Mind-Stretching Summer Camps 2012
Navigate your way into our Summer Discovery Camps at Sci-Tech Discovery Center and join us for an extraordinary adventure! Camps are for children ages 5-11. Campers can sign up for morning sessions, afternoon sessions or register for one of each and build a full day’s schedule, which includes FREE lunch supervision. Is work a problem? You can also extend your child's day by signing up for our extended day options as well.
You can also check out Newton's Lab Evening camps to make a great week even better - check out the camps here!
Camps are filling up fast!
For Online Registration, click here!
*for more information, contact our registrar, Alysha Herrera, at 972.546.3050x106
or email her at
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Morning camp sessions go from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Afternoon camp sessions go from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Check out our Pre/Post Care options below.
*For easier navigation, click on the links below for the information you would like to find.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
(Having problem with the above links? Let us know and we will help the best we can.)
Cost (per week)
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Sign your kids up for a treasure trove of mind-stretching fun for low costs. |
Half Day Camp - morning (10:00am-12:00pm) or afternoon (1:00pm-3:00pm)
Member $90
Nonmember $100
Full Day Camp - 10:00am-3:00pm (free lunch supervision from 12:00pm-1:00pm)
Member: $180
Nonmember: $200
*Note: Make sure to pack lunch for the campers!
Pre-Care (9:00am-10:00am all week) - $15
Post-Care (3:00pm-4:00pm all week) - $15
*Add in both for $30
Interested in even more post care fun? Follow this link to our Newton's Lab evening camp and your child can stay at Sci-Tech even longer!
Schedule
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It's not always smooth sailing if you can't see what's up ahead. Check below to see what weeks you'd like to enroll your children in and make the most of their summer. Note: Highlighted camps are currently on wait list. |
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| June 11th - 15th | ||
| Ages | Morning Theme (10:00am-12:00pm) | Afternoon Theme(1:00pm-3:00pm) |
| 5-7 | Star Wars |
Pirate Science |
| 8-11 | Sci-Tech Sleuths | Star Wars |
| June 18th - 22nd |
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| Ages |
Morning Theme (10:00am-12:00pm) |
Afternoon Theme(1:00pm-3:00pm) |
| 5-7 |
Candy Factory |
Sci-Tech Sleuths |
| 8-11 |
Invention Convention |
Candy Factory |
| June 25th - 29th |
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| Ages |
Morning Theme (10:00am-12:00pm) |
Afternoon Theme(1:00pm-3:00pm) |
| 5-7 |
Creature Feature |
Get Your Game On |
| 8-11 |
Get Your Game On |
Science or Magic? |
| July 9th - 13th |
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| Ages |
Morning Theme (10:00am-12:00pm) |
Afternoon Theme(1:00pm-3:00pm) |
| 5-7 |
Ninja School |
Mad Scientist Lab |
| 8-11 |
Mad Scientist Lab |
Ninja School |
| July 16th - 20th |
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| Ages |
Morning Theme (10:00am-12:00pm) |
Afternoon Theme(1:00pm-3:00pm) |
| 5-7 |
Sci-Tech Sleuths |
Pirate Science |
| 8-11 |
Invention Convention |
Sci-Tech Sleuths |
| July 23rd - 27th |
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| Ages |
Morning Theme (10:00am-12:00pm) |
Afternoon Theme(1:00pm-3:00pm) |
| 5-7 |
Creature Feature |
Star Wars |
| 8-11 |
Star Wars |
Science or Magic? |
| July 30th - August 3rd |
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| Ages |
Morning Theme (10:00am-12:00pm) |
Afternoon Theme(1:00pm-3:00pm) |
| 5-7 |
Mad Scientist Lab |
Wild Weather |
| 8-11 |
Wild Weather |
Mad Scientist Lab |
| August 6th - August 10th |
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| Ages |
Morning Theme (10:00am-12:00pm) |
Afternoon Theme(1:00pm-3:00pm) |
| 5-7 |
Splash |
Ninja School |
| 8-11 |
Ninja School |
Splash |
| August 13th - August 17th |
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| Ages |
Morning Theme (10:00am-12:00pm) |
Afternoon Theme(1:00pm-3:00pm) |
| 5-7 |
Get Your Game On |
Candy Factory |
| 8-11 |
Candy Factory |
Cool Careers in Math & Science for Girls |
Themes
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Don't get lost by all our information! Our Theme Descriptions should help make you feel more in control and at the helm. |
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Candy Factory
Explore the tasty world of candy this week as we investigate the chemistry behind making various treats! We will learn about the changes in states of matter, create some chemical interactions, investigate different flavoring combinations, and enjoy a delicious treat of liquid nitrogen ice cream served up in a bowl you can eat too!
Cool Careers in Math and Science for Girls
This camp, for girls only, explores how women are making a difference in math, science and engineering fields across our community. Each day we'll explore a different subject area to see how STEM skills are used in fields such as veterinary medicine, fashion design, game design, engineering and meterology. This camp will include individualized experiences that develop an understanding of STEM subjects and inspire interest in some cool career opportunities
Creature Feature
Campers this week will be learning all about animals! They will explore the science of why different creatures are unique and why they look the way they do. Campers will create a snake, explore the benefits of turtle shells, explore the world of fish, and many more fantastic animals we love. They may even get up close and personal with some animal visitors this week!
Get Your Game On
Ready, set, go! Experiment with the combination of science and sports in this new camp. We'll cover the basics like gravity, energy transfers, and friction and put some theories into action. You'll design and build your own catapult to explore trajectory, test your balancing abilities, and try out some inertia activities. Whether you are a beginning athlete or an expert, come discover the fun, exciting science behind sports.
Invention Convention
Campers will be exploring their engineering skills with various building and design challenges throughout the week. Whether it’s rollercoasters, cars, bridges, catapults, or rockets, campers will be challenged to design and test their creations. The campers will show off their work to parents and Sci-Tech visitors on the last day of camp!
Mad Scientist Lab
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a scientist and get to do fun science things all the time? Well this is the camp for you! From explosions, chemicals, flying objects, slime, and more, we’ll have a ton of fun discovering, testing, and building exciting experiments to delight campers of any age!
Ninja School
Campers will be learning the art of being a ninja with a walk through our ninja obstacle course, learning about our senses, and practicing some ninja basics like balance and stealth. Campers will learn some moves from a martial arts expert too!
Pirate Science
Ahoy Mateys! Sail this way to a week-long pirate adventure! Campers will be learning how to navigate the stars, building models of boats and testing their designs, creating and reading maps, and of course set off on an adventure to find Sci-Tech’s secret hidden treasure!
Science or Magic?
That is the question! Campers will love exploring the science behind many of their favorite magic tricks and maybe learn a few new tricks of their own! From optical illusions, slight of hand, and basic chemistry, campers will be shocked at the science we can thank for some of the best magic tricks around!
Sci-Tech Sleuths
There’s a mystery brewing at Sci-Tech and we need your help! Bring your best problem solving skills to help figure this one out! We’ll be exploring fingerprints, hidden clues only revealed with black light, discover DNA, mystery substances that act in funny ways, and use our best skills to piece together all the clues and solve the mystery!
Splash!
Prepare to get wet as we spend the week discovering the world of water. Explore and experience the science of water like never before. Make your own rain, figure out why oil and water don’t mix, discover how some creatures really CAN walk on water and much more. Through hands-on experiments and exciting demonstrations, you’ll see just how important water is to the Earth and what you can do to protect this most valuable resource.
Star Wars
Let the force guide you straight to a week full of Star Wars fun! Campers will be exploring space, propulsion, simple droid robotics, human senses, and will create their very own Jedi light saber to take home!
Wild Weather
Get blown away by the amazing world of Wild Weather! Your camper will be a mini-meteorologist as we explore temperature, pressure, weather phenomenon, and the technology that helps us predict Mother Nature’s next move!
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: How many people lead the camps?
A: Each camp session will be led by two trained instructors.
Q: What will the campers be doing in the camps?
A: Based on the theme chosen, campers will learn some of the science involved in the theme through hands-on activities, fun games and instructor led conversations.
Q: I really want to see some of what my son/daughter makes. Will there be any take-home items that I can see?
A: Yes. Each camp session will have several take-home products that the campers can take back home. Make sure to make room on the fridge or on a shelf!
Q: I signed up my child for camps this week but I forgot about a doctor's appointment. Can I pick him/her up early that day?
A: Yes. If you need to pick up your child during a camp day, let us know ahead of time and we can plan ahead to make sure he/she is ready when you arrive. Even if you signed up for before/after care, you will still be able to drop your child off after 9am or pick him/her up before 4pm.
Q: Can I have a friend or relative pick up my child?
A: Yes. When you sign up your child for camps, you'll be asked to make a security code which we will use to verify pickup. Make sure you give your friend or relative the code if you'd like them to pick your child up. Make sure to keep your code safe however so that there won't be any confusion during pickup.
Q: What is your refund policy?
A: 48 hour notice WITH confirmation from staff.
Q: If there is an incident, who is trained in CPR/First Aid?
A: Our camp director as well as a few instructors are certified in CPR/First Aid.
