Ages 3-5 | $17/Member, $19/Non-Member

Picture your child as an astronaut as they suit up for a morning of out of this world fun.  We will blast off rockets, dress as astronauts and make astronaut food.

Be a junior geologist as we dig into rocks and learn about the forces that shape our planet.

Learn about building and moving objects using simple machines in this simply wonderful camp.  Can you build it? Yes, you will!

Storybook Science
Friday, June 26th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Time for a story and science too!  Stories will be read to set the stage for sparking creativity and bringing out the scientist within.

Creepy Crawly Creatures
Monday, July 13th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This camp is an opportunity to observe and handle creepy crawly creatures.  Campers soon discover the creatures aren’t so creepy after all!

Science on the Menu
Tuesday, July 14th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Campers cook up a great time in this camp making cupcakes and popping popcorn.  The young chefs also learn about feeding their bodies healthy snacks.

Take Flight
Thursday, July 16th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fly up, zoom down and hover as we examine machines and animals that go up, up and away.

Sense-sational Science
Friday, July 17th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
See, touch, taste, hear and smell all of what fun hands-on experiments have to offer.

Sandy Shores
Monday, August 3rd 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 observing a tidal pool in action.

Foamy Fizzy Science
Tuesday, August 4th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Put on your goggles and prepare for a day full of chemistry fun!  Young scientists will experience safe chemistry experiments designed to spark wonder and imagination.

I Dig Dinosaurs!
Wednesday, August 5th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Your kids will love this camp as they discover what scientists know about the fantastic beasts from the past.

Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Thursday, August 6th 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.
 

Glues, Brews and Goo
Monday, June 22nd 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!

Young Engineer
Tuesday, June 23rd 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sir Isaac Newton never had this much fun! If you love building, join us as we construct bridges and buildings with a variety of materials.  Experiment with physics of strength, structure and geometry to learn why certain shapes are so strong. Become a skilled builder!

Science Stew
Wednesday, June 24th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Science takes center stage as you discover what mixing ingredients, adding heat, and chemistry all have in common.  Learn about our sense of taste while creating dishes designed to make your taste buds go wild!

Creature Camp
Thursday, June 25th 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 strange ways of animals that share our planet, as we explore how they move, breathe, eat and behave.

It’s Not Magic...It’s Science!
Friday, June 26th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Perplex your parents and baffle your buddies! With a little help from science, you’ll leave your friends and family wondering what your next trick will be.  You’ll bust myths and amaze with optical illusions. No fooling...this camp is sure to make science sensational!

Ages 5-8 | $130.50/Member, $145/Non-Member

It’s Current
June 15th - 19th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Prepare to be “shocked” as you explore the science behind electricity.  Discover how electricity works by creating your own circuits and electric devices.  Delve into alternative types of energy as you explore the technological world and see what sources of energy we may be using 100 years from now.

Crime-Fighting Superhero
July 13th - 17th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Become a crime-fighting super-hero in our mystery camp for junior detectives.  We will crack secret codes and analyze footprint, fingerprint, and ink stain evidence to solve a puzzling crime.

Can You Dig It?
July 27th - 31st 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Come and find out what real archaeologists and paleontologists do through hands-on activities.  Use your detective skills and piece together the fossil clues of mighty prehistoric predators.  Find out how archeologists discover what other civilizations were like using artifacts.  You will even get to participate in a dig here at Science Central!

Trek Through Space
August 10th - 14th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Rev up your rockets for this trek through the galaxy.  We’ll explore deep space and our own Solar System in Science Central’s Digital StarLab Planetarium.  This camp will be a blast!

Ages 5-11 | $130.50/Member, $145/Non-Member
 

Bones, Body and Biology
July 20th - 24th 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.

Wet Water Science
August 3rd - 7th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The weather may not be hot outside, but at Science Central you’ll get a cool splash of science. Explore the science behind the wet world of water.  Use our giant water balloon sling shot to test the laws of physics, create your own miniature ocean to take home and try many more fun activities during this exciting week of camp.

Lotions, Potions and Scientific Notions
August 17th - 21st 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cook up some bubble trouble! Make your own slime one day and ice cream the next. This camp is the messy kid’s dream, full of blending, mixing and measuring. Learn why some potions bubble and others turn to slime.  At the end of the week, find out what happens when you super-freeze everyday items in liquid nitrogen!

Ages 8-11 | $130.50/Member, $145/Non-Member

Mythbusters
June 8th - 12th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Become a Mythbuster as you blow apart urban legends and popular beliefs. Use science and technology to test out your choice of myths. There is a rumor going around that the inclement weather this winter has caused some schools to still be in session. Don’t worry! If Mythbusters camp can’t be held this week, it will be rescheduled for July 6th - 10th.

Mission to Deep Space
July 13th - 17th 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. The week will conclude with an evening of star gazing with the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society.

Invention and Robotics
July 27th - 31st 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Let out the inventor in you! Take apart machines to find out what makes them run.  Learn about gears, circuits and magnetism as you build machines to take home. Finish the week with a robot competition.

Mystery Solved!
August 10th - 14th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to investigate a crime scene and figure out who was the culprit? Put your scientific skills to the test examining fingerprints, DNA and much more to solve a Science Central mystery. The survival of the whole place might depend on it!

Ages 8-11 | $90/Member, $100/Non-Member

Introduction to LEGO Robotics :  Ask us about a waiting list or other options.
June 15th - 19th 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Become a part of the team! Using 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 camp includes an epic battle in several competitions.

Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.

Introduction to LEGO Robotics: Ask us about a waiting list or other options.
July 27th - 31st 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Become a part of the team! Using 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 camp includes an epic battle in several competitions.

Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.

Introduction to LEGO Robotics
July 27th - 31st 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Become a part of the team! Using 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 camp includes an epic battle in several competitions.
Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.

Advanced LEGO Robotics
August 10th - 14th 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Based on the First LEGO League, this is an advanced LEGO Robotics camp with a focus on sophisticated programming and more complex problem-solving. Campers will work in teams to program LEGO robots to manipulate an ice driller, move levees, protect a house from a tsunami, send researchers and equipment to the Arctic ice shelf, and more.

Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.
Prerequisite: Introduction to LEGO Robotics

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 Ages 10-13 | $90/Member, $100/Non-Member

Introduction to LEGO Robotics
June 15th - 19th 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Become a part of the team! Using 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 camp includes an epic battle in several competitions.
Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.

Advanced LEGO Robotics
August 10th - 14th 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Based on the First LEGO League, this is an advanced LEGO Robotics camp with a focus on sophisticated programming and more complex problem-solving. Campers will work in teams to program LEGO robots to manipulate an ice driller, move levees, protect a house from a tsunami, send researchers and equipment to the Arctic ice shelf, and more.
Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.
Prerequisite: Introduction to LEGO Robotics

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Ages 11-15 | $130.50/Member, $145/Non-Member

T-Quest
June 22nd - 26th 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Teens, Technology and Treasure - Could there be a better combination?  Teens and Tweens will use computer programming, GPS technology and orienteering on a quest for hidden treasures. We will get field experience using our technological skills at a park in Fort Wayne. Finally, we will develop our own website documenting the geocaches we’ve found and planted.

Sk8R Science
July 20th - 24th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Carve out time this summer to explore the mechanics of skating. Using skateboarding as the springboard, put your “goofy-foot” forward as you dissect ollies, vert skating and all the other physics of fun on wheels.  We’ll practice our new skills at the skateboard park in Fort Wayne.  Each participant is required to provide their own skateboard and safety equipment, including helmet, wrist guards, elbow and knee pads.

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Special Needs | $34/Member, $38/Non-Member

These camps have been designed especially for 6-12 year old special needs campers to participate in with their adult caregivers.  Let your budding scientists show you what they can build and how they can experiment as they play the day away.  These camps will be facilitated by a counselor trained to motivate.

Shoot For The Stars
Monday, June 22nd 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Look beyond the Earth and into the sky as campers and their caregivers learn about the Sun, stars and planets. Campers will also get to shoot off their rockets. -To infinity and beyond!

Scientific Chef
Wednesday, July 15th 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Put on your chef’s hats and investigate what makes some of our favorite foods delicious.  Through the power of science we will make batters rise, popcorn kernals explode and ice cream freeze.  You won’t want to miss this tasty day!

Build It, Race It, Fly It
Friday, August 7th 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cars, planes and boats to blow.   Build them and watch them go!  If you are a commotion in motion who has never met a toy you couldn’t launch, this is the camp for you.

Other Special Needs Opportunities
Special Needs Campers 3-8 years old may enjoy any of the camps listed for ages 3-5 without being accompanied by an adult chaperone. Special Needs Campers 5-10 years old may enjoy any of the camps listed for ages 5-8 without adult chaperones.

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To register, download and submit the 2009 Summer Program Registration Form.

For more information, contact 260-424-2400, Ext. 451