GrowFit Science Camp

The day begins with Science Camp from 9:00 AM to noon. Instructors introduce key ideas and then move quickly into hands-on work, with experiments and STEM challenges built around topics such as chemical reactions, simple machines, physics, and engineering. Published examples include erupting-volcano projects, glow-in-the-dark bouncy balls, and kaleidoscopes. The morning format emphasizes exploration, observation, problem solving, and collaboration through age-appropriate projects. Movement and relaxation breaks are mixed into the morning to keep the pace varied.

After lunch, campers transition into GrowFit’s All-Sports program for the afternoon. This portion of the day centers on team games and active play, with Berkeley activities including soccer, basketball, gaga ball, and bounce-house tag. GrowFit describes its sports format as rotating through multiple activities rather than focusing on a single sport.

The full camp day ends at 4:00 PM. Each day closes with a short celebration of what campers discovered or accomplished, and the final day includes a presentation of science projects. GrowFit requires specialty camps such as Science Camp to be booked for a full week because the curriculum progresses across the week.

Campers bring their own lunch, snacks, and water for the day. GrowFit asks families to pack enough food for an active full-day schedule. Families can record allergies during registration, and GrowFit says staff use allergy information to plan accommodations such as nut-free zones when needed. The program also asks campers to arrive with a refillable water bottle. No camp-provided meal service is described for the Berkeley Science Camp.

GrowFit says staff members are background checked and trained for youth supervision. Team leaders and managers receive CPR, First Aid, and AED training, along with preparation for concussion response, bullying prevention, EpiPen use, and emergency procedures. Campers are supervised throughout the day, and GrowFit practices emergency and evacuation procedures at its programs.

Pickup is limited to adults listed as approved caregivers on the camper’s account. For an emergency requiring outside medical help, GrowFit’s published procedure is to contact parents and call 911 when appropriate.

Families provide allergy and health information during registration. GrowFit says it can set up measures such as nut-free zones and keep EpiPens accessible when a camper’s allergy plan requires them. Staff training includes EpiPen use, and managers are trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED response. GrowFit also states that parents are contacted about injuries and that emergency services are called when a situation requires immediate medical attention.

The Berkeley Science Camp team includes educators, STEM enthusiasts, mentors, and counselors. GrowFit says team members are carefully screened and that staff receive training in child supervision and program safety. Team leaders and managers complete CPR, First Aid, and AED training plus preparation for concussion response, bullying prevention, EpiPen use, and emergencies. GrowFit also describes background checks for staff and ongoing supervision of counselors by experienced team leaders. Science activities are led through hands-on, age-appropriate projects rather than lecture-only instruction.

Families can manage registrations and approved pickup caregivers through GrowFit’s registration system, where they can also view available account credits. GrowFit says parents are contacted when a camper is injured and during emergencies when needed. Daily camp wrap-ups give campers a chance to share discoveries, and the final Science Camp day includes a project presentation to the camp community.

Regular camp hours are 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Drop-off is scheduled for 8:45–9:00 AM, and the standard pickup window is 3:30–4:00 PM. GrowFit does not offer extended care. Campers should bring a water bottle, lunch, snacks, and comfortable clothes suitable for active play and science projects that may get messy. Pickup adults must be listed as approved caregivers. Specialty camps such as Science Camp are booked for a full week because the curriculum builds across the week.