The Lawrence Hall of Science

The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.

Entering Grades 5 & 6

Animal Scientists

Why do squirrels hide their food? Why do lions and tuna live in groups? In this camp, 5th and 6th graders become real-life animal scientists! Campers will observe animals in The Lawrence’s Animal Discovery Zone—meeting friends like Paco the Chinchilla and Melbourne the Bearded Dragon. They’ll come up with their own questions about animal behavior and design experiments to find answers. Along the way, campers will learn real scientific investigation skills, explore animal habits, and discover the secrets of the natural world.

Summer 2026 information is provided for reference. Program details and pricing for Summer 2027 are subject to change.

Program Info

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lawrence Hall of Science
Tuition: $1295
Food: New! Daily Lunch Option Add a fresh lunch from ammatka Café to your child’s camp day! Lunch will be delivered right to their camp session and includes an entrée, fruit, a nut-free treat, and a drink. You’ll be able to share any dietary restrictions before camp begins. Please note: lunch purchases are non-refundable. All campers should also bring two snacks and a water bottle each day. If you’re not purchasing the lunch option, please pack a well-balanced, nut-free lunch for your child to help keep all campers safe. Learn more about the Summer Camp Lunch Package.

Dates

Session 2: 06/15/2026 – 06/26/2026
(No camp Friday June 19 - Juneteenth)

Session 4: 07/13/2026 – 07/24/2026