2025 Science is Everywhere Summer Break Camp

Summer Camp Enrollment

Our education team has divided camp topics into week-long camps that are multi-age collaborative camper experiences from 7:30 am-5:30 pm. The museum offers week-long themed camps during the months of June and July. Enrollment is limited to 10 children for full-day camps for Pre-K 4-year-olds to rising 1st graders. Enrollment is limited to 25- children per camp for full-day camps for rising 1st graders through rising 6th graders.

In order to provide campers with the best experience possible, summer camps are designed for the advertised grade levels; therefore, children cannot be enrolled in summer camps intended for older or younger children. Our summer camp schedules are educational and fun for all and include time for recreational activities such as outdoor play.

Summer Camp and FREE EXTENDED Before/After Care Hours

The full-day camps run from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Before care is available from 7:30-8:30 am and after care from 3:30-5:30 pm. Campers should bring a lunch, two snacks, and a refillable water bottle each day. Campers should wear closed-toed shoes. Sunscreen and hats are also recommended for outdoor time. Campers should leave personal items like cell phones and toys at home. The museum is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

*Before and after care is available for FREE no matter your camper’s use.

Safety and Security

“Science is Everywhere” Summer Camp staff take camper safety seriously. Here are some things parents should know about our safety and security procedures.

• Camp staff reserve the right to contact the guardians or dismiss any child whose behavior violates the Code of Conduct and becomes a safety risk to themselves, other campers, or staff.

• If your child has an allergy or medical issue, please let us know so we may make every possible accommodation. Medications such as epi-pens and inhalers must be signed in and out of camp each week.

• Instructors are trained to handle minor incidents and injuries. In the event of a major medical issue, parents or guardians will be contacted by the camp staff.

• Parents or guardians must sign their child in and out of camp each day. A valid ID will be required at pickup. We will not release a child to any person not listed on the child’s pickup list.

•Please note that there are times where Museum emails are sent directly to SPAM folders. It is important to check your SPAM folders frequently for communications from the Museum.

Cancellation Policy

• If a cancellation is received more than 6 weeks before camp, a refund will be issued for the registration fee paid, minus a processing fee of $50.00 per camp registration.
• If a cancellation is received between 4 weeks and 6 weeks before camp, a refund will be issued for the registration fee paid, minus a cancellation fee of 20% per camp registration.
• If a cancellation is received between 2 weeks and 4 weeks before camp, a refund will be issued for the registration fee paid, minus a cancellation fee of 35% per camp registration.
• If a cancellation is received between 1 week and 2 weeks before camp, a refund will be issued for the registration fee paid, minus a cancellation fee of 50% per camp registration.
• Camp registrations cancelled less than 1 week prior to the start of a camp will not be refunded. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Refunds are not available for missed camp days and no partial registrations or refunds will be offered.
• The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History reserves the right to open or close a section of camp based on demand. Should a camp be cancelled, registration fees will be refunded in full.

Instructors

Museum campers learn from the professionals! Our summer camp instructors are experienced museum educators, teachers, or professionals in their field. Volunteers and counselors (where possible), provide extra support, helping us to maintain a low camper to staff ratio and ensuring children receive the personal attention they need.

If your camper has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) through their school, please contact the museum’s Education Director at 505-245-2137, extension 101. As we strive to provide every child with the most engaging and educational experience possible, we would like to take the time to discuss possible accommodations.

Summer Camp Rates

Weekly Full-Day Camps for Pre-Kindergarteners through rising 6th graders:

3-day camp (Grades 2 - 6, Week of August 4-6) $216

4-day camp (week of June 19th and week of 4th of July) $288

5-day camp $360

**A member discount is available for Museum Family Members or Family Plus Members.

** A $5 sibling discount is available for family members.

Camp fees include the camp, all materials, and activities. Many of our camps attend an off-site field trip or host guest facilitators. This cost is included in the registration fee. Summer camp space is not considered reserved until a confirmation letter is issued by the museum upon the receipt of a completed registration form AND payment in full.

A $30 late fee will apply for campers who have not been picked up by 5:30 PM and must be paid at the time of pick up.

WHAT SHOULD MY CAMPER BRING?                                     

• Lunch and 2 snacks that do not require refrigeration   

• Refillable water bottle labeled with camper's name 

• Spray-on Sunscreen 

OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES 

Some camps will attend an off-site field trip on a chosen day of their camp, in addition to visiting the Splash Pad and park at the nearby Manzano Mesa Community Center once a week. If the Splash Pad is unavailable, campers will have a field day at Manzano Mesa Park or out on Vision Plaza in front of the museum. Instructors may also choose to take their classes to the Manzano Mesa Park for lunch. Campers will walk to and from the park with their class and staff. 

Sign up for a Family or Family Plus membership to save on your camp purchase today!  

Just for kids 13 and under, this $25 membership will get them unlimited admission to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History and over 350 other museums around the country, and discounts on every camp and so much more!  

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