SMART-Center Summer Camp List 2015


The following summer camps are facilitated by the SMART-Center, the hands-on science outreach serving the Northern Ohio Valley since 1996. The SMART-Center is a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers.


All applications and more information is available online at www.smartcenter.org

Please call (304) 23-DINOS if you have any questions.


GEMS (Girls Enjoying Math and Science) Camp June 22 and 23, 2015      APPLICATION FORM  

For girls entering grades five through eight 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost $60 with snacks and lunch provided with the fee.

Learn and have fun at the same time with other girls who love science. Join in activities and experiments in many areas of science. Held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22nd Street, Wheeling – in the Centre Market area.


Planet Pluto Camp(NEW!) July 13 and 14, 2015             APPLICATION FORM

For students entering grades four through eight 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost $60 with snacks and lunch provided with the fee.

NASA launched the New Horizons space probe nine and a half years ago to the planet Pluto. The Planet Pluto campers will investigate the reasons why Pluto was demoted to Dwarf Planet status and discuss what a “Planet” actually is. Real time data and discoveries will be coming in from the New Horizons mission during the camp. The Pluto System flyby information will be analyzed and discussed. Held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22nd Street, Wheeling – in the Centre Market area.


Moon Bases, Terraforming, and Interstellar Travel Camp July 20 and 21, 2015     APPLICATION FORM

For students entering grades six through nine 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost $60 with snacks and lunch provided with the fee.

How will we live on the Moon? How can we change Mars to be more like the Earth? How will we reach the stars? Examine these and related questions that are essential to the future of humanity. NEW activities are grade level appropriate, safe, and fun. Held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22nd Street, Wheeling – in the Centre Market area.


Fun with Physics Camp August 3 and 4, 2015   APPLICATION FORM                                        

For students entering grades two through seven 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost $60 with snacks and lunch provided with the fee.

Have fun with toys and learn the physics behind how they work. Magnets, sound, air pressure, pendulum motion, and more will be explored through a variety of engaging hands-on activities. All activities are grade level appropriate, safe, and fun. New activities and topics this year for returning students! Held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22nd Street, Wheeling – in the Centre Market area.

 
Click links above for printable applications