For kids ages 4 through 13, the expERIEnce Children's Museum's Discovery Summer Camps turn summer into a season of creativity, discovery, and hands-on STEAM fun right in downtown Erie. Each week-long camp is built around exciting themes, giving every camper something to look forward to (and something amazing to take home).
Camps run weekly from late June through mid-August across three age-grouped programs. Every day follows a structured routine that includes story time, STEAM-based activities, games, center exploration, and free play in the museum. Older campers even venture out to walkable downtown Erie sites as part of their experience.
Quick Camp Details
Ages: 4–13
Location: expERIEnce Children's Museum, Downtown Erie
Schedule: Weekly camps from late June through mid-August
Half-Day Camp: $185/week
Full-Day Camp: $285/week
Member Discount: Museum members receive 10% off
Register for camps now!
Camp Options for Summer 2026
Mini Explorer Camps
(Ages 4–6)
Weeklong half-day camps | 9 AM–12 PM | $185/week
- Little learners explore the world through playful, hands-on projects and big imagination.
- 2026 Themes:
- America250 (June 29–July 3)
- Brick Builders (July 6–10)
- Aspiring Artist (July 20–24)
- Pet Vet (July 27–31)
- My Erie (Aug 3–7)
Junior Creator Camps
(Ages 7–10)
Weeklong full-day camps | 9 AM–4 PM | $285/week
- Kids dive into action-packed themes that blend science, art, engineering, and community exploration.
- 2026 Themes:
- Grossology (June 22–26)
- America250 (June 29–July 3)
- Brick Builders (July 13–17)
- Aspiring Artist (July 20–24)
- Pet Vet (July 27–31)
- My Erie (Aug 3–7)
- Futuristic Adventure (Aug 10–14)
Imaginative Leader Camps
(Ages 11–13)
Weeklong full-day camps | 9 AM–4 PM | $285/week
- Deeper challenges for curious tweens, including robot coding, advanced engineering, and chemistry-driven experiments.
- 2026 Themes:
- Grossology (June 22–26)
- Brick Builders (July 6–10)
Why Families Choose expERIEnce Children's Museum Camps
- Themed weekly camps spanning science, art, history, animals, technology, and the local community
- STEAM-based daily programming with structured schedules and free museum play
- Campers explore walkable downtown Erie as part of select camp themes
- Therapeutic support staff, aides, and nurses welcome
- Minimum of two trained, clearance-holding staff per camp, led by an adult with classroom education and experience
- Full-cost camp scholarships available — apply directly on each camp’s webpage; recipients notified the first week of April
Camps fill quickly — some 2026 sessions are already sold out. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
