The School of Professional & Continuing Education Youth Programs and the John C. Wells Planetarium will host three, week-long science based summer camps open to elementary, middle, and high school students!
Using JMU’s unique facilities, camp-goers will get to explore different areas of science, including biology, earth science, chemistry, forensic science, physics and astronomy, and more!
Our Science Explorers Camps provide hands-on learning opportunities to 1st through 12th grade students. We seek to grow leaders and problem solvers of tomorrow by building knowledge and curiosity today!
All teachers and students working with the campers will go through a teacher training program so that they are ready to help your children actively engage in learning! We will post more information about the schedule as it is available.
Elementary Full Day Camp
Full Day Camp for rising 1st - 4th grades
Dates: July 27 - 31, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day
Program Fee: $285*
*Program fee includes lunch on campus at D - Hall every day.
Middle School Full Day Camp
Full Day Camp for rising 5th - 8th grades
Dates: July 20 - July 24, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day
Program Fee: $285*
*Program fee includes lunch on campus at D - Hall every day.
High School Residential Camp
Residential Camp for rising 9th - 12th grades
Dates: July 13 - 17, 2026, Monday morning check-in, Friday afternoon check-out
Program Fee: $950.00*
*Program fee includes all meals on campus, housing, field trips, and materials.
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