At McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, each week offers a new opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math! From rockets to weather, ecology to dinosaurs, every camp has a different theme, designed by our educators for specific age groups to learn while having fun!

What to Know

• The 2026 STEM Summer Camp will be hosted on-site at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH)

• Camp takes place from Monday to Friday, apart from week 1, which is Monday–Thursday to account for the holiday.

• Drop-off is at 8:30am and pick up is 2pm or 3pm (depending on the camp.) Adults can park in the parking lot and walk campers to drop-off area by the School Entrance.

Week 5: So, You Wanna Be an Astronaut?

Date: July 27 – July 31

Time: 8:30 am – 2 pm

Ages: 5 – 7

Cost: $360 per child, $335 for siblings in the same camp, $320 for members, $295 for member siblings in the same camp.

Description: Have you ever wanted to experience all the jobs of an astronaut? During this intensive week, you will learn how they live, work, and play in space. You will find out all the tricks of the trade of becoming an astronaut and even listen to some experts!