Odyssey Summer Camps 2026
TOTALLY YUCK SCIENCE! (AGES 5 & 6)
May 26 - 29 (4-day week)
Discovery Village at MNA
Join us for a week of giggles, ‘ewws,’ and messy fun! Explore slime, bubbling potions, gooey creations, and other delightfully gross experiments. Dive into the wonders of digestion as we dig deep to dissect worms and even a squid! Through squishy, fizzy, hands-on play, campers discover real science in the most yuck-tastic way!
ASTRONAUT ACADEMY (AGES 9 & 10)
June 29 - July 3
Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Calling all aspiring astronauts! Blast off into a week of space science and adventure! Pilot a rover, raise crops for a Mars mission, and explore the stars and planets in our planetarium. Build and launch rockets during our expedition to Meteor Crater as we train to survive off world as NASA astronauts do today!
SCARY SPECIAL FX (AGES 7 & 8)
May 26 - 29 (4-day week)
Discovery Village at MNA
Get ready for screams, scares, and special effects! Transform yourself into a zombie or vampire with theatrical make up. Create eerie sound effects and spine-chilling illusions. Work with your team to design the ultimate haunted house of terrifying delights and invite friends and family to enter, if they dare!
VITAL SIGNS! (AGES 11 - 13)
June 29 - July 3
Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Are you ready to be a hero? Step into the world of health and safety and learn what it takes to save lives! Tour a real hospital, meet with first responders, and discover the science behind emergency care. Practice first aid skills, survive a simulated disaster, and gain the skills to keep friends and family safe. A great camp for future heroes who want to explore first responder and medical careers.
CASTLES & CATAPULTS (AGES 9 & 10)
May 26 - 29 (4-day week)
Discovery Village at MNA
Design and build catapults and trebuchets to launchprojectiles at goblin fortresses and dragon lairs. As defenders of your kingdom, build castle walls that can
withstand flying fruit and water balloon attacks. Finish the week with a royal feast and Medieval games fit for kings and queens.
TOP SECRET FORMULAS (AGES 5 & 6)
July 6 - 10
Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Crack the code to top-secret science! Uncover the secrets behind your favorite products. Mix and create your own perfumes, whip up glow-in-the-dark slime, and invent edible super sour sweets. It’s hands-on fun with a splash of surprise—get ready to experiment like a real science spy!
SNEAKY SCIENCE (AGES 5 & 6)
June 8 - 12
Discovery Village at MNA
Become the ultimate hide-and-seek champion! Discover how animals and insects use camouflage to stay safe, then design your own creative camo patterns. Uncover the tricks spies use to disappear in plain sight. Sneak, hide, and explore the science of survival as you sharpen your skills and become a true spy-master!
LEGO LEGENDS (AGE 7 & 8)
July 6 - 10
Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Ready to turn your LEGO creations into ultimate heroes? In this high-energy builder camp, your inventions can save the day—breaking through walls to rescue forest animals or catching koalas from toppling trees! From creative builds to mechanical challenges, this camp is all about designing, testing, and watching your machines jump into action!
ANCIENT SURVIVAL SECRETS (AGES 7 & 8)
June 8 - 12
Discovery Village at MNA
Can you survive in the wild like ancient adventurers? Discover the science behind survival as you train with boomerangs, atlatls, and even yo-yos—tools used by
early hunters. Explore the science of flight in motion and design as you master these ancient technologies. Put your skills to the test in an epic archery challenge for the legendary Golden Arrow!
YOUTUBE UNIVERSITY (AGES 9 & 10)
July 13 - 17
Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Find your fame as a science-studded YouTuber! Explore the science behind the scenes—who knows, maybe you’ll become the next Bill Nye the Science Guy or Emily Calandrelli the Space Gal. Film explosive reactions, silly engineering face-offs, and bouncing slime experiments with the production tools that bring your ideas to a screen near you. Create funny, smart science videos made for the spotlight—sure to amaze your friends and family.
WIZARDS’ WORKSHOP (AGES 9 & 10)
June 8 - 12
Discovery Village at MNA
Step into the world of wizardry and science! At this Harry Potter-inspired adventure, craft your own wand, brew bubbling potions, and uncover the real science behind invisibility and illusions with jaw-dropping experiments. Compete with your team in a thrilling game of Quidditch and compete for the coveted House Cup!
CSI: FLAGSTAFF (AGES 11 - 13)
July 13 - 17
Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
A crime has been committed—and it’s up to you to crack the case! Each day brings a new mystery to unravel as you dust for fingerprints, analyze fibers and hair, explore DNA fingerprinting, and piece together clues. Meet working police investigators and discover how science gives you the power to solve challenging mysteries.
NEED 4 SPEED (AGES 5 & 6)
June 22 - 26
Discovery Village at MNA
Ready, set, GO! Join us for a high-speed adventure where young engineers construct the ultimate race car. Build marble runs that twist and turn and create hovercrafts that glide. Get hands-on with
woodworking and craft amazing contraptions in a wacky excessive chain-reaction line-up that accomplishes a simple challenge. It’s a week of creativity, problem-solving, and fast-paced fun!
BUZZERS AND BURGLAR ALARMS (AGES 7 & 8)
July 20 - 24
Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Zap into the world of circuits in this electrifying camp! Dissect everyday electronics to find out what makes them tick. Make fun projects like lie detectors, panic buttons, and musical bananas with hands-on tinkering and creative circuit building!
SUPER SOAKERS (AGES 7 & 8)
June 22 - 26
Discovery Village at MNA
Make a splash while exploring the science of pressure, velocity, and hitting your target! In this water-powered STEM adventure, you’ll launch rockets, blast water cannons, and experiment with balloon launchers, super soakers, and more. Discover the physics behind every
splash as we learn about this precious resource—and beat the summer heat in the process!
GOURMET SCIENTISTS (AGES 11 - 13)
July 20 - 24
Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Calling all future food scientists and
chefs! Dive into the delicious world of food chemistry as you craft sugary art, mouthwatering gourmet snacks, flavor bombs, and weird-flavored ice cream. Work with your teammates to experiment, invent, taste-test, and refine your creations—then put your science-cooking skills to the test as you compete for the coveted Blue Ribbon!
TREASURE HUNTERS (AGES 9 & 10)
June 22 - 26
Discovery Village at MNA
Pack your Time Traveler Passport and imagination! Each day we’ll solve mysteries to discover where—and when—we’re headed. Explore constellations in our planetarium, decode Egyptian hieroglyphics, play Viking games, and sample treats from ancient cultures. Create treasures like origami animals, stone carvings, and glowing meteorite art as we race to crack clues and return to our own time!
POP SCIENCE (AGES 5 - 10)
July 27 - 31
Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Hop into a world where your favorite cartoons and video games leap to life through science and imagination! Feel Pikachu’s electric zap, hit a cricket ball like Bluey, build and duel with foam lightsabers, create a Minecraft zoo, and melt awesome pixel-art creations in this playful summer adventure!
SCIENCE OF SPORT (AGES 11 - 13)
July 27 - 31
Flagstaff Science Center at Moonshot
Get ready to move, play, and explore the science behind sports! This action-packed week combines fun physical activities with cool technology. Try your hand at disc golf, glide across the ice, and improve your golf and batting swing. Discover how computers can help athletes improve their game! Perfect for young men and women who love to stay active, this camp will teach you the science of exercise!
