AMOS

Summer Science Camp - Week 6
2025-07-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-23 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The discovery that happens at AMOS camps makes concrete, measurable contributions to student success, not only in the classroom environment, but in broader measures of youth development, maturity, and career success. Each week is filled with expert-designed STEAM programming to contribute to our campers’ interest in and understanding of concepts ranging from exploring our natural world.
Week 6 – Dino Digs for grades K-2
Welcome to Dinosaurs for our K-2 explorers! Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as campers dive into the world of dinosaurs. From dino discoveries and fossil fun to roaring adventures and creative crafts, each day is a journey through time. Campers explore dino habitats, unearth fossils, and even become paleontologists. It’s a week of dino-mite learning and roaring excitement!

>>>Register for Week 6 Grades K-2>>>

Week 6 – Time Travelers for grades 3-5

Welcome to Engineering Time Travelers for our 3rd – 5th grade explorers! Embark on an engineering journey from simple machines to time machines and every automation in between. Campers explore the magic of gears, levers, and pulleys, design their own inventions, and even create a mini time machine. It’s a week of hands-on fun, creative engineering, and time-traveling adventures!
>>>Register for Week 6 Grades 3-5>>>
>>>Register for Week 6 After Care>>>

Summer Science Camp - Week 7
2025-07-28 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-29 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-31 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-01 09:00 - 15:00
The discovery that happens at AMOS camps makes concrete, measurable contributions to student success, not only in the classroom environment, but in broader measures of youth development, maturity, and career success. Each week is filled with expert-designed STEAM programming to contribute to our campers’ interest in and understanding of concepts ranging from exploring our natural world.
Week 7 – The Art of Science for grades K-2 and for grades 3-5
Welcome to The Art of Science, the ultimate fusion of science and art! Get ready for a week filled with exploration and creativity as we dive into the wonders of Astronomy, Geology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science. Paint galaxies, sculpt geological wonders, and more! Campers will don their lab coats and goggles to unleash their inner scientists, conducting exciting experiments that spark their curiosity and ignite their passion for discovery! Whether it’s creating a celestial masterpiece or molding the mysteries of Earth, we’ll use their artistic talents to express the marvels of the scientific world. Expect a week filled with laughter, learning, and limitless imagination as we transform ideas into tangible creations. Join us for The Art of Science – where science meets art in the most thrilling and kid-friendly way possible!

>>>Register for Week 7 Grades K-2>>>
>>>Register for Week 7 Grades 3-5>>>
>>>Register for Week 7 After Care>>>

Summer Science Camp - Week 8
2025-08-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-06 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-07 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-08 09:00 - 15:00
The discovery that happens at AMOS camps makes concrete, measurable contributions to student success, not only in the classroom environment, but in broader measures of youth development, maturity, and career success. Each week is filled with expert-designed STEAM programming to contribute to our campers’ interest in and understanding of concepts ranging from exploring our natural world.
Week 8 – Space Explorers for grades K-2 and grades 3-5

Welcome to Space Explorers, an interstellar journey using cutting-edge NASA technology and where understanding the next frontier comes to life! We’ll delve into the mysteries of the solar system, our galaxy, and the vast universe. Constructing intricate models of Earth, Moon, and Sun, we’ll unravel the complexities of celestial motion.
But that’s not all! Our cosmic adventure extends beyond models. Campers will engage in movement games, undergo astronaut training, and conduct physics experiments, gaining firsthand insight into the fascinating world of space exploration.

Join us for an exhilarating exploration of space, where young Space Explorers discover the wonders of the cosmos, unravel the secrets of celestial motion, and get a glimpse into the thrilling world of space travel!

>>>Register for Week 8 Grades K-2>>>
>>>Register for Week 8 Grades 3-5>>>
>>>Register for Week 8 After Care>>>

Winter Science Camp
2025-12-22 08:45 - 15:30, 2025-12-29 08:45 - 15:30, 2025-12-30 08:45 - 15:30, 2026-01-02 08:45 - 15:30
Register here>>>

Winter Science Camp
2025-12-23 08:45 - 15:30
Each day is filled with expert-designed STEAM programming to contribute to our campers’ interest in and understanding of concepts ranging from forensics and celestial navigation to chemistry.
Register for one or more of 5 fun-filled days of science camp over the winter break: Dec 22, Dec. 23, Dec 29, Dec. 30 and Jan. 2, with a different science theme each day! Click here for details>>>
Register here>>>

Exploring Perspective
2026-03-03 08:45 - 15:30
Exploring Perspective
At this one-day collaborative workshop between the Asheville Art Museum and Asheville Museum of Science, campers will observe and interpret the natural world from the microscopic to the landscape scale, and practice using tools and techniques from microscopes to impressionistic landscape painting.
Campers who are currently in Third through Fifth Grades are eligible for this one-day workshop held on a teacher in-service day for Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools. Campers will spend half the day at the art museum and the other half at the science museum. At the art museum the campers will visit the galleries and create art in the Studio. At the science museum the campers will explore exhibits and make observations in the STEAM lab using microscopes and hand lenses.
Campers will be walked between the art museum at 2 South Pack Square and the science museum at 43 Patton Ave. Detailed drop off and pick up instructions will be emailed to you within a few days of the camp date. Aftercare is available at Asheville Museum of Science from 3:30 – 5:00 pm with separate registration.
Click here to register>>>

Spring Break Camp Day 1
2026-04-06 08:45 - 15:30
Spring into STEAM!
Join AMOS for our Spring Break camp! Participate in STEAM-based activities games, try your hand at art projects that incorporate science and math, and experiment with new tools and materials in our tinkering challenges!
Spend your Spring Break having fun and exploring science at our STEAM camp! Discover, create, and play all week long with cool experiments and hands-on activities for kids in Kindergarten – Fifth grades. Sign up for the whole week or pick and choose individual days.
Camp Themes

Monday 4/6 – Kids’ Chemistry Lab
Tuesday 4/7 – Space Explorers
Wednesday 4/8 – Archeology in Action
Thursday 4/9 – Plants and Pollination
Friday 4/10 – Our Watery World

New: Half-day option just for Kindergarten and First graders! (Or sign them up for full day.)
Drop Off

all campers: 8:45 – 9:00 am.

Pick Up

half-day campers: 11:45am-12:15pm
all-day campers: 3:00-3:30pm

Aftercare

available for all-day campers (additional fee): 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Register here>>>

Spring Break Camp Day 2
2026-04-07 08:45 - 15:30

Spring Break Camp Day 3
2026-04-08 08:45 - 15:30

Spring Break Camp Day 4
2026-04-09 08:45 - 15:30

Spring Break Camp Day 5
2026-04-10 08:45 - 15:30

Summer Science Camps
2026-06-15 08:45 - 2026-08-07 15:30
The discovery that happens at AMOS camps makes concrete, measurable contributions to student success, not only in the classroom environment, but in broader measures of youth development, maturity, and career success.
Each week is filled with expert-designed STEAM programming to contribute to our campers’ interest in and understanding of concepts ranging from exploring our natural world, and computer programming to chemistry.
In 2026 we are offering three camp age ranges: 1) rising kindergarten and first graders, 2) rising second and third graders, and 3) rising fourth and fifth graders. Registration for week-long packages begins January 12 and will be open through August 2. Registration for single days of camp will be available April 13 through August 6.
Changes This Summer

Three camp age ranges:

rising kindergarten and first graders
rising second and third graders
rising fourth and fifth graders.

Registration dates:

Week-long packages: January 12 through August 2
Single days of camp: April 13 through August 6

Registering for multiple weeks or multiple campers?

Contact us for assistance
828.254.7162
camps@ashevillescience.org

Summer Camp 2026 Weekly Themes

Week 1: June 15-19: Paleontology and Archaeology: Campers will explore fossils and evidence of the past with hands-on activities.

Rising K-1st Week 1 Registration>>>
Rising 2nd-3rd Week 1 Registration>>>
Rising 4th- 5th Week 1 Registration>>>
Week 1 Aftercare Registration>>>

Week 2: June 22-26: Tinkering Workshop: Campers will be introduced to the use of tools and materials with imaginative prompts.

Rising K-1st Week 2 Registration>>>
Rising 2nd-3rd Week 2 Registration>>>
Rising 4th-4th Week 2 Registration>>>
Week 2 Aftercare Registration>>>

Week 3: June 29 – July 3: Space Explorers: Campers will explore outer space!

Rising K-1st Week 3 Registration>>>
Rising 2nd-3rd Week 3 Registration>>>
Rising 4th-5th Week 3 Registration>>>
Week 3 Aftercare Registration>>>

Week 4: July 6-10: The Natural World: From animals and plants to rocks and volcanos, campers will be surprised by the natural world.

Rising K-1st Week 4 Registration>>>
Rising 2nd-3rd Week 4 Registration>>>
Rising 4th-5th Week 4 Registration>>>
Week 4 Aftercare Registration>>>

Week 5: July 13-17: The Art of Science: Campers will be amazed at the ways science and art are interconnected!

Rising K-1st Week 5 Registration>>>
Rising 2nd-3rd Week 5 Registration>>>
Rising 4th-5th Week 5 Registration>>>
Week 5 Aftercare Registration>>>

Week 6: July 20-24: Chemistry: Campers will experiment with everyday chemicals to explore concepts like pH, capillary action, and chemical reactions.

Rising K-1st Week 6 Registration>>>
Rising 2nd-3rd Week 6 Registration>>>
Rising 4th-5th Week 6 Registration>>>
Week 6 Aftercare Registration>>>

Week 7: July 27 – July 31: Forces and Energy: Campers have fun with physics concepts to make things drop, stop and roll!

Rising K-1st Week 7 Registration>>>
Rising 2nd-3rd Week 7 Registration>>>
Rising 4th-5th Week 7 Registration>>>
Week 7 Aftercare Registration>>>

Week 8: August 3 – 7: The Art of Science II: Campers will continue to be amazed at the ways science and art are interconnected!

Rising K-1st Week 8 Registration>>>
Rising 2nd-3rd Week 8 Registration>>>
Rising 4th-5th Week 8 Registration>>>
Week 8 Aftercare Registration>>>
