Girls in Science Camp (Ages 8–12)

Girls in Science, a program of Sci-Tech Camp, meets in the morning and joins the co-ed environment in the afternoon.

The camp targets the gender gap that exists worldwide in the STEM fields. We believe that immersing young girls in a friendly and engaging science environment during the summer will help to foster greater confidence in science-related fields.

Campers will work together in teams to design and construct life-size boats, solve a murder mystery with forensic science, build model bridges to walk across, and much more. Campers will also put on their goggles and lab coats and run experiments to make the stickiest slime, grow sparkly crystals, and create soda explosions.

2026 dates, themes & fees

Each week brings a different experience to Girls in Science! Take a look at each of our available weeks to see our themes so you can get a sense of what is in store for your camper.

Week 1: June 15 to June 18

Take Flight for Giant Kites
Get ready to soar as we dive into the wild world of GIANT KITES! This week at camp, science meets the sky as we learn to harness the power of wind, aerodynamics, and engineering to design, build, and launch kites bigger than you have ever seen before. From designing colorful tails to testing out the best kit design, get ready for a sky full of creations and a week of wild, whimsical, windy fun!

Please note: there is no camp on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Cost: $692

Week 2: June 22 to June 26

Escape the Room
Are you brave? Do you have an ability to solve riddles and challenging puzzles? Then this week is just what you have been looking for. Campers will design and create "Escape the Rooms" with mechanical, electrical, and maybe even chemical challenges of skill and brains. At the end of the week, everyone will try to solve each room. Who will be able to beat the buzzer and escape?

Cost: $865

This session is full. Please continue with the registration site to put your child's name on our wait list.

Week 3: July 6 to July 10

Arcade Games
Who else loves going to the arcade? Ever wanted to build a life size arcade game? This week is for you! Campers will be challenged to build an arcade game as big as the Empire State Building if they wish. At the end of the week, all campers will have the opportunity to enjoy the games in our original game room. Who will break the Skee-Ball and Pac-Man high scores? Only one way to find out...

Cost: $865

Week 4: July 13 to July 17

Olympics: Scare Games
Welcome to The Scare Games, where spooky meets spirited competition! Campers will join one of four hauntingly heroic teams to compete in a weeklong series of thrilling challenges and eerie events. From monster relays and ghostly obstacle courses to creepy-cool trivia and teamwork trials, every point counts as teams race for glory. Expect plenty of laughs, jump-scares, and spirited rivalry as campers show off their courage, creativity, and camp pride. The week will culminate in a frightfully fun awards ceremony celebrating all who dared to compete!

Cost: $865

Week 5: July 20 to July 24

Clash of Kingdoms
Dukes and duchesses, people of all great regions, there is a great war commencing. You must defend your castle at all costs! Campers will be tasked with building a palace that will withstand the force of the all-mighty weapon: WATER BALLOONS. Which palace will stand the longest? What tactics will your kingdom use to defend your honor and destroy your enemies? Only one way to find out... at Friday's battle for the Girls in Science throne!

Cost: $865

Week 6: July 27 to July 31

C.S.I.
Something strange is happening at camp—a staff member has suddenly gone missing, and the search for answers is on! Campers will become investigators for the week, collecting clues, examining evidence, and interviewing suspects to uncover what really happened. Each team’s discoveries will earn them influence in the final Camp Director Conclave, where they’ll vote to decide who will take over as the new camp director. With puzzles to solve, secrets to uncover, and plenty of twists along the way, this mystery-filled week will put campers’ logic, creativity, and teamwork to the test!

Cost: $865

Week 7: August 3 to August 7

Science of Cinema
Campers become scientists and filmmakers as they explore the science behind movie magic — from the physics of stunts to the chemistry of special effects, and the biology of fear. Campers will learn different branches of science through the lens of cinema, culminating in a mini film festival where campers present short “science movie” projects or demonstrations.

Cost: $865

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Camp Fees & Information

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00–9:25 a.m.
Check-in and attendance

9:30–10:15 a.m.
STEM challenge

10:15–10:30 a.m.
Snack

10:35–11:20 a.m.
Roblox Game Design

11:25 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
Cool Chemistry

12:15–12:45 p.m.
Lunch

12:50–1:45 p.m.
Exploration

1:50–2:40 p.m.
Sports & Outdoors (Surf n Turf)

2:45–3:05 p.m.
Hobbies

3:00–3:15 p.m.
Free time & wrap-up

4:00 p.m.
Dismissal

Questions about the Girls in Science Camp experience? Contact Rebecca Murray.

Registration queries and general camp questions? Email the Camp Office or call (617) 751-3625.

Get Ready for Camp

Packing list

Helpful hints

Label all items that you send to camp!
Since we are spending time both inside and outside, please wear sneakers or close-toed shoes, not flip flops or sandals without a heel strap! This will keep campers safe and able to participate in all activities.
Please apply sunscreen before your camper arrives to camp in the morning and send in a labeled supply in your child's backpack so we can reapply throughout the day and after swimming.
Camp can be a messy place! We highly encourage you to send your child to camp in play clothes so they can confidently take part in all activities without worry that their nice clothes may come home messier than intended.
Our staff asks that your child arrive with a backpack or drawstring bag each day so we can help keep your camper organized as well as send home any projects.

Valuables

Electives

Your camper will get the chance to choose some of their weekly activities before they arrive at camp!

Some of our 2025 options included the following: Cool Chemistry, Kitchen Chemistry, Minecraft AI, Maker Lab, Forensics, Rocketry, Roblox Game Design, Egg Drop, Lego Madness, Archery, Electronics, Marine Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Design, Quests and Costumes, Music Tech, Advanced Rocketry, Advanced Archery, and Advanced Coding!