2010 SUMMER CAMPS
DIGGING UP HISTORY:
Uncover mysteries of past human civilizations through this exciting archaeology adventure. Discover history as you get your fingernails dirty learning the techniques and language of real archeologists. Armed with trowels, flagging, and maps, put your new knowledge to the test by digging up your own artifacts at the end of the week. New discoveries await you as you learn how to reconstruct past cultures.
Grades 1-2: July 6-7*
Grades 3-5: August 9 - 10*
DINOSAUR DETECTIVES:
Excavate real dinosaur bones, discover the stories behind the Museum’s dinos on display, and meet a real paleontologist in this popular dinosaur driven camp. Explore the Museum’s popular Siebel Dinosaur Complex, watch the Dinosaur Chronicles planetarium show, take part in a Dinosaur Fossil Dig, and hatch your own dinosaur. This camp will turn any young dinosaur enthusiast into a budding paleontologist!
Grades 1-2: July 19-23
Grades 3-5: July 12-16
SPACE CAMP:
Have an out-of-this world adventure! Explore the vastness of space including planets and extraterrestrial life. Discover how astronauts live and what Mars is like. Watch the wonders of space unfold through special planetarium shows, find inspiration in NASA activities and hold on to your hat as you build and launch rockets. This camp fills up fast – don’t be left in the dark!
Grades 1-2: June 21-25
Grades 3-5: July 26-30
DESIGNING LIKE DAVINCI
Become an inventor! Explore the work of Leonardo DaVinci in a week-long camp filled with creativity and curiosity. Flying machines, robots, flippers and armored vehicles bring out the artist, scientist, and engineer in you. Set DaVinci’s machines in motion and design and create your own inventions. Interact, wonder, and have fun in this inspiring and exciting exploration.
Grades 1-2: August 2-6
Grades 3-5: June 28-July2
ASTRONOMY CAMPOUT:
Stars, planets, and telescopes will make it hard to go to bed in this exciting evening of astronomy. Examine the current night sky in the planetarium before heading out to stargaze the night away. A pizza dinner and sleeping out in the Museum’s 30-foot tipi are sure to excite every young stargazer. Bring your sleeping bag, pillow, and pad and get ready for an exciting starry night!
Grades 2-5: July 8-9
2010 DAY CAMPS
These camps meet from 9am–3pm each day
GRADES 1 – 2
June 21 – 25: Space Camp
July 6 – 7 : Mini Digging Up History*
July 19 – 23: Dinosaur Detectives
August 2 – 6: Designing like DaVinci
August 11 – 13: Mini Dino Detectives*
GRADES 3 – 5
June 28 – July 2: Designing like DaVinci
July 12 – 16: Dinosaur Detectives
July 26 – 30: Space Camp
August 9 – 10: Mini Digging Up History*
*Mini-camps are condensed versions of the week-long camps.
OVERNIGHT CAMPOUT FOR GRADES 2 – 5
This camp starts at 4pm and ends the following day at 9am
July 8 – 9: Astronomy Campout