Spring Camp
Science in the Park: March 29 - April 2, 2010

Spring Camp 2010 will take place from March 29 - April 2. Please click here for a registration form.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about our camp programs. Click here for information on our summer camp programs.

General Information

Spring Camp takes place in and around the Wallis Annenberg Building for Science Learning and Innovation which houses cutting-edge classrooms and labs. Campers will also spend part of each day exploring one of the museums in Exposition Park.

Camp is available for students in Grades K-5. The program is from 9 AM - 3 PM.

Cost
$290 for non-members
$250 for members

Sample Daily Schedule
9 AM - Check in
9:30 - Hands-on science activities
12 PM - Lunch and Break
1 PM - Walking field trip/Park activity
3 PM - Pick up

Schedule of Topics for Spring Camp 2010

Monday: Water Adventures
Investigate the different properties of water and how important it is to different plants and animals. Students will also see an IMAX film.

Tuesday: What’s the Matter?
Is it a solid, liquid or gas? See how you can use chemistry to change things from one state of matter to another and then experience Radical Reactions – our live chemistry demonstration!

Wednesday: Masters of Disaster
From tornados to earthquakes, explore the science behind natural disasters. Then get the chance to view our new Ecosystems exhibits!

Thursday: Micro Science
Bigger is not always better! Discover how nanotechnology is changing the world of science by working on a small scale. Students will participate in a variety of activities developed by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.

Friday: Scrubs Science
Get your scalpel ready as you explore anatomy and biology. Discover what our bodies have in common with other animals. Older students will take part in a dissection activity.

Extended Day Program
Campers may sign up for the Extended Day Program. The program also allows children to stay 2 hours after class ends (from 3 PM - 5 PM). The Extended Day Program includes creative, fun group activities led and supervised by Science Center educators.

Cost
$60 for non-members
$50 for members

Registration

Please click here for a registration form.

By Mail
Complete a separate registration form for each camper. Send form and full payment (please send a check* or credit card information) to:

California Science Center
Attn: Spring Camp
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037

By Fax
Complete a separate registration form for each camper. Fax form with credit card information for full payment to (213) 744-2052.

Please do not send duplicate registration forms.
*There is a $35 service charge on all returned checks.

Confirmation Letter
A confirmation letter will be emailed to you within two weeks of receiving your completed registration and payment. Please bring the confirmation letter with you each day of class for free 15-minute parking (see Camp Check-In section below).

Members Save!

As a Member of the California Science Center, you can take advantage of a special discount on your Spring Break Camp classes -- a savings of up to $40 per class!

Join today and not only will you receive a discount on your classes but your Membership pays you back with FREE IMAX tickets, SPECIAL DISCOUNT offers and EXCLUSIVE EVENTS!
Become a Member at one of our four levels: $50 Explorer, $100 Discoverer, $300 Adventurer or $500 Pioneer. Check out the complete list of benefits.

Becoming a Member is easy, even if your Membership has expired. To activate your new membership and take advantage of member rates, call (213) 744-7504. You can read more information here.

Policies

Cancellations
Cancellations must be made two weeks in advance. No cash refunds will be issued. A class credit voucher (minus a $20 cancellation fee) will be awarded. The voucher can be used for any future camp programs. In the event that a class is cancelled by the California Science Center, we will refund your money.

Snacks and Lunch
Lunch will not be provided by the California Science Center. Campers must bring their own lunch each day. Campers will not be able to buy individual snacks or lunches from Science Center restaurants. Lunch breaks are supervised by Science Center educators.

Camp Check-In
All campers must check in and out with a parent or guardian daily. Any pick-up or drop-off changes should be turned in at that time.

Pick-Up
A parent or legal guardian must pick up children at the end of each program. Children will not be allowed to meet parents outside of the pick-up area. To ensure the safety of campers, we require advance written notice when anyone other than a parent or legal guardian will be picking up campers after the programs.

Parking
Please bring your confirmation letter with you each day of class. It will allow you free 15-minute parking for drop-off. Parents wishing to stay on site must pay the $8 daily parking fee.

For directions and general information about the Science Center, visit our main Web site at www.californiasciencecenter.org
or call (323) SCI-ENCE or (213) 744-7400.

Questions?
E-mail us at EducationPrograms@cscmail.org

Spring Camp Science in the Park: March 29 - April 2, 2010

Spring Camp
Science in the Park: March 29 - April 2, 2010