2nd & 3rd Grade Summer Camps
2025 Second and Third Grade Sessions
NHMU second and third grade summer camp sessions are for students who will enter either of these grades in the fall of 2025. Most sessions are offered in a full-day, Monday-Thursday format with no camp on Friday. There are three special 3-day weeks (M-W). We'll have a morning and an afternoon snack break, along with a midday lunch break. Two substantial snacks, a non-refrigerated lunch, and a water bottle will need to be brought from home each day. Camp sessions of the same name are the exact same camp, just offered at a different time so please don’t register for both.
Important Details:
- Food and Drink: Pack two substantial snacks, a non-refrigerated lunch, and a reusable water bottle daily.
- Session Registration: Camps with the same title are identical; register for only one session of each camp.
- Drop-Off and Pick-Up: Held at NHMU unless otherwise specified.
- School Schedule: Summer break start and end dates vary by school district, so please check your school’s calendar before registering.
Registration Limit: Due to Utah childcare licensing exemptions for out-of-school programs, each camper may attend a maximum of five weeks of camp.
Building Lab
Get ready to supercharge your engineering abilities with daily challenges and hands-on builds! Throughout the week, campers will design creative solutions to everyday problems using common household supplies. Campers will dive into the world of robotics with VEX IQ Robots and electrical circuits, and they'll have the chance to build impressive LEGO® creations while learning about key engineering concepts. Whether you're a first-time builder or a seasoned pro, this camp is the perfect way to unleash your creativity and sharpen your engineering skills!
*Week 1 | June 9 – 11 (*M-W) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $273.75 | Session is Full
Weather Unleashed
Snowflakes, Tornadoes, and Rainbows—Oh My! Ready to discover the wild, exciting world of weather? Weather Unleashed is the ultimate 4-day adventure where you’ll dive into the forces that shape our planet, from thunderous storms to bright sunny days. At this camp, you’ll become a forecaster, meteorologist, and even a storm chaser as you explore the fascinating science behind weather and its impact on the Earth, climate, and our daily lives!
Week 2 | June 16 – 19 (M-Th) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $365 | Session is Full
Protect & Preserve
Partner Camp with Camp Kostopulos
Join us for a week of adventures! Monday and Tuesday will be spent at the Museum, learning about Citizen Science and wildlife conservation. We’ll utilize iNaturalist, an app that serves a global community for nature observation and identification and get up close and personal with several of our education animals while also learning about problems and solutions to animal endangerment and protection. Wednesday and Thursday at Camp K participants will explore the Utah foothills in Emigration Canyon as they experience the different elements of plants and wildlife. Through fun, hands-on science experiments and outdoor adventures, discover the importance of how we can help to protect and preserve the environment. Campers will also enjoy nature-inspired art, hiking, fishing, climbing the rock wall, cool off at our brand-new splash pad with interactive water features, and create music with our brand-new outdoor musical instruments. Drop off and pick up on Monday and Tuesday take place at NHMU. Wednesday and Thursday will be at Camp K. No camp on Friday.
Week 3 | June 23 – 26 (M-Th) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $365 | Session is Full
Week 6 | July 14 – 17 (M-Th) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $365 | Session is Full
Botany & Bugs: Session A
Partner Camp with Wasatch Community Gardens
Join us and discover what’s growing and what slithers, crawls and hops outside! Monday and Tuesday will find campers at NHMU learning about the amazing world of insects, snails, and worms. We’ll study their amazing variety and importance while exploring their life cycles and habitats. Wednesday and Thursday while at Wasatch Community Gardens, campers will investigate the relationship between insects and plants. We'll be digging deep below the surface in an exploration of who lives in the soil and how they help our plants grow delicious vegetables! Drop off and pick up will take place at NHMU on Monday and Tuesday and at Wasatch Community Garden on Wednesday and Thursday. No camp on Friday.
Week 4 | June 30 – July 3 (M-Th) | 8:30am – 4:00pm | $365 | Session is Full
Botany & Bugs: Session B
Partner Camp with Wasatch Community Gardens
Join us and discover what’s growing and what slithers, crawls and hops outside! Monday and Tuesday, while at Wasatch Community Gardens, campers will investigate the relationship between insects and plants. We'll be digging deep below the surface in an exploration of who lives in the soil and how they help our plants grow delicious vegetables! Wednesday and Thursday will find campers at NHMU learning about the amazing world of insects, snails, and worms. We’ll study their amazing variety and importance while exploring their life cycles and habitats. Drop off and pick up will take place at Wasatch Community Garden on Monday and Tuesday and at NHMU on Wednesday and Thursday. No camp on Friday.
Week 4 | June 30 – July 3 (M-Th) | 8:30am – 4:00pm | $365 | Check Availability & Register
Phenomenal Physics
Physics explores the fundamental principles that govern our Universe. Join us at NHMU for a week of hands-on discovery! This camp is perfect for curious kids who love asking "why?" and "how?" as they delve into the forces and concepts that shape our world. From the basics of motion and energy to exciting topics like electricity and magnetism, each day features thrilling experiments and engaging challenges that make physics come alive!
Week 5 | July 7 – 10 (M-Th) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $365 | Session is Full
Planetary Detectives
Partner Camp with Clark Planetarium
Journey through the galaxy and explore the mysteries of Earth and space. While at NHMU on Monday and Tuesday, campers will investigate the forces that shape our planet, from weathering and the water cycle to soil science, rocks, and natural disasters. At Clark Planetarium Wednesday and Thursday, campers will uncover the secrets of our solar system and learn about NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission through hands-on activities and creative challenges. By the end of the week, campers will have a deeper understanding of the dynamic processes that connect Earth and our solar system. Drop off and pick up on Monday and Tuesday take place at NHMU. Wednesday and Thursday will be at Clark Planetarium. No camp on Friday.
Week 5 | July 7 – 10 (M-Th) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $365 | Session is Full
Up, Up & Away
Get ready to take off on an adventure through the science of flight! Campers will explore the fascinating world of aerodynamics with hands-on experiments and activities. They'll uncover how animals, insects, and even seeds soar through the air, learning the secrets behind nature’s flyers. From hot air balloons to airplanes and rockets, campers will also investigate how human inventions have transformed our experience of the skies. This camp is perfect for curious minds ready to explore, experiment, and soar to new heights!
*Week 7 | July 21 – 23 (*M-W) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $273.75 | Session is Full
STEAM Explorations
Join us for amazing hands-on science that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Whether your camper is an aspiring inventor, artist, or problem-solver, this is the perfect camp to explore, create, and discover! Campers will explore physics and chemistry, create projects using circuits, erupt geysers and volcanoes, design their own tessellations, and connect art with science—all while working with Museum specimens and exploring collection areas.
Week 8 | July 28 – 31 (M-Th) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $365 | Session is Full
*Week 10 | August 11 – 13 (*M-W) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $273.75 | Session is Full
Science of Color
Partner Camp with Visual Art Institute
Join us as we explore the intersection of art and science. Monday and Tuesday will be spent at NHMU exploring color through the lens of biology, chemistry, and physics. From learning about eyesight and understanding camouflage to finding out what colors absorb more heat, and why the sky turns red at sunset and sunrise—these are just a few of the questions we’ll investigate. Wednesday and Thursday will have campers at the Visual Arts Institute engaging in diverse art forms like sculpture, printmaking, drawing, and painting. Campers will make their own modeling clay, understand sculpting tools, experiment with cyanotype photography, discover color combinations in printmaking, and even create creatures by studying animal skeletal structures. Drop off and pick up takes place at NHMU on Monday and Tuesday and at the Visual Arts Institute on Wednesday and Thursday. No camp on Friday.
Week 9 | August 4 – 7 (M-Th) | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $365 | Session is Full
