MORNING SESSIONS
Science at Play: Toys - SOLD OUT
Week of June 16-20
Calling all ingenious inventors! Come discover the science behind toys as
you create your own. If you missed last year's popular program, this is your
second chance! Have you ever wondered how some toys bounce, fly, spin, or
glow in the dark? Explore the science behind the wonderful world of toys.
Take them apart, put them together, and create your own. The possibilities
are endless!
Rock the
Valley
Week of June 23-27 or Week of July 14-18
Become a geologist as you uncover hidden fossils. Learn about rocks, minerals
and fossils while exploring the geology of the Lehigh Valley. Learn all about
the Ring of Fire and plate tectonics while you make your own exploding volcano.
Leave no stone unturned!
Science and Motion
Week of July 7-11 or Week of July 21-25
The universe, and everything in it, is continuously moving and changing. Explore
how energy, forces, and motion affect everything around us through hands-on
science experiments. Perform investigations with motion detectors. Spark your
curiosity with electricity and plasma.
Strong Structures
Week of July 28-Aug. 1 or Aug. 11-15
Have you ever wondered how a building is made? How are building designs modified
to account for factors like sinkholes, snow, wind, and earthquakes? How does
a building design or model become the real thing? Investigate the fundamentals
of engineering, materials, and design, and build your own model. Grab your
hard hat and get ready to explore the science behind building!
Let's Experiment - WEEK OF AUG. 4 SOLD OUT
Week of Aug. 4-8 or Week of Aug. 18-22
Can't make up your mind which kind of science is for you? Find out by investigating
just like a real scientist! Explore the different disciplines with experiments
of all shapes and sizes. Learn about a fun and exciting kind of science each
day, including biology, chemistry, physics, and more!
AFTERNOON
SESSIONS
Afternoon Explorers (Grade 3)
Younger campers will have a chance to experiment with all types of science
with different age-appropriate activities every week. Activities will include
swimming at Rodale Aquatic Center, visiting a college computer lab, exploring
the exhibit floor, creating a take-home science t-shirt, appearances by guest
speakers, and enjoying science and a movie.
Afternoon Investigators (Grade 4)
Older campers will be able to dig deeper into their favorite science with
different in-depth, age-appropriate activities every week. Activities will
include swimming, visiting a college computer lab, investigating the exhibit
floor, creating a take-home science t-shirt, and appearances by guest speakers.
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