Hollingworth Science Camp

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Hollingworth Science Camp is an immersive day camp located in Teachers College, Columbia University. Our program features hands-on, inquiry-based science exploration for elementary-aged children.

Camp 2025 will run Tuesday, July 1st to Thursday, July 31 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. There will be no camp on Friday, July 4th. Tuition for Camp 2025 is $3850 and can be paid in 5 installments.

Our first round lottery for New Camper Applications for Camp 2025 has been completed and we are now only accepting applications for children who are currently enrolled in Kinder or First grade. We are fully enrolled for children in second, third, or fourth grade. 

A second round lottery will take place on Monday, January 27th. 

A complete application consists of: 

  • the new camper google form completed by the parent/guardian
  • an application fee of $25
  • a classroom teacher form (we will provide a link for you to share with your child’s teacher)
  • Most recent report card available, including the end of year report card from the 2023-2024 school year. Kinder applicants are not required to submit a report card. 

All pieces must be submitted by Monday, January 27th at 5:00 pm in order to be included in the next lottery for open spaces in Kinder and First grade.

Why Science?

Science is all around us. It is interwoven throughout every moment of our lives and at its heart is wonder. Wonder; the desire to observe and understand what we perceive has fueled scientific inquiry and innovation since the beginning of time. Young children, with their proclivity to question and explore the world around them are natural wonderers and scientists, and early education in the sciences encourages and strengthens this sense of wonder. The elementary years provide the optimal window to immerse children in inquiry-based learning and cultivate this scientific mindset.

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Are you interested in working as a teacher or assistant teacher at camp?

Please email your resume to Dr. Jacquelyn Durán at  jnd2103@tc.columbia.edu.

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