For 49 years, Smithsonian Associates has devoted itself to enticing the younger generation into a world of discovery by bringing them behind the scenes of our nation’s most-renowned museums. There are a wide variety of camp offerings such as ones focused on space, stageworks, art, history, outer space and more. Smithsonian Associates runs 90 camps, so there is something to entice any child. Hogwarts at the Smithsonian, Mystery Theater, Worldwide Comics, Gross Me Out! and The Original Selfie are just a few happening this year.
Age Range: K-9th grade
Camp dates: June 18-Aug. 17
Sessions: Full day, weekly, day camp
Registration: $316-$395 (members), $368-$460 (nonmembers) ;
smithsonianassociates.org/camp