Spend the night at the Science Center!
Camp-In is a one-night overnight program that combines an indoor, overnight adventure with exciting, interactive science education. All Camp-In events include IMAX and planetarium shows, hands-on workshops and activities, and time to explore many of the museum’s interactive exhibits. An evening snack, a light breakfast, and a participation patch for each child are also included. Check-In begins at 5:15 PM and the program ends after IMAX in the morning at 9:00 AM.
Camp-In Highlights:
- Hands-on Science Workshops
- IMAX and Planetarium shows
- Special exclusive access to the Science Center
- A chance to spend the night in the museum
- Opportunities to fulfill badge requirements
- Admission to the Science Center the day following Camp-In
2025 Event Dates:
Girl Scouts, Daisy - Brownie - Junior- Friday, January 31 – Calvery, Somerset and St. Mary County schools closed – SOLD OUT FOR JUNIORS, Limited availability for Brownies
- Friday, February 7 – Howard County schools closed – SOLD OUT FOR BROWNIES
- Friday, February 14 – St. Mary County and Harrisburg schools closed, early release day for Prince George’s County
- Saturday, March 8 – SOLD OUT FOR BROWNIES AND JUNIORS
- Saturday, March 22 – SOLD OUT FOR JUNIOR, limited availability for Brownies
- Saturday, April 12
- Friday, May 2 – Limited Availability for Brownies and Juniors
- Saturday, March 1
- Saturday, March 29
- Friday, April 11 – Baltimore County schools closed
- Saturday, January 25 – SOLD OUT for Wolves/Bear/Webelos/AOL. Limited availability for Lions/Tigers.
- Saturday, February 8 –SOLD OUT for Wolves/Bears and Webelos/AOL
- Friday, February 28 – early release day for Montgomery and Prince George’s counties
- Saturday, March 15 – SOLD OUT for Wolves/Bears/Webelos/AOL, limited availability for Lions/Tigers.
- Friday, March 21 – Carroll County schools closed
- Saturday, April 5 —Limited availability for Lions/Tigers.
- Saturday, April 26
- Saturday, February 15
- Friday, March 7 – St. Mary’s County and Harrisburg schools closed
*Please note that we need a minimum of 70 participants to host an event. If there are not enough participants, we will allow scout groups on our waitlist to sign up.
Registration:
To register, send a complete registration form
and roster to campin@mdsci.org or mail to:
Camp-In
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
The cost is $65.00 per person for adults and children. Payment is due in full at the time of registration in order to reserve your space. Please email the completed registration form before calling in payment. Credit card information can be called in to the manager Wednesday-Friday from 9:00-2:00 at 410-545-5958 or via check payable to the Maryland Science Center and mailed to the above address. If mailing a check, please let us know.
Award Fulfillment
Each year, Camp-In focuses on a different science topic. The theme for our Camp-In workshops in 2025 is Animal, Vegetable, Mineral.
Girl Scouts, Daisy - Brownie - JuniorDaisies
Design with Nature – Requirement 2
Numbers in Nature – Requirements 2 and 3
Animal Observer – Requirement 2
3 Cheers for Animals – Plan 1, Unique animals and animals can talk
Brownies
Design with Nature – Requirement 1
Numbers in Nature – Requirement 5
Shapes in Nature – Requirements 1, 3 and 5
Juniors
Numbers in Nature – Requirement 3
Animal Habitats – Requirement 2
Trees:
Requirement 1: Take-Home activity
Requirement 2: Workshop
Requirement 3: Workshop
Requirement 4: Workshop
Requirement 5: Take-Home activity
NOVA Down and Dirty!
Requirement 2 – Option A: a and d
Requirement 3 – Option A (Rock On): 3
—Option D (Animal Habitats): 6
Lions
Ready, Set, Grow – Requirement 2
Tigers
Tigers in the Wild – Requirement 5
Bears
Balancing Bears – Requirement 2
Webelos
Earth Rocks– Requirements 1, 3 and 4
Scouting America, 6th grade and up
Geology Requirements: 1, 2, 3, 4b (and partially “a” as a bonus), 5d: 1-5 and 6a
Questions?
If you have general questions about Camp-In, please contact the On-Site STEM Programs Manager at any time during the year at 410.545.5958 or email campin@mdsci.org.