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Summer Camps!!!!

 

 

July 8-12

9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Summer Science Fun--This exciting camp will bring the world of science to students in grades 1-5. Led by the Museum's science director, there will be 3 hours of fun and educational activities each day. Sign up for one day or sign up for all five days. The camp runs from 9:00-12:00 each day. Tuition is $20/day, $18/day for members. Reservations are required. Please download a registration form.

July 8th--Pirate Day

We will learn how to read maps and use a compass to find hidden treasures. Kids will be on scavenger hunts most of the day. We will even try to make a paper pirate ship and sail it down the creek. There will be make and take pirate hats and hooks for hands.
 July 9th--Water Wonders
We will be dip netting and exploring the creek and pond for water creatures. Dress in old clothes and shoes, we may get wet or muddy. We will learn how to use microscopes to examine the water. Make and take craft will be included. This program is not recommended for children with outdoor or animal allergies.
July 10th--In Flight
We will learn how to make many types of paper airplanes and foam airplanes. We will test them and race them. We will also learn how to fly stomp rockets and balloon rockets.
July 11th--Fur Feathers and Scales
Kids will learn all about the animals of Discover World. We will learn about animal habitats and adaptations. We will go outside and explore for insects. This is not a program for children with animal allergies.
July 12th--Kitchen Science
We will be making chocolate, dry ice ice cream, homemade gummies, and much more. We will eat what we make. We will also learn about creating menus for restaurants and bakeries.

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August 5-9

9:00 AM-2:00 PM

 

Lights! Camera! Action! is a very exciting film camp that will introduce students in grades 6-9 to the art of movie making. Participants will learn about storyboards, props, acting and special effects. Following editing there will be a world premiere and each student receives their own DVD of the movie, complete with outtakes and behind the scenes action. The camp runs from 9:00-2:00 each day and tuition is $135 per student for non-members, $125 per student for members.  Please download a registration form.