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Roper Mountain Science Center is the result of an inspiring collaboration between private and public partners. The Science Center is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for students from the local area. During the school year, over 400-600 students visit Roper Mountain each day for enriching learning labs. The Center also offers public programs, such as Friday Starry Nights and Summer Adventure, that encourage exploration and discovery. 

Roper Mountain Science Center is a shining example of the power of partnership. The Center was created through the joint efforts of public ownership, corporate sponsorship, private support, and volunteers. Thanks to their hard work, students from the local area have access to a wealth of educational opportunities. Roper Mountain offers immersive learning labs during the school year, as well as public programs such as Friday Starry Nights and Summer Adventure. Each of these initiatives provides a unique way to foster curiosity and exploration.

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We’ll have some classic fairy tales read to us, and then explore the wooded trails, treehouses, gardens, bridge and farm to reenact our fairy tale of the day! Campers will create projects, sing songs, play games and act out fairy tales with puppets. Stories will include Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, The Billy Goats Gruff and more. 

Fairy Tales at Roper Mountain


We’ll journey through our walking trails, meet the animals that call the mountain home, take a look through a telescope, and use technology to view RMSC from the sky.
Campers will get an in-depth look at how observation can tell them a lot about the world around them. Each day will focus on one of the five senses as we learn to be
good observers and use all of our senses.

The World Around Us

Get ready to design and create a variety of structures, flying machines, robots, and more! In this fun-filled week, students will learn how to turn simple materials into the amazing ideas of their imaginations. They will test their designs and have the chance to change their designs for re-tests. Learning the engineering process has never been so much fun!

Young Engineers Academy

Discover the fast–paced world of motion using marble rollercoasters, balloon hovercrafts, paper airplanes, gears, wheels and axles. Students will learn about friction, gravity and Newton’s laws as they have fun designing, building and experimenting with each of their creations to meet our daily challenges. Our young scientists will take home activities and materials to share.

Young Scientist FULL DAY

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Roper Mountain Science Center

Miggy R

Adventure in the Summer is fascinating and exciting. I heartily endorse it.

James D

Do yourself a favor and visit this location! Spend some time exploring. You should definitely take your kids there!

Scarlette M

Excellent time at the observatory and with the astronomy club.

Wella F

We heartily suggest all of their activities since they never let us down. This venue is really fantastic, very family-friendly, and offers something fun for all age groups.