YouTube Science & Engineering Camps for Kids - ESD
YouTube Science & Engineering Camps for Kids - ESD
YouTube Science & Engineering Camps for Kids - ESD
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2009 Summer <strong>Engineering</strong> and <strong>Science</strong> Programs <strong>for</strong> KIDS<br />
CCS’ One Week at a Time<br />
Students will have a chance to study art all<br />
day, one week at a time. For eight weeks,<br />
students will be immersed in subjects such<br />
as automotive design, computer animation,<br />
digital design, and more.<br />
Host:<br />
College <strong>for</strong> Creative Studies,<br />
Continuing Education<br />
Eligibility: All students ages 6–15<br />
Location: College <strong>for</strong> Creative Studies,<br />
Detroit<br />
Dates: Weekly from June 15–August 9<br />
Deadline: Registration begins February 1<br />
Cost:<br />
$250 per week, inquire about our<br />
multiple session discounts and<br />
sibling discounts<br />
Website: www.college<strong>for</strong>creativestudies.<br />
edu/ce/youngartist<br />
Contact: 313-664-7691<br />
Email: cce@college<strong>for</strong>creativestudies.edu<br />
Beginner Explorer I, II & III<br />
Join in this fun-filled week as we investigate<br />
a different area of science each day. We’ll test<br />
simple machines, take a nature hike, help<br />
prepare the museum’s entomology collection,<br />
and stir up some chemistry concoctions.<br />
We will also discover baby dinosaurs in our<br />
summer exhibit Hatching the Past. Activities<br />
vary by session.<br />
Host: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong><br />
Eligibility: Grades PK–K<br />
Location: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong>,<br />
Bloomfield Hills<br />
Dates: BE 1: June 8–12, June 29–July 3,<br />
July 27–31,<br />
BE II: June 15–19, July 6–10,<br />
August 3–7,<br />
BE III: June 22–26, July 20–24,<br />
August 10–14<br />
9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.<br />
Deadline: Advanced registration is required<br />
Cost: Members $195 Nonmembers $215<br />
Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu<br />
Contact: 248-645-3210<br />
Ecology Explorer<br />
What is an ecosystem? How do plants<br />
and animals live and interact with their<br />
communities? Campers discover the answers<br />
to these questions and more as they explore<br />
the 319 acres of river, pond, and woodlands<br />
at Cranbrook. Get ready to get dirty and have<br />
some good old-fashioned natural fun! Each<br />
day concludes with swimming at Williams<br />
Natatorium.<br />
Host: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong><br />
Eligibility: Grades 3–4<br />
Location: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong>,<br />
Bloomfield Hills<br />
Dates: June 29–July 3,<br />
from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.<br />
Deadline: Advanced registration is required<br />
Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350<br />
Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu<br />
Contact: 248-645-3210<br />
Astronomy Explorer<br />
During this week in space, campers will<br />
marvel at the swirling maelstrom of the sun’s<br />
surface, explore the starry tapestry of the<br />
night sky, and investigate the perils of space<br />
travel. The week ends by sleeping under the<br />
stars on Thursday night!<br />
Host: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong><br />
Eligibility: Grades 4–5<br />
Location: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong>,<br />
Bloomfield Hills<br />
Dates: August 24-–28, from 9:30 a.m–4 p.m.<br />
Deadline: Advanced registration is required<br />
Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350<br />
Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu<br />
Contact: 248-645-3210<br />
Outdoor Explorer<br />
Campers discover how challenging living<br />
in the wild can be while learning the skills<br />
necessary to live outdoors. Tracking animals,<br />
<strong>for</strong>ecasting weather, identifying plants,<br />
and navigating the woods are just some of<br />
the topics explored in this exciting camp.<br />
During the week, participants will develop<br />
the expertise needed to survive an overnight<br />
camp-out at Cranbrook.<br />
Host: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong><br />
Eligibility: Grades 4–5<br />
Location: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong>,<br />
Bloomfield Hills<br />
Dates: July 20–24, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.<br />
Deadline: Advanced registration is required<br />
Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350<br />
Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu<br />
Contact: 248-645-3210<br />
Physics Explorer<br />
Plumb the depths of physics by exploring<br />
matter and the effects of energy! Build a<br />
rocket, assemble your own kaleidoscope, and<br />
explore alternative energy and more in this<br />
hair-raising week of hands-on activities. Save<br />
room <strong>for</strong> a physics-based dessert and watch<br />
as we make ice cream using liquid nitrogen.<br />
Host: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong><br />
Eligibility: Grades 5–6<br />
Location: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong>,<br />
Bloomfield Hills<br />
Dates: June 22–26, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.<br />
Deadline: Advanced registration is required<br />
Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350<br />
Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu<br />
Contact: 248-645-3210<br />
Urban Naturalist Explorer<br />
Nature photographer and writer Jonathan<br />
Schechter provides an un<strong>for</strong>gettable week<br />
long experience! Participants discover,<br />
discuss, and write about the outdoors<br />
as well as learn to capture nature with<br />
a photographer’s eye. Get inspired by<br />
surprising and un<strong>for</strong>gettable tales from<br />
Jonathan’s 30-plus years of blending urban<br />
living with his love and respect <strong>for</strong> nature.<br />
Cameras will be provided.<br />
Host: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong><br />
Eligibility: Grades 5–7<br />
Location: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong>,<br />
Bloomfield Hills<br />
Dates: June 22–26, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.<br />
Deadline: Advanced registration is required<br />
Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350<br />
Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu<br />
Contact: 248-645-3210<br />
Crime Scene Explorer<br />
Become an agent-in-training to solve a<br />
fictitious crime in the museum! Campers<br />
learn how to conduct an investigation, collect<br />
evidence, interview suspects, and analyze<br />
crime scene samples, including DNA and<br />
chemical evidence. Participants will interpret<br />
data collected during the week to solve the<br />
crime and determine…whodunit! Each day<br />
will conclude with swimming at Williams<br />
Natatorium.<br />
Host:<br />
Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong>,<br />
Bloomfield Hills<br />
Eligibility: Grades 5–7<br />
Dates: July 27–31, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.<br />
Location: Cranbrook Institute of <strong>Science</strong>,<br />
Bloomfield Hills<br />
Dates: July 27–31, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.<br />
Deadline: Advanced registration is required<br />
Cost: Members $315 Nonmembers $350<br />
Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu<br />
Contact: 248-645-321<br />
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