STEM and History Camps in the Buffalo area
Camps that make you THINK!
Buffalo is dedicated to educational experiences for our kids that are also FUN! The following are camps that have elected to be featured on this page, and below it are additional camps of which we at KidsOutAndAbout.com are aware.
If there is a camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Best Summer Ever with GCV&M Summer Camps!Give your child the gift of learning and fun across the wide-open spaces of the GCV&M Historic Village, Nature Center, and the John L. Wehle Art Gallery. Campers at GCV&M Summer Camps can experience 19th-century crafts, trades, and games; explore nature up close and get out on the trails; or discover the Museum from a creative point of view and create one-of-a-kind works of art.
Dozens of weekly day camp classes to choose from starting July 11, 2022. Half-day options for ages 4-6 and full-day options for ages 4-15. Camp bus available daily with convenient Rochester stops. Healthy lunch options available. Plus, before and after care is available from 8 – 10 a.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. Register now, and don't forget - there is a 10% discount for GCV&M Members!
CodeWizardsHQ Live Online Coding Classes for Kids and Teens
Learn to code this summer from the leader in coding education! CodeWizardsHQ offers the most fun (and effective!) coding camps and classes for ages 8-18. Hands-on interactive learning, customizable projects, and highly-rated instructors provide an experience that students love. Minecraft and Roblox coding camps are perfect for gamers interested in coding. Kids build projects in 1-week camps while learning real-world coding. 3-week accelerated classes cover the same content as our structured program but meet more frequently. Students can complete 3 full courses in one summer! Students learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch, and Java. Save $20 with Code KOA20!
Buffalo Museum of Science
School break Discovery Camps are available throughout the year at the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve and offer quality counselors, a variety of educational themes, and most of all – fun!
Check website for summer camps as well as school break camps in October, November, December, February, and April!
Early bird registration for 2023 summer camps opens February 1. Learn more at www.sciencebuff.org/programs/discovery-camps/.
IMACS - Institute for Mathematics & Computer Science
Make summer count! At IMACS, we've been combining serious academic benefits with fun and excitement for three decades with our carefully crafted classes and expertly trained instructors. This summer's STEM camp, which is completely online, immerses students in fun-filled academic pursuits: Logic Puzzles, Coding, and university-level classes in Computer Science and Logic for Mathematics. These online classes are fun, interactive, and instructor-led. Weekly sessions run Monday through Friday. In just one week, children substantially explore and expand their intellectual world and develop a confidence rooted in genuine advancement of their reasoning skills. Sign up today to begin giving your child the IMACS Advantage!
Camp Invention®
The nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program is open for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. This inspiring, weeklong summer experience provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! The all-new 2023 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries! During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators design and build their own mini skate park and customize their mini skateboard; transform a robot into a one-of-a-kind stuffie while exploring genetics; launch their own pop-up business; and more! Early registration discounts are available!
Register using LOCAL25 by 3/30 to save $25 off or LOCAL15 by 5/17 to save $15 off the registration fee. Availability is limited, so visit invent.org/local or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!
