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Curator
Kids Club
 In
partnership with local schools and community-based
organizations, the California Science Center developed
the Curator Kids Club (CKC), a science-enrichment program
for children ages 10 to 13. The program targets students from the underserved communities surrounding the California Science Center, providing quality science learning experiences to students who might not otherwise have such an opportunity.
Goals of the Curator Kids Club include:
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Fostering
self-esteem through genuine experiences of success
with science
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Using
informal science education as a vehicle to build
basic skills for academic achievement in all disciplines
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Stimulating
a life-long interest in learning
Curator
Kids Club meets these goals by offering engaging, science-rich
experiences for children throughout the year. Through
guided activities and field trips, children explore the
world and their own potential.
CKC
familiarizes students with basic concepts of the life
sciences, physical sciences, math and technology, as well
as reading skills, social skills and conflict resolution.
Science Center educators and trained young adults participating
in the Learn-2-Earn program provide supervision as well
as role models for club members.
CKC
meets for five weeks in the summer (July and August)
and on selected Saturdays during the school year (October
through April). Applicants
must make the commitment to attend the entire summer
or year-round sessions.
Download an application for the Summer 2008 Saturday Program, which runs from July 14 - August 14, 2008.
Completed applications are due to the Community Programs Coordinator by mail, fax, or in person by Friday, June 6, 2008.
(You
will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader to view the application)
For
more information about Curator Kids Club, please
call the Community Programs Coordinator at (213)
744-2651. |
