Real Science is real fun…all summer long!

Summer Camp at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Academy Explorers Camp at the Academy: Summer 2012
Ages 5–12
Weekdays, July 9–August 24, 9 am–4 pm with optional before- and after-care
Campers-only Safari Overnight on August 25.

Academy Explorers Camp invites campers to learn about natural science in a safe, fun, and engaging way. Each week of camp explores an exciting new theme and features an off-site field trip! From fossils to our extreme earth to amazing animals, check out our camp themes to find the best fit for your child’s interests.

You may also be interested in this year’s Spring-Break Academy Explorers Camp, which runs from March 28–April 10, 2012. Parents with younger children may want to consider Tiny Tot Explorers, a program for children ages 3–4.

Weekly Camp Themes

Pet Project (July 9–13): Learn what makes your furry, feathered, and scaly friends so special and what you can do to make the life of a pet better.
Dinosaur Detectives (July 16–20): Use fossil clues to unravel an ancient mystery about these amazing animals. Delve deeper into the lives of dinosaur relatives that are still around today.
Diggin’ Dirt (July 23–27): Get your hands dirty and dig into the science of soil! Meet some critters that call dirt home, and find out what it takes to make your garden grow.
Animal Athletes (July 30–August 3): How do you compare to a cheetah, ant, or parrot? Test your speed, skills, and smarts against the gold medal winners of the Animal Kingdom.
Fossil Frenzy (August 6–10): Examine real fossils to uncover the secrets of ancient life from the biggest dinosaur to the smallest plant. Rocks rock!
Bug Bonanza (August 13–17): Fly, scurry, climb, and slink your way through the lives of bugs from all over the world. Plus, meet some real live creepy crawlies.
Kitchen Creations (August 20–24): Can discovery happen anywhere? Use everything but the kitchen sink to investigate some serious science.

All Academy Explorers Camp families are invited to spend the night at the Academy during a campers-only Safari Overnight on August 25.

Registration

The Academy is conveniently located right in the heart of Center City, making pickup and drop-off a breeze for those who live (and work) in and around Philadelphia.

Registering is easy!

Download the Registration Form and Camp Forms. For each camper, please clearly and completely fill out the registration form, medical form, and permission and release form. Remember to sign each form. A Parent’s Guide is also available for download.
Submit your registration and payment. All Academy Explorers registrations must be accompanied by a nonrefundable $100 deposit per week registered. (Deposit does not apply to Tiny Tot registrations.) You may submit your registration over the phone or by mail:
1. By Phone: Call our Reservations Office at 215-299-1060 to pay with a credit card. You will then be asked to fax your completed forms to 215-299-1551.
2. By Mail: Send the completed forms with a check made out to the Academy of Natural Sciences to:
  Academy Explorers Camp
  1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
  Philadelphia, PA 19103
Upon completion of your registration, you will receive a confirmation packet with additional information about camp as well as instructions for paying any balances.

If you have any questions about the registration process, please call 215-299-1060. For general questions, please contact Hollie Barattolo at or 215-405-5061.

Fees: Members pay $295 per camper per weekly session.; Nonmembers pay $335 per camper per weekly session.; Before care (8–9 am) is $50 per camper per weekly session.; After care (4–5:30 pm) is $50 per camper per weekly session.
Sign up and save!: Sign up your child for one week of Academy Explorers Camp this summer at full price and get $25 off each additional week of camp you purchase for that child. (Discount does not apply to Tiny Tot Explorers.)
ANSP members save even more!: If you are interested in becoming a member of the Academy, check out our membership information or call us at 215-299-1022.
Downloads: Registration Form for Summer Academy Explorers Camp 2012; Camp Forms for Summer Academy Explorers Camp 2012; Parents Guide for Summer Academy Explorers Camp 2012; Academy Explorers Camp Brochure for 2012