Science camp · Pasadena

Destination ScienceSouthern California Children's Museum

Themed weekly science and engineering camp for ages 5 to 11 with hands-on experiments, outdoor games and small groups by age.

Ages
Ages 5–11
Price
Ask the provider
Days
Full day, 9am–3pm
Dates
Summer: dates not posted yet
Where
459 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Sign-up
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Summer Science Camp

Ages 5–11 · Full day · 9am–3pm

A day has three science stations, two outdoor action stations and an end-of-day camp rally. Groups of 12 to 14 are split by age (5-6, 7-8, 9 and up). Themes in 2026 were Robot Olympic Challenge, Movie Maker STEM Lab and Jedi Engineering. Morning extended care runs 8:00 to 9:00am; afternoon care times vary by site and is offered at the Encino, El Segundo, Glendale, La Cañada, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Studio City sites. 2027 dates are not posted yet; summer 2026 ran June 8 to mid-August depending on the site.

  • Summer dates not posted yet
  • Bring a lunch
  • Financial aid or scholarships available
  • Activities: Science, Engineering & making and Robotics

Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page

About Destination Science

Science day camps for kids 5 to 11 held at schools, churches and gardens across Southern California. Each week has a theme such as robotics, filmmaking or engineering, with three science stations and two outdoor action stations a day.

Where and how to reach them

Southern California Children's Museum
459 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101

Details from destinationscience.org, checked October 7, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Destination Science before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.

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