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AQ Saints Science Camp

Description

The AQ Science faculty are excited to host the Saints Science Camp again this year, building on our tradition of offering creative, fun and interactive “hands-on” summer science programs. We seek to inspire campers with awe and wonder about the beauty and complexity of nature, and we also begin to plant the seeds of "service through science."  

Science is all around us, and we look forward to exploring scientific challenges with you, and finding answers to design and engineering questions. We are excited to welcome campers to our stunning state-of-the-art science building, better known as the Albertus Magnus Hall of ScienceThe camp fee includes all materials, supplies, classes & a camp T-Shirt!

HIGHLIGHTS | Highlights for this fun, interactive and hands-on Camp:

  • Design a toothpick bridge and test its strength

  • Use your critical thinking skills to design and build a roller coaster

  • Explore the science of motion by designing an obstacle course

  • Explore animal sounds, shelters, and adaptations

  • Many other hands-on activities as well as numerous science demonstrations will be included.

June 15th - 19th, 2026

Grades: 5th - 8th
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $255*
($250 + $5 Fees)

*After June 10 registrations will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Registration

https://www.aqcamps.com/aq-saints-science-camp.cfm

Date & Time

June 15, 2026 9:00 AM12:00 PM EDT

Location

Albertus Magnus Hall of Science - 1661 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Contact:
Michael Fillman | Camp Director, Adjunct Professor of Science Education

mwf001@aquinas.edu | 616-301-4092

Target Graduation Years

2031, 2032, 2033, 2034

County

Kent County, Michigan

Please contact Paul Sischo at psischo@westmiworks.org to request changes to this event page.

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