Creative Contraptions Summer Camp

Why complete a simple task like turning a page when you could design a complex machine to do it for you? Third and fourth grade campers discover how engineers design, build and test solutions to all sorts of problems. Explore the mechanics of motion, collision, pulleys, levers, magnets, and more. Use imagination and newfound science knowledge to design marble runs, Rube Goldberg machines and other moving devices. This program is perfect for creative future inventors.

In addition to engaging their creativity through invention, campers will explore all The Lawrence has to offer, from 3D science films to hands-on exhibits:

• Interactive Planetarium: Discover what can be seen in the night sky and explore the solar system and beyond! Questions and curiosity are encouraged in our one-of-a-kind interactive Planetarium shows.​
• Animal Discovery Zone: Meet and interact with live reptiles, mammals, and amphibians! Our animals and knowledgeable staff are experts who can answer burning questions about animal habits and habitats.
• 3D Theater: Witness science on the big screen in our new 3D Theater! This summer, follow the epic journeys of three species of birds in Wings Over Water, and immerse yourself in the world of the king of dinosaurs in T. REX.
• Outdoor Nature Lab: Explore the wonders of nature in our backyard! Grab a magnifying glass and let curiosity be your guide to our habitat featuring native flora and fauna. The Outdoor Nature Lab also offers plenty of space for campers to run and play with their new friends.
• …And More!