Camps that focus on many different fields of science and technology are available across the country for children of elementary school age and up. Some of the organizations listed in the section above may provide information. In addition, check the following:
Audubon (www.audubon.org/educate/cw/) runs ecology camps in various locations.
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, runs the U.S. Space Camp (www.spacecamp.com).
The National Atomic Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, (www.atomicmuseum.com) holds science summer camps across
the city each summer.
The YMCA and YWCA (check for local addresses) hold a variety of camps, including computer camps, for both boys and girls.
Your child's science teacher, school counselor or the children's librarian at your local public library may be able to help you locate the names and contact information for both local and national science camps.
