DIY Lab invites young inventors to explore engineering concepts through exciting challenges. Campers will experiment with simple machines, design cardboard buildings, and tackle creative problem-solving activities. They'll design, test and innovate. Each day brings new opportunities to tinker, build and imagine.

Public $275, Members $220, Scholarship Members $55

In partnership with UofA Engineering

Let the games begin at the 2026 Engineering Olympics Inside Engineering camp! This summer, campers will experience the thrill of competition as they take on Olympic-inspired engineering challenges that blend creativity, collaboration and real-world problem-solving. From designing devices that simulate athletic feats to tackling STEM-based obstacles, participants will work in teams to earn medals in invention, strategy and teamwork. With each challenge, campers will build critical thinking skills, explore diverse engineering disciplines and celebrate the spirit of innovation. Here every camper has the chance to become a champion of engineering!

Public $250, Members $200, Scholarship Members $50

Campers will dive into the natural world, exploring ecosystems, habitats and the essential roles of plants and animals. Each day includes exciting activities like scavenger hunts, building insect hotels and constructing mini ecosystems. They'll learn survival skills, track animals and explore water conservation through interactive games and experiments. This outdoor adventure sparks curiosity and fosters a deep connection to the environment. 

Public $275, Members $220, Scholarship Members $55

In partnership with Amazeum

Get a jump on Kindergarten the Amazeum way through hands-on STEAM activities. Young minds explore sensory, science, tools, engineering, art, numbers and literacy through playful explorations. Designed especially for children entering kindergarten in Fall 2026. 

Public $160, Members $128, Scholarship Members $32

Gadgeteers Camp introduces students to the fundamentals of block coding, circuits and engineering in a fun and engaging environment. Campers will utilize computers to build simple circuits and solve engineering challenges that spark creativity and critical thinking. They'll learn how to turn ideas into action while exploring the basics of technology and design. Perfect for curious minds, this camp encourages teamwork, problem-solving and a love for innovation! 

Public $160, Members $128, Scholarship Members $32

Calling all detectives! A crime has been committed; the suspects are gathered, and justice must be served! At Get a Clue Camp, flex your problem-solving muscles by untangling word puzzles, going on scavenger hunts and collecting fingerprints. Work with the detective squad to overcome challenges and solve the crime! 

Public $275, Members $220, Scholarship Members $55

In partnership with Amazeum

Step right up, step right up…our circus performers have quit right before the show! We need you to jump into circus life the Amazeum way—by tinkering, making and experimenting your way through the science of the spectacular. Explore the physics behind balancing acts, design and build your own show-stopping costumes and props, and make interactive circus games through hands-on challenges. Drum roll, please! By the end of the week, all that tinkering and creativity comes together as we create our very own Amazeum Circus Extravaganza. 

Public $160, Members $128, Scholarship Members $32

This camp is packed with exciting experiments and challenges that bring science to life! Campers will investigate the states of matter, launch rockets, create fizzy chemical art and simulate Earth processes like weathering and erosion. They'll also explore the mysteries of space by crafting solar systems and guiding "rovers" on Mars-like missions. Every day is a new adventure filled with discovery, teamwork, and curiosity! 

Public $275, Members $220, Scholarship Members $55

In partnership with UofA Engineering

Embark on an odyssey of innovation at University of Arkansas' Discover Engineering Summer camp! Campers will journey through the groundbreaking technologies of legendary societies such as Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece and beyond. Through hands-on engineering challenges inspired by historical achievements, participants will uncover how early innovations shaped the world we know today. Working collaboratively in teams, campers will connect the excitement of STEM with the evolution of civilization bridging past ingenuity with modern creativity in a dynamic, story-driven learning experience.

Public $250, Members $200, Scholarship Members $50

Ready for an out-of-the-world adventure? Put on your spacesuit and join us as we rocket into space! You’ll explore the science of space and travel through fantastic sci-fi stories. Space Camp is for creative and curious minds who want to explore the universe.  

Public $160, Members $128, Scholarship Members $32