Science Camps

Science Camps includes hands-on activities such as wildlife spotting, studying invasive species of Florida, crime scene investigation tactics, learning about the 5 senses, and discovering meteorological phenomena. Campers take part in astronomy- and paleontology-themed science activities, ocean-themed science activities, and myth-busting science activities, and they can learn the science behind practicing medicine and how food gets from farm to table while using technology used in hospitals and doctor’s offices. The program also offers team-based wilderness competitions, opportunities to design, code, and develop a video game using Scratch, design, build, and code a space rover, program a robot to complete missions, participate in an esports tournament, explore 3D modeling and printing, compose, produce, mix, and master music tracks, and practice film writing, shooting on location, and editing, as well as pen-and-paper tabletop roleplaying games where campers create characters and solve problems and puzzles in a group, alongside activities that support foundational arithmetic, geometric and spatial understanding, critical thinking skills, reading comprehension, and writing abilities.

• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Schedule: Spring Camp on May 25, 2026, and Summer Camp sessions offered in weekly blocks from June 1–5 through August 3–7, with camp days running 9:00am–4:00pm and optional Before/Aftercare from 7:30am–9:00am and 4:00pm–5:30pm
• Price: Spring Camp May 25, 2026: $75 for non-members (ages 5–12); Summer Camp Science Adventures: $315 for non-members (ages 5–12); Summer Camp Tech Adventures: $340 for non-members (ages 7–13); members receive a 10% discount on listed camp prices; Before/Aftercare is $18 per day

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium has been serving Palm Beach County since 1961 and states a mission to inspire, engage, and educate guests with an immersive journey that empowers them to embrace the promise of science. It reports serving over 300,000 students, teachers, and visitors annually, including 130,000 through field trips and educational outreach into schools and classrooms, and lists partners such as Autism Speaks, Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach and Martin County, the City of West Palm Beach, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Everglades Foundation, FAU Pine Jog Environmental Center, FIRST Lego League Robotics, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Junior League of Palm Beach, Jupiter Medical Center, K9s for Warriors, Loggerhead Marine Life Center, Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Zoo, Reef Institute, University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute, VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach Police Department, and many foundations and corporate partners. Science Camps are offered as both Science and Tech Camps, and also include the Jr Adventurer’s League pilot program, which is a learn-while-you-play camp experience using pen-and-paper tabletop roleplaying games that operates without any screentime. The campus features the quarter-mile-long Fisher Family Science Trail with more than 10 exhibits including the FPL SolarScape interactive exhibit, an interactive splash pad, a gem panning station, a dinosaur walk, and an open-air amphitheater with daily live science shows and seasonal concerts, as well as Sean Kenney’s Brick Planet exhibition featuring sculptures made of LEGO bricks. Guests can bring picnic blankets to eat and play in the grass field while programs use the open-air amphitheater, payment for camp is due at the time of registration, camp spots are subject to cancellation if there is an outstanding balance, and after the 10-minute grace period at pick-up a $5 fee is charged.

Last updated June 2, 2026.