Hands-on science and technology camp for kids entering 4th-8th grades at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose.

Welcome to the ultimate camp experience for aspiring young scientists and engineers! The Tech Museum Summer Camps provide entering 4th-8th graders with a perfect summertime mix: hands-on science and technology classes combined with camp traditions, teamwork and fun. Gain in-depth knowledge and experience in the subject area you're most passionate about, whether it's Lego Robotics, movie production, Video Game Design or others. Brought to you by the creators of Camp Galileo, The Tech Museum Summer Camps give you the rare chance to learn and explore in the interactive playground of The Tech Museum of Innovation!

NEW at The Tech Summer Camps in 2009

• New classes: Junior Surgeons, Digital Photography and Advanced Claymation
• New advanced classes and classes with revised curriculum are being offered to further the experience for returning campers
• Team building activities are built into the day

Highlights

Engaging class topics for new and returning students:
Choose from among 18 classes, including your favorites from last summer and some new exciting options. Class Descriptions.

Instructors with expertise:
We hire highly qualified college graduates as instructors, so Tech campers are exposed to great role models who have the skills to completely engage and deepen their science and technology passions. The camper to staff ratio is always 6:1.

Behind-the-scenes museum access:
Whether attending class in the museum's high-quality lab facilities or learning about the technology behind the IMAX Theater in our Tech Explorers class, you'll have extraordinary access to the museum.

Camp traditions and fun!:
Both inside and out of classes, you'll enjoy team-building activities with peers who share your love for science and technology.

Flexible Scheduling:
With nine full weeks of camp, you have the chance to take multiple classes over the summer and choose dates that work best for you. A refund by April 1 takes the risk out of enrolling early.