Spend the night at the Science Center!
Camp-In is a one-night overnight program that combines an indoor, overnight adventure with exciting, interactive science education. All Camp-In events include IMAX and planetarium shows, hands-on workshops and activities, and time to explore many of the museum’s interactive exhibits. An evening snack, a light breakfast, and a participation patch for each child are also included. Check-In begins at 5:15 PM and the program ends after IMAX in the morning at 9:00 AM.
Camp-In Highlights:
- Hands-on Science Workshops
- IMAX and Planetarium shows
- Special exclusive access to the Science Center
- A chance to spend the night in the museum
- Opportunities to fulfill badge requirements
- Admission to the Science Center the day following Camp-In
Additional event info:
Please check back soon for details on the 2025 Camp-In season. If you would like to be notified when registration for the 2025 season opens, please join our mailing list.
Award Fulfillment
Each year, Camp-In focuses on a different science topic. The theme for our Camp-In workshops in 2024 was outer space. Participating in these workshops fulfilled these award requirements:
Daisies - Space Science ExplorerStep 2: Observe the Moon
Step 3: Meet the Stars- potentially fulfilling this requirement, but still working out the details
Step 2: See more than before
Step 3: Investigate the Moon
Step 4: Be a Stargazer
Step 5: Celebrate and share
Step 3: Discover the stars
Step 4: Use tools to explore
Step 5: Share your Sky (scouts can do this in the morning with when they are with other troops)
Step 2: Explore “invisible” light
Step 3: See the stars in a new way- will get the info although not with the specific activities listed in the badge write-up
Step 4: Expand your vision- will get the info although not with the specific activities listed in the badge write-up
1- On a clear night, scouts can use binoculars/telescope to see through our large windows
2- Look at a distant object through a telescope or binoculars
4- Observe 2 constellations, find out the names of the stars in the constellation and how the constellation got its name
Requirement 5C (and part of 5A)
1A- Planetarium show counts towards watching a show about planets/space/astronomy
2 (Option A)- a) demonstrate how to focus telescope or binoculars
-they will receive all other information but will need to draw the solar system and constellations for their counselor
3B- definitions will be in planetarium show
3C- for 4th-6th grade
3D- for 1st-3rd grade
4A- all grades
Questions?
If you have general questions about Camp-In, please contact the On-Site STEM Programs Manager at any time during the year at 410.545.5958 or email campin@mdsci.org.