Microscopes, Lakes and Trails
In this camp we will investigate nature at both microscopic and macroscopic scales. On Day 1, students will learn about biological scales of organization and will become familiar with the use of the microscope by viewing common objects/organisms at microscopic scales. On Day 2, the students will investigate aquatic invertebrate community structure and food web relationships at Lake Saint Francis. Samples will be taken at the lake and analyzed in the lab using microscopes and other lab tools. Finally, on Day 3 the students will hike the Saint Francis Watershed Trail and learn about watersheds, ecological succession, and ecosystem function. Students will leave the camp with an understanding of how living organisms at all levels of biological organization interact, and will look at nature from a brand new perspective.
- Dates: Monday, June 20 - Wednesday, June 22
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- For: Girls and Boys entering grades 7-9 in Fall 2016
- Program Fee: $120
- Registration Deadline: June 13
Superheroes vs. Einstein
How fast is the Flash? How strong is Superman? How can a villain who controls magnetism defeat the X-men? This new four-day course explains the real science behind the super powers of your favorite comic heroes using basic math and science principles/experiments.
- Dates: Monday, June 27 - Thursday, June 30
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- For: Girls and Boys entering grades 7-9 in Fall 2016
- Program Fee: $160
- Registration Deadline: June 20
Space Camp
In this camp, students learn constellations, stars and the nature of light. The campers progress from discovering why we see rainbows, a blue sky, and green grass to figuring out the chemical composition of distant stars. Among the activities offered in this camp, students conduct experiments to investigate fundamental properties of light, conduct solar observations of the sun, compare the sun to other stars, and discuss solar activity and its effect on our everyday life on Earth. This camp is designed to introduce children to a wide range of concepts and laws in astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, and Earth sciences.
- Dates: Monday, July 11 - Thursday, July 14
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- For: Girls and Boys entering grades 7-9 in Fall 2016
- Program Fee: $160
- Registration Deadline: July 4
Earth Camp
This camp is designed for all students who are preparing for high school and are curious about the "water-world" around them: this camp provides children with an in-depth look and appreciation for the water they drink, swim in, flush and canoe down. In the camp students learn about the quality of water, the common and innovative processes water goes through, the natural and geographical behavior of water. Students take field trips to learn of local water systems and treatment. These young scientists can potentially understand what their future careers could hold through this camp with introductions to the fields of environmental engineering, chemistry, physics and microbiology.
- Dates: Monday, July 18 - Thursday, July 21
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- For: Girls and Boys entering grades 7-9 in Fall 2016
- Program Fee: $160
- Registration Deadline: July 11
3D Printing World II
In this camp students will gain experience in modeling 3D objects using Tinkercad, Autodesk 123D, Sculptris, and Meshmixer computer software. By the end of the camp, students will bring their creations to life using 3D printers. During our camp students will discover that the only limit to what can be printed is the limit of imagination.
- Dates: Monday, July 25 - Thursday, July 28
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- For: Girls and Boys entering grades 7-9 in Fall 2016
- Program Fee: $160
- Registration Deadline: July 18
