At OMSI's summer camps, your child will dive into a world of science and exploration. With a wide range of themes from robotics and chemistry to paleontology and astronomy, there's something to spark every young innovator's curiosity. OMSI's hands-on, inquiry-based approach fosters confidence and independence, turning a traditional summer camp experience into an unforgettable adventure in learning. Campers will not only gain new knowledge and skills but also build lasting friendships in a welcoming and inspiring community.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is a stem & technology summer camp in Portland, OR for ages 5 to 14. Tuition starts at $275 and goes up to $425 per week. The camp runs full day sessions from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with extended care available. Enrollment is currently open. Dates are confirmed for Summer 2026.
5-14
$275-$425/week
Full Day
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
June 15 - August 21, 2026, weekly sessions
Sessions (74)
Critter Seekers
Is a bald eagle really bald? Where do beetles live? Discover
Digital Design
Are you into computers? Get into digital design where you can use your passion to become a programmer, artist, and engineer! Get your creative computer juices flowing as you design T-shirts, compose music, create a virtual car, and more! This experience is perfect for students at all levels of computer know-how.
Dinosaur Hunters
You're on the hunt—for dinosaurs! Learn about the
Discover the science behind sounds and the building
blocks of music to compose and record songs. Engineer a musical instrument using a variety of tools and materials. Get hands-on experience with daily instruction on ensemble performance and fingerstyle guitar skills! This class is hosted in collaboration with Play It Forward.
Education SPIKE Essential kits you will develop a love of
make food so fascinating and delicious. During this class robotics while working cooperatively to code and build you will visit with OMSI educators to learn more about the using motors, sensors, gears, pulleys, and more. Get your science of food. Enjoy! hands on this exciting new technology this summer! Note: Please consider any food allergies and dietary
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Start Dates: 6/15 | 6/29 | 7/13 | 7/27 | 8/10 P.E.T.S.: Pet Education Training School Are you a dog person or a cat person? Find out as you learn to care for some of the neatest and wildest pets around. From Ants to Zebra Finches, and everything in between, you will discover more than you ever thought possible about pets big and small. This class will even include animal visitors.
Animation Junior Veterinarian
Quiet on set! Look at animation from the director’s chair. Do you love animals? Become a junior veterinarian! From You will design storyboards, create sets and characters, geckos to giraffes, learn about the diverse anatomy and and produce mini-movies. How? You will get hands on physiology that animal doctors must understand to keep experience with digital video cameras, clay sculptures, livestock, pets, and zoo creatures healthy. Explore animal time-lapse portraits, and more; then share and download husbandry techniques, create enrichment activities for your movie in full HD to show your friends and family. our best friends, and learn about how we can diagnose Specific links will be supplied each class. and treat non-human patients when they aren't feeling well. This class will even include animal visitors.
At the Seashore Science Magic
Dive in and make some waves as you explore how land and Step right up! Step right up! Take a look at how magical water come together at the seashore! You will investigate science can seem! Wonder at bubbling potions and sandy beaches, shells, fish, whales, and other mysterious marvel at levitating objects as you discover the science creatures of the sea. You will even walk inside a model of a that makes it all work. Try your hand at making color 50-foot whale! changing creations, moving unmovable seeming objects,
Digital Bootcamp SPIKE Prime is the newest generation in the acclaimed
Become the next digital rockstar! You will learn the simple, LEGO SPIKE series. Develop the abstract and critical cutting-edge design techniques for your own web page, thinking skills you need to solve complex problems. Learn blog, photo gallery, and more! You will understand the the basics of coding and the essentials of robotic languages and codes that link computers all over the engineering while you program and play with the latest kit world, and build the web design skills you need to tell your from LEGO robotics! stories!
Discover the strange substance produced when mixing
cornstarch and water, and learn the difference between a tablespoon, teaspoon, and other key kitchen measurements. Note: Please consider any food allergies and dietary restrictions before enrolling in this class.
LEGO Building Blocks
You will design storyboards, create sets and characters, and produce mini-movies. How? You will get hands on Can you really do science with LEGO? Of course you can! experience with digital video cameras, clay sculptures, Experiment with LEGO bricks as we explore engineering time-lapse portraits, and more; then share and download and physics concepts. From building fast-moving feats your movie in full HD to show your friends and family. of science to visualizing the tiniest bits of matter, you will Specific links will be supplied each class. look at the world and LEGO differently than ever before.
Paleontology lab as you embark on your prehistoric
explorations.
Picking Up STEAM
Are you an artist who loves science? Or a scientist who loves art? Learn about the world of STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Discover the connection between science and art; then use your creativity to make artwork based on your scientific discoveries. You will learn about the science of color and perception, the beauty of mathematics in fractals, engineer a scribbling art robot, and even discover the impact that artist renderings have had on scientific understanding throughout human history.
Games Galore
Calling all girls! Build essential STEM skills with LEGO Calling all gamers! Maybe you hold all of the high scores Robotics! The LEGO SPIKE Prime is the newest but do you have what it takes to design your own video generation in the acclaimed LEGO SPIKE series. Develop game? Of course you do! Your work will come to life with the abstract and critical thinking skills you need to solve characters that move and interact in a compelling video complex problems. Learn the basics of coding and the game world thanks to your own game development skills. essentials of robotic engineering while you program and
Natural Disasters Unlocked Somewhere the ground is rolling and a mountain is shaking
and where are you? At OMSI! Learn all about the science behind avalanches, volcanoes, and earthquakes this summer. Take a deep look at natural disasters common in the Pacific Northwest to learn more about the exciting geology in our region.
Planetarium to learn more about what it takes to lift off whose or how germs spread in this superbly disgusting
from planet Earth. class. Don’t forget to take home your ickiest creations to
Put your skills together to build and race LEGO cars as you
knowledge and creative styles. endeavor to win the day! Note: This advanced class is for students in grades 4-8
Programs offered
Location
1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) cost?
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) costs $275-$425/week per week.
- What ages does Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) accept?
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) accepts children ages 5 to 14.
- Is Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) still accepting registrations?
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) enrollment is currently open. Visit the camp website for the most current availability.
- Where is Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) located?
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is located at 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214 in Portland, OR.
- What is the schedule for Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)?
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) offers full day sessions from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Extended care is available.
Data compiled for Summer 2026. Always verify details directly with the camp provider before registering.