Discover Science in the city: how Urban Camp celebrates National Science week
National Science Week (10–18 August 2025) is the perfect time to ignite curiosity, encourage exploration, and connect students with real-world science. Urban Camp is ideally located in the heart of Melbourne, surrounded by world-class institutions and natural spaces, making it the ultimate launchpad for your science adventures.
Whether your focus is biology, sustainability, space, or environmental science, there’s something within walking distance of Urban Camp to bring classroom learning to life. Here’s how your group can get involved:
Melbourne Zoo: Grow – Plants and Pollinators
Get hands-on with plant biology and ecology at the Melbourne Zoo, just a short walk from Urban Camp. Their Grow program introduces students to the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem, and how plants adapt and thrive in changing environments.
Royal Park: Urban Ecology at Your Doorstep
Right outside our front gate, Royal Park offers students the chance to explore native vegetation, observe local birdlife, and investigate the complexities of urban ecosystems. It’s an ideal setting for biology, geography, and environmental science fieldwork. Tip: Bring magnifying glasses, bug catchers and worksheets, there's plenty to study right under your nose.
Melbourne Museum: Decoding the Universe
From dinosaurs to dark matter, the Melbourne Museum is packed with exhibits that engage students across all year levels. During Science Week, explore their Decoding the Universe program, a fascinating deep dive into astronomy, physics and cosmology. 👉 Click here for more details
Melbourne University: Science Festival 2025
Take learning beyond the classroom with the University of Melbourne’s Science Festival, a week-long schedule of public lectures, experiments, and interactive sessions led by real scientists. Perfect for students looking to see where science can take them in future careers. 👉 Click here for more details
Urban Camp: Living and Learning Sustainably
At Urban Camp, science is woven into everyday life. During your stay, your group can:
Join a Sustainability Tour of our facilities, covering water conservation, energy use, waste management and food miles.
Take part in the NASA GLOBE Program, a citizen science project where students collect environmental data and contribute to global climate research.
It’s a great way to combine theory with practice, without leaving the camp! 👉 Click here for more details
Plan Your Science-Focused School Camp Today
Urban Camp is more than accommodation, it’s an educational experience in itself. Learn more about planning a camp that sparks curiosity and inspires future scientists.
Want help planning your itinerary? Get in touch and let’s build a science-packed school camp your students will never forget.