animal care team rescues and rehabilitates our seal and sea lion patients through a series of mock activities and even join our team in the hospital to create ‘fish pops’ for our patients, cleaning pens, and weighing and sorting their meals. Discover the sea lions along our coast, listen to the songs of Humpback whales and learn about one of the only freshwater dolphins! Through games, crafts, science labs, and hands-on activities, your camper will become an ocean steward and learn about the marine mammals that call the ocean home.
Camp Invention
Energize your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Recharge! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. They’ll take apart a microphone to explore its inner workings, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks, and design morphing vehicles for the Super Road Rally! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever. This year, our local camps are being offered in person and at home so your child can experience the fun of Camp Invention no matter where they are! Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot and save!
CodeWizardsHQ Live Online Coding Classes for Kids and Teens
Learn to code this summer from the leader in coding education! CodeWizardsHQ offers the most fun (and effective!) coding camps and classes for ages 8-18. Hands-on interactive learning, customizable projects, and highly-rated instructors provide an experience that students love. Minecraft and Roblox coding camps are perfect for gamers interested in coding. Kids build projects in 1-week camps while learning real-world coding. 3-week accelerated classes cover the same content as our structured program but meet more frequently. Students can complete 3 full courses in one summer! Students learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch, and Java. Save $20 with Code KOA20!
