Superhero Science! (CLOSED)
(Entering PreK/K-7th Grade)
Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? Conjure a magic potion, freeze a block of ice, whip up a super storm and study super strength! Ride air currents with Wonder Woman and uncover the secrets of the ocean with Aquaman! Create cool gizmos and gadgets with Batman or discover how fast things can move with Flash. Uncover the science behind the powers of Superman, Spiderman, Iron Man and more as great science defeats evil villians!
Minecraft Education: A-maze-ing Mazes! (CLOSED)
(Entering 1st-7th Grade)
Scientific American declared, "...not only is Minecraft immersive and creative, but it is an excellent platform for making almost any subject area more engaging." Enter a world of rules, parameters, levels and goals that require hard work, intense thinking, teamwork and problem solving skills. AAALC uses this popular game to provide an academic setting for students. Campers will take a trip that carries them through various mazes, ultimately creating their own as they complete challenges that require them to think critically and plan ahead. This camp will be a week filled with science, technology, engineering and math skills via an a-maze-ing format!
Come to Your Senses: Sensory Science! (CLOSED)
(Entering 1st-7th Grade)
See, hear, taste, smell and touch the science around you! Feel the noise, test your taste buds and feel slime balls as you discover the STEAM behind the five senses. They’ve spent your life helping you to discover the world. Now it’s time to spend a week discovering how they work and the magic behind each one!
The Art of STEAM (CLOSED)
(Entering 2nd – 7th)
The Art of STEAM camp is a week of exciting hands-on integrated learning activities and art projects that focus on the art within STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) curriculum. Through the STEAM mindset, young artists learn that art and design are essential components to understanding the world. The Art of STEAM is meant to be concentrated and active. It is taught by a professional certified educator with teaching experience in the area of STEAM. Campers will learn different art forms that incorporate science, technology, engineering and math as part of the art. Campers enjoy a messy, creative week that completely engages them in STEAM through creative art opportunities.
Important Notice: Camps fill up quickly. If registration options aren’t open for specific selections, then they are not available. Contact 341-1400 to be placed on a Waiting List. Cancellations requested more than two weeks prior to camp will incur a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations within two weeks of camp may not be refunded unless there is a camper on the Waiting List. A $35 cancellation fee will still be applied. Extended Day is available by calling the office at 341-1400 to request to be placed on the list. There is an additional $5 charge for each day. Regular camp hours for students entering 1st-8th grade are from 9:00am-3:30pm with Extended Day services offered from 8:30am-5:15pm. PreK/K student hours differ slightly.
