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ummercienceplashCampSummer Science Splash Campis a week-long residentialsummer camp funded by theII-VI Foundation and hostedby Science in Motion on thecampus of Juniata College.What will you be doing?Spend your day performing experiments in the lab andoutdoors using the same high-tech equipment collegestudents and research scientists use. During free timeenjoy water activities, tennis, swimming and othersplashing competitions. At night, play games or sports,watch movies or talk with new friends. Between dailyexperiments and nightly events, work with your team togain points for prizes.Who is attending?Students entering 7th, 8th or 9thgrade in 2013 can register. Studentscome from across Pennsylvania andbeyond. (Maximum of 60 studentsper session.)What does it cost?Underwritten by a grant from theII-VI Foundation, each session’s costis $255 per student ($1,095 value).The cost includes meals, lodging,snacks, activities and camp T-shirts.When is the Summer Science Splash Camp?Choose from three sessions:July 14–19, July 21–26 or July 28–August 2.Students should arrive Sunday afternoon by 3:00 p.m. anddepart Friday afternoon around 2:00 p.m.It is necessary that all campers be present for the entiretime. Campers will be engaged in team competitions;therefore, they will be required to stay for the entireweek. Please be fair to campers that can stay!Who will I work with?Certified science teachersfrom local school districtsinstruct the labs during theday. They not only facilitatelab activities, they developmany of them prior tocamp with the assistanceof camp counselors, inorder to provide newexciting investigations.Camp counselorssupervise students in the lateafternoons, evenings and overnight.Staff consists of well-trainedJuniata students eager to share theirenthusiasm for science and teamwork.Are the dorm rooms air-conditioned?No, but you’re strongly encouraged tobring a fan.The teacherto student ratiois 1 to 12.One counselorto every 9students.Will there be anything good to eat?The cafeteria serves youth-friendly foodon a daily basis in the summer and canaccommodate allergies and vegetarian diets. If you haveparticular needs, contact us for more information.Is this an advanced science camp?Do I have to know a lot about science to attend?Of course we don’t expect you to already know everything,but we do expect you to be excited and motivated to learn!How do I get to the Summer Science Splash Camp?Juniata is easy to find, just off of US 22. Drivingdirections and train information are available atwww.juniata.edu/directions.3Things to Bring to CampProper Laboratory AttireLong pants required for most labsShirts appropriate for labClosed-toe shoes (e.g. tennis shoes)OtherOutside fun clothesSwim suitLinens (extra long twin)FanQuestions? Call or e-mail Conferences and Events at: (814) 641-3604, events@juniata.edu. Register online: www.juniata.edu/camps/sciencesplash