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Dear Parents, These are summer camps that are being offered at the ESSL. If you decide to sign-up for one of the camps and have absolutely any trouble using the online scheduling form and paypal system, please call us immediately and we will take care of it over the phone. Thanks,
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Summer Camps at the Earth and Space Science Lab (All camp information subject to minor changes)
July 10th-14th 8:30am-11:30am OR July 17th-21st 8:30-11:30 Camp Title: Summer Scientist, cost - $125 For students entering grades: 2 & 3 Camp Instructor: Bryer McKenzie
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July 31st-August 4th
Camp Description: Students will earn the title of “Summer Scientist” after participating in this camp. We will learn and gain knowledge of the meaning of STEM, as well as what a scientist is, and the numerous different types of scientists there are. There will be a focus on several specific types of scientists and the real world work that they do. Students will get hands on experience doing some experiments and activities like real scientists. Each day, students will study and complete a variety of activities that focus on different types of scientists: - Chemists and reactions to mixing liquids - Astronomers and studying the night sky - Meteorologists and the weather around us - Entomologist by examining and observing the features/characteristics of insects. - Engineers and the building and design processes to solve real world problems Upon completing the camp students will receive a certificate and the title of Summer Scientist. The camp is geared and best suited for primary students.
July 10th - 14th 8:30am-11:30am Camp Title: Star Wars Science, cost - $125 For students entering grades 4-6 Camp Instructor: Lisa Bruck Description: Have you ever wondered how much of the fictional world of Star Wars is based on real-life science? Are some of the situations in the films possible or simply part of a fantastic story? Now you have the chance to find out! Inspired by the planets, creatures, robots, technology and more from the films, be prepared to use the force in countless discoveries and experiments! And who could forget to mention planetarium time as we learn about galaxies far, far away!
July 17th-21st 8:30am Camp Title: Summer Science Sleuths, cost - $125 For students entering grades 2-3 Instructor: Kendra Hinson Camp Description: What’s in your science sleuth kit? Summer Science Sleuths give children the opportunity to investigate science through interactive and hands-on activities. Super Science Sleuths will build their own science tool kit to take with them as they explore the world of science solving one mystery at a time!
July 24th-28th 8:30am-11:30am OR August 14th-18th 8:30am-11:30am Camp Title: LEGO Mindstorm Robotics, cost - $125
For students entering grades 4-6 Camp Instructor: Laura Shearer Camp Description: Students will be able to see into the amazing world of robotics. They will be able to understand how robots are built and used and be able to build robots of their own. Students will design and build LEGO robots to perform various tasks anywhere from following a line to navigating a moon rover terrain course. The week will culminate with “Battle Bot” to see whose robot will be crowned the victor of this epic contest!
July 24th-28th 8:30am-11:30am Camp Title: The Art of Science, cost - $125 For students entering grades 3-5 Camp Instructor: Karen McGraw Camp Description: Some of the greatest scientists have also been great artists. Scientists throughout history who have observed the natural world have been inspired to draw, sketch, and even paint the details of their observations. Constellations, planets, the moon, plant life, the weather, animals, landscapes and seascapes are all on the artistic agenda! We will be using the ESSL exhibits to observe and sketch as well as inspire our artworks. We will be participating in a daily sketching periods using the many exciting exhibits. The student’s interest will guide our lessons to allow more choice in their artworks as I introduce them to media techniques and explain the science behind the exhibits. Join us for a week of creative expression inspired by science as we paint, sculpt, sketch, and create collages!
July 31st-August 4th Camp Title: Makerspace Madness, cost - $125 For students entering Grades 4-6 Camp Instructor: Karen McGraw Camp Description: Join the “maker movement” and the growing community of makers in this new Do-It-Yourself camp, with an emphasis on creating with technology. Students will gather to create, invent, and learn from each other while engaging in various projects. This camp is dedicated to fostering learning, creativity, productivity, and community through hands-on learning. Probable student activities: LED lights, Little Bits circuits, Squishy circuits and more!
AUGUST 7-11th 8:30am-11:30am Camp Title: Summer Star Institute, cost - $125 For students entering grades 6-8 Camp Instructor: Lisa Bruck Camp Description: PJoin us for the Summer Star Institute! (SSI) During SSI participants will learn about star composition, life cycle, observation, and stellar spectroscopy. Hands-on activities and the latest scientific research throughout the week will be the norm. Participants will create and use a Planisphere and be able to name the seasonal constellations by daily observation in the planetarium. (That’s right! You will get to hang out with the cool people in the planetarium!) During the Mission Discovery phase, camp participants will engage in the most recent NASA missions to various solar system bodies, such as: MESSENGER (Mercury), OSIRIS-REx (asteroid) and New Horizons (Pluto). With a variety of hands on, mind blowing, activities, you will learn how these missions' scientists, engineers and mission operators collaborate to meet the challenges behind their goals.
August 14th-18th 8:30am-11:30am Camp Title: The Fast and the Curious, cost - $135 For students going into Grades 4-6 Camp Instructor: Steve Sahli Camp Description: Students will learn principles of aerodynamics by designing, building, and flying paper airplanes, balsa wood rubber band powered planes, rockets, kites and more! Finally, they will apply this knowledge to build a land racer. These are exceptionally nice models and will be something that participants can take home. Campers will love what their models can do! August 7th-11th 8:30am-11:30am Camp Title: Wild Kingdom - Animal Fest! cost - $125 For students entering grades 4 and 5 Camp Instructor: Jeff Grills Description: If you have always wanted to spend more time with the animals at the ESSL, this is the camp for you!
Join us to see the wide variety of animals up close and personal. You don’t really want to spend your summer youtube animal movies, do you? Potential campers are hereby challenged to step it up a notch and join us in a session of “animal fest”. View our animals up close and personal. Work with turtles, crayfish, a variety of fish, snakes, Drupal the Iguana and Cassie the hedgehog, plated lizards, hissing cockroaches, big fat cane toads, and many more. Students will hold certain animals, assist and observe with feeding, use microscopes to examine insects and other animals, dissect a crayfish, research and develop FAQ’s about a variety of critters, view skeletons and the ‘inner’ working of certain creatures. . . . and much more! You will explore every inch of the ESSL - the back rooms, the nooks and crannies, and even the dark recesses of the planetariums where the Emperor Scorpions live! Plus - two full dome planetarium shows will be included throughout the week: “Bugs and Sea Monsters”
