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🔬 Summer of Science Camps at the Discovery Center of Springfield

Discovery Center's STEAM focused summer program ensures a fun and educational summer!

By Cassy Cochrun, Publisher of Macaroni KID Springfield MO February 2, 2026

Summer break is the perfect time for kids to explore, create, and learn, and the Discovery Center of Springfield delivers all that and more with its Summer of Science camp series! These hands-on STEAM-focused camps are designed to spark curiosity and build confidence for kids ages 3–14.

With a new theme each week, campers dive into science, technology, engineering, art, and math through immersive activities, experiments, and teamwork. From gooey slime labs and candy science to robotics challenges and Minecraft engineering, there’s something to excite every interest.


Each week of Discovery Camps has limited spots available, so make sure to get your student enrolled now!



Group photo of children at the Discovery Center


Camps run weekdays from 9:00 am–4:00 pm with optional before/after care available. Small group sizes and experienced instructors make every week fun and engaging, and help campers sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving skills while having a blast.



Child engaging with model dinosaur at the Discovery Center

Spaces are limited and fill fast, so families are encouraged to register early. Visit the Discovery Center’s website to explore camp themes, schedules, and registration details.



Child engaging with model brain display at the Discovery Center


Make this summer unforgettable with Summer of Science at the Discovery Center of Springfield!


Register Today!

Summer of Science is our STEAM focused summer program. Our summer camps offer the same adult-to-child ratio as our nationally recognized school for all Discovery Camps. With our best-in-class lessons, you can rest easy knowing your child’s summer will be both fun and educational!