Club SciKidz 2020 Summer Camp in a Box Grades Pre-K through 8th
What happens if we can't get together for summer camp?
Well, you have come to the right place!!
Club Scikidz has some great options for summer camp.
Exclusive Videos with every Camp-in-a-Box
Visit the Club SciKidz Video Hub for our exclusive videos to accompany each Camp-in-a-Box. You will receive a personal code to access the videos in your boxes!
See Also: Additional Videos from Nature Watch
HOW IT WORKS
- Pick one or more camps.
- Each camp comes with two boxes. The boxes have related themes.
- The boxes contain all the step-by-step instructions and materials for all the projects and experiments.
- If needed, a full set of supporting videos is provided, and can be accessed with a personal code.
- Pick up your boxes at your designated location. Yes, we will have safety measures in place.
- If you already have paid for a camp registration, you will receive 4 boxes.
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The recommended ages for our boxes are 6 or older. However, with adult help, younger scientists can participate and enjoy in the box activities.
- Have fun and be a scientist!
If you need help or have questions with any of our boxes please call: 713‑589‑8958.
What is in the box
Each Camp in a Box includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box.
- Access to our theme-based outdoor activities.
Shop All Camps in a Box Below!
The Scientist and The Science of Toys $149.95
The Science of Toys Box
Science is everywhere, in your home, your school, your car…even your toys! Something as simple as a rubber ball demonstrates a scientific principle. In this CSK lab box, you will become a toymaker as well as an expert in the science behind the toy. You are going to experiment with gravity and energy, bubbles and buoyancy, magic sand and amazing instant snow. We\'ve added a couple cool science surprises too!
EXPLORE the science behind our favorite bouncing and diving toys. Engage and enlighten with a Magic Sand nature activity.
Make your own snow with our engineering/technology activity. Equipment for your home lab includes two test tubes.
The Scientist Box
Our Scientist lab kit is a comprehensive collection of STEM-based hands-on activities, experiments, and projects that will help young scientists and engineers explore the wonders of the world around them.
Kids can even start to build their own "Laboratory" with the real lab equipment they receive in this kit. Included is our Exclusive Lab Notebook, filled with scientific charts such as the periodic table, lab safety for scientists, science lab equipment illustrations, and plenty of space to record all of their exciting experimental data.
Experiments include: Growing brine shrimp. Do you remember experimenting with Sea Monkeys when you were a kid? Grow plants from seed using hydroponic techniques incorporating poly absorbent crystals.
Engage and enlighten as you learn about prehistoric amber. Create an LED brush bug robot in our engineering/technology activity.
Equipment for your home lab includes: goggles, magnifying lens, ruler, pipette, forceps and a cool Club SciKidz writing instrument.
Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and videos.
Every box includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
Cosmic Cookie Dough & Exploring Our Solar System $149.95
Exploring the Solar System Box
- Make your own model of the Solar System
- Experiment with Sun print paper
- Build an Electric Space Car
- Learn about Constellations with our Constellation GeoBoard.
- Turn your kitchen into an ISS laboratory with our "Secret Formulas".
- Add in: 20 Micro Experiments & Observations, Science Quotes and Riddles, The World of Science Fiction, and Scientists Who Inspire-Out of This World!
- And of course, don't forget about our Science Surprise!
Cosmic Cookie Dough Box
- Build a telescope, pocket rocket, discover a tektite, and create your own UV ray bracelet!
- Galactic ooze
- Foldable robot
- Famous quotes
- Science riddles
- Scientists that inspire...and a splash of science fiction.
Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and videos.
Every Box Includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
By The Sea-By The Beautiful Sea & Save Our Oceans $149.95
By the Sea by the Beautiful Sea Box
Learn all about Pirates and Oceanography As you perform Experiments in:
- Salt Water Density
- Build A Tide Pool Wind Chime
- Study pressure with a Cartesian Diver
- Operate your own submarine
- Create some sparkling Mermaid Slime
- Explore the chemical composition of shells
- Eat some delicious salt water taffy
- Be a pirate whenever you want-Arrrrg!
Save Our Oceans Box
Our Save The Oceans box gives young marine biologists the opportunity to learn about how pollution impacts the oceans and the marine biology of our precious seas.
- Make your own Bioplastic
- Experiment with biodegradable packing peanuts
- Build a model of the Ocean Zones
- Learn about pressure and Boyle's Law
- Turn your kitchen into a laboratory with our "Secret Formulas".
- Add in: 20 Micro Experiments & Observations, Science Quotes and Riddles, The World of Science Fiction, and Scientists Who Inspire-Holy Mackerel!
- Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and videos.
Every Box Includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
Extreme Radical Reaction Lab & Chemistry Concoctions $149.95
Extreme Radical Reaction Lab Box
We want you to have a BLAST with this group of activities exploring chemical reactions that give off heat and color.
- Create some heat sensitive worms
- Make a hand warmer
- Build your own glow in the dark firefly
- Experiment with some geometric bubbles
- Enjoy our science quotes and riddles
- 25 Micro Experiments and Observations
- Fun science surprise in every box!
Chemistry Concoctions Box
- Experiments and activities that focus on super absorbent polymers.
- Engage and enlighten with a nature project; you\'ll make a kaleidoscope.
- Build your own catapult with our engineering/technology activity.
- Equipment for your home lab: includes test tubes and rack.
- Add a couple of secret formulas and your own ingredients to create SLIME. Discover 20 micro experiments and observations in the activity guide.
- Enjoy and learn from this month\'s science quotes and riddles. Add a splash of science fiction reading about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
- Meet a scientist who will inspire you.
- Don't forget to look for the science surprise!
Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and videos.
Every Box Includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
The Microscopic World & Grossology $149.95
The Microscopic World Box
- Put together your own origami portable microscope
- Prepare specimens for observation
- Hunt for tiny organisms
- Learn about Hooke and Leeuwenhoek and lots of other microscopic fun
- EXPLORE your Origami Microscope and then prepare some dry and wet mount slides.
- ENGAGE AND ENLIGHTEN WITH OUR NATURE PROJECT as you look for microscopic Water Bears.
- Build and Discover The Foldscope - your origami microscope.
Grossology Box
- Activities about stuff that is slimy, mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly, and smelly!
- Create an edible petri dish.
- Learn and examine how owls puke up their supper!
- Summon your very own cow burps.
- Create a bacteria bungalow as you grow real bacteria and fungi.
- Throw in 25 Micro experiments and activities.
- Learn some cool disgusting facts.
- Make Dookie Cookies and Bird Barf in our secret formula section.
- Add a book review and scientists that inspire.
Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and VIDEOS.
Every Box Includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
Geology Rocks & Fun with Fossils $149.95
Geology Rocks Box
A terrific collection of experiments and activities for your favorite Rock Hound!
Explore the world of rocks and minerals, gem stones, geodes, rock collection card, and magnet stones.
Each box includes a wide variety of rocks and minerals including amethyst and agate samples. Have fun building a homopolar motor too!
Fun with Fossils Box
- Find Trilobite fossils encased in earth
- Dig through our bag of fossil mine rough
- Dive into a Dino skeleton excavation!
- Our Dig into Fossil Guide Book
- Fossil Mining Identification Sheet
- Engineering Project-Cork Launcher
- Secret Formulas
- 20 more Micro Experiments and Observations
- Scientists Who Inspire
- Quotes and Riddles
- A splash of Science Fiction
- And of course, our monthly science surprise.
Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and VIDEOS.
Every Box Includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
Birds of A Feather & Come Fly with Me! $149.95
Birds of a Feather Box
Around the world there are at least 10,000 species of birds! Birds come in a large variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Each species is adapted to fit into a special place in the environment. Birds play an important part in ecosystems. They are vital to the food chain as a consumer as well as being food for animals and even other birds. Birds eat 400-500 million tons of insects a year. They also eat seeds, lots of them. The seeds are spread throughout an ecosystem when the bird poops. The hummingbird is a pollinator, helping plants to grow. Vultures feeds on dead animals, keeping the ecosystem clean and free from disease. Our world would be a lot different without birds!
- Birds need us, too. Pollution, habitat loss, pesticides and even outdoor cats threaten bird populations. With this Club SciKidz lab box, you will:
- Become a junior ornithologist and learn about different bird characteristics.
- Discover what an owl eats.
- Use feathers to craft a dreamcatcher.
- Build your own bird\'s nest.
- We\'ve included a really cool piece of equipment and some fun secret formulas. Don\'t forget to look for the science surprise!
Come Fly with Me Box
- Our box has activities on aviation and experimenting with gliders, helicopters and airplanes.
- Engage and enlighten with a nature project; you'll make a hummingbird feeder.
- Build your own dream machine helicopter with our engineering/technology activity.
- Equipment for your home airfield includes a balsa wood airplane.
- Add a couple of secret formulas and your own ingredients to learn about air pressure.
- Add a splash of science fiction reading about drones.
- Meet the Wright Brothers, who will inspire you.
- Don't forget to look for the science surprise!
Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and VIDEOS.
Every Box Includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
Veterinarian Medicine & Young Physician $149.95
Veterinary Medicine Box
- Exciting projects and experiments in Veterinary Medicine
- Yeast Ear Infection Experiment
- Endangered Animals Key chain
- The Heart as a Pump Project
- Emergency First Aid Kit
- Bake your own doggy treats with our special Cookie Cutter
- Secret Formulas
- 20 Micro Experiments and Experiments
- Our Monthly Quotes and Riddles
- And yes, there is more!
Young Physician Box
- In this STEM box you will explore the world of medicine. You will learn all about the components of blood, build a spinal column, and test for calcium when you make our famous chicken bone soup.
- You'll use a stethoscope learn how medical professionals measure pulse and heart rate, and learn how plants and herbs are used to treat sickness.
- Make our Chicken Bone Soup-Testing for Calcium in our bones
- Build a Spinal Column
- Learn about the components of blood
- Engineer an articulated hand
- Check for vital signs with your stethoscope
- Lots of extras: Secret formulas, The world of Science Fiction, Scientists who inspire, science riddles, and quotes
- And, don't forget the science surprise in each box! Actually, there are two surprises!!
Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and VIDEOS.
Every Box Includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
Save The Bees & Rainforest Rescue $149.95
Save the Bees Box
- Bees are in trouble! Since 2006 entire hives have been dying from what scientists call "Colony Collapse Disorder." Worker honeybees are disappearing. Without the worker bees, the hive, or colony, can\'t survive. Scientists don\'t yet know the exact cause of CCD. Diseases, parasites, loss of habitat, and poor nutrition are all thought to contribute to CCD. However, research is pointing to pesticides as the main cause of CCD. More on pesticides later! Bees are essential to our quality of life! Bees are responsible for pollinating one-third of the food we eat. Fortunately, scientists, farmers, and environmental agencies are working together to help the bees. YOU can help too! Get ready to learn all about bees, why we need them, and how we can help them thrive.
- EXPLORE AND ENLIGHTEN with The Save the Bees Nature Project.Build a Bee house, conduct a pollination experiment, Plant your own bee-friendly garden. Make your own beeswax kitchen wrap and honeycomb candle with our engineering and technology activity.
- EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR HOME LAB includes a multi-purpose brush.
- ADD A COUPLE OF secret formulas and your own ingredients to create a honey treat and bee bath.
Rainforest Rescue Box
- When you think of the rainforest, what do you imagine? Do you see tall trees, dense foliage, and diverse animals and insects? How about lots and lots of water? Rainforests are found all over the world, the most well-known one being the tropical rainforest in Brazil. Unfortunately, rainforests are in trouble! Half of the world's rainforests have been destroyed in the last 100 years by humans.
With this Club SciKidz box, you'll learn about why rainforests are so important, and how you can help "rescue"them. - The rainforest box contains experiments and activities that focus on the rainforest ecosystem and conservation.
- Create a rainforest friendly seed bracelet in our nature activity.
- Make your own solar oven with our engineering activity.
- Equipment for your home lab includes a tape measure.
- Add a couple of secret formulas and your own ingredients to make a rainforest treat and rubber.
- Discover micro experiments and observations in the activity guide.
- Enjoy and learn from this box's science quotes and riddles.
- Get some great rainforest book recommendations.
- Don't forget to look for the science surprise!
Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and VIDEOS.
Every Box Includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
Build an FM Radio & The Sounds Of Music $159.95
Build an FM Radio Box
When German physicist Heinrich Hertz proved the existence of electromagnetic radio waves in 1888, he opened the door to wireless communication. Radio transmissions became an important part of American life. By the 1930's most American households had at least one radio.
There are many different types of radios including shortwave, cable, weather, internet and satellite. You will be putting together and experimenting with an FM radio. There\'s also a really cool electric craft activity, and don\'t forget to look for the science surprise.
- Build an FM radio.
- Construct our power amplifier project.
- Create an electronic kazoo and trombone.
- Engage in our LED Flashlight activity.
- We have included some special secret formulas.
- Take advantage of 15 additional micro experiments and observations.
- Lots of great science vocabulary.
- Science quotes and riddles.
- Scientists who inspire.
- Don't forget to look for the special musical science surprise!
The Sound of Music Box
Music is in the air! Sound is all around us, even though we can\'t see it. Humans use sound to communicate; musical sound helps us tell stories and express emotion. From the simple hand clap to the complex electronic synthesizer, musical instruments have an important place in human history. Get ready to go on an amazing scientific, musical adventure. With this Club SciKidz lab box, you\'ll learn:
- How sounds are made and experiment with musical instruments created by you.
- Join friends and family to create music with Palm Pipes.
- Build a Straw Pan Flute.
- Create your own Harmonica.
- Make a string instrument.
- We have included some special secret formulas.
- Take advantage of 15 additional micro experiments and observations.
- Lots of great science vocabulary.
- Science quotes and riddles.
- Scientists who inspire.
- Don't forget to look for the special musical science surprise!
Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and VIDEOS.
Every Box Includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
Engineers Build it Better & Introduction to Robotics $159.95
Engineers Build it Better Box
- For your aspiring engineers, projects include:
- A Whimsical Aluminum Can Robot.
- Electric Motor
- A Monocular to Observe Your Surroundings.
- A Propeller Powered Car!
- Enjoy other fun activities with our 25 Micro Experiments and Observations.
- Don't forget to look for the science surprise!
Introduction to Robotics Box
The word robot is derived from the Czech word "robota", which means "forced work or labor." The Greek mathematician Archytas built the first known robot in 400 B.C. This wooden bird was powered by steam and could "fly" 200 ft. In the late 1400's, Leonardo da Vinci made plans for a humanoid robot. Robots and robotics, the science and study of robots, have come along way since then.
- Experiments include learning about circuits and how robots work.
- Celebrate the changing colors of the season as you create your own pressed leaf coaster.
- Build your own drawing Bot with our engineering/technology activity.
- Equipment for your home lab includes wire strippers.
- Add a couple of secret formulas and your own ingredients to create homemade conductive circuit dough.
- Discover 20 micro experiments and observations, science quotes and riddles.
- Add a splash of science fiction.
- And, don't forget about the science surprise!
Exclusive Access to our theme-based outdoor activities and VIDEOS.
Every Box Includes:
- Science Experiments
- Technology and Engineering Build Projects
- Nature Craft activities related to the theme.
- Lab Equipment
- Micro Activities and Observations
- Secret Formulas
- Science Quotes & Riddles
- Inspiring Scientists
- A Splash of Science Fiction!
- Don't forget to look for our science surprise in each box!
