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Keep your little scientist busy during winter break with these quick, fun camps!

Tuesday, December 27th

K’nex- A- Pult
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Whether we are launching those leftover holiday cookies or candies… or other splatting items… Let’s see if you can meet the engineering challenges at hand. Can you build a machine that will toss a cookie the longest distance? How about projecting a piece of candy through into a hanging stocking… And no launch will ever be the same unless you can take some holiday slime and give Rudolf a Red nose…

May the Force Be With You
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Try to harness your inner force by becoming an electromagnet. Test your ability to attract and move metal objects. Dive fingers first into a magnetic field, to predict the motion of this invisible force field. Harness the lighting power of a plasma ball and Tesla coil just to experience their colorful explosion.

Wednesday, December 28th

Candy Science
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Use your taste buds, Can you tell an Acid from a Base? Use your nose, Can you tell one candy flavor from another without using your eyes. Become a candy scientist and determine what makes some candies sour and others bitter. While seeing the impact your eyes have on your smell.

Candy and Cookie Chemistry
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Try your hand at the art of candy, whether it’s dipping pretzels and bananas into meltly delicious chocolate or candy molding. See if you have the cookie skills to make yummy cookies without an oven that will tantalize your taste buds.

Thursday, December 29th

The Power of Logic and the Lego Mind storms
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Try your mind on a maze of logic. Can you give directions to a robot to complete a task? First try the art of programming with our command cards and a partner… then move to the Lego Mind Storms EV3 and try some new challenges.

The Great Science Factory Mystery
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Can you figure out who stole the cookies from Mr. Bob’s Cookie jar? Follow the trail of crumbs, clues and prints to determine the cookie monster here at the Lancaster Science Factory… You might even catch them with their hands on the cookies…

Friday, December 30th

Egg -travaganza
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Walk on a sidewalk of eggs! Take a brief nap of a soft bed of eggs! And create a parachute for an egg-passenger! Can you save your egg from becoming scrambled? Join in the egg exciting egg-ventures that are waiting for you.

Thinking in 3D
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Try your hand at building in 3Dimension. Use 2D pictures to create objects in 3 dimensions. Use simple wooden planks to duplicate the balance, proportion, composition and geometry of anything from a park bench to sky scraper.

There are PDF versions of the registration & payment forms under ‘Discussions’ for this Facebook Page. You can also email Rachel at rcahill@tlsf.org for Microsoft Word versions of these forms, or you could stop by our Front Desk during our regular business hours (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm or Sunday 12-5pm) to sign up. No reservations can be made without payment. Online registration is coming soon…

The cost for non-members is $30 per child per 3-hour camp.

Members recieve 10% off camp registrations.

Questions? Please contact our STEM Educator, Rachel Cahill, at rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x015

Join us all summer long for fun and exciting projects and experiments! Camp runs Monday through Friday as either five half-day morning sessions (9:00am-12:00pm) or five half-day afternoon sessions (1:00pm-4:00pm). The cost is $135 per child per camp.

Please note:
Camps will be offered for children who are in grades K-8 (meaning they completed that grade, so our youngest campers will have just finished Kindergarten) and some camps will have age range restrictions.

Children may register for both AM and PM sessions and bring a packed lunch to eat during the supervised lunch break from 12-1pm.

Registration closes one week (Monday) prior to the start of camp.

Camps will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, so sign up as soon as you can! Payment is due at time of registration (you cannot reserve a space in the camp without payment). Scholarships are available for families in need.

Volunteer opportunities for those aged 16 and above will be available.

If you have any questions about the camps, please contact Rachel Cahill, STEM Educator at 717.509.6363 X105. Or via email at rcahill@tlsf.org

Dates, camp topics and pricing is subject to change.
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CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
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Food Fight! (completed one of the following grades: 2-8)
June 13th – 17th, AM Sessions.
Imagine if the events in the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs actually happened. What would it take to manage the messes all of that giant food could cause? You’re going to leverage your imagination, math, art, and building skills to clean up our town. Campers will learn all about mass, volume, and density while generating solutions to unbelievable problems.
Instructed by Jason Karcheski

Good Vibrations (completed one of the following grades: K-5)
June 13th – 17th, PM Sessions.
C’mon feel it – in this session you’ll break out the rhythm and the rhyme and feel your way through music… Create good vibrations that will bring life to your water glasses. We’ll pump up the volume as you use straws to make a xylophone sing. Strike a pose while playing a Tonoscope then join in the groove with your personal Kazoo.
Instructed by Sara Hannum

Mathemagician Academy (completed one of the following grades: 3-8)
June 20th – 24th, AM Sessions.
Have you ever wanted to be amazing? Would you like math to be fun? Become a mathemagician in five sessions! Learn about famous mathematicians and magicians while mastering mystifying magic with your mathematical super-powers. You will leave with a brain (and a magic box) stuffed full of math and magic.
Instructed by Darrell E. Yoder / aka Doc Yoder

Who Done It? (completed one of the following grades: 4-8)
June 20th – 24th, PM Sessions.
Uncover the booming field of Forensic Science through the investigation of a crime scene at the Science Factory. Employing hands on analytical techniques and problem solving will be the key to solving this crime! From testing samples to examining fingerprints, campers will be using their investigative skills to resolve and determine who committed a crime
Instructed by Chris Haines

Flight 101 (completed one of the following grades: K-8)
June 27th – July 1st, AM Sessions.
Experience the thrill of flight through hands-on experimentation and model building. Use your hands to experience aerodynamics at creating your very own kite while learning all about gravity. Try your foot at rocketry using a pressurized system for launching while discovering lift and drag…
Instructed by Craig Carlough

WILD SCIENCE: Slime, Sizzle, Space, and Stars (completed one of the following grades: K-6)
June 27th – July 1st, PM Sessions.
Experience and experiment with wild and crazy science, getting messy with slime, combining ingredients for sizzle and spark, exploring space, and studying the science of the stars. Adventure and art, creativity and cool projects abound in this wild week.
Instructed by published author, Linda Oatman High

Girls Feature: Lotions and Potions (completed one of the following grades: K-8)
July 5th – 8th, AM Sessions.
Ever spend a day at the Spa? Budding Cosmetologist will learn the science and math of those sweet smelling concoctions. Bath Salts, Bubble baths, Bath fizzies, Body lotions, Lip Balms, Hand scrubs and so much more. Bring out that Junior Cosmetologist in yourself…
Instructed by

A Fresh Angle on Sports (completed one of the following grades: 3-8)
July 5th – 8th, PM Sessions.
Whether it’s a spare or a strike in Bowling; all air and nothing but net in Basketball; dogging the nine in Billiards; scoring a birdie in Golf; or simply riding the rail in Shuffleboard….. It’s all about the angles… Take a fresh look at the science behind the sports… while trying it too…
Instructed by Dana Droz, NCAA Golfer

You’ve got a Golden Ticket (completed one of the following grades: 2-8)
July 11th – 15th, AM Sessions.
If you like the story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this camp was made for you. Expect some sweet, sour, and chocolatey experiences as you deal with challenges involving chemistry, physics, and math. With a little luck nobody will wind up as a blueberry.
Instructed by Jason Karcheski

High Steel Presents: Bridge Mania Arcs and Arches (completed one of the following grades: 4-8)
July 11th – 15th, PM Sessions.
Take a journey through the world of Structural Engineering and Technology. Investigate two phenomena that revolutionized bridges around the world and in your backyard, while shedding light on arc welding and arches. Join the competitive world of bridge building as you encounter design and construction challenges along the way. Instructed in Cooperation with High Steel Structures

Master of Messy Mayhem (completed one of the following grades: K-5)
July 18th – 22nd, AM Sessions.
Get down and dirty with some of the messiest experiments we could find, and not get in trouble with your parents. Create sloppy slime and bubbling chemical reactions and so much more. Find out how to take utter chaos, science and even a little magic can create a work of art.
Instructed by Master of Mess Luke Netherton

Excer-Science (completed one of the following grades: K-5)
July 18th – 22nd, PM Sessions.
Learning the most about exercise through physical science activities, let’s put it in motion and make science move! Jump, push, run & stretch your way through experiments based on body mechanics, muscle movement, energy, force, gravity, balancing acts and more! 3, 2, 1 GO!
Instructed by Carla Beam, General Manager & Certified Personal Trainer at emPower Training Systems

Junk Drawer Robotics (completed one of the following grades: 2-8)
July 25th – 29th, AM Sessions.
Learn the science and mechanical engineering-based skills behind robotic design with everyday household items! You will build your own fully functioning robotic arm that moves with its own hands and grippers!
Instructed by Christopher Blackmon

The World of Motion (completed one of the following grades: 5-8)
July 25th – 29th, PM Sessions.
Come explore the different ways of getting around the world. This camp will explore the different methods of land, air, and water transportation. Kids will learn about force, motion, friction, propulsion etc. through hands-on activities such as designing and testing a hovercraft or a sailboat.
Instructed by Erica Roth

Catapulympics (completed one of the following grades: 4-8)
August 1st – 5th, AM Sessions.
What is greater than building catapults? (the answer is not, “nothing”) Building a catapult and competing in Olympic style events! Not all catapults are created equally. Test your ingenuity of design with models made for speed, height, accuracy and more… Be ready for anything as you compete against your fellow campers.. You will have to build for speed, for height, and for accuracy depending on the event!
Instructed by Andrew Read

Power of the Sun: Solar Cookers (completed one of the following grades: 2-8)
August 1st – 5th, PM Sessions.
This camp really COOKS!!! Harness the power of the sun and use it as an alternative energy source. Create your very own solar cooker from scratch. Make hot chocolate from the heat of the sun. Cook your own lunch from hotdogs fresh out of your personal SUN OVEN. Let’s not forget those Yummy s’mores!!
Instructed by Andrew Read

Oooey Gooey (completed one of the following grades: 1-8)
August 8th – 12th, AM Sessions.
In this camp, you will be getting your fingers slimy, sticky, and into various chemical experiments. Some experiments will be safe to eat; some will stick to your feet! Campers will get to see different chemistry topics that involve household products and will even get to take home some of their final products. This camp is for those who love to get their fingers (and toes) sticky!
Instructed by Jamie Bresch

Girls Only: The World of Motion (completed one of the following grades: 3-8)
August 8th – 12th, PM Sessions.
Come explore the different ways of getting around the world. This camp will explore the different methods of land, air, and water transportation. Kids will learn about force, motion, friction, propulsion etc. through hands-on activities such as designing and testing a hovercraft or a sailboat.
Instructed by Erica Roth

Glow in the Dark (completed one of the following grades: 1-6)
August 15th – 19th, PM Sessions.
Discover the shiny nature of things that glow in the dark! Learning about luminescence is fun when you experiment with glow sticks, bracelets, black light bubbles, slimy marble games, and more. Explore creatures that glow and create your own. You can even make your own skin glow blue in the dark!
Instructed by published author, Linda Oatman High

 

Join us all summer long for fun and exciting projects and experiments! Camp runs Monday through Friday as either five half-day morning sessions (9:00am-12:00pm) or five half-day afternoon sessions (1:00pm-4:00pm). The cost is $135 per child per camp.

Please note:
Camps will be offered for children who are in grades K-8 (meaning they completed that grade, so our youngest campers will have just finished Kindergarten) and some camps will have age range restrictions.

Children may register for both AM and PM sessions and bring a packed lunch to eat during the supervised lunch break from 12-1pm.

Registration closes one week (Monday) prior to the start of camp.

Camps will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, so sign up as soon as you can! Payment is due at time of registration (you cannot reserve a space in the camp without payment). Scholarships are available for families in need.

Volunteer opportunities for those aged 16 and above will be available.

If you have any questions about the camps, please contact Rachel Cahill, STEM Educator at 717.509.6363 X105. Or via email at rcahill@tlsf.org

Dates, camp topics and pricing is subject to change.
______________________________________________
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
______________________________________________
Food Fight! (completed one of the following grades: 2-8)
June 13th – 17th, AM Sessions.
Imagine if the events in the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs actually happened. What would it take to manage the messes all of that giant food could cause? You’re going to leverage your imagination, math, art, and building skills to clean up our town. Campers will learn all about mass, volume, and density while generating solutions to unbelievable problems.
Instructed by Jason Karcheski

Good Vibrations (completed one of the following grades: K-5)
June 13th – 17th, PM Sessions.
C’mon feel it – in this session you’ll break out the rhythm and the rhyme and feel your way through music… Create good vibrations that will bring life to your water glasses. We’ll pump up the volume as you use straws to make a xylophone sing. Strike a pose while playing a Tonoscope then join in the groove with your personal Kazoo.
Instructed by Sara Hannum

Mathemagician Academy (completed one of the following grades: 3-8)
June 20th – 24th, AM Sessions.
Have you ever wanted to be amazing? Would you like math to be fun? Become a mathemagician in five sessions! Learn about famous mathematicians and magicians while mastering mystifying magic with your mathematical super-powers. You will leave with a brain (and a magic box) stuffed full of math and magic.
Instructed by Darrell E. Yoder / aka Doc Yoder

Who Done It? (completed one of the following grades: 4-8)
June 20th – 24th, PM Sessions.
Uncover the booming field of Forensic Science through the investigation of a crime scene at the Science Factory. Employing hands on analytical techniques and problem solving will be the key to solving this crime! From testing samples to examining fingerprints, campers will be using their investigative skills to resolve and determine who committed a crime
Instructed by Chris Haines

Flight 101 (completed one of the following grades: K-8)
June 27th – July 1st, AM Sessions.
Experience the thrill of flight through hands-on experimentation and model building. Use your hands to experience aerodynamics at creating your very own kite while learning all about gravity. Try your foot at rocketry using a pressurized system for launching while discovering lift and drag…
Instructed by Craig Carlough

WILD SCIENCE: Slime, Sizzle, Space, and Stars (completed one of the following grades: K-6)
June 27th – July 1st, PM Sessions.
Experience and experiment with wild and crazy science, getting messy with slime, combining ingredients for sizzle and spark, exploring space, and studying the science of the stars. Adventure and art, creativity and cool projects abound in this wild week.
Instructed by published author, Linda Oatman High

Girls Feature: Lotions and Potions (completed one of the following grades: K-8)
July 5th – 8th, AM Sessions.
Ever spend a day at the Spa? Budding Cosmetologist will learn the science and math of those sweet smelling concoctions. Bath Salts, Bubble baths, Bath fizzies, Body lotions, Lip Balms, Hand scrubs and so much more. Bring out that Junior Cosmetologist in yourself…
Instructed by

A Fresh Angle on Sports (completed one of the following grades: 3-8)
July 5th – 8th, PM Sessions.
Whether it’s a spare or a strike in Bowling; all air and nothing but net in Basketball; dogging the nine in Billiards; scoring a birdie in Golf; or simply riding the rail in Shuffleboard….. It’s all about the angles… Take a fresh look at the science behind the sports… while trying it too…
Instructed by Dana Droz, NCAA Golfer

You’ve got a Golden Ticket (completed one of the following grades: 2-8)
July 11th – 15th, AM Sessions.
If you like the story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this camp was made for you. Expect some sweet, sour, and chocolatey experiences as you deal with challenges involving chemistry, physics, and math. With a little luck nobody will wind up as a blueberry.
Instructed by Jason Karcheski

High Steel Presents: Bridge Mania Arcs and Arches (completed one of the following grades: 4-8)
July 11th – 15th, PM Sessions.
Take a journey through the world of Structural Engineering and Technology. Investigate two phenomena that revolutionized bridges around the world and in your backyard, while shedding light on arc welding and arches. Join the competitive world of bridge building as you encounter design and construction challenges along the way. Instructed in Cooperation with High Steel Structures

Master of Messy Mayhem (completed one of the following grades: K-5)
July 18th – 22nd, AM Sessions.
Get down and dirty with some of the messiest experiments we could find, and not get in trouble with your parents. Create sloppy slime and bubbling chemical reactions and so much more. Find out how to take utter chaos, science and even a little magic can create a work of art.
Instructed by Master of Mess Luke Netherton

Excer-Science (completed one of the following grades: K-5)
July 18th – 22nd, PM Sessions.
Learning the most about exercise through physical science activities, let’s put it in motion and make science move! Jump, push, run & stretch your way through experiments based on body mechanics, muscle movement, energy, force, gravity, balancing acts and more! 3, 2, 1 GO!
Instructed by Carla Beam, General Manager & Certified Personal Trainer at emPower Training Systems

Junk Drawer Robotics (completed one of the following grades: 2-8)
July 25th – 29th, AM Sessions.
Learn the science and mechanical engineering-based skills behind robotic design with everyday household items! You will build your own fully functioning robotic arm that moves with its own hands and grippers!
Instructed by Christopher Blackmon

The World of Motion (completed one of the following grades: 5-8)
July 25th – 29th, PM Sessions.
Come explore the different ways of getting around the world. This camp will explore the different methods of land, air, and water transportation. Kids will learn about force, motion, friction, propulsion etc. through hands-on activities such as designing and testing a hovercraft or a sailboat.
Instructed by Erica Roth

Catapulympics (completed one of the following grades: 4-8)
August 1st – 5th, AM Sessions.
What is greater than building catapults? (the answer is not, “nothing”) Building a catapult and competing in Olympic style events! Not all catapults are created equally. Test your ingenuity of design with models made for speed, height, accuracy and more… Be ready for anything as you compete against your fellow campers.. You will have to build for speed, for height, and for accuracy depending on the event!
Instructed by Andrew Read

Power of the Sun: Solar Cookers (completed one of the following grades: 2-8)
August 1st – 5th, PM Sessions.
This camp really COOKS!!! Harness the power of the sun and use it as an alternative energy source. Create your very own solar cooker from scratch. Make hot chocolate from the heat of the sun. Cook your own lunch from hotdogs fresh out of your personal SUN OVEN. Let’s not forget those Yummy s’mores!!
Instructed by Andrew Read

Oooey Gooey (completed one of the following grades: 1-8)
August 8th – 12th, AM Sessions.
In this camp, you will be getting your fingers slimy, sticky, and into various chemical experiments. Some experiments will be safe to eat; some will stick to your feet! Campers will get to see different chemistry topics that involve household products and will even get to take home some of their final products. This camp is for those who love to get their fingers (and toes) sticky!
Instructed by Jamie Bresch

Girls Only: The World of Motion (completed one of the following grades: 3-8)
August 8th – 12th, PM Sessions.
Come explore the different ways of getting around the world. This camp will explore the different methods of land, air, and water transportation. Kids will learn about force, motion, friction, propulsion etc. through hands-on activities such as designing and testing a hovercraft or a sailboat.
Instructed by Erica Roth

Glow in the Dark (completed one of the following grades: 1-6)
August 15th – 19th, PM Sessions.
Discover the shiny nature of things that glow in the dark! Learning about luminescence is fun when you experiment with glow sticks, bracelets, black light bubbles, slimy marble games, and more. Explore creatures that glow and create your own. You can even make your own skin glow blue in the dark!
Instructed by published author, Linda Oatman High

 

2015 Cold Storage Winter Camp!

The 7th annual Cold Storage Winter Camp takes place December 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2015. Send your kids to the coolest camp in the coldest time! They’ll enjoy hands on activities, fun demonstrations, and be submerged in the chill and thrill, of science!

Each half-day session costs $30 per child. Reserve both sections on the same day for $55. Or book all 8 sessions for $200. The more you book, the more you save!!!!!! Members also receive an extra 10% off. Children that are attending both morning and afternoon camps are welcome to stay for Lunch Bunch, in which they can eat their own packed lunch, and then enjoy time on the exhibit floors before the afternoon camp begins. REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th at 5pm!

Monday, December 28th

Alice in ExperimentLand
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13 only
After reading excerpts from the classic novel, Alice in Wonderland, we will conduct a series of experiments inspired by the book! Campers will explore differing forces, chemistry, and the engineering design process as we ‘fall down the rabbit hole,’ make the Cheshire Cat ‘disappear and reappear,’ and create a strange croquet game. Campers will be given age-appropriate challenges and explanations as needed.

Aliens, Monsters, and Ghosts
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Campers will be challenged to use air dynamics to design hovering alien ships and floating ghosts! Then we’ll turn our attention to chemistry exploration in order to make the perfect gooey monster. Campers will be given age-appropriate challenges and explanations as needed. We will prove that science and imagination go hand in hand!

Tuesday, December 29th

CHEMystery
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 7-13 only
In this camp, we will make liquids, bubble, fizz and change color! Campers will conduct experiments, observe fascinating results and discover the properties of household products. They will also use their senses and analytical skills to identify our mystery liquids!

Zap
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 7-13 only
Join us for an electricity extravaganza! We will play with shocking static electricity devices and experiments, make creative circuits out of squishy things, and assemble small electronics that do all sorts of unusual things. Campers will need a shocking amount of creativity for this camp!

Wednesday, December 30th

Hydraulic K’NEX Contraptions
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 7-13 only
Syringes have never been more fun! Campers will use what they learn about hydraulics, pivots, and levers to conduct a series of exercises building with K’NEX. Then they will undergo the ultimate challenge by designing and building large Rube Goldberg-inspired K’NEX contraptions! Campers will be given age-appropriate challenges and explanations as needed.

Inventor’s Workshop
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 7-13 only
What is innovation and invention? Campers will explore these concepts with our exhibits-based exercises that will serve as their inventor’s training. Then they will design and build an invention for the Lancaster Science Factory! Finally, we will explore creative ways to use DC motors with hands-on experiments.

Thursday, December 31st

Catapults
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13 only
This camp is all about catapults: building them, testing them with ‘ammo,’ and studying the results! Campers will be given sample designs but will also be challenged to modify them or come up with their own. We will start with K’NEX and then move on to different materials. We will include a little physics discussion by experimenting with the launching movement. Campers will be given age-appropriate challenges and explanations as needed.

Pirate Explorations
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13 only
We’re ending 2015 with a camp filled with experiments and adventures inspired by the pirate life! We’ll start with a series of group challenges using telescopes, compasses, and hook-thievery. Then “X” will mark the spot with our science exhibit scavenger hunt (who will win the ‘gold’?). Finally, our pirates will have to make successful boats and carefully balance on the ‘plank’! Campers will be given age-appropriate challenges and explanations as needed.

Register Online or at our Front Desk today!

The 6th annual Cold Storage Winter Camp takes place December 26, 29, 30 & 31, 2014. Send your kids to the coolest camp in the coldest time! They’ll enjoy hands on activities, fun demonstrations, and be submerged in the chill and thrill, of science!

Each half-day session costs $25 per child. Reserve both sections on the same day for $45. Or book all 8 sessions for $160. The more you book, the more you save!!!!!! Members also receive an extra 10% off. Children that are attending both morning and afternoon camps are welcome to stay for Lunch Bunch, in which they can eat their own packed lunch, and then enjoy time on the exhibit floors before the afternoon camp begins.

Friday, December 26th
Suspenseful Art! (9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13
Guided by inspiration from levers and the life and works of Alexander Calder, we will create our own take-home mobiles! After achieving balance with our complex connections, campers will learn how they can participate in our upcoming county-wide, Calder-inspired mobile contest (the winning design becomes an exhibit!).

Egg in a Hurricane (1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13
After learning about hurricanes, our job is simple: to create a safety container for an egg that must survive our little hurricane simulator!

Monday, December 29th
Crime Science (9:00am-12:00pm) ages 8-13
Using various scientific techniques, we will detect and identify fingerprints! Then we will use what we’ve learned to compare evidence and analyze different suspects.

PVC Pipe Projects (1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 8-13
To discover the many simple, yet clever uses of PVC pipe, we will make 3 take-home projects: a litter grabber, a one-way check valve, and a paper rocket launcher!

Tuesday, December 30th
CHEMystery (9:00am-12:00pm) ages 7-12
Make liquids, bubble, fizz and change color! Campers will conduct experiments, observe fascinating results and discover the properties of household products. They will also use their senses and analytical skills to identify our mystery liquids!

Messy! (1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 7-12
They’re chemistry experiments but they’re also works of art that you can take home! We’ll get messy as we learn about fluid movement, secretive ink, hidden rainbows, color mixing, and more.

Wednesday, December 31st
Fairy Tale Science (9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-12
Could the fairy tales that we all know and love really happen? Could a carpet really fly by itself without a motor under the right conditions? Would Rapunzel get her hair pulled out if her prince decided to use it as a rope? This and more!

Science of Oz (1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-12
More literary science investigation! This time, we’re inspired by events that occurred in the Wizard of Oz books! We’ll create tornados, melting witches, and more!