Day Camps
AFSC Summer Day Camps
Registration opens to RETURNING families on February 1st.
Registration opens to NEW Campers on March 1st.
AFSC offers 8 weeks of Day Camps!
There is NO CAMP during the week of July 4th.
Each week features a fun and exciting theme!
Camps are open to ages 5 - 12.
Our Jr Camp Counselor/Volunteer program is available for ages 13 & up! Click HERE to apply!
Camps feature scheduled & structured learning rotations. No running around aimlessly or sitting and staring at a screen all day!
Camps are geared toward kids who love to learn and are ready to fight boredom with curiosity!
Camps are available for half-day sessions or all-day sessions. 2025 Tuition:
Morning only: 9am - 12:30pm | $160/Week
Afternoon only: 1:30pm - 5pm | $160/Week
All Day: 9am - 5pm | $230/Week | MUST BRING A PACKED LUNCH
Add-On option for our Zipline attraction is available to Campers 48’ & Taller!
Zipline Add-On: $10/Week OUR ZIPLINE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REPAIRS DUE TO STORM DAMAGE
Camps run Monday through Friday.
Before Care and After Care are available for an additional fee.
Before Care: 8am - 9am | After Care: 5pm - 6pm.
Doors will not open before 8am. Additional fees apply for pickups later than 6pm.
Before/After Care is exclusive to families who have paid for the service. We understand that parents sometimes run late for pickup, but please be respectful of our closing staff by not making a habit of abusing this service if you have not requested or paid for it.
Before Care OR After Care: $35 PER WEEK
Before AND After Care: $60 PER WEEK
ACE-approved families please note: On March 28th, the U.S. Department of Education paused funding for the Afterschool Child Enrichment Education (ACE) Savings Account program. As a direct result of this decision, Day Camps are NO LONGER reimbursable through Ohio ACE.
>Find more info or register your Camper HERE<
Check out our 2025 Camp lineup below:
Dinosaur Adventure Camp - “Tallest & Smallest”
June 9 - 13 | Registration for this week has CLOSED
Discover the tiniest and the most gigantic dinos discovered to date! Where were they discovered, and where are they displayed now?
Join us in 2026 for Dinosaur Adventure Camp - “Dinosaurs ROCK!”
Registration opens February 1st for RETURNING families & March 1st for NEW families.
Wacky Science Camp - “A Method to our Madness”
June 16 - 20 | Registration for this week has CLOSED
Explore the history and logic behind the Scientific Method! Plan, write, and execute our own experiments using proper method and technique!
Join us in 2026 for Wacky Science Camp - “Use the FORCE”
Registration opens February 1st for RETURNING families & March 1st for NEW families.
Creature Feature Camp - “Splish, Splash!”
June 23 - 27 | Registration for this week has CLOSED
Swimmers and floaters of the ocean, sea, rivers, lakes, & streams! Explore taxonomy, geography, habitat, lifestyle, and diet!
Note: Study includes aggressive marine wildlife. We will also be handling live animals.
Join us in 2026 for Creature Feature Camp - “Around the World!”
Registration opens February 1st for RETURNING families & March 1st for NEW families.
Space Exploration Camp - “The Gas Giants”
July 7 - 11 | Registration for this week has CLOSED
Explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, & beyond! What makes a planet a planet? What makes a star a star?
Join us in 2026 for Space Exploration Camp - “Science in Space!”
Registration opens February 1st for RETURNING families & March 1st for NEW families.
Aspiring Artists Camp - “In the Paint”
This Camp is SOLD OUT | Waitlist available
July 14 - 18 | Registration for this week has CLOSED
From murals to graffiti, discover the culture and process of public art installations and make a large installation piece of our own!
Join us in 2026 for Aspiring Artists Camp - “Picture This!”
Registration opens February 1st for RETURNING families & March 1st for NEW families.
Creature Feature Camp - “APEX”
July 21 - 25 | Registration for this week has CLOSED
Apex predators & keystone species! Explore taxonomy, geography, habitat, lifestyle, and diet!
Note: Study includes aggressive predators. We will also be handling live animals.
Join us in 2026 for Creature Feature Camp - “Rare & Remarkable!”
Registration opens February 1st for RETURNING families & March 1st for NEW families.
CSI Camp - “Crack the Code”
July 28 - August 1 | Registration for this week has CLOSED
Master simple to complex ciphers & make some of our own!
Note: Study includes various crime cases and forensic terminology.
STEAM Camp - “Rubber City”
August 4 - 8
A deep look into polymer refinement & rubber production for automotive use!
Note: Due to the timing of this Camp, space is limited. This Camp reaches capacity at 36 Campers.
Check out the video below for a sneak peek into the AFSC Day Camp experience!
Parent Testimonials
Educational Savings Program
Akron Fossils and Science Center is an approved Ohio ACE Marketplace partner. Previously-approved accounts may qualifying families to attend afterschool and enrichment programs such as ours! Ohio ACE is currently NOT accepting new applications. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@akronfossils.org.