All businesses have to start somewhere. In this class, students learn what it takes to become a part of the next up and coming business, from managing products, to understanding business risks that are worth taking.

Luminary. Levitation. Smoldering snakes. What do all of these have in common? Well, they are all needed knowledge to pass the Idea Lab Wizarding Exam. Using science, technology, and our imagination we will test the boundaries of what is real and what is magic, what is science and what is sorcery. Campers, keep your spell books close as you never know when you might need a touch of magic!

What fizzes and crackles? Science, of course. In this IDEA Lab camp we will explore the fun, the messy and the educational concepts behind chemical reactions. Create volcanoes to explore the science of reactions, get gooey and slimy to learn about polymers and have a great deal of scientific fun in the process. Who knew our kitchen could create such a slimy scientific mess? Join our IDEA Lab scientists as we mix, measure and pour messy and crazy creations. Put on your apron AND your lab coat -- let's get messy!

Civil engineering consists of design and construction, physical and naturally built environments, including works such as roads, bridges, canals, airports and railways. In this camp, students will explore infrastructure, zoning, and design their own city.

Have you ever wanted to start your own cooking channel on YouTube? How about a fashion show? Technology? A YouTube show on Pokemon? The possibilities are endless. We will be using our imagination and technical skills to write, shoot and edit our programming so that we can post it for the world to see. Learning about how YouTube and trending content will help us gain more views!

Build a better mousetrap! Come explore some creative solutions to classical problems as we tinker and explore with all kinds of materials and add-ons. Discover your inner inventor and use problem solving skills to create some wacky contraptions that solve everyday problems.

This is an IDEA Lab camp like no other where campers are exposed to DNA extraction, learning about the inner workings of the heart by building working models and several dissections including a sheep’s heart. This is a great class for hands-on learning about anatomy. Take home components include various working models of human organs and systems, as well as a DNA book that they will create.

Jr. Coding Camp: Scratch Jr. (AM Session 9am-12pm): Learning to code with Idea Lab is engaging and fun even at a young age. Kids rapidly learn fundamental programming concepts as they drag and drop their way to writing actual code. Campers work with the easy to learn programming via the Scratch drag-and-drop programming environment and work with sprites to develop working code snippets. LEGO Explorers (PM session 12pm-3pm): Explore what robots you can build with LEGO's, accept some challenges and start building your own creative designs to solve real world problems.

Take a wild journey onboard the IDEA Lab time machine as we travel to the Amazon and explore the art, science and imagination of the mighty Amazon.

In this camp, campers will utilize basic baking skills to create treats that are not only delicious, but beautiful to look at as well! Emphasis will be placed on the art and joy of baking as well as creative presentation of treats. *Price includes a $20 supply fee.

Students will experience it all from creating their own 3D model frame to putting together the electronic components to piloting their customized drone. Learning how to build a complete fully functional remote controlled quadcopter which flies and takes aerial photos. *Price includes additional kit cost of $50.

This innovative course teaches computer programming skills through interactive and exciting projects. These fun classes are perfect for students who have great imaginations, like figuring out how things work or simply love technology. In Coding and Programming with Java, students will have a blast creating video games, animated stories and bringing their imaginations to life. You don’t even have to mention all the cool skills he or she is learning along the way: basic coding and programming, problem solving, logic, physics and more!

What fizzes and crackles? Science, of course. In this IDEA Lab camp we will explore the fun, the messy and the educational concepts behind chemical reactions. Create volcanoes to explore the science of reactions, get gooey and slimy to learn about polymers and have a great deal of scientific fun in the process. Who knew our kitchen could create such a slimy scientific mess? Join our IDEA Lab scientists as we mix, measure and pour messy and crazy creations. Put on your apron AND your lab coat -- let's get messy!

Mix, measure and pour your way into baking scrumptious sweet and savory treats. From how to fold ingredients together to the art of making the perfect whipped cream, this camp covers all of the baking skills students need. They will also learn how to create unique decor to set their creations apart. Aprons on! *Price includes a $20 supply fee.

Grossology (AM Session 9am-12pm): All things gross! Campers will jump right into this creepy, crawly camp! They will dig into the gross world of bugology and all of the fun and gross things our bodies do! Science of the Jedi (PM Session 12pm-3pm): Campers will enter the wonderful world of Jedi training. Throughout the week, students will get to explore the many parts of the force planet!

Have you ever wanted to start your own cooking channel on Youtube? How about a fashion show? Technology? A Youtube show on Pokemon? The possibilities are endless. We will be using our imagination and technical skills to write, shoot, and edit our programming so that we can post it for the world to see. Learn about how Youtube and trending content will help us gain more views!

What’s the tastiest part of any meal? It’s the appetizers and the desserts. Come and learn how to make sweet and savory appetizers. Impress everyone with your new culinary skills learned through this appetizing camp all while learning about kitchen safety, measurements and more. *Price includes $20 supply fee.

Minecraft Modding is a great way to teach an introduction to computer programming and Java Coding. Using an intricate system, intertwined with Minecraft, campers will modify their games in ways they could have never imagined. Star Wars skins and developing our own mini-games will be just a portion of what we do!

During the IDEA Lab Business Camps, campers learn presentations skills, creative thinking, and problem solving skills when they take the road to entrepreneurship. From learning about costs, budgeting, and product design all the way to hosting their own small business showcase, these budding entrepreneurs will learn money management, problem solving and many more skills. Business product ideas are brought to life with the use of technology, allowing our campers to design and manipulate 3D design models in order to bring their ideas to life. At the end of camp is their very own IDEA Lab Kids small business showcase.

Builders from around the world across different spans of time had their own unique way of building structures. Students will learn about them with a modern twits: through 3D printing! They will design and build structures that resemble those of famous architects.

Campers will take a hack at coding and programming their very own website! They will learn the basics of designing, coding and maintaining a website that is unique to them.

Want to be a vet? From putting on lab coats to learning about animal injuries, this camp will give you a chance to learn a bit about caring for our pets. You will get to learn about how animal's bodies work and how to care for them when they are sick! From building your own vet kit to learning about pet care, you will have an amazing time!

Come and journey around the world in a week without ever leaving our IDEA Lab Kitchen. This camp provides an engaging week of cooking and learning scientific fundamentals behind the food we love to eat. Students will learn cuisine from different countries each day such as naan from India and handmade pasta from Italy. Aprons on!

A camp that teaches kids money management skills via a fun and exciting journey of business ownership and steers them through the steps of conceptualizing, designing and implementing an actual business. Emphasis is placed on fostering creativity, innovation and teamwork, while challenging kids to become more financially accountable and financially savvy. All aspects of starting a business is covered from writing business plans, calculating startup expenses to planning for operating costs, employee management and business oversight. Campers will learn how to pitch to a group of actual investors.

How do robots affect our lives and how have they evolved over time? In this exciting robotics camp, students learn all about robots that are used in our daily lives, replicate them and make them better.

Do you love art and combining different materials of artwork to create something new and unique? Then this is the camp for you!

Billions of years ago, our world was drastically different from what it is today. From the animals that inhabited the earth, to its shape and condition, students will learn about the life that was lived at the time when all of our continents were as one.

Come explore your inner engineer. We will take things apart while designing and engineering new things that move, roll or do something unique. Whether it’s a brand new gadget or tweaking of something old, we will work on cool projects such as creating light sabers that actually light up or creating a robot that waves goodbye. It’s all up to your imagination!