RICM Summer Camps 2025 – Registration Now Open! 

The Rhode Island Computer Museum's in-house summer camp offerings for 2025 are finally here! We are thrilled to be offering a number of hands-on, technology-focused experiences designed to inspire and educate young minds during the warmer months. Please take a look at the offerings that are available; we hope that your child will be able to join us!

REGISTRATION FORM

📅 Camp Details

Get ready for a full week of discovery, innovation, and STEAM-powered fun at the Rhode Island Computer Museum! 

We will have four week-long summer camp offerings that feature immersive, hands-on learning experiences that are centralized around all things STEAM! 

"Young Engineers Society" | Grades 3-8

 July 7th – 11th, 2025, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

July 14th – 18th, 2025, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

"Young Engineers Society" features a diverse assortment of different STEAM-related topics. Each day of camp will address something entirely new! 

Get ready to geek out as we dive into the exciting world of engineering! This hands-on class offers an exciting mash-up of STEAM-related topics, perfect for young innovators who are keen on discovering how they can bring their engineering ideas to life! We will kick things off by exploring the history of some of the vintage computers in the Rhode Island Computer Museum's expansive collection, and take things apart to learn how computers really work! After that, you will get acquainted with our robots, the Doodle Bot and Ozobot! We will also uncover the magic of video game design and 3D modeling, both of which are powered by code! With a dynamic mix of activities, this class will be sure to encourage the budding engineer to put on their thinking cap and turn imagination into innovation!

Looking for additional information on "Young Engineers Society"? Check out the daily topic breakdown here.

"Creating Sparks: Crafting Stories with AI Technology" | Grades 5-8

July 21st – 25th, from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM 

Step into the next era of storytelling! This immersive class explores the intersection between storytelling and cutting-edge AI technology. You will discover how AI, augmented reality, and digital media can revolutionize the way we create and share stories, unlocking new possibilities for narrative expression. You will learn to integrate these tools into your storytelling process, crafting compelling narratives in innovative ways. This experience will challenge traditional storytelling methods, opening doors to new, tech-driven possibilities. Get ready to ignite your imagination and redefine how stories are told!

Looking for additional information on "Creating Sparks: Crafting Stories with AI Technology"? Check out the daily topic breakdown here.

"Curious Science" | Grades 3-8

August 4th - 8th, from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

Ever wondered how we hear sound, or how pictures come to life as animations? Curious about electricity, circuits, or what makes magnets work? Join us in this hands-on class, where your curiosity will lead the way! We’ll make slime, thaumatropes, box guitars, and so much more as we dive into the exciting world of light, energy, chemistry, and beyond! Come explore and discover how science and creativity come together in the coolest ways! 

Looking for additional information on "Curious Science"? Check out the daily topic breakdown here.

Duration: 5 days, for 3 hours per day — 15 hours total of immersive, hands-on learning

Location:
📍 RICM Learning Lab, 1755 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886 (we are on the lower level of the La-Z-Boy building, in the rear!)

Camp Fee: $350 per session
Sibling Discounts: 20% second child's tuition, 30% off third child's tuition, 40% off fourth child's tuition

Student Age Ranges:  Ages 8-14, exact range varies by camp

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Questions?

If you happen to have any questions, please contact the following RICM staff members for assistance:

• Educational Program Coordinator Hannah Baum, at hannah@ricomputermuseum.org.

• Executive Director Dan Berman, at dan@ricomputermuseum.org or 401-741-6997.