Camps for Ages 9-12

Engage your kids in science and engineering summer camps at The Works Museum! Featuring new camps each season, as well as favorites like LEGO Robotics, Code Camp, architecture, and more. Our summer camps for ages 9-12 at The Works are ideal for girls and boys. Summer camp season at The Works Museum is alive with enthusiasm and creative engineering.

Register for camp by clicking on the date of the camp you would like your child to attend.

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Download the Summer 2026 Camp guide

Registration Information for 2026 Summer Camps

Summer camp registration begins In January

  • January 19: Innovators Club* registration begins. 

  • January 21: The Works Museum Member registration begins. 

  • January 26: Public registration begins. 

*The Works Museum is committed to improving gender equity and representation in STEM. Our programs for girls are inclusive and welcoming to gender expansive students (cisgender and transgender girls, non-binary or gender non-conforming students, and any other girl-identifying youth).

  • $260, $234 members

    Design, build, and program robotic creations using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 system. Write computer programs for your robot to complete a mission. 

    M-Th, June 15-18, 1-4 p.m. 
    M-Th, July 27-30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
    M-Th, August 24-27, 1-4 p.m.

  • $260, $234 members

    Same great LEGO Robotics camp, in a section for girls. Design, build, and program robotic creations using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 system. Write computer programs for your robot to complete a mission. 

    M-Th, August 10-13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 

  • $235, $211.50 members

    Who needs superpowers when you can engineer? Discover the mechanics of your favorite superhero tech and gadgets, then build some of your own using LED lights, electromagnets, and more.

    M-Th, August 3-6, 1-4 p.m.

  • $235, $211.50 members

    What happens behind the scenes in your favorite movies, shows, and videos? Learn the process of filmmaking by practicing stop motion animation, then adding sounds and special effects.

    M-Th, July 13-16, 1-4 p.m.
    M-Th, Aug. 31- Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • $235, $211.50 members

    Same great Movie Makers camp, in a section for girls. What happens behind the scenes in your favorite movies, shows, and videos? Learn the process of filmmaking by practicing stop motion animation, then adding sounds and special effects.

    M-Th, June 22-25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • $235, $211.50 members

    Become an environmental engineer! Create compostable bio-plastics, build a device that converts salt water into fresh water, and explore ways to repurpose materials into unique works of art.   

    M-Th, August 24-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • $235, $211.50 members

    Harness the power of the sun! Explore how to use renewable resources to generate electricity and heat. Build your own solar car, spinning window decoration, and solar heater. 

    M-Th, July 20-23, 1-4 p.m.

  • $235, $211.50 members

    Transform raw materials into signature designs. Develop soldering skills and melt metal to craft a personalized pendant, build a moving mask, bend and form sheet metal, and more. Use tools and techniques used by professional artists and engineers to create projects that are uniquely yours.

    M-Th, June 29-July 2, 1-4 p.m.
    M-Th, August 10-13, 1-4 p.m.

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Tips for camp registration:

  • Want a 5-day experience for your camper? Add on a One Day Camp to the regular camp week.

  • Want to try a 1-day experience? Register just for Friday One Day Camps or look at our July 4th week camps.

  • The session you wanted is full? Get on the wait list to be notified if we’re able to add extra sessions.

  • Want a full-day experience? Register for an a.m. and p.m. camp. We supervise campers while they enjoy lunch from home and play between camps. There is no need to register for lunch supervision for children combining an a.m. and a p.m. camp.

  • Drop-off begins at 8:30 for a.m. camps and at 12:30 for p.m. camps.

  • Pick-up is from 12-12:15 for a.m. camps and 4-4:15 for p.m. camps.

  • By registering for camp you attest that you have read and agree to the camp and cancellation policies of The Works Museum.

Save money on camps and more when you become a member of The Works Museum. Purchase a membership today!