Recipe for Science
Recipe for Science is a day camp offered by Bucks County Community College, providing hands-on STEM activities for children in grades 1-6.
▌ Editor's read Recipe for Science is a day camp program offered through Bucks County Community College's 'Kids on Campus' initiative, as evidenced by the provided URL (https://www.bucks.edu/kidsoncampus/). The camp targets children entering grades 1-6, with specific age ranges for different program weeks. The curriculum focuses on STEM, with the 'Recipe for Science' title suggesting hands-on, experimental learning. The camp is clearly a day program, with listed hours of operation. While the website details program content and registration information, it does not explicitly state ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies for staff. The camp's affiliation with a community college suggests a level of institutional oversight and educational quality.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 5–10
Recipe for Science fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–10
- Hours: "9:00 AM - 3:30 PM"
- Address: 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940, USA
- Phone: (215) 968-8409
- Cost notes: "USD"
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Recipe for Science
- What ages does Recipe for Science accept?
- Recipe for Science is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Recipe for Science cost?
- Recipe for Science publishes $358/week for the standard session. "USD" Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Recipe for Science's hours?
- Recipe for Science runs "9:00 AM - 3:30 PM". If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Recipe for Science?
- Recipe for Science is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Recipe for Science provide lunch?
- Recipe for Science 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 Recipe for Science compare to other stem camps in Newtown?
- Recipe for Science is one of 7 stem camps in Newtown 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Recipe for Science with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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