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
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!
SODA BALLOON
Blow up a balloon with science! Kids love exploring reactions and this one also demonstrates states of matter!
SOAP BUBBLES
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
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
Make a star using only broken toothpicks and water with this magic star experiment!
CABBAGE EXPERIMENT
Explore acids and bases with cabbage science!
This colorful experiment is so easy to put together, but kids love watching what happens to the dyed water as it travels!
FLOATING INK
This is always a kid favorite! Make ink float on top of water when you do this activity!
LEMON VOLCANO
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
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
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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MORE FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES
- Art Summer Camp
- Bricks Summer Camp
- Cooking Summer Camp
- Dinosaur Summer Camp
- Nature Summer Camp
- Ocean Summer Camp
- Physics Summer Camp
- Sensory Summer Camp
- Space Summer Camp
- Slime Summer Camp
- STEM Summer Camp
WANT A FULLY PREPPED CAMP WEEK? Plus, it includes all 12 mini-camp theme weeks as shown above.
Snacks, Games, Experiments, Challenges, and so much MORE!
Science Summer Camps
Water Science Summer Camp
Enjoy these fun science experiments that all use water in this week of science summer camp.
Ocean Summer Camp
This ocean summer camp will take your kids on an adventure under the sea with fun and science!
Physics Summer Camp
Explore the science of physics with floating pennies and dancing raisins with this fun week of science camp!
Space Summer Camp
Explore the depths of space and learn about incredible people who have paved the way for space exploration with this fun camp!
Art Summer Camp
Kids can let their creative side come out with this awesome art camp! Learn about famous artists, explore new modes and methods of creating and more!
Bricks Summer Camp
Play and learn at the same time with this fun building bricks camp! Explore science themes with toy bricks!
Cooking Summer Camp
This edible science camp is so much fun to make, and delicious to eat! Learn about all kinds of science while tasting along the way!
Nature Summer Camp
Get outside with this nature summer camp for kids! Kids will explore nature in their own area, and observe and discover new things right in their own backyard!
Slime Summer Camp
Kids of all ages love making and playing with slime! This slimy week of camp includes a wide range of different types of slimes and activities to make and play!
Sensory Summer Camp
Kids will explore all of their senses with this week of summer science camp! Kids will get to make and experience sand foam, colored rice, fairy dough, and more!
Dinosaur Summer Camp
Step back in time with dino camp week! Kids will spend this week doing dino digs, creating volcanoes, and even making their own dinosaur tracks!
STEM Summer Camp
Explore the world of science and STEM with this awesome week of camp! Explore activities centered around matter, surface tension, chemistry and more!