Camp Descriptions & Dates
Grades K-5 Hours
- Morning Drop-off: 8:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- Morning Camp: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Morning Pick-up: 12 p.m.
- Lunch Care*: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Afternoon Drop-off: 12:45 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Afternoon Camp: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Afternoon Pick-up: 4 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
SciVentures: Grades 6-8
- SciVentures Morning Drop-off: 8:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- Lunch: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- SciVentures: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- SciVentures Afternoon Pick-up: 4 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Early Drop-off: 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Late Pick-up: 4:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Lunch care is included at no extra charge and is only for campers in morning and afternoon camps.
Grades K-1 | Grades 2-3 | Grades 4-5 | Grades 6-8
Grades K-1 Camps
Each Grades K-1 camp listed below will include AM and PM sessions.
H2O and You
Cool off from the summer heat by splashing and sloshing in this get-wet camp! Campers learn all about water, one of life’s essential components. Ice, rivers, and clouds come to life as campers dive into concepts such as the water cycle, sinking, and floating. Don’t forget to pack a towel!
- June 12 – June 16
- July 10 – July 14
- July 31 – August 4
Magic Tree House® Explorers
Like Jack and Annie, young campers will enter the Magic Tree House® for an exciting space mission. We will explore and learn about the International Space Station, visit a real live observatory, and take a closer look at the Moon in this exciting camp. Daily story time will be an important part of this Magic Tree House® journey!
- June 12 – June 16
- July 10 – July 14
- July 31 – August 4
Dino Detectives
Explore the exciting world of dinosaurs. Making Triceratops masks and getting to know a Tyrannosaurus Rex are just the beginning of the fun as campers explore what the world was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Dinosaur enthusiast paradise!
- June 20 – June 23*
- July 17 – July 21
- August 7 – August 11
*No camp will be held on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
Brain Games
Building on your natural enthusiasm for play, campers learn new games while concentrating on strategy and creativity. Camp concludes with “Game Day” — a chance for the campers to play all the games they have learned through the week. Wanna play?
- June 20 – June 23*
- July 17 – July 21
- August 7 – August 11
*No camp will be held on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
Space Cadets
Campers explore the Solar System and how we can better care for our precious Earth. Activities include making a moonscape, participating in the “Gravity Games,” holding a sun-safety fashion show and sky watching with binoculars and telescopes. Are you ready for an Earth adventure?
- June 26 – June 30
- July 24 – July 28
Bugs!
In this camp, get down to a “bug’s-eye view” and learn why many critters are actually some of our best friends. Campers build insect models to become more familiar with the small creatures with which we share our world.
- June 26 – June 30
- July 24 – July 28
Grades 2-3 Camps
Each Grades 2-3 camp listed below will include AM and PM sessions.
Potion Productions
Let’s do some chemistry! Campers will mix up chemicals to make everything from toothpaste to soda to invisible ink, all the while learning what each concoction does and why. They will also get a chance to market one of their creations and practice advertising skills. They will end camp by making chemical powered rockets!
- June 12 – June 16
- July 10 – July 14
- July 31 – August 4
Eco-Adventure
Engage in the wild world of animals by observing your surroundings and making a birdhouse for the once-endangered Eastern Bluebird. The exploration doesn’t stop there — clean up an oil spill, create an action plan for protecting the environment, and end the week with an up-close meeting of native North Carolina critters. You don’t want to miss this Eco-adventure!
- June 12 – June 16
- July 10 – July 14
- July 31 – August 4
Music Marvels
Campers explore how the physics of sound works to produce everything from Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” to today’s hottest hits! They also investigate how different cultures have made different sounds with musical instruments. This week of art, culture and science concludes with designing, creating, and playing new musical instruments.
- June 20 – June 23*
- July 17 – July 21
- August 7 – August 11
*No camp will be held on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
Insides Out
Snot, boogers, farts, pimples, pus, and more — they may be gross, but they’re also important to our bodies. In this camp, we’ll be digging into all the gross things our bodies do and learning about the science of why they’re important!
- June 20 – June 23*
- July 17 – July 21
- August 7 – August 11
*No camp will be held on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
Inventors at Play
What toys use magnets? How do Frisbees fly? Campers will explore these questions and more as they use Newton’s laws of motion to create toy cars, make their own circuits and experiment with flight. At the end of the week, campers will put on their hardhats and create their own toy inventions.
- June 26 – June 30
- July 24 – July 28
Star Stories
“Star Stories” campers discover the mysteries of the night as seen through the eyes of Indian, Mayan, Greek, Egyptian and Native American cultures. Then they use their new knowledge to help present a show in the GSK Fulldome Theater.
- June 26 – June 30
- July 24 – July 28
Grades 4-5 Camps
Each Grades 4-5 camp listed below will include AM and PM sessions.
Biology: Animal Oddities
Open your eyes to the wild things all around you! What are cephalopods, and how do they communicate? Can bees really dance? Explore the amazing animal kingdom. Do experiments to understand adaptations of native birds. Make a termite pheromone trail and even build habitats for our own animal creations. Be on the lookout for some awesome animal oddities!
- June 12 – June 16
- July 10 – July 14
- July 31 – August 4
Computer Science: Coding Adventures
Dive into the world of coding and learn how computers think! Control a city of roving robots, code your very own game, and use a Raspberry Pi to modify Minecraft! Campers learn the ins and outs of the coding world. This is just the beginning of a grand coding adventure!
*Note: There is a $44 technology fee for this camp.
- June 12 – June 16
- July 10 – July 14
- July 31 – August 4
Astronomy: Stellar Exploration
Look to the sky. What can you see with just your eyes? A lot more than you might think. In this camp, learn to identify constellations, planets and lunar craters and find the International Space Station as it travels overhead. Visit the planetarium to explore the Earth, the solar system, and the universe.
- June 20 – June 23*
- July 17 – July 21
- August 7 – August 11
*No camp will be held on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
Engineering: Going Green
Feel the power! Campers create their own energy while making windmills and cooking food in solar ovens. They also learn about oil drilling and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy. This camp is “electrifying!”
- June 20 – June 23*
- July 17 – July 21
- August 7 – August 11
*No camp will be held on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
Aeronautics: Aviation Innovation
How do Frisbees, planes, and helicopters travel through the air? Come experiment with the principles of lift, drag, thrust and gravity. Campers will test their piloting skills with kites and paper planes and then end the week by launching their homemade rockets.
- June 26 – June 30
- July 24 – July 28
Engineering: LEGO® Robotics
Programming and engineering come to life with the aid of LEGO Mindstorms®. Campers will not only build with LEGO® bricks in this camp, but also engineer working robots with multiple sensors. Beware: artificial intelligence may take over Morehead after this camp!
- June 26 – June 30
- July 24 – July 28
SciVentures: Grades 6-8 Enrichment Programs
SciVentures: ROVing the Universe
In this SciVentures program, young scientists will learn about the limits of exploration and why scientists use Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) in places too extreme for humans. The students work in teams to learn about the limits of ROV exploration and the foundations of ROV science so that the teams can design ROV solutions to complete “Mars” and “Ocean” challenges modeled on real world missions. The program culminates with each team constructing their own ROV from scratch and completing a series of challenges to test their design skills.
- June 12 – June 16
- June 20 – June 23*
- June 26 – June 30
*No camp will be held on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. This will be reflected in camp pricing.
SciVentures: Field Station
This is an adventure! Designed specifically for middle school students who live science, SciVentures is Morehead’s summer program that combines true-to-life field work and lab experiences to create week-long excitement. Campers learn about local aquatic ecosystems, hike local trails, and tour water treatment facilities. If you like where the outdoors meets scientific discovery, this camp is for you!
- July 10 – July 14
- July 17 – July 21
- July 24 – July 28
SciVentures: Make and Create
Tinker, fiddle, experiment, create, reuse, investigate, try, build, test, form, play! If any of these words describe your idea of fun, then SciVentures: Make and Create is the camp for you. We will be doing all of the above with everyday and not-so-everyday materials. Your only limitation in this class will be time and your imagination!
- July 31 – August 4
- August 7 – August 11