GSK supported and in collaboration with The Franklin Institute’s curriculum, the 2025 program will focus on Health Sciences.

The program, in its 39th year, has reached an estimated 23,400 nationwide!

Are you an organization looking to host a summer science camp? Look no further! North Museum of Science and Nature connects organizations looking to host a summer camp at their location with Science in the Summer curriculum, materials, and training.

Last year 902 area students, ranging from Pre-K through grade 12, completed GSK’s (GlaxoSmithKline’s) Science in the Summer™ program! That was a record number of attendees, increasing the impact of this already popular seasonal program.

This summer’s theme will be “Health Sciences,” and it will offer students the unique opportunity to step into the shoes of real scientists and engineers, engaging in exciting hands-on activities that bring the world of health science to life. Students will discover different career paths, from dietitian to orthopedic doctor, and develop their scientific thinking skills in a fun and interactive way.

Download the Health Sciences Overview

This program is made possible by a generous grant from GSK and with curriculum developed by The Franklin Institute.

The North Museum, GSK, and the Franklin Institute are longtime collaborators on the Science in the Summer program, which primarily targets students in grades 2 through 6, with an emphasis on reaching those from underserved communities and lower income households.

“Thanks to GSK and the Franklin Institute we were able to reach over 900 students last summer,” says Kate Wilson, Senior Manager, Visitor & Volunteer Services. “This free program offers a hands-on look at various STEM careers which many students did not even know existed! Now they might want to pursue those paths in the future. This is an opportunity some of the members of our community would not normally have access to due to financial and other constraints. We look forward to offering this program each year, and can’t wait for 2025!”

As a leader in STEM education and advocacy, the North Museum is proud to present GSK’s Science in the Summer™ program to the community for many years, and is deeply grateful to GSK for their ongoing commitment to enriching the community through the utilization of and access to quality STEM education programs, and the exceptional curriculum provided by the Franklin Institute.

If your organization has an interest in participating in GSK’s 2025 Science in the Summer™ program, presented by the North Museum, please contact Kate Wilson, Senior Manager, Visitor & Volunteer Services at 717.358.4116, kwilson@northmuseum.org.