Hands-On
Science Camp Runs the Gamut of Fun Courses
Super
Powers Science, Skateboard Design and More Await Campers at
the California Science Center
Los
Angeles—What do “Dissect
a Comic,” “Skateboard Science,” and “Mystery
Solved!” have in common? They’re all unique
and featured classes at this summer’s Hands-On
Science Camp, held at the California Science
Center from June 26 through August 25, 2006. With over
25 classes to choose from, campers can investigate the
powers of their favorite super heroes, explore the creepy-crawly
world of bugs, or solve mysteries using forensic clues,
during week-long programs for pre-K to 12th grade that
are sure to spark the imagination.
“Our
classes are unique because we can integrate exciting activities
with current exhibitions at the Science Center,” says
Ron Rohovit, Deputy Director for Education at the Science
Center’s Amgen Center for Science Learning, which is
responsible for creating and organizing the camp. This year’s
curriculum includes programs that are inspired by the new
special exhibit, Marvel® Super Heroes™ Science
Exhibition. Students can learn about the super powers of
their own bodies in “Small and Mighty,” use science
and imagination to create their own incredible character
in “Super Power Factory,” adapt materials such
as semi-conductors or polymers to defeat a super villain
in “Hero’s Lab,” and test the science in
a comic book story then rewrite it as their own with the
correct science in “Dissect a Comic.” All of
the classes include a visit to the exhibit.
At Hands-On
Science Camp there is a class for every age and stage. Little
Learner programs are parent-child classes for the pre-K age
group that focus on a scientific them with exciting hands-on
activities and crafts. Class titles include “Bug’s
Life”, “Robots!”, and “Science Matters”.
There is
a full slate of half-day and full-day sessions for students
in 1st through 8th grades. Highlights include “Mystery
Solved!” where students will learn forensic science; “Living
in Space”, which addresses the problems in trying to
create a livable world far from our planet; “Bones,
Body & Biology” reveals human anatomy and biology
through animal dissections; and “Skate Science”,
which invites learners to put their “goofyfoot” forward
as they dissect ollies and vert skating, and design their
own skateboard.
The Young
Curator Institute is a full-day, 2-week intensive program
for high school students. Under the guidance of Science Center
professionals, participants will envision and build their
own science exhibit. The institute is perfect for students
interested in careers in museums or science education, and
provides an introduction to the variety of skills necessary
for presenting science concepts to general audiences.
Hands on
Science Camp will take place in the Wallis Annenberg Building
for Science Learning and Innovation. The facility offers
state-of-the-art themed classrooms and the 32,000 square-foot
Big Lab, with its large-scale experiment platforms. Many
courses take advantage of the Big Lab’s unique features
with hands-on investigations involving air flow, buoyancy,
gravity, ecology and more.
Create
a schedule to suit the family’s summer hours. Courses
vary in price with half and full day session rates, and some
include material costs or special activity fees. Science
Center members receive a discount rate. Also available are
an extended day program for 1st – 8th graders, and
a lunch program for all-day campers. Phone the Hands-On Science
Camp Hotline at (213) 744-7440 for a free brochure, or visit www.californiasciencecenter.org/camp for
a complete list of course offerings and registration form.
TM & © 2005 MARVEL. This exhibition is produced under
MARVEL license. All rights to the exhibition are the property
of Marvel Entertainment Inc. Licensee worldwide – Yellowbrick • Holman
SUPER
HERO(ES)™ is a co-owned registered trademark.
