MoSH Camps 2026 – Begin the Exploration!
SUMMER CAMPS
1st – 6th
9am – 3pm
Extended care available
Weekly price – $285 ($275 for members)
Daily price – $75 ($60 for members)
Extended Care – Morning – $30
Extended Care – Afternoon – $50
Camps offered at both Pink Palace and Lichterman Nature Center
Get ready for a summer of adventure at MoSH Summer Camps! Designed for rising 1st– rising 6th graders, our weeklong camps spark curiosity through hands-on STEM challenges, creative projects, and exciting museum explorations. From space science and engineering to archaeology and nature discovery, each themed week immerses campers in unforgettable learning experiences led by expert educators. Limited daily drop-in camps are also available on the edges of the summer break. Spots fill fast—register now and let your child’s summer of discovery begin!
MAY 25-29
Register for drop-in camp – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion
JUNE 1-5
Register for Level Up Academy – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion
Level-Up Academy turns campers into game designers as they discover the basics of physical science and coding. Each day brings new challenges and playful opportunities to invent, create, and play their very own games!
Register for Pocket Zoo – Lichterman Nature Center
Pocket Zoo invites campers to become animal experts as they explore habitats and adaptations through hands-on card-making fun. Each day, campers create collectible cards while learning amazing animal facts, and on Friday, they’ll swap discoveries with friends in a friendly card trade!
JUNE 8 – 12
Register for Robotics (Rising 4th – Rising 6th) – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion
Robotics Camp is an exciting introduction to robotics for young innovators! Taught by experts from the Tennessee Valley Authority, campers will build and code their own simple robots, tackle creative challenges, and see their creations come to life. Each day is packed with teamwork, discovery, and plenty of playful learning in the world of robotics!
Register for Eco-Explorers for Eco-Explorers – Lichterman Nature Center
Eco-Explorers Camp lets kids discover the wonders of ecology! Campers learn about animals, habitats, and conservation through fun outdoor adventures and hands-on activities in the great outdoors
JUNE 15 – 18 – 4 day camp with discounted rate
Register for Storybook Studios – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion
Storybook Studios turns storytelling into a playful learning adventure! Every day focuses on a new story element—like setting, character, or plot—through creative prompts and activities. Campers build their own stories while boosting their writing skills in a fun, imaginative way.
Register for Idea Factory – Lichterman Nature Center
Idea Factory is a hands-on adventure for creative minds! Campers will invent, design, and build everything from bridges to simple machines, exploring the wonders of engineering through playful challenges and teamwork. Each day is packed with exciting projects that make learning about structures and problem-solving fun.
JUNE 22 – 28
Register for Robotics (Rising 1st – Rising 3rd) – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion
Robotics Camp is an exciting introduction to robotics for young innovators! Taught by experts from the Tennessee Valley Authority, campers will build and code their own simple robots, tackle creative challenges, and see their creations come to life. Each day is packed with teamwork, discovery, and plenty of playful learning in the world of robotics!
Register for Camp Supernova – Lichterman Nature Center
At Camp Supernova, young scientists will blast off into learning, exploring aerodynamics, physics, chemistry, and engineering while building their own bottle rockets. Each launch is a hands-on adventure in science and creativity!
JULY 6 – 10
Register for Camp Supernova – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion
At Camp Supernova, young scientists will blast off into learning, exploring aerodynamics, physics, chemistry, and engineering while building their own bottle rockets. Each launch is a hands-on adventure in science and creativity!
Register for Storybook Studios for Storybook Studios – Lichterman Nature Center
Storybook Studios turns storytelling into a playful learning adventure! Every day focuses on a new story element—like setting, character, or plot—through creative prompts and activities. Campers build their own stories while boosting their writing skills in a fun, imaginative way.
JULY 13 – 17
Register for Secret Agent Academy – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion
Secret Agent Academy is where curious minds become secret agents! Campers will dive into the world of science and espionage, learning how to crack codes, create invisible ink, and use gadgets that make real science feel like magic. Each day is packed with hands-on experiments and stealthy missions, building STEM skills while having undercover fun.
Register for Pocket Zoo – Lichterman Nature Center
Pocket Zoo invites campers to become animal experts as they explore habitats and adaptations through hands-on card-making fun. Each day, campers create collectible cards while learning amazing animal facts, and on Friday, they’ll swap discoveries with friends in a friendly card trade!
JULY 20-24
Register for Level Up Academy for Level Up Academy – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion
Level-Up Academy turns campers into game designers as they discover the basics of physical science and coding. Each day brings new challenges and playful opportunities to invent, create, and play their very own games!
Register for Eco-Explorers – Lichterman Nature Center
Eco-Explorers Camp lets kids discover the wonders of ecology! Campers learn about animals, habitats, and conservation through fun outdoor adventures and hands-on activities in the great outdoors.
JULY 27 – 31
Register for Idea Factory – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion
Idea Factory is a hands-on adventure for creative minds! Campers will invent, design, and build everything from bridges to simple machines, exploring the wonders of engineering through playful challenges and teamwork. Each day is packed with exciting projects that make learning about structures and problem-solving fun.
Register for Apex Adventure – Lichterman Nature Center
Apex Adventure brings adventure and teamwork to life! Campers tackle exciting group challenges inspired by the reality show, practicing collaboration and creative thinking as they compete for fun prizes like extra recess.
AUGUST 3-7
Register for Drop-In Camp – Pink Palace Museum & Mansion
FAQs
At what locations do you offer camps?
- Camps are offered at the Pink Palace Museum and Mansion (3050 Central Ave) and Lichterman Nature Center (5992 Quince Rd)
How long is a day of camp?
- Camp runs from 9am to 3pm.
Do you offer extended care?
- Yes
What should I send with my camper everyday?
- We ask that campers come prepared with:
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- A shelf stable lunch
- A refillable water bottle
- A snack
- A rain jacket
- A change of clothing
- Any reported self-administered medications
What if I need to pick my camper up early or drop my camper off late?
- Please refer to the contact person and phone in your Camp FAQs sheet—this sheet is sent via email the week before camp to confirmed attendees.
What are the drop off and pick up locations?
- You can pick up and drop off at the main entrance for both Pink Palace and Lichterman.
What age ranges do your camps serve?
- Our camps are designed for students from K to 6th grade