Science of Art - Los Gatos, CA 2026

"Art and science share the same superpower: noticing the world closely. In this camp, campers use creativity to investigate patterns, materials, and motion—then turn what they discover into artwork they can explain with real science! Throughout the week, campers run mini-labs that explore color and light, pigment chemistry, and how different tools and surfaces change results. They’ll experiment with forces and balance to create kinetic art, test natural and synthetic materials, and use observation techniques scientists rely on—sketching, measuring, and iterating on designs. Projects connect directly to scientific ideas like energy transfer, structure and function, and properties of matter, so campers learn why techniques work, not just how. By the end of camp, learners will strengthen scientific inquiry, creative problem-solving, and communication skills as they present the process behind their art. Campers will also meet YSI’s live animal ambassadors and use close observation to inspire nature-based designs."