Bellevue Science Factory Camp
Bellevue Science Factory Camp
Children ages 6–12 unleash their inner mad scientist in a glorious mess of science, art, and innovation.
Camp Details
4800 139th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
Additional info for Bellevue Science Factory
We’ll email all registered families a couple weeks before camp begins with helpful information such as daily check-in and check-out procedures, what to bring to camp, and other helpful reminders to ensure a smooth first day.
Hands-On Activities, Every Day
Campers dive into hands-on projects in science, art, and engineering that spark curiosity and encourage experimentation. Our knowledgeable staff support each activity, creating a safe space for kids to get messy, test ideas, and figure things out through trial and error. Projects change throughout the week and across the summer, giving campers new ways to create, destroy, and explore every day.
Using real materials and challenges, each camp day follows a thoughtful mix of hands-on experimentation, recreational play, brain-teasers, and creative outlets. Core activities run from 9am–3pm, with early-morning and late-afternoon free play included as part of full-day care.
(Note: There will be messes. There will be discoveries. We’ll handle both.)
Hands-On Experiments (AM)
Each morning, campers jump into a science experiment using real materials. Experiments might include building simple machines, exploring rotational inertia, or testing motion and forces. Each one is designed for curiosity and hands-on learning.
Arts and Creativity
Art and science blend through creative projects tied back to the weekly theme. Campers might build scaled solar systems, write disappearing spy messages, or try their hand at stained glass or papyrus making.
Games and Group Play
Campers come together for high-energy group games like tug-of-war, crash landing, and Olympic-style challenges. This daily, recess-like time gets kids moving, laughing, and burning off some serious energy.
Hands-On Experiments (PM)
In the afternoon, campers tackle a second, distinct experiment. Activities can range from rocket builds and salt fishing to artifact digs or ancient coin making, depending on the week’s theme.
Challenges & Demos
Each day includes dedicated time for big demos and playful challenges. Campers might decode secret messages, build a space colony, play strategy games, or experience show-stopping, science-based demonstrations, like vacuum-chamber feather drops.
Free Play and Exploration
Before and after our daily core activities, campers will enjoy bonding together through screen-free play. During this time children may have access to a variety of options including outdoor time, board games, arts and crafts, reading, and building blocks.
A New Theme Every Week
Each week introduces a new theme that shapes experiments, projects, challenges, and games. Activities are designed to feel like a fresh adventure—hands-on experiences that are as educational as they are entertaining. Projects change day to day, so even campers joining for multiple weeks or the entire summer are always discovering something new, while the shared weekly focus gives them time to dive deeper and explore science from different angles.
Crazy Chemistry
Campers explore reactions, mixtures, and materials through hands-on experiments. Expect fizzing, bubbling, and lots of curiosity-driven questions.
Space Explorers
From planets and propulsion to gravity and motion, we'll dive into the science of the forces that shape the universe.
Ancient Innovators
Campers explore early human life through hands-on projects like making papyrus, crafting coins, and experimenting with ancient tools.
Spy School
Crack codes, decode secret messages, and tackle hands-on challenges that test logic, strategy, and creativity.
Chemistry of Chaos
Campers push chemistry with unpredictable reactions, surprising results, and hands-on experiments. Expect big builds and messy outcomes.
Out of This World
Campers investigate planets and motion with hands-on projects that launch rockets, build solar systems, and test forces in action.
Ancient Humans
Blast into the past with activities from artifact digs to building early engineering creations to testing ancient inventions.
Secret Agent
Tackle hands-on spy challenges, from decoding messages to experimenting with clever tricks, puzzles, and stealthy problem-solving.
Fuel for Curious Minds
Camp days are packed with creativity and discovery, so fueling up throughout the day is pretty important. Our daily menu is designed to keep campers energized with familiar, kid-approved meals alongside balanced side options. Snacks are also available in the mornings and afternoons. All lunch and snacks are included daily.
Food Safety Note
Science Factory Camp does not provide foods containing nuts or nut products. However, some items may be prepared or packaged in facilities that also handle nuts and thus include "may contain nuts" labeling. Please contact us with any allergy questions or concerns.
Simple Pricing. Flexible Options.
Families can register for camp by the day or save by bundling 15 or more days. While many attend in weekly increments, you can reserve the exact dates that work best for your schedule, without any session requirements.
Plans change, and that’s okay. We'll refund any unused camp days automatically—no cancelation deadlines, no fees, no fine print. You can cancel, request refunds, and reserve new dates directly in your account. Or just hang out and any remaining unused days will be automatically refunded at the end of the season.
Each day is filled with hands-on projects and guided experimentation, giving campers new ways to create, destroy, and explore. Pricing includes all daily activities, materials, lunch, snacks, and full-day care from 8am–6pm.
Single Camp Day
$129 / Day
Reserve individual camp days that fit your schedule.
- Reserve days consecutively or spread across summer
- Full-day care included (8am–6pm)
- Lunch and snacks included
- All materials and hands-on activities included
- Full refund issued for unused days if plans change
- Need-based assistance is offered by application. See eligibility details.
15+ Day Bundle
$114 / Day
Reserve 15+ camp dates and save per day.
- Use days consecutively or spread across the summer
- Full-day care included (8am–6pm)
- Lunch and snacks included
- All materials and hands-on activities included
- Full refund for unused days if plans change
- Need-based assistance is offered by application. See eligibility details.
Experimenting since 2012
Experimenting since 2012
Science Factory began as a small, hands-on science camp based on one, simple belief: kids learn best when they’re free to create, destroy, and explore.
Our Full Story
Contact Us
Curious about Science Factory Camp? Our team enjoys talking camp, science, art, and hands-on learning. Reach out and say hello.
Kelly
(she/her)As Science Factory Camp’s Regional Director, Kelly is here to help answer your camp questions—from curious logistics to the ones that really get things bubbling.
When she’s not at camp, Kelly is usually running or hiking (sometimes very far). She recently completed a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail and is always up for talking camp, science, or her latest adventure.