Day Camps
Day Camps at AFSC?!
Registration opens to RETURNING families on February 1st.
Registration opens to NEW Campers on March 1st.
AFSC offers 8 weeks of Day Camps!
There is NO CAMP during the week of July 4th.
Each week features a fun and exciting theme!
Camps are open to ages 5 - 12.
Our Jr Camp Counselor/Volunteer program is available for ages 13 & up! Click HERE to apply!
Camps feature structured learning rotations. No running around aimlessly or sitting and staring at a screen all day!
Camps are geared toward kids who love to learn and are ready to fight boredom with curiosity!
Camps are available for half-day sessions or all-day sessions. 2025 Tuition:
Morning only: 9am - 12:30pm | $160/Week
Afternoon only: 1:30pm - 5pm | $160/Week
All Day: 9am - 5pm | $230/Week | MUST BRING A PACKED LUNCH
Camps run Monday through Friday.
Before Care and After Care are available for an additional fee.
Before Care: 8am - 9am | After Care: 5pm - 6pm.
Doors will not open before 8am. Additional fees apply for pickups later than 6pm.
Before Care OR After Care: $35 PER WEEK
Before AND After Care: $60 PER WEEK
Previously-Approved Ohio ACE funds may be used for our Day Camps only if tuition is paid up front and in full each week. Ohio ACE is not currently accepting new applications.
Click here to add your email address to our 2025 Camp announcement list!
Check out our 2025 Camp lineup below:
Dinosaur Adventure Camp - “Tallest & Smallest”
June 9 - 13
Discover the tiniest and the most gigantic dinos discovered to date! Where were they discovered, and where are they displayed now?
Wacky Science Camp - “A Method to our Madness”
June 16 - 20
Explore the history and logic behind the Scientific Method! Plan, write, and execute our own experiments using proper method and technique!
Creature Feature Camp - “Splish, Splash!”
June 23 - 27
Swimmers and floaters of the ocean, sea, rivers, lakes, & streams! Explore taxonomy, geography, habitat, lifestyle, and diet! Note: Study includes aggressive creatures of the deep. We will also be handling live animals.
Space Exploration Camp - “The Gas Giants”
July 7 - 11
Explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, & beyond! What makes a planet a planet? What makes a star a star?
Aspiring Artists Camp - “In the Paint”
July 14 - 18
From murals to graffiti, discover the culture and process of public art installations and make a large installation piece of our own!
Creature Feature Camp - “APEX”
July 21 - 25
Apex predators & keystone species! Explore taxonomy, geography, habitat, lifestyle, and diet! Note: Study includes aggressive predators. We will also be handling live animals.
CSI Camp - “Crack the Code”
July 28 - August 1
Master simple to complex ciphers & make some of our own! Note: Study includes various crime cases and forensic terminology.
STEAM Camp - “Rubber City”
August 4 - 8
A deep look into polymer refinement & rubber production for automotive use! Note: Due to the timing of this Camp, space is limited. This Camp reaches capacity at 36 Campers.
Check out the video below for a sneak peek into the AFSC Day Camp experience!
Parent Testimonials
Educational Savings Program
Akron Fossils and Science Center is an approved Ohio ACE Marketplace partner. Previously-approved accounts may qualifying families to attend afterschool and enrichment programs such as ours! Ohio ACE is currently NOT accepting new applications. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@akronfossils.org.