2016 Summer Themes
Gizmos & Gadgets
Draw your own code with Ozobots. Build your own gizmos and work as a team putting gadgets together to create a Rube Goldberg machine!
Who and what is Rube Goldberg? check it out here!
June 20-24
Minecraft II
Discover the scientific side of Minecraft. Physics, electronics & circuitry, genetics, and environmental science are just some of the concepts that Minecraft can demonstrate.
Sheep Punnet squares? Check! Rollercoasters? Check! Tragedy of the Commons & Survival of the Fittest, a la Hunger Games? You betcha!
Take your minecraft skills to the next level. Create your own experiments to design and test. Can you dig it?!?
July 4-8
Chemistry Hacks
One of our most popular programs!
Explore food science and household & cosmetic chemistry during this challenging week of measurements, conversions, & chemical reactions as you research & create your own snacks, baked goods, lip balm, bug repellant, and more cool chemistry hacks for your busy life!
July 18-22
Science of Art
Origami art has led to breakthroughs in the fields of medicine & astronautics. Geometrics & fractals are popular in art more than ever. And of course, upcycling & repurposing materials are THE crafty way to a healthier environment! Join us for a week to see how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math REALLY work together!
July 25-29
Games & Coding
Give your brain a workout with mental challenges from simple optical illusions to creating your OWN science games.
Study how the mind works while impersonating a neanderthal. Learn all about our avian friends playing Birdopoly. Code your own game online from scratch or build one IRL, and challenge your friends.