Science & Discovery Center


  • Please, go to www.sciencediscoverycenter.org to register.
  • Call 607-973-2918 with questions.
  • Camp costs and locations vary.
  • Options are available to register for a full day or a half day session.
  • All camp registrations are on a first come, first served basis.
  • Registration is not complete until all registration fees are processed.
  • Space is limited. Register early.
  • A limited number of financial camperships are available to families in need.
  • Applications are available on our website.
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Storybook Adventures (entering Grades K-1 in September)

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June 30-July 3, 9:00 AM-12:30 PM or 9:00 AM-3:00 PM There's so much to discover both inside and out of a good book's cover! Dive into some of your favorite stories and bring them to life! Make the perfect bed for Goldilocks! Find out why dragons love tacos, and make some totally mild salsa slime! Does buttered bread land more often butter side up, or butter side down? Let's find out! Each morning, we will set the theme for the day with a read-aloud story, followed by a day filled with fun, hands-on activities.

Wild Discoveries STEAM Camp (entering Grades 1-3 in September)

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Join us for a week of exploration and adventure at Spencer Crest Nature and Research Center! Campers will hike scenic trails, explore ponds, and get hands-on with nature through fun activities like leaf rubbings, nature painting, and sun printing. They'll even build a solar oven to harness the power of the sun! Each day is packed with exciting discoveries and hands-on fun, inspiring a love for the great outdoors. Get ready to explore, create, and discover!

Sticky, Slimy Science (entering Grades 1-3 in September)

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Get ready for a week of ooey-gooey, fizzy, and totally messy fun! At Sticky, Slimy, Science, you'll become a mad scientist as you mix, squish, and experiment with amazing chemical reactions. Make slippery slime, create bubbling eruptions, and whip up some super-sticky, super-fluffy creations using everyday materials. If you love hands-on, messy fun, this is the camp for you—because science has never been this slimy!

Wacky Labs and Science Fun (entering Grades 1-3 in September)

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Dive into a week of hands-on experiments, crazy creations, and science-packed fun! Each day brings a new theme—launch rockets, build towering structures, mix bubbling potions, and explore the wonders of physics, chemistry, and engineering. Create, explore, and get messy as you uncover the secrets of science in the most exciting way possible. Get ready for a wacky adventure where learning meets excitement!

Maker Madness (entering Grades 1-3 in September)

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Campers will discover, experiment, and explore the world of engineering during this fun-filled week of hands-on activities. Activities focus on simple machines, circuits, optical illusions, and more. Campers will use the engineering design process as they build looming towers, craft stick catapults, paper roller coasters, and more clever contraptions that allow campers to build, create, and invent, all while using their imagination!

STEAM-tacular (entering Grades 1-3 in September)

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Get ready for a STEAM-tacular adventure filled with hands-on experiments, exciting challenges, and endless creativity! Each day of camp brings a brand-new science theme—launch rockets, design incredible structures, mix bubbling chemical reactions, and dive into the wonders of physics, engineering, and beyond. Whether you're building, experimenting, or exploring, you'll discover the magic of STEAM in the most fun and engaging way possible. Unleash your curiosity, get a little messy, and experience the thrill of science like never before!

Chemistry Chaos (entering Grades 4-6 in September)

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Grab some goggles and get ready to get messy during this week of chemistry experiments in all their slimy, messy, foamy, fizzy, colorful fun! Make gummy worms out of algae, watch exploding elephant toothpaste, and create bubbling slime while using and learning about actual scientific tools. Celebrate the science of making a mess with the Science & Discovery Center!

Create & Construct (Grades 4-6 in September)

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Put your imagination and creativity to work! Campers learn basic engineering concepts while investigating all the parts and pieces it takes to build things we use everyday! During this camp, your young engineer will design creative machines of their own, including a marble run and a windmill. We will explore flight with gliders, and speed with Co2 cars. Campers will participate in building challenges to create simple machines that fly, speed, and race using basic materials, tips from famous inventors, and most importantly, their minds!

Cooking and Baking (Grades 4-6 in September)

Put on your chef hats and join us for a week of science in the kitchen! Campers will explore the science behind cooking and baking as they prepare a new meal, snack or dessert each day. Learn the fundamentals of measuring, mixing, and working safely in the kitchen while learning to read, follow, and even create your own recipes. Come see and taste the exciting edible science you can create!

STEAM in the Wild (Grades 4-6 in September)

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Unleash your curiosity with a week of hands-on science and innovation at Spencer Crest Nature Center! Each day explores a new scientific theme, from engineering challenges and chemistry experiments to physics projects, creative inventions, and problem-solving games. Campers will build, experiment, and create while uncovering the exciting ways science shapes the world around them. Get ready for a wild week of exploration, innovation, and fun!

Engineering for Girls (Grades 8-9 in September)

Take your engineering skills to the next level at this week-long camp designed for girls in grades 8-9! This exciting program offers a deeper dive into innovation, problem-solving, and cutting-edge technology. Guided by expert mentors, you'll tackle more advanced engineering challenges, experiment with high-tech tools, and explore the real-world impact of design and innovation. The week builds toward a hands-on project at Corning Community College's Makerspace, where you'll bring your ideas to life using professional-grade equipment. Whether you're exploring engineering for the first time or ready to take your skills further, this camp will inspire you to think big, innovate boldly, and bring your ideas to life! Campers will work collaboratively with one another, the CCC staff, and real-life engineers during this incredible fun-filled week! This camp is inspired by Iren Bognar, who was the first female mechanical engineer hired by Corning Glass Works, and is sponsored through donations in her name. The camp is for girls entering grades 8-9, and lunch will be included.

Engineering for Girls (Grades 6-7 in September)

Join us for an exhilarating week of discovery, innovation, and hands-on problem-solving at this week-long camp designed exclusively for girls in grades 6-7! Step into the world of engineering and technology as you take on exciting challenges that push the boundaries of creativity and critical thinking. Guided by expert mentors, you'll experiment with cutting-edge tools, explore the principles behind groundbreaking inventions, and tackle real-world problems with innovative solutions. The adventure culminates in a special project at Corning Community College's Makerspace, where you'll bring your ideas to life using advanced equipment. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore the endless possibilities of engineering! Campers will work collaboratively with one another, the CCC staff, and real-life engineers during this incredible fun-filled week! This camp is inspired by Iren Bognar, who was the first female mechanical engineer hired by Corning Glass Works, and is sponsored by donations in her name. The camp is for girls entering grades 6-7, and lunch will be included.