July Summer Camps in Charlotte
July is the heart of summer! At Discovery Place Science in Uptown Charlotte, our July 2026 camp lineup is in full swing, offering the widest variety of themes and adventures for every kind of curious kid.
Beat the mid-summer heat in our cool, air-conditioned labs and exhibits. Whether your child wants to build a robot, dig for dinosaurs, or dive into the deep sea, we have a spot for them. Keep their minds active and their hands busy with Charlotte’s premier STEM experience.
Camps by Week: July 2026
The adventure continues all month long. Find your week below.
Early July (Starts July 6)
Kick off the month with discovery.
Junior Chemists (Kindergarten): Get messy with colorful, fizzy experiments.
Planet Pioneers (1st/2nd Grade): Explore the solar system and beyond.
Age of the Dinosaurs (1st/2nd Grade): A prehistoric adventure for young paleontologists.
Think It, Make It, Take It (3rd/4th Grade): Design and build your own inventions in this Maker camp.
Mid-July (Starts July 13)
The peak of summer science!
Tiny Tinkering (Kindergarten): Building and engineering with LEGO® bricks for little hands.
Engineering Extravaganza (1st/2nd Grade): Construct cities and solve structural challenges.
Girls in STEM (1st/2nd Grade): Empowering future female scientists with hands-on projects.
Captivating Chemistry (3rd/4th Grade): Advanced experiments for older students—expect bubbles and glow!
Tech Trailblazers (5th/6th Grade): Our advanced technology camp for pre-teens featuring coding and web design.
Late July (Starts July 20)
Explore new worlds before August arrives.
Blast Off (Kindergarten): A journey to the stars for our youngest astronauts.
Underwater Discoveries (1st/2nd Grade): Explore the aquarium and marine life.
Planet Pioneers (1st/2nd Grade): Another chance to join our popular astronomy camp.
Girls in STEM (3rd/4th Grade): A dedicated week for older girls to explore engineering and science together.
Creative Coding (3rd/4th Grade): Program robots and create digital art.
End of July (Starts July 27)
Finish the month strong.
Deep Sea Divers (Kindergarten): Learn about whales, sharks, and ocean habitats.
Age of the Dinosaurs (1st/2nd Grade): Dig for fossils and study prehistoric life.
Science of Superheroes (1st/2nd Grade): Discover the real physics behind super powers.
Investigation: Discovery Place (3rd/4th Grade): Solve mysteries using forensics and logic.
Why July is the Best Time for Camp
Beat the Heat
July in Charlotte can be scorching. Our camps offer the perfect balance—active, indoor fun in our climate-controlled museum, with safe, supervised outdoor breaks when the weather permits.
The “Summer Slide” Stopper
By mid-July, the novelty of being out of school can wear off, and academic skills can start to slip. Our camps reignite that love for learning, keeping math and reading skills sharp through “stealth learning” activities.
Making New Friends
July camps bring together children from all over the Charlotte metro area. It’s a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends outside of their usual school circle who share their interests in science and tech.
Frequently Asked Questions (July Camps)
Q: Is there camp on July 4th?
A: For 2026, the July 4th holiday falls on a Saturday, so our camp weeks run on a standard Monday-Friday schedule. Please check specific registration details for any holiday adjustments.
Q: Do you offer single-day camps in July?
A: To ensure a cohesive learning experience and project completion, all our July sessions are full-week camps.
Q: Are water activities included?
A: While we don’t have a pool, camps like Deep Sea Divers and Underwater Discoveries often include water-based science experiments and sensory play to keep things cool!