Discovery Camps
General Information
Location
Discovery Camps take place at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center and have sometimes included other learning venues like Riverbanks Zoo, Hitchcock Woods, SC Aquarium, Lake Thurmond, the Audubon Center, Augusta Canal and Interpretive Center, and many more. Details of field trips will be sent to parents in advance.
Ages
Classes are available for students in Grades K-12.
Times and Dates
Vary depending on the camp throughout the summer.
Cost
(Click the program title for a full description.)
2025 Discovery Camps
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June 16-20 Rising 9th-12th graders With Support from Workforce Opportunities in Regional Careers (WORC) |
$175 After Automatic WORC Scholarship
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June 9-13 Rising K-6 This camp is presented by the National Inventors Hall of Fame |
$275 Base Price $35 off before 2/15 $25 off before 3/20 $15 off before 5/15 |
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June 2-6 Rising 4th-6th graders With Support from Workforce Opportunities in Regional Careers (WORC) |
$105 After Automatic WORC Scholarship $135 Base Price |
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July 7-11 Rising 6th-8th graders This camp is made possible with support from SRNS. |
$195 After Automatic SRS Scholarship $235 Base Price |
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July 7-11 Rising 1st-5th graders The camp is made possible with support from the Generac Foundation. |
$195 After Automatic SRS Scholarship $235 Base Price |
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Coding 4 Kids: Village Engineering June 23-27 Rising 3rd-5th graders This camp is made possible with support from SRNS. |
$195 After Automatic SRS Scholarship $235 Base Price |
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STEM Forward Career Exploration July 14-18 Rising 9th-12th graders With Support from Workforce Opportunities in Regional Careers (WORC) |
$125 After Automatic SRS Scholarship $235 Base Price |
Extended Care (Before and After Care)
CAMP INVENTION:
To accommodate working families, an extended camp experience is being provided. Extended Camp hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be an additional weekly cost. To sign up, please select the Extended Camp option during checkout.
OTHER RPSEC SUMMER CAMPS:
An Extended Camp experience is being provided in the afternoon.
After Care (3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) – $50
Policies
Cancellations/Refunds
Camp Invention
- (Please refer to the Camp Invention cancellation policies)
ALL Other Summer Camps
- Refund Policy: 14 days prior to camp date, 75% refund less a $10 handling charge. 5-13 days prior, 50% refund less a $10 handling charge. <5 days prior, no refund. Please note: If a camp does not reach the minimum number of required campers by 2 weeks prior to the start date, RPSEC reserves the right to cancel the camp and refund 100% of tuition.
Food
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center will NOT provide snacks and Lunch. Campers must bring their snacks and lunch. Science Center educators supervise snack and lunch breaks.
Camp Check-In
All campers must check in and out with a parent or guardian daily. Any pick-up or drop-off changes should be turned in at that time.
Pick-Up
Parents or legal guardians must pick up their children at the end of each program. Children will not be allowed to meet parents outside of the pick-up area. To ensure the safety of campers, we require advance written notice when anyone other than a parent or legal guardian will pick up campers after the programs.
Parking
Short-term parking is available in the parking lot in front of the RPSEC.
For directions and general information about the Science Center, visit our website or call (803) 641-3313.
Questions?
Call us at (803) 641-3313
E-mail us at RPSEC@usca.edu
Registration
Complete a separate registration form for each camper.
* There is a $35 service charge on all returned checks.