Metal Marvels is a two-week summer camp at the Metal Museum for middle and high school students aged 12-18. This camp integrates metal art-making with scientific studies like chemistry, mathematics, physics, and engineering. Metal Marvels demonstrates how STEM subjects can be engaging and enjoyable through creative activities such as forging, casting, and enameling. Students learn valuable metalworking techniques and scientific principles, fostering imaginative thinking and problem-solving. The camp concludes with a celebration at the Metal Museum where students and their families participate in hands-on activities.
SUMMER CAMP DATES
Jul. 15 – Jul. 18, 2025
9:00AM – 1:00PM
Jul. 22 – Jul. 25, 2025
9:00AM – 1:00PM
FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUMMER CAMP WRAP-UP PARTY
Jul. 26, 2025
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Camp is limited to 20 students, and registration is required.
Registration is not a guarantee of acceptance to Metal Marvels. Students will be notified of their acceptance to the summer camp on a rolling basis. Admittance is first come, first served. The last day to register is Friday, April 18th.
Cost:
$400 per student with museum membership
$450 per student without museum membership
Scholarships for the camp are available for families who need financial assistance to make summer camp more accessible. The scholarship application is within this form.
SUMMER CAMP POLICIES & GENERAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The last day to register is Friday, April 18th. Class size is limited, so register as soon as possible. Students will be notified of their acceptance. Camp is subject to being canceled due to low enrollment.
WHAT TO BRING
Participants should bring a water bottle and a bagged lunch (that does not require refrigeration). They may want to also bring sunscreen and insect repellant.
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP POLICY
Drop-off begins at 8:45 am, and pick-up ends at 1:15 pm. Please sign your student in and out on the attendance sheet each day. Please be aware that no childcare will be available before or after camp hours. Students may not be dropped off earlier than 15 minutes prior to the camp's start time and must be collected no later than 15 minutes following the conclusion of the camp.
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LIABILITY FORM
Please complete the liability waiver form in the registration application. Your student will be unable to attend Metal Marvels Summer Camp if this form is not received before the first day of camp.
Have questions about Metal Marvels Summer Camp at the Metal Museum? Contact us at (901) 774-6380 or email lucienne@metalmuseum.org for more information.
