SUMMER CAMPS
Now is the best time to book camps for Summer 2023. Get the dates and themes that work best for your family’s summer schedule, without the last-minute scramble.
Our camps SOLD OUT last summer and we had a long waiting list!
Don’t get stuck without a plan.
Watch Your Child Grow and Thrive at Snapology Summer Camp!
Experienced teachers
Campers learn from experienced teachers who know how to engage and inspire them.
Build confidence
We provide an environment where kids become confident in their abilities as they step out of their comfort zones and try new things.
Build friendships
Your children will meet and interact with other children, build social skills and make new friends.
Topics kids love
Our camps focus on topics your kids love and are interested in, making learning more relevant and engaging for them.
Hands-on
When children are actively engaged with materials they have a more immersive experience, which promotes the natural learning process.
STEM focused
At Snapology campers learn about science, technology, engineering, and math, preparing them for the future.
Angie Fletcher
We love Snapology! My son has attended camps, birthdays and often enjoys doing the open play as well. He always has the BEST time and wants to know when he can go back. The staff at the center are friendly, professional and attentive. I love going in and seeing the creative LEGO displays and learning about the fun, new camps they have coming up. The center is clean and maintained very well. I definitely recommend this place!
Ashley Holmes
Snapology of Lancaster is wonderful! Becka is so kind and helpful! The staff is warm and welcoming! My kids are returning for Summer camp this season because they had such a blast last year.
Melissa Ishman
My son has attended several programs at Snapology, from single day ones to week long summer camp experiences and has loved them all. The staff is friendly and professional, I always feel confident that I’m leaving him in good hands. We would recommend Snapology to anyone!!Loved it!
Camp Dates & Themes
Lancaster 2023 Summer Camp Schedule
Morning Sessions: 9 am to 12 pm
Afternoon Sessions: 1 pm to 4 pm
Full Day: 9 am to 4 pm
To quickly find our camps…
Step 1) Expand each week by clicking on the small “-” sign on the right of the date box
Step 2) Click on the title of the camp to see a description, available seats, and for the registration button
Step 3) After step 2, the registration button will be on the top left. Click to go to the registration page.
About Robotics Camps
Please see the camp description for details regarding the level of difficulty and type of coding taught for that camp.
We have three types of robotics kits we will be using this summer. Different camps use different kits, see key below. The level of difficulty and coding is determined by the curriculum design not the type of kit used.
KEY:
- WD after the name indicates we will be using the LEGO® WeDo 2.0 Kits in camp.
- SP afterthe name indicates we will be using the LEGO® Spike Prime Kits in the camp.
- MS after the name indicates we will be using the LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 kits in the camp.
- CU after the name indicates we will be using Cubelets® Modular Robotics Kits in the camp.
May 29-June 2 (Preschool Week ages 4-6)
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Discovering Dinosaurs | 4-6 years |
| Afternoon | Snapology Favorites: Underwater Exploers | 4-6 years |
| Full Day | Discovering Dinos & Under Water Explorers | 5-6 years |
June 5-9 2023
Lower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | WD (beginning level robotics) | 5-8 years |
| Afternoon | Ninjas, Dragons, & Jedi’s | 5-8 years |
| Full Day | Robopets & Ninjas, Dragons, & Jedi’s | 5-8 years |
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | SP- (Intermediate level robotics) | 9-12 years |
| Afternoon | Wonderful Wizards | 7-12 years |
| Full Day | Creature Creators & Wonderful Wizards | 9-12 years |
June 12-16 2023
Lower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Basic Engineers | 5-8 years |
| Afternoon | Bricks City & Planes, Trains, & Automobiles (PTA) | 5-8 years |
| Full Day | Engineers & Brick City with PTA | 5-8 years |
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Animation Studio | 9-12 years |
| Afternoon | CU (Intermediate level robotics) | 9-12 years |
| Full Day | Animation Studio & Responsive Robotics | 9-12 years |
June 19-23 2023
Lower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Bot Builders CU (beginning level robotics | 5-8 years |
| Afternoon | Mining and Building | 5-8 years |
| Full Day | Bot Builders & Mining and Building | 5-8 years |
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Combat Robots | 9-12 years |
| Afternoon | SP (upper intermediate level robotics) | 9-12 years |
| Full Day | Combat Robots & AttackBots | 9-12 years |
June 26-30 2023
Lower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Mini-Figure Mania | 5-10 years |
| Afternoon | Snapology Movie Favorites 1 | 5-8 years |
| Full Day | Minifigure & Movie Favs 1 | 5-8 years |
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | WD (Intermediate level robotics) | 9-12 years |
| Afternoon | Mining & Building Epic | 9-12 years |
| Full Day | Mega Machine & Mining and Building Epic | 9-12 years |
July 5-7 2023 (3-day camp W-F)
Lower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Snapology Superheroes | 5-8 years |
| Afternoon | Story Builders | 5-8 years |
| Full Day | Superheroes & Story Builders | 5-8 years |
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Drone Commander | 9-12 years |
| Afternoon | MS (Upper-level robotics | 9-12 years |
| Full Day | Drone Commander & Robot Olympics | 9-12 years |
July 10-14 2023
Lower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Kinderbots Robotics WD (Beginning level robotics) | 5-8 years |
| Afternoon | Pokémania | 5-11 years |
| Full Day | Kinderbots & Pokémania | 5-11 years |
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | *Snapology Favorites: Video Game Edition | 7-12 years |
| Afternoon | *Advanced Mining & Building | 7-12 years |
| Full Day | *Video Game Favs & Adv. Mining & Building | 7-12 years |
*No Video Game Play in this camp
July 17-21 2023
Lower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Snapology Favorites: Villain Edition | 5-8 years |
| Afternoon | Animal Explorers | 5-8 years |
| Full Day | Villains & Animal Explorers | 5-8 years |
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | SP- (Upper intermediate level robotics) | 9-12 years |
| Afternoon | Robot Challenge | 9-12 years |
| Full Day | GameBots & Robot Challenge | 9-12 years |
July 24-28 2023
Lower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Castles and Kingdoms | 5-8 years |
| Afternoon | *Snapology Favorites: Video Gamers Club | 5-12 years |
| Full Day | Castles and Kingdoms & *Video Gamers Club | 5-12 years |
*No video game play in this camp
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | SP- (Intermediate level robotics) | 9-12 years |
| Afternoon | Snapology Scientists | 8-12 years |
| Full Day | Space Wars & Scientists | 9-12 years |
July 31-Aug 4 2023
Lower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Best Friends Club | 5-8 years |
| Afternoon | Snapology Movie Favorites II | 5-8 years |
| Full Day | Best Friends & Movie Favorites II | 5-8 years |
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | WD- (Upper intermediate level robotics) | 9-12 years |
| Afternoon | SuperStructures (Architecture) | 8-12 years |
| Full Day | Incredible Inventions & SuperStructures | 9-12 years |
Aug 7-11 2023
Lower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | SP (Upper Beginning Level Robotics) | 5-10 years |
| Afternoon | Grumpy Birds | 5-10 years |
| Full Day | RoboPets & Grumpy Birds | 5-10 years |
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Video Game Design (VGD) | 9-12 years |
| Afternoon | Machines & Contraptions | 8-12 years |
| Full Day | VGD & Machines and Contraptions | 9-12 years |
Aug 14-18 2023
9ower Elementary School Level Camp
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | SP- (Upper beginning level robotics | 5-10 years |
| Afternoon | Science of Superpowers | 5-10 years |
| Full Day | KinderBots & Science of Superpowers | 5-10 years |
Upper Ele & Middle School Level Camps
| Time | Theme | Age |
| Morning | Sports Science | 9-12 |
| Afternoon | Amusement Park Engineering | 9-12 |
| Full Day | Sports Science & Amusement Park | 9-12 |
Gift Cards Available!
A gift card can be applied to Summer Camps, After School Programs, and Interactive Play Sessions. Great for grandparents and those who want to give the gift of an experience, but aren’t sure about scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topic or themes do you offer?
For a full list of themes, click here.
How far in advance do I need to reserve a spot?
We recommend that you reserve your spaces now. Last summer our camps sold out FAST and we anticipate the same happening this year. We had a long waiting list!
What days and times do you offer?
We have morning (9-12), afternoon (1-4) and full day (9-4) sessions. Mix and match to suit your family’s needs.
Camps are Monday through Friday except for the camp scheduled the week of July 4th, which run Wed July 5 through Friday July 7.
Do you provide lunch?
We do not provide lunch. If you are staying for a Full Day camp you will need to pack a NUT FREE non-perishable lunch (or in a cooler lunch box) for your child.
Do you provide snacks?
We do not provide snacks, but we do take a snack break in both the AM and PM camps.
We ask parents to send a NUT FREE non-perishable snack and water bottle for their child if they are attending a half-day camp.
If your child is attending a full day camp, we ask you to pack two NUT FREE non-perishable snacks, a NUT FREE non-perishable lunch, and a water bottle.
What is your policy on foods with NUTS?
We are a nut restrictive facility. This means that we request all students to bring only NUT FREE food into our facility.
However, we cannot guarantee that we are NUT FREE. Occasionally students do show up with products in their snack or lunch that contain nuts.
Our staff is trained to isolate any products that we discover which contain nuts.
Students are required to wash their hands immediately after eating with special attention to anyone who had products that contained nuts.
If your child has a nut allergy, we encourage you to disclose that to staff before they attend any programs so that we can take extra precautions to try to eliminate exposure to any nut oils or products.
Do I have to register for a full week?
Yes, all camps are for the full week, Monday through Friday. One exception is the week of July 4th. During that week of camp, we will only have camp Wednesday July 5 through Friday July 7.
We do not have partial week registration at this time.
Can my child take his project home?
Snapology camps are experience-based camps where students use high-end technology such as tablets, laptops, drones, LEGO® robotics, LEGO® Technic engineering bricks and componets, and LEGO® creative bricks in hands-on projects.
Unless specifically stated in the camp description as having a make-n-take component, children do not keep the projects they build.
Our goal is to provide experiences that are fun, interactive, and educational though play and experimentation using technology that students may not have access to at home.
Is there a waitlist if I can't reserve the times and days that I want?
When a session sells out, we will start a waitlist. People on the waitlist will be notified in order if/when a spot opens up. (Book early to avoid being on a waitllist!)
Do Snapology camps appeal to all ages?
One of the best things about Snapology is its wide appeal to children of all ages. We host a variety of camps for children from 4 years old to 14 years old.
Each camp lists the minimum age and a recommended maximum age based on the subject matter, but older students are welcome.
At the Lancaster Discovery Center, we offer a camp designed for younger students and a camp designed for older students each week. At third party locations we try to provide a mix of camps for different age ranges.
Can I extend the camp time?
Due to low demand last year,. we will not offer extended care during the 2023 Summer Camp season.
What is your refund policy?
CANCELLATION BY YOU: We understand that things come up and you may need to cancel or transfer your child to another date or session.
TRANSFER: Simply contact us to let us know the new date or session for which you wish to re-enroll your child. If that date is available we will gladly transfer your child.
REFUND: If you cancel
– more than 4 weeks before the session start date, then you will receive a full refund less a $15 processing fee.
– 2-4 weeks prior to the session start date, a 50% refund will be issued.
– No refund is provided if you cancel within 2 weeks prior to the session.
– No refund is provided for a partially missed camp week regardless of the reason.
MEDICAL ISSUES: We understand that medical issues may arise. Please call us as soon as possible to inform us of your need to cancel.
– We will provide a full refund less a $15 processing fee if you submit a written excuse from your child’s physician. Otherwise, we’re happy to transfer your child to another session based on availability.
CANCELLATION BY SNAPOLOGY: In the event that the activity is canceled, due to low enrollment or any other reason, you will be refunded accordingly.
What if my child misses a day of camp?
MISSED CAMP DAYS:
All camps are for the full week, Monday through Friday. One exception is the week of July 4th. During that week of camp, we will only have camp Wednesday July 5 through Friday July 7.
No refund is provided for missed camp days regardless of the reason.
We do not have partial week registration at this time.
CANCELLATION BY SNAPOLOGY: If a camp or part of a camp is canceled by Snapology you will be refunded accordingly.
For more information about our summer camps,
call 717-415-5486