Summer Camps at The Science Center
The Science Center, 1237 East Main Street, Suite 1048, Suite 1048, Carbondale, IL 62901
About
Summer Camps at The Science Center offers Space to Mission Control, Dino-Mite Camp, Nature Creation Camp, A Pirates Life For Me, and Ready. Set. Create. Art Camp. Campers must be age 5 and up and bathroom independent, and pre-registration is required. Campers should bring a sack lunch; healthy snacks and water are provided, and they should wear gym shoes or tennis shoes, not flip flops.
Programs
- Space to Mission Control — 5 and up; bathroom independent
- Dino-Mite Camp — 5 and up; bathroom independent
- Nature Creation Camp — 5 and up; bathroom independent
- A Pirates Life For Me — 5 and up; bathroom independent
- Ready. Set. Create. Art Camp — 5 and up; bathroom independent
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Facility hours: Wednesday through Saturday 11:00-5:00 and Sundays 12:00-5:00
About the provider
The Science Center is located inside University Mall in Carbondale, Illinois, and has been there for over 25 years. It was originally incorporated in 1992 and opened two years later. Its mission is to nourish and preserve each child’s innate curiosity through hands-on, inquiry-based exploration.
What families say
“The Science Center is an excellent place to host your child's birthday! The staff is fabulous and the activates are engaging.” — Karen E.
“wow first time and 3 hours were not enough time definitely coming back so much to keep the kids mind going great for adults too and very educational at the same time was great” — Natasha J.
Last updated August 24, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.