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Camp Invention: National

Energize your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Recharge! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. They’ll take apart a microphone to explore its inner workings, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks, and design morphing vehicles for the Super Road Rally! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever. This year, our local camps are being offered in person and at home so your child can experience the fun of Camp Invention no matter where they are! Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot and save!
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Phone: 800.968.4332
39° 57' 40.2336" N, 82° 59' 55.6584" W

The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Explore the wildlife of North Carolina and North America, take a trip through the universe through a planetarium show, or enjoy a walk on the Nature Trail. The Schiele inspires wonder and appreciation of the natural world through exciting exhibits, science programs, and family-friendly events.
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia , NC , 28054
Phone: 704-866-6900
35° 15' 11.5848" N, 81° 9' 32.3532" W

Museum of Illusions - Charlotte

Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
601 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte , NC , 28202
Phone: (980) 356-4505
35° 13' 23.0952" N, 80° 50' 54.0708" W

Mission Grit®

Mission Grit™ is a powerful concept that helps children K-8th grade level to become stronger physically, develop inner strength, adopt effective cooperation skills, and gain unparalleled confidence and adaptability. Through fun adventure obstacle courses, fitness exercising, exciting scenario-based quests, and creative team-building challenges. We offer Camps, Classes, and Birthday parties all year round! JOIN OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY TODAY!
6311 Carmel Rd C
Charlotte , NC , 28226
Phone: 7047339103
35° 5' 29.5224" N, 80° 50' 36.7116" W

Reliance College / Great Connections Summer Seminar

Reliance College, based in Chicago, IL, runs a Great Connections one-week summer seminar for teens in Chicago each year. Are you between the ages of 16-24? If yes, then I invite you to experience a journey that transforms you into a purpose-driven entrepreneur. For teens seeking clear thinking about college and life, young adults looking for career clarity, young people wanting to express themselves more effectively, and students eager to explore great authors and ideas, our Summer Seminar is your answer.
James Stukel Tower University of Illinois, Roosevelt and Halsted
Chicago , NY , 60607 41° 51' 57.8916" N, 87° 38' 45.4272" W

iD Tech Camps & Academies

iD Tech is the world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-17, held at 150+ prestigious locations nationwide. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, iD Tech programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.
Held at 150+ Locations Nationwide
. , TX , .
Phone: 1-888-709-TECH
41° 41' 48.3108" N, 72° 43' 15.1392" W

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord is a 26,000-square-foot indoor aquarium. This one-of-a-kind attraction allows visitors to experience the magical world beneath our seas with marine habitats, displays, and close encounters with thousands of sea creatures. Take a fascinating journey from the North Carolina coastline to the ocean depths through 10 interactive zones. Get up close to majestic stingrays, take a walk through our mesmerizing 180° Ocean Tunnel, and find out how it feels to touch a sea star in our Interactive Touchpool. SEA LIFE provides a glimpse of the diversity of marine life while also playing an active role in animal and environmental conservation.
8111 Concord Mills Blvd
Concord , NC , 28027 35° 22' 12.2484" N, 80° 43' 26.148" W

Discovery Place Science - Charlotte, NC

The Science Museum in Uptown Charlotte features exciting interactive exhibitions, education, and youth development programs. Discovery Place is home to our completely renovated Charlotte IMAX Dome Theatre, which shows documentary and select feature films.
168 W. 6th Street
Charlotte , NC , 28202
Phone: 704.372.6261
35° 13' 45.9876" N, 80° 50' 27.3372" W