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Summer Camp

A Hands-On STEAM Adventure for Ages 6-11

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At a Glance

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Ages

6-11

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Location

The Museum

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Days

Monday–Friday*

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Time

9am–2pm

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Early Bird

15% off—register before April 19

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Price

$275 Regular
$220 Member

Summer Camp at the
San Diego Automotive Museum

Our Summer Camp transforms the museum into an interactive playground where campers explore, build, move, and imagine. Through hands-on STEAM projects, guided exhibit exploration, and high-energy games, students dive into the exciting world of transportation and motor vehicles in a way that’s creative, active, and stress-free.

A Summer of Discovery, Imagination, and Movement

Each day is thoughtfully structured to balance focused creative projects with movement and play, keeping campers engaged and energized.

Campers rotate through stations and activities, ensuring variety and age-appropriate instruction—and making every day feel fresh and fun.

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Two kids sitting on a car at the San Diego Automotive Museum
Two kids sitting on a car at the San Diego Automotive Museum

A Summer of Discovery, Imagination, and Movement

Each day is thoughtfully structured to balance focused creative projects with movement and play, keeping campers engaged and energized.

Campers rotate through stations and activities, ensuring variety and age-appropriate instruction—and making every day feel fresh and fun.

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Camp Activities

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Guided exploration of museum exhibits

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Collaborative engineering and design challenges

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Creative art and build sessions

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Outdoor movement games and ice breakers

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Team-based problem-solving and imaginative play

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Age Groups & Daily Schedule

Sessions run Monday–Friday and are divided by age level to ensure the best experience for every camper.

Session Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Age-Based Learning

  • Ages 6–8: Imaginative play, sensory exploration, and simple engineering concepts
  • Ages 9–11: Deeper dives into transportation history, mechanics, and advanced design challenges
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Weekly Sessions

Week

Dates

Time

Age

Camp Title

1

6/8–6/12

9am–2pm

6-8

Transportation Explorers: Cars, Trucks & Machines

2

6/15–6/19

9am–2pm

9-11

NASCAR Racing Week: Build, Test & Race

3

6/22–6/26

9am–2pm

6-8

Car Science Lab: STEM in Motion

4*

6/29–7/2 (4 Days)

9am–2pm

9-11

Pit Crew Academy: Motorsports Engineering

5

7/6–7/10

9am–2pm

6-8

Green Machines: The Future of Sustainable Transportation

6

7/13–7/17

9am–2pm

9-11

Supercars & Hypercars: STEAM Design Lab

Week 1

Dates: 6/8–6/12

Morning Session: 3–5

Afternoon Session: K–2

Title: Transportation Explorers: Cars, Trucks & Machines

Week 2*

Dates: 6/15–6/18 (4 Days)

Morning Session: 3–5

Afternoon Session: K–2

Title: NASCAR Racing Week:
Build, Test & Race

Week 3

Dates: 6/22–6/26

Morning Session: 3–5

Afternoon Session: K–2

Title: Car Science Lab:
STEM in Motion

Week 4*

Dates: 6/29–7/2 (4 Days)

Morning Session: K–2

Afternoon Session: 3–5

Title: Pit Crew Academy: Motorsports Engineering

Week 5

Dates: 7/6–7/10

Morning Session: K–2

Afternoon Session: 3–5

Title: Global Garage:
Cars Around the World

Week 6

Dates: 7/13–7/17

Morning Session: K–2

Afternoon Session: 3–5

Title: Green Machines: The Future of Sustainable Transportation

Week 7

Dates: 7/20–7/24

Morning Session: 3–5

Afternoon Session: K–2

Title: Supercars & Hypercars: STEAM Design Lab

Week 8

Dates: 7/27–7/31

Morning Session: 3–5

Afternoon Session: K–2

Title: Careers on Wheels:
From Idea to Ignition

Early Bird Pricing

Members

$187

Reg. $220

Non-Members

$234

Reg. $275

*Week 4
Members: $150 (Reg. $176)
Non-Members: $187 (Reg. $220)

Members receive discounted pricing. Enter your member code at checkout.

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