For Families

Rising K-1st Graders

These programs are perfect for rising K-1 graders who are ready to experience day camp on their own (adults are welcome if a child is not ready to attend alone).

Upcoming camps for Rising K-1st Graders

Chemistry

We’ll investigate physical changes, chemical changes, and phase changes as we make things pop, ooze, and slime.

  • Age Level: Rising K & 1st Graders
  • Program Date:
  • July 15, 2013 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

New! Science of Music

Investigate frequency, pitch and vibration through a variety of materials and instruments to make music.

  • Age Level: Rising K & 1st Graders
  • Program Date:
  • July 16, 2013 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

Space

Make fizzy rockets, create an alien, and explore the solar system in an out-of-this-world camp!

  • Age Level: Rising K & 1st Graders
  • Program Date:
  • July 18 OR 30, 2013 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

New! Messy Science

Try out COSI’s special formulas to create flubber, oobleck, slime and other messy concoctions.

  • Age Level: Rising K & 1st Graders
  • Program Date:
  • July 29, 2013 (1pm–4pm)

New! Energy

Explore the energy sources that power our world in this energetic, hands-on camp!

  • Age Level: Rising K & 1st Graders
  • Program Date:
  • August 1, 2013 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

New! Nature

Discover the natural world of plants, animals and insects! We will explore COSI’s prairie, rain garden, and the Scioto River.

  • Age Level: Rising K & 1st Graders
  • Program Date:
  • June 24−28, 2013 (9am–4pm)
  • August 5−9, 2013 (9am–4pm)

Dinosaurs

Discover dinosaurs, uncover fossils, and learn about these fascinating creatures. Combine with "Earth Matters" (July 22-26, 1pm-4pm) camp for a full-day camp.

  • Age Level: Rising K & 1st Graders
  • Program Date:
  • July 22−26, 2013 (9am–Noon) Sold Out

Earth Matters

Explore different parts of the Earth from Ohio to the rain forest, through hands-on topics in this around-the-world adventure.

  • Age Level: Rising K & 1st Graders
  • Program Date:
  • July 22−26, 2013 (1pm–4pm)