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▌ STEM · Ages 10–13

Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA)

Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th Street NW · $64/week

The Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) is a STEM day camp offered by DC Department of Parks and Recreation, focusing on health sciences for ages...

▌ Editor's read The Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) is listed as a summer camp offered by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for ages 8-13. The camp is categorized under 'STEM' and has a weekly cost of $64.13, as indicated on the dpr.dc.gov website. This suggests it is a day camp program. As it is run by a municipal department, it falls under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. The provided URL is a general listing for 2026 summer camps, not a specific page for YHSIA, which limits the availability of detailed information such as staff ratios, background check policies, or specific program curricula. No social media handles or accreditation information were found directly linked to YHSIA on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1275 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
  • Cost notes: USD. DC Department of Parks and Recreation.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA)

What ages does Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) accept?
Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) is open to children ages 10–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) cost?
Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) publishes $64/week for the standard session. USD. DC Department of Parks and Recreation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA)'s hours?
Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA)?
Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) provide lunch?
Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) compare to other stem camps in Washington?
Young Health Science Innovators Academy (YHSIA) is one of 8 stem camps in Washington that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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