Apart OMSI Science Camps develop skills and enthusiasm in young people that are needed for life-long learning, while instilling curiosity and respect for the natural world. Campers are immersed in a positive and wholesome environment. Self-esteem, confidence, teamwork, and friendships develop naturally where adventure and activity are balanced with quiet and reflective moments. Don't be surprised if your child comes home eager to tell you about a bull frog's air sac or show you fossils left by an ancient sea. The safety and success of each participant is taken to heart by a caring, professional staff of outdoor and science educators.
All programs maintain a ratio of one adult for every five to six participants.
All participants who successfully complete the science camp will receive a transcript of the credits. OMSI staff are among the most well-trained and professional camp personnel in the country. Instructors are science educators with college degrees and experience in the natural sciences, field-study techniques, outdoor skills and other specialty topics such as canoeing and wilderness survival. They are trained lifeguards, and have received Wilderness First Responder certification. Counselors have youth camp experience and many attended OMSI programs as campers.