Camps

OUT OF THIS WORLD – SPRING CAMP

March 31 – April 4, 2025

Space, the Final Frontier! These are the voyages of the Starship EIS.

Join aboard our weeklong spring camp as we explore new worlds in our solar system. Let us visit & seek out destinations during our field trip to Fleet Science Center for a special science presentation…to boldly go, where no camp has gone before

Do you remember what you wanted to be when you “grew up”? Chances are at some point; the idea of space exploration may have come up!

Do you remember what stopped you from pursuing it further? Maybe you thought the idea was “too big”.

The youth today, have an amazing opportunity to DREAM BIGGER than ever before, and with the unprecedented accessibility of information versus years ago. Students are now being INSPIRED in new ways and in large contribution through media and the information superhighway, about the equipment and concepts used to facilitate space travel a reality. We now have the opportunity to capture that SPARK of curiosity at an early age and take it farther than ever before.

This spring, assist the young scientist(s) in your family in maintaining that SPIRIT of possibility through a STEM camp geared towards teaching what make space exploration possible. At EIS, students will learn with hands-on activities and experiments taught by instructors who have STEM backgrounds and a passion for education.

Spring camp includes:

• Field trip to the Fleet Science Center at Balboa Park for a special workshop on our solar system.
• 5 days of fun, engaging activities surrounding STEM, along with a special guest presentation from a STEM professional!
• Young scientists meet & greet through play and study to become friends play games, make arts & craft and collaborate.
• Outside play time throughout the day in our grassy area and shaded picnic area.

Space is limited! Please register and treat the curiosity of your young scientist, engineer or artist with a camp experience to remember!

Eligibility: Grades 2 – 8 (Ages 7 – 13)
Duration: 5 days (Monday – Friday)
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Price: $300* per student
Sibling and military discounts available. Registration is required.

SUMMER OF STEM CAMP 2025

Choose from one or all four fun-filled weeks of science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each week includes an exciting field trip and presentations from guest scientists! See the Camp Flyer for more details.

WWEEK 1: VOYAGERS OF FLIGHT – June 9-13

This week introduces students to the concept of flight from wildlife, which in turn inspires our own human voyage through the friendly skies. Choose from one of four picks

• Discovering how birds, insects, and mammals use flight.
• Understanding the power of gravity using parachutes, drones, and airplanes.
• Experimenting with elements of flight – clouds, atmosphere, wind, and climate.

WEEK 2: GUARIDANS OF OUR OCEANS – June 16-20 (No camp June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday)

This week is centered on ocean wildlife study, marine life, and the affects of climate change and pollution.

• Learning in our kelp forests, predators and prey, and communication.
• Understanding our ocean currents, ocean zones, and the wildlife that inhabits them.
• Ways we can protect our oceans by minimizing plastic pollution, acidification, watersheds, and oil spills.

WEEK 3: BEYOND VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT – June 23-27

This week introduces students to beginner level concepts of video game development.

• Learning the building blocks of inclusive game design. Minecraft Vs. Roblox.
• Creating engaging, challenging, and fair gameplay. What makes Mario and Sonic so successful?
• Designing friendly user interface, replay ability, mobile/casual gaming vs. core video games, and storyboards.

WEEK 4: SAVING OUR PLANET – June 30 – July 3 (No camp July 4th in observance of the July Fourth federal holiday)

This week is geared towards activities and experiments to preserve our planet for today and tomorrow.

• Measuring our own use and consumption of natural resources. Upcycling in San Diego’s own ecosystem and habitat fragmentation.
• Activities using sewing materials and textile arts to create our own Symbols of Peace (planet saving rings and necklace).
• Solar power, recycling, gardening with the greenhouse effect, habitat pollution, and reducing our carbon footprint.

Eligibility: Grades 1-5 (2024-2025) school year
Duration: 5 days (Monday – Friday)
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Price: $300* per student
*Sibling and military discounts available.