Kennethia Rideaux
Senior Program Manager
713-337-8458
camps@thehealthmuseum.org
A membership at The Health Museum provides you access to a real body of knowledge that includes interactive and educational experiences for the whole family!
Your child will engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities while learning about medical science and the human body. Campers will take part in health-themed interactive experiences and explore all that The Health Museum has to offer. Kids have intelligent fun, make friends, and make the most out of their spring break, summer and winter break. School is out, but learning (and fun) is in! Camps at The Health Museum bring science-learning to life while building memories that will last a lifetime.
Unleash the power of science through camps at The Health Museum! Your child will engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities, such as dissecting real animal organs, exploring veterinarian science, simulating surgery on a patient simulator, and finding your inner chef all while learning about medical science and the human body. Campers will take part in health-themed interactive experiences and explore all that The Health Museum has to offer. Kids have intelligent fun, make new friends, and get the most out of their summer break!
Bring your favorite stuffed or mechanical friend to camp and find out what happens when you visit the doctor! In The Clinic, campers and their pals will take a 'medical history' journey and perform simulated tests just like a doctor! Campers will have a blast as they test their skills as M.D.'s - Mini Doctors! Campers will be engaged during a project-packed week full of activities that include constructing casts, and skeleton models, learning about their body systems, and much more!
June 5 SOLD OUT
July 17
August 21 SOLD OUT
Paging Doctor Marty…Make NO bones about it; this camp is for the aspiring “Young Doctor!”. In The Clinic II, campers will explore some amazing facts about the human body from head to toe! Campers will learn all about the brain, and how much more powerful than any supercomputer you can find; the heart, and what an amazing muscle it is; the ear, taste, smell and so much more! Numerous hands-on projects including using medical instruments. Clinic I is not a prerequisite for Clinic II.
June 12
July 24 SOLD OUT
Little Chemists will be fully engaged in this hands-on chemistry lab camp. Create fizzy cloud dough, exploding rainbows, and glowing mud. Little Chemists will explore the basics of chemical reactions and viscosity. Little Chemists will learn a plethora of age-appropriate scientific information that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.
June 19 SOLD OUT
July 31 SOLD OUT
Did you know that DNA stores every single detail about you like your eye color? Learn more about DNA through this exciting hands-on camp. Campers will be engaged through different hands-on activities such as designing 3D DNA models and performing DNA extraction on fruit!
June 26 SOLD OUT
August 7 SOLD OUT
Mini iCAN STEM, a lab-based science camp for our enthusiastic science-loving mini-innovators! In this camp, campers will learn about biomedical engineering and create a prosthetic limb, become a spy, construct and learn problem-solving skills, dig into the messy side of science, and blast off to Mars!
July 10
August 21
Go ahead and play with your food, it will be a ton of fun! Try your hand at edible, kidfriendly creations including healthy smoothies and assorted pizzas! Enjoy learning about the basics of good nutrition. Create food-related crafts, learn about food science, and more!
July 10 SOLD OUT
Little Vet is a fun educational camp that will introduce your young doctor to medical tools and terms as well as the wonderful world of science. Little Vets will dissect owl pellets, learn how to use a microscope, count, and compare animal bones with those in their bodies. Little Vets will learn a plethora of age-appropriate medical information that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) education. You will be amazed at how much your little vet will do!
July 5 SOLD OUT
August 14 SOLD OUT
Did you know that the record for projectile vomit is 27 feet? Or that the acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve metal? Learn about these gross facts, make your own snot and more! This camp is great for kids who display a keen interest in their own body functions!
June 5
July 17
August 21 SOLD OUT
Did you know that the average adult brain approximately weighs over 3 pounds? Or that there are over 100 million neurons in your brain? In Camp Neuron discover the exciting world of the brain! Camp Neuron offers an opportunity for immersion into neuroscience. Campers will examine a real human brain, dissect a sheep brain, explore topics such as: brain and spinal cord anatomy, sensations, and perceptions, learning and memory; create an edible neuron and lots more in this incredible camp for the aspiring neuroscientist out there!
June 12 SOLD OUT
August 7
Junior Chemists is the most fun young experimenters will have in a chemistry lab. Chemists will learn about chemical reactions in fun hands-on experiments. Make mountain dew glow, turn a lemon into a battery, create a rain cloud demonstration in a jar, and more!
June 19
July 31
Start your journey to become a forensic scientist! Tap into your investigative strengths. Investigate mysteries that depend on forensic science to solve. Work on team to create a scene for others to solve. You will enjoy securing, gathering, processing, interpreting, and solving throughout this camp.
June 26
Calling all girls! Join us for an action-packed week of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, Math (STEAM). This all-girl camp will highlight the nexus between engineering and entrepreneurship. With exciting and unique topics each day, such as the future of technology, bridging art and technology, and medicine, and technology. Girls will also dive into the invention process of brainstorming, engineering design process, and pitching a solution to a problem and learning what it takes to bring an invention to market.
June 26
July 24 SOLD OUT
Junior Vet is a fun and educational hands-on veterinary camp that will teach the scientific process. Junior Vets will be fully engaged in this week-long introduction to veterinary medicine. They will compare the frog muscles with those of human muscles, they will use rulers to measure and classify bones, use dissection tools for precise investigations of organs and operate microscopes to learn about major body systems. Daily dissections will assist in teaching your future doctor similarities and differences between humans and other species.
July 5
August 14 SOLD OUT
Turn your inner chef into a kitchen chemist! In this edible chemistry adventure, you will explore the science of cooking as we make bread and “munch, munch” more! Discover the strange substance produced when mixing cornstarch and water, and learn the difference between a tablespoon, a teaspoon and other key kitchen measurements. Have your science and eat it too!
July 10 SOLD OUT
Combining colorful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language based on Scratch, SPIKE Prime will engage campers through playful learning activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level.
July 24
Take to the skies with mini drones! This this one-week camp is the perfect introduction to the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In this indoor camp, campers learn to fly in first-person view (FPV), exploring the real-world applications of drones. master basic piloting skills, construct an obstacle course to fly through and stage a final race to showcase their cumulative knowledge. Putting critical thinking to the test, the camp also has students brainstorm ways drones could be used for good, sketching out their ideas for new and innovative drones.
August 7 SOLD OUT
Do you enjoy science? Have you ever considered a career in health or medicine? This introductory Mini Medical School I session gives campers the opportunity to learn lifesaving techniques including first aid and CPR. They will also learn about the anatomy & physiology of the amazing human body, use medical instruments, view real human organs, and experience the hands-on dissections of small animal organs. Mini Med I explores the respiratory system, urinary system and much more. This is your opportunity to determine if a career in medicine is right for you! Mini Medical School I is not a prerequisite for Mini Medical School II.
June 5 SOLD OUT
June 26
July 17
August 21
Do you have what it takes to be a doctor? As you explore the many career options and opportunities available in the medical field, campers will learn basic surgical skills including suturing and stitching. Practice starting an IV and taking blood. Learn anatomy to properly read and analyze x-rays. Perform surgical dissections including triage and diagnosis. All instruction is geared to give a real-life, hands-on glimpse into the field of medicine. Mini Med II explores the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, the digestive system, and much more. Sign up "stat" to see if the vital signs" point to this being the right career for you! Mini Medical School I is not a pre-requisite for Mini Medical School II.
June 12 SOLD OUT
July 24
August 7
Senior Chemists is the chemistry camp for curious minds. Chemists will learn about chemical reactions in the best way, hands-on lab experiments, make dipping dots from liquid nitrogen; turn a penny to gold and much more!
June 19
July 31
Turn your inner chef into a kitchen chemist! In this edible chemistry adventure, you will explore the science of cooking as we make bread and “munch, munch” more! Discover the strange substance produced when mixing cornstarch and water, and learn the difference between a tablespoon, a teaspoon and other key kitchen measurements. Have your science and eat it too!
July 10 SOLD OUT
Combining colorful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language based on Scratch, SPIKE Prime will engage campers through playful learning activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level.
July 24
Take to the skies with mini drones! This one-week camp is the perfect introduction to the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In this indoor camp, campers learn to fly in first-person view (FPV), exploring the real-world applications of drones. master basic piloting skills, construct an obstacle course to fly through and stage a final race to showcase their cumulative knowledge. Putting critical thinking to the test, the camp also has students brainstorm ways drones could be used for good, sketching out their ideas for new and innovative drones.
August 7 SOLD OUT
Large dissection specimens, animal comparisons, exotic animal presentations, and interactions; Senior Vet is the fun, educational, hands-on experience that will keep your future medical student fully engaged while preparing a foundation for a career in medicine. Working with animals firsthand will spark your Senior Vet's interest in science as well as a respect for animal and human life. Senior Vet is your one stop shop for fun, education, and an unforgettable experience.
July 5
August 14
$175-$375 per week
$200-$400 per week
Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Discovery Camps requires a minimum of six (6) campers per group to run and will be capped at ten (10) campers per group for social distancing. Due to high demand and limited camp spaces, all sales are considered final. During the camp season, camps that are full will be posted as such on our website. If a camp is full, you will have the option of placing your camper on a waitlist. Registration closes at 11:59 pm Friday before the camp begins.
9 AM - 3 PM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
For any questions, please contact us at camps@thehealthmuseum.org.
The Museum reserves the right to combine or cancel camps that do not meet minimum enrollment. If THM cancels a camp, payment will be fully refunded. For special circumstances, a 75% credit or refund will be granted for written requests made 14 days before the first day of the camp session. A 50% credit or refund will be granted for written requests made 13 or fewer days prior to the first day of the camp session. No refunds will be granted on or after the first day of the camp session including Before & After Camp Care. All requests must be made in writing electronically.
The Health Museum is dedicated to our community by offering opportunities to learn about health, medical science, and the human body in a fun and motivating environment. Members of The Health Museum get a unique experience that is both interactive and entertaining, plus its great value and is the best way to explore all our new exhibits and science experiences.
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