 |  |  Discover the draw of Mad Science in the summer at your local camp, community center, or YMCA! Mad Science engages children in scientific explorations that are so much fun children will forget they're learning! Campers can team up with fellow engineers to build a bridge, participate in an unforgettable dinosaur dig, build and launch a model rocket, explore the science behind their favorite sports and much much more!The selection of activities will make your head spin!
Whether you are looking for an hour, week or full summer of edu-tainment programming, Mad Science Summer & Vacation Programs can meet your programming needs.
Mad Science Summer & Vacation Programs
- Are exciting and engaging
- Offer unparalleled educational entertainment
- Can be adapted to any age group
- Are amazingly affordable
- Entertain children both indoors and out
- Let children make and take home their own creations
- Can be customized to meet your needs
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Summer 2007
Mad Science of Rochester is pleased to offer summer camps in four different locations: Brighton, Perinton, Ogden, and Pittsford. The camps will take place in each town's Recreation Center by well-trained and friendly staff. A snack and awesome take-homes are included each day! Each week an exciting new "camp" or theme will be offered so campers remain excited and curious all week long!
Summer Special!
Each camper will receive a $25.00 Coupon for a Mad Science Birthday Party! Party to take place between 09/01/07 and 08/31/08.
The Garden - Camp # 1 (ages 4 - 5)
Programs to Cover:
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Soil and Seeds
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Sun, Wind and Rain
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Plants and Leaves
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Flowers, Fruits and Veggies
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Butterflies, Ladybugs and Bees
The Garden is a wonderful introduction to 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. Each day will include hands-on experiments, themed games, as well as a snack and story related to the day's programming. We'll even create a mural through the course of the program as children illustrate their latest discoveries at the close of each session.
Motion, Potion & Commotion - Camp # 2
(Gr. K - 2 and Gr. 3 - 5)
Programs to Cover:
Campers will have tons of fun mixing up potions and experimenting with all kinds of chemical reactions! Our young chemists will create sidewalk chalk, and even make their own ice cream! Campers will find out how simple machines make our lives easier. They will explore the energy of motion and how energy can be conserved. Your mad scientist will find out what football players, scientists and ballet dancers all have in common. They will discover the strength of triangles, cylinders and arches, while having fun learning how these shapes make sturdy homes and skyscrapers. Snack and awesome Mad Science take-homes are included each day.
Inside,Outside & Everything In-Between- Camp #3
(Gr. 3 - 5)
Programs to Cover:
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Cell City
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Organ trail
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Chemical Counting
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Radical Reactions
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Highlights and Leftovers
Campers will have an amazing week as we explore some of the body's most important parts, both inside and outside. Learn the basics of the code of life, how cells and their individual parts work together to help our body's function as easily as they do. Learn how the insides of our bodies work; how each of our organs has its own job to do. Learn how atoms and molecules bond together and what happens to those bonds during chemical reactions. And how come some reactions happen even though they really shouldn't. Find out all of this and so much more as we explore, "Inside, Outside and Everything In-Between." Snack and awesome Mad Science take-homes are included each day!
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Brighton Recreation Center:
July 23 - July 27/ 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. K - 2 Camp # 2
August 13 - August 17/ 9:00 -12:00 / Gr. 3 - 5 Camp # 2
August 13 - August 17/ 1:00 - 4:00 / Gr. 3 - 5 Camp # 3
Registration Info:
Town of Brighton Recreaction Center
220 Idlewood Road or call 784- 5260
Registration begins: May 15 for residents, May 29 for non-residents
Chili Recreation Center
July 16 - July 20 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. K - 2 / Camp # 2
July 16 - July 20 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. 3 - 5 / Camp # 2
Registration Info:
location TBA or call 889- 4680
Registration Begins:
May 14
Ogden Recreation Center
July 30 - August 3 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. K - 2/ Camp # 2
August 6 - August 10 / 9:00 - 12:00/ Ages 4 and 5/ Camp # 1
August 13 - August 17 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. 3 - 5/ Camp # 3
August 20 - August 24 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. 3 - 5/ Camp # 2
Registration Info:
Town of Ogden Recreation Center
269 Ogden Center Rd., Spenserport or call 352- 2124
Registration begins: March 12
Pittsford Recreation Center
August 13 - August 17 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Ages 4 - 5 / Camp # 1
August 20 - August 24 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. K - 2 / Camp # 2
August 20 - August 24 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. 3 - 5 / Camp # 3
Registration Info:
Town of Pittsford Rec. Center
35 Lincoln Ave. or call 248-6280
Registration begins: June 4 |
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Perinton Recreation Center
July 16 - July 20 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Ages 4 - 5 / Camp # 1
August 6 - August 10 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. K - 2 / Camp # 2
August 6 - August 10 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. 3 - 5 / Camp # 2
August 13 - August 17 / 9:00 - 12:00 / Gr. 3 - 5 / Camp # 3
Registration info:
Town of Perinton Recreation Center
1350 Turk Hill Road or call 223- 5050
Registration begins:
April 30 for residents, May 7 for non-residents
Victor Summer Camp @ Mary Francis Bluebird Haven
August 20 - August 24 / 9:00 - 12:00/ Gr. K - 2 / camp # 2
August 20 - August 24 / 9:00 - 12:00/ Gr. 3 - 5 / camp # 2
Registration Info:
Mary Francis Bluebird Haven
236 Victor Egypt Rd. or call 742- 0140
Registration Begins:
April 23 for Residents, May 7 for Non-Residents |
For more information, please contact:
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