Summer Camps, 9-11 year olds

2013 Full-Day Summer Camps for 9-11 Year-Olds
(children entering grades 4-6)

Camps run Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm and include programs and activities in the Planetarium and Museum (for camps meeting at the Museum) or the Cumming Nature Center trails (for camps at the Nature Center).
Please bring a bag lunch, as lunch is not provided by the RMSC

• The RMSC offers bussing for Nature Center camps for an additional cost of $25. Pre-registration is required. Check in for campers riding the bus is at the RMSC beginning at 8:15am.
• Check in for all camps, except Nature Center camps, are at the Eisenhart Auditorium lobby at 9am.
• Check in for Nature Center camps is at the Welcome Center in the Cumming Nature Center lobby at 9am or at the RMSC at 8:15am if you are taking advantage of bussing.

Extended Care,a time of supervised but unstructured play, is staffed by our Youth Program staff and provided at the RMSC or Cumming Nature Center from 8–9am and/or 4–5:30pm. Registration required.
Cost = $20 per child, per week (morning or afternoon session)
Extended Care options are available at the Camp Registration pages

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

• Full payment is required at registration (which includes $50 non-refundable processing fee for full-day camps and a $20 non-refundable processing fee for mini-camps and almost camps).
• $100 deposit is retained in the case of withdrawal from full-day camps after June 1st and up to two weeks before camp.
• NO REFUNDS given during the 10 business days before a camp.

June 24 – June 28

Astronomy Basics
Discover and explore the make-up of the universe. Investigate the planets and our solar system. Build and launch many types of rockets. See star shows at the Strasenburgh Planetarium and learn what it takes to be an astronomer.
Cost = $220 (Course # S301)

 July 1 – July 5
(No Camp Thursday, July 4)

Game Show Science
Learn the scientific secrets behind some of the most popular game shows from the past and present in this brand new camp. Experiment with physics as you try to complete challenges in 60 seconds. Learn about how your eyes and brain work as you explore optical illusions. Run obstacle courses, answer fun questions, and ring bells and sound alarms in this exciting camp.
Cost = $176 (Course # S305)

Animation
Explore all things animation! Participate in creating a stop motion animated movie. Learn about cartoon storyboards and create your own. Manipulate clay to create a story and characters, and then shoot a movie. Investigate C.G.I. and learn about what role it has in the modern movie making process.
Cost = $196 (Course # S306)

Intro To Chemistry
Begin to explore the wonders and fun of chemistry. Learn about polymers, chemical reactions, physical properties, states of mater, and other exciting elements as you become a chemist for the week.
Cost = $176 (Course # S307)
 

July 8 - 12

 Science Buster
Taking our lead from the show Mythbusters, this week is all about busting or supporting popular science myths. Perform cool experiments, build some challenges, and blow things up to investigate the truth behind some popular science myths.
Cost = $245 (Course # S313)

The Science of Space
Discover and explore what makes up the universe. Investigate the planets and our solar system. Launch rockets and learn about propulsion. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Strasenburg Planetarium and see star shows. Learn what it takes to be an astronomer.
Cost = $220 (Course #S314)

Intro to Robotics
Use the LEGO NXT robot kits to build and program your own robot.  Compete in several robot challenges throughout the week.  Learn about the engineering process and gain vailuable team work skills in this fun-filled week of NXT robotics.
Cost =$245 (course #S315)

 July 15 - 19

Advanced Robotics
Use what you learned in intro robotics to take your skills to the next level. Build complicated NXT robots, create involved programs, and overcome team challenges! Note: Must have experience building and programming with LEGO NXT.
Cost = $245 (Course # S320)

Engineering 101
Learn about the world of engineering, architecture, inventing, and the engineering process. Create super structures, towers and bridges. Learn what it takes to be an inventor and make your own inventions. Take a walking tour of East Ave.
Cost = $220 (Course # S321)

 July 22 - 26

Intro to Robotics
Use the LEGO NXT robot kits to build and program your own robot. Compete in several robot challenges. Learn about the engineering process and gain valuable teamwork skills in this fun-filled week of NXT robotics.
Cost = $245 (Course # S327)

Woman in Science
This camp is just for girls! Explore different fields of science, including engineering, chemistry, physics, biology and astronomy. Learn about science and yourself. Study female scientist role models. Take a field trip to the Women’s Rights National Historic Park.
Cost = $245 (Course # S328)