• During most Ashland School District holidays between September and April 
• Most weeks of summer, starting after Ashland School District dismissal and ending before school starts 
• Camps are held from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday

ScienceWorks camps are located at the museum —  1500 E. Main Street in Ashland, OR. At the museum, your child will be in a classroom setting as well as a public museum setting.

We may go outside if weather is pleasant. Your child will have access to the museum exhibits as part of their camp experience.

• $345/camper (Non-member price)  
• $310/camper (Museum member price)  
• Some camps vary in price due to fewer days or extra opportunities like Ashland Aerial Arts classes during our Cosmic Cadets week

At this time, we are not able to offer payment plans for camp registration. Payment in full is required to reserve your camper’s spot.

Yes, as funding is available. We apply for scholarship funding each year and do our best to anticipate the need for the season. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and once available funds are exhausted, we must wait for the next funding cycle, which typically begins in May. We generally award one scholarship per child per season. Applications open once funding has been secured.

Campers whose families qualify for government food assistance programs such as SNAP, EBT, WIC, or the Oregon Trail Card are eligible to apply. We also offer scholarships to campers with at least one parent or guardian who is a school district employee.

Camp Cancelation by ScienceWorks:

We may cancel camps or programs if fewer than 5 campers are registered two weeks prior to the start date. If a cancelation occurs, you will receive a full refund.

Cancelation by Families:

If you need to cancel your registration, please do so at least two weeks before the camp start date to receive a full refund, minus a $50 non-refundable deposit. Cancelations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund.

• Lunch, 2 snacks, and a water bottle
• Comfortable clothing that can get wet or messy 
• Closed-toe shoes they can run in
• Do not bring money, phones, toys, weapons, or valuable items
• Please apply sunscreen to your campers before arriving at camp 

ScienceWorks follows Oregon Health Authority guidance and uses PurpleAir sensors to make decisions about outdoor activities in the event of smoke.

To track our indoor and outdoor air quality, visit map.purpleair.com and search for our address: 1500 E. Main Street. You’ll see two indoor sensors and one outdoor sensor. ScienceWorks staff check these throughout the day to make the best possible decisions.

We use HEPA air filters in every classroom and air scrubbers in our main hall to help maintain high indoor air quality.

Students will be permitted to eat and play outside unless the air quality index (AQI) reaches 101 or above (orange/ unhealthy for sensitive groups). Students with asthma or other sensitivities will have alternative indoor options available.

If you have specific concerns for your child, please list them on the Camp Registration form and/or contact the Education Team directly at education@scienceworks.org.

Campers wash their hands before using shared materials, before eating, and after using the bathroom. Hand sanitizer is readily available in classrooms and museum spaces, and campers are encouraged to use it regularly. Museum spaces, shared tools, and equipment are sanitized frequently.

Campers whose caregivers wish them to wear a face mask are welcome to do so. In those cases, we recommend packing an extra mask in case it’s needed.

ScienceWorks follows recommended best practices to support campers’ social development and opportunities to form friendships. This may include working in teams and sharing materials in close proximity (less than 3 feet).

Campers will also have opportunities for active outdoor play when air quality and temperatures allow. Campers from different age groups may interact with each other during certain activities throughout the week, and at times the general public may be present in the museum while campers are exploring.

Campers are supervised at all times by trained ScienceWorks staff and volunteers.

 Drop-off is in your child’s classroom between 8:45 and 9:00 AM, except on Tuesdays, when we meet across Walker Avenue at the middle school due to the Growers Market. We are unable to accept campers before 8:45.  

 Pick-up is at 3:00 PM, either outside on the plaza or in the classroom. Campers picked up after 3:05 PM will incur a late fee of $1 per minute.  

If your child will be arriving late or departing early on a specific day, please notify ScienceWorks as soon as possible by emailing education@scienceworksmuseum.org to make arrangments. 

 Campers picked up after 3:05 PM will be charged a $1-per-minute late fee.  

 If you know you’re running late, please email education@scienceworksmuseum.org or call the front desk at 541-482-6767 to let us know. During summer only, the camp director carries a dedicated cell phone that can be reached at 541-414-6721 via call or text.  

If a significant amount of time has passed and no authorized caregiver has arrived, we will begin contacting the emergency numbers provided. We will continue calling until we reach an authorized caregiver who can pick up the camper.

Campers will never be left unsupervised.

If your child will not be attending the program on a specific day, please notify the education department  as soon as possible by emailing education@scienceworksmuseum.org or calling the front desk at 541-482-6767.

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum is located in Evacuation Zone ASH-007 in Jackson County, Oregon. We follow the county’s three-level evacuation system to guide decisions about operations, public access, and camper safety during wildfire events.

🟢 Level 1 – BE READY (Green)

What it means: Fire danger exists, but there is no immediate threat.

ScienceWorks response:

Camps remain open. Parents/guardians will be contacted and encouraged to pick up campers early if possible.

🟡 Level 2 – BE SET (Yellow)

What it means: Be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Conditions could worsen quickly.

ScienceWorks response:

Parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. We will require campers to be picked up as quickly as possible, if safe to do so. Waiting until Level 3 to require pickup may not allow enough time to safely evacuate all campers and staff.

🔴 Level 3 – GO (Red)

What it means: Immediate danger. Evacuate now.

ScienceWorks response:

• Each camper will be assigned to a ScienceWorks staff member for evacuation if family pickup is not possible. 
• The Education Manager will carry the camp phone and serve as the central communication point. 
• We will evacuate to the location designated by Jackson County for Zone 7 evacuees and remain there until campers can be reunited with their families.

All staff members and volunteers age 18 or older must pass a background check before beginning work.