Camps

Junior Space Camp - Space Exploration

Space Exploration Camp

A one day space camp on space exploration, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor  including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

 

Ages 6-8 and 9-11

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

 

Camp Hours: 9 AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 8:30 and 9 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

 

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

 

COST: $65 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024   9:00 AM
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Thursday, July 18, 2024   9:00 AM
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Junior Space Camp - Solar System

Solar System Camp

A one day space camp on the Solar System, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor  including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

 

Ages 6-8 and 9-11

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

 

Camp Hours: 9 AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 8:30 and 9 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

 

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

 

COST: $65 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Thursday, July 11, 2024   9:00 AM
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024   9:00 AM
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Junior Space Camp - Stars & Nebulae

Stars and Nebulae Camp

A one day space camp on stars and nebulae, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor  including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

 

Ages 6-8 and 9-11

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

 

Camp Hours: 9 AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 8:30 and 9 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

 

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

For the stars and nebulae camp, we are asking each camper to bring a white T-shirt to tie dye.  If you do not have a white T-shirt, you can purchase one for $6 at registration or when you arrive at camp.

COST: $65 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024   9:00 AM
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Thursday, July 25, 2024   9:00 AM
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Space Camp - Engineering

Engineering Camp

A one-day space camp on engineering, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

 

For campers entering grades 6-9

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

 

Camp Hours: 11:30AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11:00 and 11:30 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

 

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

 

COST: $45 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024   11:30 AM
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Space Camp - Rockets

Rockets Camp

A one-day space camp on rockets, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

 

For campers entering grades 6-9

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

 

Camp Hours: 11:30AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11:00 and 11:30 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

 

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

 

COST: $45 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Thursday, August 1, 2024   11:30 AM
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Space Camp - Space Exploration

Space Exploration Camp

A one-day space camp on Space Exploration, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

 

For campers entering grades 6-9

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

 

Camp Hours: 11:30AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11:00 and 11:30 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

 

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

 

COST: $45 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024   11:30 AM
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Space Camp - Life in the Universe

 

Life in the Universe Camp

A one-day space camp on Life in the Universe, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

 

For campers entering grades 6-9

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

 

Camp Hours: 11:30AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11:00 and 11:30 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

 

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

 

COST: $45 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Thursday, August 8, 2024   11:30 AM
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