Young Engineers

  • Engineering, General STEM, Science
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center: 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY 13850, USA
Jun 30 2025
Jul 25 2025

Schedules

Add To Waitlist Session A (06/30/2025-07/03/2025) Program is full

Member Price Full - Waitlist available
$185.00
Member Price with Family Membership Full - Waitlist available
$260.00
Non-member Price Full - Waitlist available
$225.00
  • Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Description

Session A of Young Engineers runs from June 30th to July 3rd. Students will not meet on Friday, July 4th in recognition of Independence Day. Session A runs at a discounted price due to this loss of a day compared with Session B.

Session A and B are identical camps and are not designed to be cumulative experiences. Only register a child for one session to avoid repeat content. 

Additional services and fees

Monday Early Drop-Off (8am), Late Pick-up (4pm) $15.00
Tuesday Early Drop-Off (8am), Late Pick-up (4pm) $15.00
Wednesday Early Drop-Off (8am), Late Pick-up (4pm) $15.00
Thursday Early Drop-Off (8am), Late Pick-up (4pm) $15.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 03/16/2025 and ends on 06/23/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 2 to 3.

Add To Waitlist Session B (07/21/2025-07/25/2025) Program is full

Member Price Full - Waitlist available
$225.00
Member Price with Family Membership Full - Waitlist available
$300.00
Non-member Price Full - Waitlist available
$265.00
  • Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Description

Session B of Young Engineers runs from July 21st to July 25th. Session B is a full 5 days of camp and is priced at our regular camp rate compared to Session A (which only has 4 day).

Session A and B are identical camps and are not designed to be cumulative experiences. Only register a child for one session to avoid repeat content. 

Additional services and fees

Friday Early Drop-Off (8am), Late Pick-up (4pm) $15.00
Monday Early Drop-Off (8am), Late Pick-up (4pm) $15.00
Tuesday Early Drop-Off (8am), Late Pick-up (4pm) $15.00
Wednesday Early Drop-Off (8am), Late Pick-up (4pm) $15.00
Thursday Early Drop-Off (8am), Late Pick-up (4pm) $15.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 03/16/2025 and ends on 07/14/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 2 to 3.

In-person location

Kopernik Observatory & Science Center: 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY 13850, USA

Description

Students become young engineers as they explore the extraordinary world of technology, science, and engineering around them. Engineering connects to everything in our lives from planning a city to using computers to space travel. Using the NASA engineering design process, young engineers in this camp will take on exciting design challenges. Can they harness the wind? Can they design a car? Projects throughout the week will actively engage these young engineers in ways that inspire and excite their imaginations!

KOSC Summer Camp Registration Basics:

  • Camps have a maximum enrollment and many fill quickly each year. Register early and avoid the waiting list.
  • Early Bird Tuition cost is good through May 31. Add $25 when registering after May 31.
  • Early drop off (8 am) and late pick up (4 pm) are available for a $15/day. This can be added during initial registration or closer to the camp's start date.
  • Refunds are available (less a $15 administration fee) if a student withdraws 14 days prior to the start of camp. In case of cancellation due to insufficient enrollment, participants will be notified one week in advance and will receive a full refund.
  • At checkout, there is an option to pay by check, if preferred. When sending a check, please make it out to Kopernik Observatory & Science Center and include a note specifying where the funds should be applied (especially for those registering for multiple camps). Checks must be sent to Kopernik at the time of registration and pay for the camp in full. Please contact Kopernik directly with questions or concerns.
  • A welcome email will be sent approximately one week before the first day of camp providing specifics on the class and a letter from the teacher.

Program is full.