Summer Camp 2026 

Registration opens February 15th, 2026
Registration Link Click Here to Sign Up!

Become a Museum Member HERE

Choose the grade your camper is going into (26-27) for camp. 

New this Year

• Class size limited to 20 students.
• All students receive a shirt
• Open to all genders all skills taught in camp
• New Class- RoboQuest 

Touchless Drop-off and Pick-Up

• Parent/guardian remains in car, ID check through window
• Re-routed to business entrance to avoid traffic at front of Museum

Cancellation Policy

  - Cancellations made more than 7 days prior to the start of the camp will receive a refund, minus a 10% cancellation fee per camp.
  - No refunds within 7 days of any program

Member rates are for Air and Space Museum Members ($30 off). Balboa Park pass holders will pay regular camp prices. 

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Junior Flight Crew

Grades: UTK-K
Description: Soar with us as we look at airplanes, balloons, and rockets and the people who create, fly, and work in aviation. Class has group activities, story time, and centers. (Note children must be potty trained)
Cost: $140/ week
July 20-24 8:30 am to 11:00 am

Astro"tot"s

Grades: UTK-K
Description: Discover space from stars, to planets, to the moon and beyond. Class features stories, playtime, and group activities. (Note: children must be potty trained)
Cost: $140/ week
June 1-5 8:30 am to 11:00 am; June 22-26 8:30 am to 11:00 am

Planes, Trains and More

Grades: 1-2
Description: Get ready to roll, soar, and explore! This first–second grade camp introduces students to transportation of all kinds, with a special focus on planes and trains. Campers build aircraft, use robots, and enjoy hands-on engineering activities, science experiments, and museum exploration.
Cost: $185/ week
June 8-12 8:30 am to 12:00 pm; July 20-24 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Astronauts in Training

Grades: 1-2
Description: Blast off as we experience all things space: from rocket launches, to spacesuits, to life on the moon. Class is creative imaginative and is focused on the engineering design process along with museum exploration.
Cost: $185/week
June 1-5 8:30 am to 12:00 pm; June 22-26 8:30 to 12:00 pm

Top Gun

Grades: 3-5
Description: Grab your aviators and prepare for takeoff! This third–fifth grade camp dives into the exciting world of military aviation. Campers build and fly gliders, design and construct aircraft carriers, explore drones, and engage in hands-on, project-based activities filled with creativity and aviation exploration.
Cost: $185/ week
June 15-18 ($155) 8:30 am to 12:00 pm; July 20-24 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Space Scouts

Grades: 3-5
Description: Blast off into the future as Space Scouts explore human space exploration from the Moon to Mars and beyond. Discover lunar communities, next-generation rockets, and space robotics through imaginative, hands-on projects, with plenty of time to explore the museum and dream big.
Cost: $185/ week
June 22-26 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm; July 27-31 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

RoboQuest

Grades: 3rd to 5th
Description: Bring robots to life in this introductory camp for third–fifth graders! Campers use the museum’s collection as inspiration to build, code, and test robots while solving engineering design challenges. Imagination, art, and hands-on creativity blend with museum exploration to spark curiosity and innovation.
Cost: $195
June 15-18 ($165) 1:00-4:30 pm;

Spy Camp

Grades: 5-9
Description: Are you ready to go undercover on a special op? From coding to camouflage to using technology campers will develop their clandestine skills. Campers will be using engineering techniques and museum exhibits to uncover all things secret.
Cost: $185/ week
June 15-18 8:30 am to 12:00 pm price $155; July 27-31 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Aviation Simulation

Grades: 6-12
Description: Ready for takeoff? This introductory aviation camp for middle and high school students explores ground school basics, hands-on flight simulator practice, and conversations with real pilots. Perfect for students curious about flying and aviation careers before making a long-term commitment. The July 20-24 camp will be at Gillespie Field in El Cajon, combine piloting skills with airport tours.
Cost: $195/ week
June 8-12 1:00 pm -4:30 pm; Gillespie Location July 20-24 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm