SMART-Center Summer Camp List 2019

(Science, Mathematics, Art, Research, and Technology)


The following summer camps are facilitated by the SMART-Center, the hands-on science outreach serving the Northern Ohio Valley since 1996. The SMART-Center is a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers.


All applications and more information are available online at www.smartcenter.org

Please call (304) 23-DINOS if you have any questions or e-mail libby@smartcenter.org.


GEMS (Girls Enjoying Math and Science) Camp June 24 and 25, 2019   Application

For girls entering grades five through eight 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost FREE with snacks and lunch provided. Funding for GEMS is from the Women's Giving Circle of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley.

Learn and have fun at the same time with other girls who love math and science. Join in activities and experiments in many areas of science and engineering. Fun math activities, too! This year’s theme “Earth’s Moon” celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. All new activities for return campers. Held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22nd Street, Wheeling – in Wheeling’s Centre Market Historic District.


Fun with Engineering Camp July 15 and 16, 2019     Application

For students entering grades four through eight 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost $60 with snacks and lunch included with the camp fee. All campers will use everyday materials to engineer solutions to basic engineering problems. Solve fun challenges. New activities this year highlighting the Apollo 11 Moon Landing!

Held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22nd Street, Wheeling – in Wheeling’s Centre Market Historic District.


Fun with Physics Camp August 5 and 6, 2019     Application

For students entering grades two through seven 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost $60 with snacks and lunch included with the camp fee.

Have fun with toys and learn the physics behind how they work. All concepts will be explored through a variety of engaging hands-on activities. Set up pulley systems and other simple machines, experiment with pressure, and more plus make and takes. All activities are grade level appropriate, safe, and fun. New activities and topics this year for returning students! Held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22nd Street, Wheeling – in Wheeling’s Centre Market Historic District.