OMSI Science Camps offer the perfect combination of science, adventure, activity, and treasured summer camp traditions. Over the last 50 years, thousands of kids have grown up with memories of the summers they spent learning about science, exploring nature, and making friends. OMSI is accredited through the American Camp Association and offers the most affordable comprehensive science camp experience on the West Coast.

OMSI Science Camps take place in beautiful settings ranging from the mountains to the coast to the desert. Campers may sleep under the towering redwoods in California, raft a river in central Oregon, backpack through an alpine forest, or search for whales in the San Juan Islands. Our camps offer hands-on educational activities—along with campfire songs, swimming holes, and s’mores. It’s a perfect way to gain outdoor skills and develop an enthusiasm for lifelong learning, as well as curiosity and respect for the natural world.

Our caring, professional staff is determined to make our camps a special experience for every camper. We typically provide one staff member for every five campers, ensuring plenty of individual attention. Instructors are science educators with college degrees and experience in the natural sciences, field-study techniques, and outdoor skills. They’re assisted by college- and high-school-age counselors who have experienced our camps firsthand.

Registration is now open for Spring Break and Summer Camps!