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1410 Main Street
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003

304-23-DINOS   (304-233-4667)

Director: Robert E. Strong robert@smartcenter.org   

Program Director:
Libby Strong libby@smartcenter.org   Energy Projects: Richard Pollack rjpenergy@gmail.com




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Smart-Center Summer Camp List 2026


The following summer camps are facilitated by the SMART-Center, the hands-on science outreach serving the Northern Ohio Valley since 1996.
 
The SMART-Center is a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers.



Gems Camp

(Girls Enjoying Math and Science)

July 20th and 21st, 2026

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For girls entering grades five through eight


Cost: FREE tuition with snacks, lunch, and materials provided.


Funding for GEMS Camp provided by a generous grant from the Women's Giving Circle through the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley.


Learn and have fun at the same time with other girls who love math and science as much as you do.


This year’s theme is “Dig Science” where we will explore geology, paleontology and archaeology with hands on activities. Dr. Elizabeth, Rhenberg

of the WV Geological Survey, and Andrea Keller, former grave Creek mound museum educator, will also lead activities. GEMS Camp

incorporates many areas of science and engineering. Fun math activities, too!



Held at SMART Centre Market, 1410 Main Street, Wheeling, WV

Please call (304) 23-Dinos if you have any questions or e-mail libby@smartcenter.org

application: Girls Enjoying Math and Science (GEMS)



Fun With Physics Camp

August 3rd and 4th , 2026

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For students entering grades three through seven


Cost: Tuition for Fun With Physics Camp is $60. Camp fee covers snacks, lunches, and materials.


Have fun with the concepts of pendulums, optical, illusions, light, color, and more. Play with toys and learn the physics

behind how they work. All concepts will be explored through a variety of engaging hands-on activities, plus make and

takes. All activities are grade level appropriate, safe, & fun.


Explore in the NEW Exhibit Hall!!





Held at SMART Centre Market, 1410 Main Street, Wheeling, WV

Please call (304) 23-Dinos if you have any questions or e-mail libby@smartcenter.org

application: Fun with Physics Camp
 






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