Summer Camp Topics
"NEW" (MSI) Mad Science Investigator (ages 6-12)
Decipher the world around you. Learn the techniques of disguise, the art of writing secret messages and the cool gadgets and gizmos used to discover "who done it". Use what you learn to solve the "Great Cookie Caper".
"NEW" (SPY) Spy Academy (ages 5-11)
Mad Science spy academy camp will help you sharpen your special operative skills as you learn about the secret world of espionage. The key to being a great spy is your ability to use science to "sniff" out your suspects and uncover their secrets.
(RHR) Red Hot Robots (ages 8-13)
Join us in the exciting world of robots. They are all around us - some we recognize as robots, and others that may surprise you. Discover different robot designs and construct your own unique idea. Build a red hot robot to take home with you. We will build a different robot in 2009 than in previous years. This class has an additional materials charge of $30 to cover the cost of the robot.
(SFA) Space and Flight Academy (ages 7-12)
From our Earth's atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program sends budding Mad Scientists on a quest for exploration. Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight and launch your own rocket!
(ENG) Mad Science Engineering Academy (ages 6-12)
Do you love to build, design and fix things? Put on your engineer's hat for this exciting week of science activities. You'll also have the chance to become a true Mad Scientist learning to control energy.
(FZZ) "Fizz-ical" Phenomenon and Crazy Che-mystery (ages 6-12)
Take a walk on the wild side as we explore molecular madness, crazy chemistry and all kinds of radical reactions. Whip up potions, find out how different chemicals react when mixed together, and use your skills as a chemist to discover the answers to secrets you've always wondered about. Become a Mad Science detective and use your forensic skills to solve your own Mad Science Mystery.
(SVL) Nature's Predators and Prey (ages 6-12)
Learn about insects, birds, beasts and you from the inside out in this action-packed week. Have fun finding nature's smallest critters. Discover who are the predators and who are the prey...and how nature protects both. Investigate what the night hunting owl had for dinner. Build a bird house and construct a bird feeder to create your own backyard sanctuary.
(GAR) In the Garden (ages 4-6 Half Day Only)
Welcome to the exciting world of basic environmental science. Each session is devoted to different aspects of the garden, allowing children to progressively enrich their understanding of how living things grow and how they interact with the environment around them.
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