RICM Summer Camps 2026 – Registration Now Open! 

The Rhode Island Computer Museum's in-house summer camp offerings for 2026 are finally here! We are thrilled to be offering a number of hands-on, technology-focused experiences designed to inspire and educate young minds during the warmer months. Please take a look at the offerings that are available; we hope that your child will be able to join us!

Camp Details

Get ready for a full week of discovery, innovation, and STEAM-powered fun at the Rhode Island Computer Museum! 

We will have several week-long summer camp offerings that feature immersive, hands-on learning experiences that are centralized around all things STEAM.

Duration: 5 days, for 3 hours per day — 15 hours total of immersive, hands-on learning

Location:
📍 RICM Learning Lab, 1051 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown RI (we are on the rightmost side of the building!)

Camp Fee: $350 per session
Student Age Ranges:  Ages 8-14, exact range varies by camp

Camp Checklist: Not sure what your child should bring? Check here!

Multiple Program Discount: Take advantage of our multi-program discount! Families can enjoy special savings when registering for more than one camp, whether they are enrolling a single child in multiple camps or signing up siblings. Use code MULTI25 at checkout to receive 25% off your child’s registration fee.

Scholarship Application: We are proud to offer partial scholarships for families who need financial assistance with summer camp registration fees. Our partial scholarships cover up to 50% of a child's summer camp registration fee.  Scholarship awards are subject to availability and review. Families interested in being considered must submit an application.

Camp Offerings

"Creative Coding and Robotics" | Grades 5-8 | Online registration

July 6th – 10th, 2026 from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM 

Step into a world where imagination powers robots, stories move, and code makes music! This class offers an exciting mash-up of high-tech topics, perfect for young innovators who are keen on turning their ideas into reality. You will begin by programming mBots and Ozobots to race, maneuver around obstacles, and face off in a thrilling “Robot War.” Then, you will safely investigate the science of electricity using conductive dough and basic soldering to create working circuits. The fun continues as you experiment with creative coding in LiveCodeLab and Sonic Pi, transforming code into interactive visuals and music. With a dynamic mix of activities, this class will be sure to encourage curious makers to put on their thinking caps and unleash their creativity!

"Computing and Gaming: Then & Now" | Grades 5-8 | Online registration

July 13th – 17th, 2026 from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM 

Get ready to geek out as we dive into the exciting world of computing! We will kick things off by exploring the history of some of the vintage computers in the Rhode Island Computer Museum's expansive collection. You will get acquainted with the units that launched the personal computer revolution and changed the world as we know it! Then, you will engage in a take-apart session to learn how computers work from the inside out! After that, you will interpret binary code and experiment with resin casting as you create a one-of-a-kind keyboard keycap. You will also discover the magic of video game design by playing classic games and creating one of your own!

"Creating Sparks: Crafting Stories with Technology" | Grades 5-8  | Online registration

July 20th – 24th, 2026 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 

Step into the next era of storytelling! This immersive class explores the intersection between storytelling and cutting-edge technology. You will discover how digital media can revolutionize the way we create and share stories, unlocking new possibilities for narrative expression. You will learn to integrate these tools into your storytelling process, crafting compelling narratives in innovative ways. Working in teams, you will utilize animation software and AI to produce plotlines, imagery, and sound effects to create a short video project. This class will challenge traditional storytelling methods, opening doors to new, tech-driven possibilities. Get ready to ignite your imagination and redefine how stories are told!

Looking for additional information on "Creating Sparks: Crafting Stories with Technology"? Check out the daily topic breakdown here.

"BioDesign" | Grades 3-8  | Online registration

July 27th – 31st, 2026 from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM 

Delve into the wonders of the natural world through interactive, hands-on activities! This class encourages curiosity and creativity, as we learn from the ingenious designs found in nature! Students will experiment with different materials (like paper, recycled bottles, and toothpicks) to design and build animal-inspired shelters, moisture-collecting contraptions, and geometric art pieces. Students will draw from a variety of topics to fuel their creative processes, such as flight, water displacement, habitat diversity, and nature’s repeating patterns. By the end of the class, students will have a deeper appreciation for the brilliance of nature, plus their own bio-inspired creations that they can take home with them!

Looking for additional information on "BioDesign"? Check out the daily topic breakdown here.

"Curious Science" | Grades 3-8 | Online registration

August 3rd - 7th, 2026 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

"Curious Science" is packed with diverse and engaging topics, and no two days are the same!

What makes slime stretch? How do we hear sound? How can drawings turn into moving pictures? In this engaging class, students explore big scientific ideas through hands-on discovery, creative building, and playful experimentation. This class invites young scientists and makers to investigate light, energy, chemistry, motion, and more while designing their own imaginative projects. From mixing and testing polymers to building circuits and wind turbines, students will learn how science and creativity come together in the coolest of ways! By the end of the class, students will have experimented, engineered, and created their way through a wide range of scientific concepts, gaining a deeper appreciation for how science shapes the world around us. Let your curiosity lead the way!

Looking for additional information on "Curious Science"? Check out the daily topic breakdown here.

"STEAM in Space" | Grades 3-8 | Online registration

August 3rd - 7th, 2026 from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM

Put on your helmets, and prepare for takeoff! This hands-on class offers a glimpse into the many mysteries of outer space by combining science and art. You'll focus on several fascinating subjects, such as NASA's space missions, rocketship prototyping, how nebulae form, or the distinctive traits of planets within our solar system. Using a kit of materials provided by the Rhode Island Computer Museum, you will create spin art, construct your very own spacecraft, and make a scale model of the solar system. Embark on an unforgettable space adventure, and create projects that are truly out of this world!

"Artists and Inventors II" | Grades 3-8 | Online registration

August 10th - 14th, 2026 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Discover the brilliant minds behind some of history’s greatest innovations! In this exciting, hands-on class, we will explore the groundbreaking work of visionaries like Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, John Augustus Roebling, David Brewster, and the Wright Brothers—pioneers who transformed the fields of computing, engineering, optics, and flight. With a kit of materials provided by the Rhode Island Computer Museum, you will dive into interactive activities that put the ideas of these prominent figures into action. You will build a sturdy bridge that can support weight, construct a kaleidoscope to experiment with the properties of light and symmetry, craft a coded bracelet using binary numbers, and create an aerodynamic paper glider. Get ready to be inspired by history’s greatest artists and inventors, and become one yourself!

📝 Ready to Register?

Great! Please complete the registration process on Assembly, to sign your child up.

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Questions?

If you happen to have any questions, please contact the following RICM staff members for assistance:

• Educational Program Coordinator Hannah Baum, at hannah@ricomputermuseum.org.

• Executive Director Dan Berman, at dan@ricomputermuseum.org or 401-741-6997.