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Embark on a shared journey with leaders of the climate movement as Drexel and Academy scientists, staff and supporters come together for our first Academy Book Circle.

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Events

  • Academy Science Camp: Planet Protectors

    July 10, 2023 through July 14, 2023

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Your mission: learn what you can do to protect the environment.

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  • Academy Science Camp: Challenge Accepted: Amazing Animal Adaptations

    July 17, 2023 through July 21, 2023

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    It’s game time! How do you compare to some of nature’s best athletes?

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  • Academy Science Camp: Animals on the Outside

    July 24, 2023 through July 28, 2023

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Discover what keeps insides in! From the slimy skin of a frog to the rough wrinkles of an elephant, the diversity of animal skin is vast.

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  • Academy Adventure Camp: Outdoor Expeditions

    July 31, 2023 through August 4, 2023

    12:00 AM-12:00 AM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Fraknlin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Attention, nature-loving young scientists ... it’s time to get outside! The Academy is calling all campers ages 10–12 for a brand-new summer program featuring a very special overnight field trip to the great outdoors (but with indoor plumbing).

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  • Academy Science Camp: Birds!

    July 31, 2023 through August 4, 2023

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Calling all bird nerds. This one is for you! Become an ornithologist as you explore the 205,000 bird specimens at the Academy and learn what species call Philadelphia home.

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