Locations and Dates for Summer Camp 2009

• For children entering 1st - 8th grade
• Choose a morning camp or afternoon camp
• Accepted on First-come, First-serve basis
• Lots of hands-on fun science and daily completed projects

Time:	Full Day is typically 9:00am -4:00pm, Mon - Fri Half Day is typically 9:00am - 12:00pm OR 1:00pm -4:00pm *See specific camp location & details below for actual times
Additional Info:	Registrations are handled by Mad Science of South Sound or directly by the sponsor of the camp.  Please refer to the specific camp for registration information and policies. A non-refundable deposit may be required to reserve a place in camp.  Mad Science Camps Refund Policy: If a minimum number of children do not enroll in a particular session, a full refund will be given.  If you request a refund prior to the start of the camp you selected, a $20 service fee will be charged.  After the first day of camp, a prorated refund will be given if your child does not wish to continue.  However, you must call Mad Science at 360-455-9898 prior to the start of the second day of camp to obtain a refund. After that, no refunds will be given. Please bring packed lunch and drinks. Snacks are provided. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
We’ll Bring a Camp  to You!	If you do not see a camp time or date that fits your schedule, call us. We will bring a camp to you - gather 8 friends and a location.

Camp Topics

Scene of the Crime

Discover Spy Secrets and Science as we transformed camp  into a crime lab for this exciting exploration of the fundamentals of forensics. Test for mystery pwders, fingerprinting, DNA testing and way more! 

Shutterbugs

Shutterbugs introduce children to the art and science behind the camera lens. They’ll learn about photography by making their own camera obscura! Through the world of color, children will discover rainbows and prisms, and create their own KRAZY kaleidoscopes. When children go home they will have spent a day learning about art, science, cameras, light, and, of course, having fun!!

Art in ACTION

            Art in ACTION allows children to discover art in nature through nature prints and chromatography. Children explore how science and art are connected through studying distorted images, interesting techniques, and many art styles. Children even learn how to identify an art forgery. Then, the children explore the art world of Hollywood—in this case Movies—by learning how special movie effects are created. As part of their exploration of movies, full-day campers have the opportunity to create their own mini-movie which they can record as a special memento from their day! (Extra $5 charge per DVD ordered)

Hocus Pocus

           Learn the secrets that great magicians never tell. Explore the world of optical illusions—watch celebrity images change before your eyes and remember, seeing is not always believing. Discover the cool chemistry tricks used by magicians, and with the help of molecular bonding create chalk, grow crystals, and even decorate a tee-shirt using chromatography! It’s Science – Magic – and Super FUN! Please bring a white t-shirt for the chromatography!

Earth Awareness

            Today is all about our special planet, Earth, and how to take care of its special gifts. Mad Science campers will discover how to create a test for acid rain and how pollutants can get into our water supply. We’ll learn about and experiment with solar radiation and the “greenhouse effect” while creating cool take home items. Solar Cooking, mini lakes, and fun recycling is just part of the exciting scientific discovery day!

The Science of Sport

            We’ll explore how your body, foods, depth perception, gravity, and balance all come together to create an amazing playing machine! Check out the “sweet spot”, discover how much air your lungs can hold, and how strong your muscles are, and why you need electrolytes. Discover how your toes can influence what games you do best at. Learn why some types of playing balls bounce higher than others and why your head isn’t made for bouncing. It’s a fun way to learn how science influences sports.

Birds and Butterflies

            Mad Science has gone to the birds…for a great day of science exploration! We’ll learn how adaptations have led to so many different types of birds and how to make a birdseed food mixture that’s just right. We’ll also check out butterflies and other insects and how they’re all related. A cool after lunch treat…find out what the owls eat! Discover how bugs walk on water, build a birdhouse, and play a territory game!

CRAZY Chemistry

          Spend a day with Mad Science as we explore the fun, COLORFUL, CRAZY world of CHEMISTRY! With the help of molecular bonding, campers will be able to create chalk, grow colorful crystals, swirl together a bubbling concoction and use exothermic reactions to create cool tasty treats. Discover Burping Baggies—just for fun! Decorate a tee-shirt using Chromatography and dive into dirty laundry. Chemical reactions have never been so much fun!

Organ Trail

           It's everyting you've every wanted to know about the most amazing machine...You!  We'll go on an exploration of our inner factory and discover how our heart, brain, stomach and muscles all work together~even when we're alseep!  This is the perfect program for anyone who's onto...well...themselves!

 Nature

          Did you ever wonder about the color of flowers or how single cell creatures move? Let’s Find Out!!! Mad Science is going on a SAFARI! We will peer deep into the slimey world of microscopic creatures and work our way up to the King of Beasts! We’ll travel on a scent trail; discover the best types of camouflage and More!

MAD Messages!

          We are going on a Mission of Detective Discovery! Codes and cryptic messages are waiting to be uncovered as we explore the science behind secrets. Learn how to use color and microscopes to help solve mysterious puzzles. Try your fingers at Fingerprinting! What does your fingerprint say about you? Becoming a Super Detective is so-o-o exciting!

JR. Engineers

          The tiniest atom to the largest galaxies are all made of…STRUCTURES! Physics becomes a phun adventure as we discover how basic shapes create super structures from spider webs to wild coaster rides! Have fun creating a GIANT geodesic dome big enough for everyone to sit in!

Flight School (1 day or expanded into full week)

          Discover the secrets of flight as we build a rocket, create wings, flying rings, and more! Also watch out for falling meteors as we examine what comets are made of and how gravity brings them to us! Top off the day with a NASA style rocket launch! Please add: $7/rocket kit

Space…the Final Frontier

          Put on your spacesuit and join the Mad Science Mission of Exploration! Learn how soil samples are tested for signs of life. Take on the challenges of working in outer space. Create a space capsule capable of protecting precious cargo and join out team in an egg-straordinary lift-off!

Robotics (full day only)

          Learn the mechanics of how robots work and operate. Create a working robot hand from scratch before tackling the awesome adventure of building your own robot to take home! Please add: $35/robot kit

Amazing Robotics (full week)

          Check out how robots work and operate before creating your own working robot hand from scratch! Once you’ve mastered electrical circuitry, mechanics, and engineering; we’ll be tackling the awesome adventure of building your own amazing robots to take home! Yes-that is 2 robots!  Please add: $35/robot kits

Flight School—please add $7 material fee/student   Art-in-Action—please add $5/ movie copy    

Rockin’ Robots—please add: $35/robot kits

Additional Programs are available: 60 min Hands-on Activity Stations, 60 min Fun Science Lessons, and 30-60 min Shows.