Chemistry Summer Camp is a great way to explore science and fun with kids of all ages! Make sure to grab all the printable summer camp activities and get started. You can simply download the theme of the week and use the convenient links to learn about each project and create a supply list. Want all the work done for you, grab the full instructions pack here.

FUN CHEMISTRY CAMP IDEAS FOR SUMMER

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SUMMER KIDS CHEMISTRY CAMP

Kids of all ages are going to have a BLAST with Chemistry Summer Camp! This week of activities and projects is full of fun and learning. From capillary action to chemical reactions, and even fun edible treats that explore the chemistry of food, kids will have a full range of chemistry activities to learn from.

CHEMISTRY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER

Summer can be a busy time, so we didn’t add any projects that will take a ton of time or prep to make these activities possible. Most of these can be done quickly, with variations, reflection, and questions extending the activity as you have time to do so. However, if you have the time, feel free to linger and enjoy the activities too!

Kids who get to participate in this Chemistry Summer Camp will get to:

  • Grow Crystals
  • Make a Lemon Volcano
  • Try Fizzy Lemonade
  • Make Floating Ink
  • …and more!

TEACHING KIDS WITH CHEMISTRY

Science encourages curiosity and asking questions. These simple chemistry experiments below will also encourage problem-solving skills and observation skills. Even the youngest of kids can enjoy a simple science experiment.

What might you experiment with in chemistry? Classically we think of a mad scientist and lots of bubbling beakers, and yes there is a chemical reaction between bases and acids to enjoy! However, chemistry also involves matter, solutions, and the list goes on.

Encourage your kids above all to never stop questioning and by all means, try to answer those questions as best as possible or show them how you can find out the answers together.

GROW CRYSTALS

Explore solutions and mixtures with these easy-to-grow crystals!

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SODA BALLOON

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Blow up a balloon with science! Kids love exploring reactions and this one also demonstrates states of matter!

SOAP BUBBLES

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Can you make a bubble bounce? Make homemade bubble solution and learn all about bubble science while trying out some cool things to do with bubbles. Did you know you can also paint with bubbles and straws?

PLASTIC MILK

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What happens when you combine a mixture of milk and vinegar? It’s not what you’d expect! Find out with this easy experiment!

MAGIC STARS

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Make a star using only broken toothpicks and water with this magic star experiment!

CABBAGE EXPERIMENT

Explore acids and bases with cabbage science!

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This colorful experiment is so easy to put together, but kids love watching what happens to the dyed water as it travels!

FLOATING INK

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This is always a kid favorite! Make ink float on top of water when you do this activity!

LEMON VOLCANO

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Turn a lemon into a volcano with this fun chemistry experiment for kids! It’s easy to put together and kids love watching the eruption!

DIY SLUSHIE

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This edible chemistry experiment is the perfect summer treat! Teach kids about chemistry in food and give them a snack all at the same time!

FLOATING EGG

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Teach kids about water density with this fun egg experiment! It’s easy to set up and is a great spin-off of the traditional, “Will it float?” experiment!

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