Moon and Mars Camp
July 10 - 11, 2006
Space Science Activities for students in Grades 3 - 7

Facilitated and hosted by West Liberty State College SMART-Center, 1610 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003

The active center for science, mathematics, and research technology in the Northern Ohio Valley since 1996. A member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers since 2002

Hosted by Brooke Hills Park, Wellsburg, West Virginia     (Printable Map... Thanks to Mapquest.com) 

Teaching Staff:
Robert E. Strong, Director of WLSC SMART-Center, Masters Degree in Space Studies
Libby Strong, Program Coordinator of WLSC SMART-Center, Masters Degree in Education with science emphasis
Mickey Massey, fifth grade teacher at Glendale Elementary School
Additional instructors (high school and college education students) will be assisting with the two day camp

Sessions:  (Day one and Day Two)
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Session 1
2:30 p.m. Snack
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Session 2
5:30 p.m.   Supper
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Session 3
8:00 p.m.  Snack
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.  Family Star Watch

Site:  Brooke Hills Park Cardinal Shelter, Wellsburg, WV 4 miles east of Wellsburg on Route 27 

Participants: 40 students entering grades three through seven may attend. The first forty completed applications will be accepted. Many activities will be in grade level groups. Please complete the application, print, and return with a check for $60.00 made out to the West Liberty State College SMART-Center.

Activities: Learn about our natural satellite, the Moon, and several of your favorite planets such as Mars and Saturn through fun activities. View the full moon, Jupiter, and Mars through telescopes at the family star watch each evening. Make rockets (different kinds) and launch them. Use of the Brooke Hills Park pool and miniature golf will be incorporated into the activities for the camp. New activities for return campers!

Participants Costs: $60.00 is the cost of the two day camp with all materials, use of pool and miniature golf, snacks and two summer cookout suppers included in the fee.

Questions? Further information?  Call Elizabeth Strong at 304-277-2308 or e-mail strongli@wlsc.edu           PRINTABLE APPLICATION