Spark your son's curiosity and interest for the fascinating world of science! Discovery Science Camp is a science teacher-led activity and excursion camp at The Heights School, an independent school for boys with a conveniently located and beautiful 29-acre wooded campus in Potomac, MD.

Discovery Science Camp is a program designed around uniquely engaging activities and hands-on experiences involving science. For the past 21 years, this longest running camp at the school has been staffed exclusively by The Heights School's faculty - and it accomplishes more adventure in a few weeks than most camps offer in an entire summer.

• A visit to the NASA Goddard Space Center with a special presentation on the space shuttle, satellites, and the James Webb Telescope.
• The traditional helicopter egg drop engineering contest and a chance to make ice cream as a prize.
• An in-depth study of ecosystems and The Chesapeake Bay, including a visit to The Chesapeake Bay.
• Dissection of a shark and a chance to study Marine Biology.
• Construction of giant water balloon catapults and cannons as a fun way to learn about Newtonian Physics.
• Nature hikes that promote an understanding of Environmental Biology and the natural forces that shape our local environment, including visits to Cunningham Falls Park and the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve.
• A visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory Dome Telescope with a presentation on outer space.
• Woodworking and 2×4 bridge building for older campers to better understand engineering principles and design.
• Learning about Natural History through hikes and expert guest speakers invited with animals such as falconry from a Falconer and reptiles from a Zoologist.
• Visits to nearby Caverns of the Catoctin Mountains to learn more about cavern formation and Geology.
• Learn about Rocketry, how planes fly, and applied engineering demonstrations using model rockets and an opportunity for each camper to make and launch a model rocket.
• A visit to a large crop and dairy farm to better understand agricultural sciences and the work of farmers.
• Understanding Aeronautics, including a trip to the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum and a tour from an F-16 pilot to learn about how planes fly.
• The chance to go creeking and explore the tiny, living world of microorganisms in naturally sourced water through the use of biology lab microscopes.  

HURRY! LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE IN EACH CAMP SESSION!