Reading Science Center runs a week-long summer science day camp for children ages 8-11 in Reading. The half-day program (9am-1pm, with a snack) mixes hands-on STEM projects -- stop-motion animation, shrink art, gumdrop engineering -- with active science games illustrating principles like Newton's laws. It is led by experienced educators at the center.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Reading Science Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Jamie HansenLOVED THIS PLACE! Tons of interactive science lessons for the kids! All the staff were very friendly! It’s very clean and well organized. I loved every station had directions and lessons I could do even with my one year old. It was like going to a smaller Franklin Institute when you don’t want to take the drive. My suggestion would be to have signs at the front entrance of where the elevators would be.
★★★★★Jeni EvansI had a wonderful afternoon with my kids. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive with demonstrations and explanations. If you have any kind of benefits card you can get a family pass for only $12.
★★★★★Jamie MartinezI visited the Reading Science Center on a Saturday. My party consisted of 5 adults, a 6 year old, and a 16 month old. We stayed for about 2.5 hours and had a great time! The science center is all in one room, which make it easy to keep track of children who wander quickly from station to station. I also liked how the door had a bell on it, so you could easily hear if it was opened. The stations were fun and informative, without being overwhelming. The staff were friendly and interacted with the children without being overbearing or pushy. For example the 6 year old in my party left a station more than once when a staff member was in the middle of talking to him, and they did not seem phased by that. I also noticed them interacting well with children who had special needs We parked in the recommended parking garage and had our parking validated. My only concern was that the area does not seem to be the best. We visited the Dunkin next door and felt a little uncomfortable.
★★★★★Jaq DThe Reading Science Center is truly a gem in Berks County. The center has over 50 exhibits that make science hands-on and fun for kids of all ages! I love the lab they have set up where kids can see their own cells, extract DNA and more. There are other exhibits on forces and motion, sounds, and activities for younger children as well. The below photo is of the circuits activity where kids can learn how to light up bulbs, add switches, and create series and parallel circuits. This is a great place for kids to have fun while learning.
★★★★★TexaspoontappaGreat places to bring kids to learn about science. There are many different, interactive stations, for all ages, set up to keep their minds occupied. There is also a lab area for ages 8 and up where each station takes about 30 minutes to complete. We came here for a special science experiment led by Brittany. Her instructions were clear and repeated them for safety purposes for the kids. Such a bonus when coming to the center to have an additional science experiment! The people who work here are very informative and present when you need help or have questions. Update: park in the DoubleTree parking garage and the staff will validate your parking ticket.