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Summer Camps 2010

 

Ages 3-5 | Single-Day Camps

$15/Member, $17/Non-Member, per session

 

3,2,1 Blast Off! -FULL
Monday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Junior astronauts will suit up for a morning of out-of-this-world fun. We will launch rockets, dress as astronauts and make space food.
 

Science On The Menu
Tuesday, July 13, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cook up a great time in this camp. Bake cupcakes, pop popcorn, and learn about feeding our bodies healthy snacks.

 

Blocks, Beams and Buildings

Wednesday, July 14, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Construct sturdy structures and tall towers in this camp for budding architects. Can you build it? Yes, you will!!

 

Sandy Shores

Thursday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Discover the plants and animals that thrive in lakes and oceans through hands-on activities and by visiting our very own tidal pool!

 

Sound Science

Friday, July 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Investigate how humans and animals make sounds. Learn how sound travels in waves and make your own mystery shakers and musical instruments.

 

Dynamite Dinosaurs-Full

Monday, July 26, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Your kids will really “dig” this camp as they discover what scientists know about the fantastic beasts from the past.

 

Trains, Planes and Automobiles-Full

Tuesday, July 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Explore the science of transportation in this camp. We will make cars, boats and much more as we zoom into science and fun.

 

Sun, Stars & Solar System-Full

Wednesday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Look beyond the Earth into the sky. We will learn about our Sun, stars and planets. To infinity and beyond!

 

Gears & Gizmos

Thursday, July 29, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Engineer a great time during this camp that’s all about simple machines and how they make things move and work.

 

It’s All About Me!

Friday, July 30, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Come meet Stuffee - a 7 ft. tall, blue-haired doll with a lot of guts! We will explore the human body inside & out, learn about our senses and make skeleton rubbings.

 

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Ages 5-8 | Week-Long Day Camps

$115/Non-Member, $100/Member per week

 

Mission to Deep Space - FULL

July 12 - 16, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The universe awaits! Young astronomers will gaze into the mysteries of the cosmos using our Digital STARLAB and enjoy many out-of-this world activities.

 

Quantum Leap- A few spots still open!

July 19 - 23, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Discover the secrets of light, energy, force and magnetism in this camp that will get you “up and atom”. Explore science in motion with hovercrafts, roller coasters and electromagnets. Physics makes the world go round - literally!

 

Bones, Body and Biology- A few spots still open!

July 26 - 30, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore human anatomy and biology through animal dissections and explorations. Discover what keeps your body ticking and how to keep it healthy. You’ll see your body in a whole new way.

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Ages 5-8 | Single-Day Camps

$25/Non-Member, $22/Member per session

 

Don’t Spring A Leak - FULL

Monday, August 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore the wet science of water under a dry roof. How can bugs walk on water? Can you get metal to float while a cotton ball sinks? Get ready for your adventure on the high seas with your own catamaran and other boats.

 

LEGO Robotics - FULL

Tuesday, August 3, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

In this junior version of the regular week-long camp, you will learn basic computer programming to make your LEGO robot dance, sing, follow a line and more. This camp will use the latest in NXT robot technology.

Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.

 

Delving Into Dinosaurs - FULL

Wednesday, August 4, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Are you intrigued about the days dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Travel back into the past to learn about dinosaurs and fossils. We are sure you will really “dig” this camp.

 

Creature Camp - FULL

Thursday, August 5, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Get up-close-and-personal with all kinds of creatures that fly, slither, hop and swim. Discover the ways of animals that share our planet, as we explore how they move, breathe, eat and behave.

 

Glues, Brews and Goo - FULL

Friday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Become a mad mixer and turn everyday substances into your own weird concoctions. You’ll create strange, gooey substances like oobleck, slime and super-bubble ooze!

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Ages 8-11 | Week-Long Day Camps

$115/Non-Member, $100/Member per week

 

Mission to Deep Space -Full

July 12 - 16, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The universe awaits! Young astronomers will gaze into the mysteries of the cosmos using our Digital STARLAB and enjoy many out-of-this-world activities.

 

Quantum Leap - A few spots still open!

July 19 - 23, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Discover the secrets of light, energy, force and magnetism in this camp that will get you “up and atom”. Explore science in motion with hovercrafts, roller coasters and electromagnets. Physics makes the world go round - literally!

 

Bones, Body and Biology- A few spots still open!

July 26 - 30, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore human anatomy and biology through animal dissections and explorations. Discover what keeps your body ticking and how to keep it healthy. You’ll see your body in a whole new way.

 

Mythbusters  -Full

August 2 - 6, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Become a Mythbuster as you blow apart urban legends and popular beliefs. Use science & technology to test out your choice of myths and decide: are they plausible or BUSTED?

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Ages 8-11 | Week-Long, Half-Day Camps: LEGO Robotics

$115/Non-Member, $100/Member per week

 

Introduction to LEGO Robotics
Become a part of the team! Using the basic principles of engineering and computer programming, campers will
cooperate to design, build, and program a robot, and modify their creations to perform different tasks. The last day of the camp includes an epic battle in several competitions. This camp will use the latest in NXT robot technology.
Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.
Choose your week and time:
June 14 - 18, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Full
June 21 - 25,  8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
-Full
July 19 - 23,  8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. -Full
July 19 - 23, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Full

 

Advanced LEGO Robotics
August 2 - 6, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. -Full
Based on the FIRST LEGO League, this is an advanced LEGO Robotics camp with a focus on more sophisticated
programming and more complex problem-solving. Campers will work in teams as they explore the future of transportation by programming their LEGO robots to safely drive a passenger around several obstacles while completing challenges. This camp will use the latest in NXT 2.0 robot technology.

Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.

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Ages 10-13 | Week-Long, Half-Day Camps

$100/Non-Member, $90/Member per week

 

 

Camp Video Maker
July 12 - 16, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.-Full

July 26 - 30, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Full
Create your own movie or videogame. Campers will construct characters and stories as they progress from learning the drag-and drop programming method to writing their own commands. At the end of the week you can continue improving your program at home and let your friends watch your movie or play your videogame!

Advanced LEGO Robotics
August 2 - 6 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Full
Based on the First LEGO League, this is an advanced LEGO Robotics camp with a focus on more sophisticated programming and more complex problem-solving. Campers will work in teams as they explore the future of transportation by programming their LEGO robots to safely drive a passenger around several obstacles while completing challenges. This camp will use the latest in NXT robot technology.
Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.

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To register, download the registration form, and send to us, or call us, at 260-424-2400, Ext. 451.