The Lawrence Hall of Science Asset 37
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Wednesday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 50 years, The Lawrence Hall of Science has been at the forefront of science education.
On a visit to The Lawrence, students collaborate to investigate new ideas as they become scientists and engineers for a day.
We partner with school districts to support science learning. We offer district-wide elementary, middle, and high school programs, either virtually or in-person.
We collaborate with a range of partners to innovate in science education. Together, we go further.
As part of the University of California, Berkeley, The Lawrence benefits from cutting-edge work and research. Our Teen Research Programs are developed in collaboration with campus departments and enable access to people, labs, and experiences that are unique to UC Berkeley. Teens will benefit from the science content as well as from connecting with others. Meeting graduate students and faculty who are doing real-time research at the university level, and hearing their personal narratives, provides an inspiring, empowering experience and creates pathways for the next generation.
The Lawrence is dedicated to providing access to youth of all backgrounds and offers financial aid to families who otherwise lack the resources to participate. If you or someone you know is in need and would like to participate in our camp programs, please do not register today; instead, submit a Financial Aid Application here, and await registration instructions. The last chance to submit a Financial Aid application is midnight, January 31, 2022. Awardees will be notified by February 2nd and then registration for awardees will be open until February 14th, 2022.
We use CampDoc, an electronic health record system, to securely collect information about participants. CampDoc is designed to protect your child’s privacy, while alerting us to details such as allergies, medical needs, and other matters that might affect your teen’s participation in activities. The information you provide will help us to safely support your children.
For multiple reasons, we do not recommend that participants be registered for programs designed for grade levels other than their own. If you believe there are extenuating circumstances concerning your teen, please contact lhsreg@berkeley.edu with details of your situation and your request.
The Lawrence Hall of Science is now open to the general public. It will remain open throughout the time during which we conduct summer Teen Research programs.
Yes. Parents and guardians will have an opportunity prior to the beginning of the session to give permission for teens to sign themselves out at the end of the day.
Due to rising costs, we unfortunately had to eliminate discounts to Members. Instead, Members now receive priority registration for the camp as well as early information on dates they want, ahead of general public registration. If you have questions regarding membership, please email us at lhsreg@berkeley.edu. To purchase or renew a membership, please go here. Thank you for your support.
If you still have any other questions related to registration, please email: lhsreg@berkeley.edu
Our team continues to track COVID-19 developments and make adjustments to our program accordingly. We will post updates regarding COVID-19 restrictions as conditions change.
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We have prepared a fantastic lineup of camp offerings! These summer camp programs are organized into two-week sessions in order for learners to explore content more deeply, build a better sense of community among the participants, and fully enjoy all that the science center has to offer.
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