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ACE Chemistry Camp for Girls This camp is for girls who want to be challenged while discovering how much fun science can be. Learn basic chemistry, including acids, bases, and chemical reactions using instruments and equipment normally used in high school and college classes. Host: Calvin College Eligibility: Girls entering grades 5–8 Location: Calvin College, Grand Rapids Dates: July 6–10 [Morning Session] from 9:30 a.m.–Noon & [Afternoon Session] from 1–3:30 p.m. Deadline: First come, first served Cost: $125 Website: www.calvin.edu/academic/ summer/ace/chemistry Contact: 616-526-6200 Email: partnerships@calvin.edu ACE Glow-in-the-Dark Science This camp explores the fundamentals of light in an exciting, hands-on way. Learn about fluorescence, phosphorescence, and other glow-in-the-dark phenomena. Increase your understanding of ultraviolet light, fluorescent lights, lasers, and light-emitting diodes. Host: Calvin College Eligibility: Students entering grades 6–8 Location: Calvin College, Grand Rapids Dates: July 13–17, from 1–4 p.m. Deadline: First come, first served Cost: $185 Website: www.calvin.edu/academic/ summer/ace Contact: 616-526-6200 Email: eas22@calvin.edu ACE Computer Imaginary Worlds: Scratch Do you have a favorite song for which you’d love to create your own music video? Or an idea for a cool 2D computer game? Bring your songs and ideas to this year’s Imaginary Worlds Camp, where we’ll be creating music videos and games using the latest version of Scratch, a new software package from MIT. In the process, we’ll be learning about logical thinking, problem-solving techniques, quantitative reasoning, and the basics of computer animation. You will take home a flash drive containing Scratch, and will publish your project on the Scratch website (scratch.mit.edu). Host: Calvin College Eligibility: Boys entering grades 6–9 Location: Calvin College, Grand Rapids Dates: July 13–17, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Deadline: First come, first served Cost: $185 Website: www.calvin.edu/academic/ summer/ace Contact: 616-526-6200 Email: eas22@calvin.edu ACE Computer Imaginary Worlds: Scratch Do you have a favorite song for which you’d love to create your own music video? Or an idea for a cool 2D computer game? Bring your songs and ideas to this year’s Imaginary Worlds Camp, where we’ll be creating music videos and games using the latest version of Scratch, a new software package from MIT. In the process, we’ll be learning about logical thinking, problem-solving techniques, quantitative reasoning, and the basics of computer animation. You will take home a flash drive containing Scratch, and will publish your project on the Scratch website (scratch.mit.edu). Host: Calvin College Eligibility: Girls entering grades 6–10 Location: Calvin College, Grand Rapids Dates: July 20–24, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Deadline: First come, first served Cost: $185 Website: www.calvin.edu/academic/ summer/ace Contact: 616-526-6201 Email: eas22@calvin.edu ACE Mathematics: Looking for Patterns Explore mathematics that you’ve never studied in schools. At this 5-day camp you will discover patterns, explore how mathematicians think about problems, learn new strategies, and investigate new mathematical topics. This year’s camp explores completely different topics than last year’s camp. Host: Calvin College Eligibility: Ages 12–14 Location: Calvin College, Grand Rapids Dates: July 20–24, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Deadline: First come, first served Cost: $175 Website: www.calvin.edu/academic/ summer/ace Contact: 616-526-6200 Email: eas22@calvin.edu ACE Emphasis on Physics This camp will help students explore some of the fundamental principles of physics, including forces, electricity, sound, and motion through many hands-on activities, explorations, and demonstrations. Host: Calvin College Eligibility: Students entering grades 6–8 Location: Calvin College, Grand Rapids Dates: July 27–31, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Deadline: First come, first served Cost: $185 Website: www.calvin.edu/academic/ summer/ace Contact: 616-526-6200 Email: eas22@calvin.edu Calvin Chem-Camps This program will feature demonstrations and many hands-on experiments designed to teach introductory chemical concepts in a way that is fun and entertaining. Host: Calvin College Eligibility: Students entering grades 6–8 Location: Calvin College, Grand Rapids Dates: June 15–19 and June 22–26 [Morning Session] from 9:30 a.m.–Noon & [Afternoon Session] from 1–3:30 p.m. Deadline: First come, first served Cost: $125 Website: www.calvin.edu/academic/ chemistry/camps Contact: Email: Professor Larry Louters or Jodi Cole, 616-526-6493 or 616-526-8801 jlc23@calvin.edu 20 | Technology Century | APRIL–MAY 2009
2009 Summer Engineering and Science Programs for KIDS CCS’ One Week at a Time Students will have a chance to study art all day, one week at a time. For eight weeks, students will be immersed in subjects such as automotive design, computer animation, digital design, and more. Host: College for Creative Studies, Continuing Education Eligibility: All students ages 6–15 Location: College for Creative Studies, Detroit Dates: Weekly from June 15–August 9 Deadline: Registration begins February 1 Cost: $250 per week, inquire about our multiple session discounts and sibling discounts Website: www.collegeforcreativestudies. edu/ce/youngartist Contact: 313-664-7691 Email: cce@collegeforcreativestudies.edu Beginner Explorer I, II & III Join in this fun-filled week as we investigate a different area of science each day. We’ll test simple machines, take a nature hike, help prepare the museum’s entomology collection, and stir up some chemistry concoctions. We will also discover baby dinosaurs in our summer exhibit Hatching the Past. Activities vary by session. Host: Cranbrook Institute of Science Eligibility: Grades PK–K Location: Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills Dates: BE 1: June 8–12, June 29–July 3, July 27–31, BE II: June 15–19, July 6–10, August 3–7, BE III: June 22–26, July 20–24, August 10–14 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Deadline: Advanced registration is required Cost: Members $195 Nonmembers $215 Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu Contact: 248-645-3210 Ecology Explorer What is an ecosystem? How do plants and animals live and interact with their communities? Campers discover the answers to these questions and more as they explore the 319 acres of river, pond, and woodlands at Cranbrook. Get ready to get dirty and have some good old-fashioned natural fun! Each day concludes with swimming at Williams Natatorium. Host: Cranbrook Institute of Science Eligibility: Grades 3–4 Location: Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills Dates: June 29–July 3, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Deadline: Advanced registration is required Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350 Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu Contact: 248-645-3210 Astronomy Explorer During this week in space, campers will marvel at the swirling maelstrom of the sun’s surface, explore the starry tapestry of the night sky, and investigate the perils of space travel. The week ends by sleeping under the stars on Thursday night! Host: Cranbrook Institute of Science Eligibility: Grades 4–5 Location: Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills Dates: August 24-–28, from 9:30 a.m–4 p.m. Deadline: Advanced registration is required Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350 Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu Contact: 248-645-3210 Outdoor Explorer Campers discover how challenging living in the wild can be while learning the skills necessary to live outdoors. Tracking animals, forecasting weather, identifying plants, and navigating the woods are just some of the topics explored in this exciting camp. During the week, participants will develop the expertise needed to survive an overnight camp-out at Cranbrook. Host: Cranbrook Institute of Science Eligibility: Grades 4–5 Location: Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills Dates: July 20–24, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Deadline: Advanced registration is required Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350 Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu Contact: 248-645-3210 Physics Explorer Plumb the depths of physics by exploring matter and the effects of energy! Build a rocket, assemble your own kaleidoscope, and explore alternative energy and more in this hair-raising week of hands-on activities. Save room for a physics-based dessert and watch as we make ice cream using liquid nitrogen. Host: Cranbrook Institute of Science Eligibility: Grades 5–6 Location: Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills Dates: June 22–26, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Deadline: Advanced registration is required Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350 Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu Contact: 248-645-3210 Urban Naturalist Explorer Nature photographer and writer Jonathan Schechter provides an unforgettable week long experience! Participants discover, discuss, and write about the outdoors as well as learn to capture nature with a photographer’s eye. Get inspired by surprising and unforgettable tales from Jonathan’s 30-plus years of blending urban living with his love and respect for nature. Cameras will be provided. Host: Cranbrook Institute of Science Eligibility: Grades 5–7 Location: Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills Dates: June 22–26, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Deadline: Advanced registration is required Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350 Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu Contact: 248-645-3210 Crime Scene Explorer Become an agent-in-training to solve a fictitious crime in the museum! Campers learn how to conduct an investigation, collect evidence, interview suspects, and analyze crime scene samples, including DNA and chemical evidence. Participants will interpret data collected during the week to solve the crime and determine…whodunit! Each day will conclude with swimming at Williams Natatorium. Host: Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills Eligibility: Grades 5–7 Dates: July 27–31, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Location: Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills Dates: July 27–31, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Deadline: Advanced registration is required Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350 Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu Contact: 248-645-321 www.esd.org | The Engineering Society of Detroit | 21
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