Date: June 23 – June 27
Time: 8:30am - 3pm
Ages: 8 - 11 years
Cost: $360 per child, $335 for siblings in the same camp, $320 for members, $295 for member siblings in the same camp.
Description: Let’s dig deep and uncover the secrets hidden within the world around us! Ecosystems, weather, and everything beneath our feet will be explored during this week of Earth science fun! Join us to explore the earth, our home planet and our place in its systems.
Date: June 30 - July 3 *
Time: 8:30am - 3pm
Ages: 12-14
Cost: $285 per child, $260 for siblings in the same camp, $260 for members, $235 for member siblings in the same camp.
Description: Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an engineer? How about coding, programming, and building your own fantastic creations? Come to Create, Code, Conquer, and learn all about the fundamentals of design! We will get to work with different types of coding and programming and complete fun daily challenges that put our minds to the test.
*This camp is Monday – Thursday to accommodate the holiday
Date: July 7 - July 11
Time: 8:30am - 3pm
Ages: 8 - 11
Cost: $360 per child, $335 for siblings in the same camp, $320 for members, $295 for member siblings in the same camp.
Description: Launch into the stars with a summer camp that brings out the rocket scientist in all of us. Build and modify different types of rockets each day, including model rockets and air rockets. How far and high can you make your rocket go?
Date: July 14 - July 18
Time: 8:30am - 2pm
Ages: 5 - 7
Cost: $360 per child, $335 for siblings in the same camp, $320 for members, $295 for member siblings in the same camp.
Description: Spend time exploring the days when dinosaurs roamed the Earth at this prehistorically themed camp! Discover the many different types of dinosaurs, fossils, and the methods paleontologists use to learn about them. Campers will uncover fossils, watch the continents move over millions of years, and do an experiment to create a mass extinction!
Date: July 21 – July 25
Time: 8:30am - 3pm
Ages: 12 - 14
Cost: $360 per child, $335 for siblings in the same camp, $320 for members, $295 for member siblings in the same camp.
Description: Take your rocket science explorations even further with Blast Off: Payload Specialist. In this upper-level rocket camp, learn the science behind rockets and build advanced models with capacities to carry cargo. Can you return your payload safely to Earth?
Date: July 28 - August 1
Time: 8:30am - 2pm
Ages: 5 - 7
Cost: $360 per child, $335 for siblings in the same camp, $320 for members, $295 for member siblings in the same camp.
Description: Have you ever wanted to experience all the jobs of an astronaut? During this intensive week, you will learn how they live, work, and play in space. You will find out all the tricks of the trade of becoming an astronaut and even listen to some experts!
Date: August 4 – August 8
Time: 8:30am - 3pm
Ages: 8 - 11
Cost: $360 per child, $335 for siblings in the same camp, $320 for members, $295 for member siblings in the same camp.
Description: Become an amateur astronomer in this fun-filled adventure through the universe! Learn about what makes up our solar system and everything beyond it. Use real telescopes to learn how astronomers are unraveling the mysteries of the universe every day and see what you can spy in the sky. Explore planets, moons, stars, nebulae, and more!

At McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, each week holds a new opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math! From rockets to weather, ecology to dinosaurs—every camp has a different theme, designed by our educators for specific age groups to learn while having fun!

To reserve your camper’s spot, download the registration form below and return it to the Discovery Center—either by sending a digital copy to Kellee Duckworth, Director of Visitor Services, at kduckworth@starhop.com or by mailing a paper copy to us at 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301.

Questions? Send them to Kellee at the above email address or call 603-271-7827 x116.

What to Know:

2025 STEM Summer Camp will be hosted on-site at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH)
Camp takes place from Monday – Friday, apart from week 2, which is a Monday – Thursday to account for the holiday.
Drop-off is at 8:30am and pick up is 2pm or 3pm (depending on the camp.) Adults can park in the parking lot and walk campers to drop-off area by the School Entrance.
Campers are expected to bring a lunch, a snack and water bottle with them each day.
The registration fee is due at time of sign up. The preferred payment method is via check made payable to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center.

Download the registration form

“For the past four years, the Rekindling Curiosity program has been a tremendous resource for New Hampshire families and has enabled thousands of campers to enjoy a memorable summer camp experience. Since this program was fully funded with covid-relief funds, which expired this past September, I regret to inform you that Rekindling Curiosity scholarships are not expected to be available for the summer of 2025. I can reassure you that efforts are still being made to potentially find some type of alternative resource, but unfortunately that has not yet been finalized. If something does come to fruition, the New Hampshire Department of Education will broadly publicize it. Thank you for your interest.”
-Kimberly Houghton | Communications Administrator
New Hampshire Department of Education

Gender Inclusion Policy:
At McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, we are committed to providing a secure and enabling camp/ educational environment, a place that is gender sensitive and recognizes all people. We foster a social, physical and psychological environment that will enable all children to work and play productively. We strive for gender justice at both institutional and programmatic levels.

Summer Staff Health Policy:
We do not collect the personal health information of our summer camp staff.

Summer Camps