AWESOME ACTIVITY WEEKS - SUMMER 2017
secret agent lab
Jr. Scientist
Our popular program for the littlest scientists!! Pre-K kids
love our specialized hands-on activities presented as always
in a fun and age-appropriate manner.
Eureka! Invention
In this exciting program, kids explore famous inventors such as
Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, Archimedes, Ben Franklin and
even Rube Goldberg, along with the contributions they made to
science, engineering and society. Guided by our Mad Scientists,
KIDS use their knowledge and creativity to overcome a series of
challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from
famous inventors and the most important of all – their minds! While
Thomas Edison said “invention is 10% inspiration and 90%
perspiration, this program is 100% FUN!
B
w/LEGO™
New Mad Science program with LEGO™ Bricks
Brixology with LEGO sets the foundation for our next generation of
makers! Kids learn about different types of engineering and then
team up to construct a different engineering-themed project using
LEGO™ bricks. They learn about aerospace engineering while
assembling a space station. They explore mechanical engineering
as they build boats and vehicles. That’s not all, from carnival rides to
drawing machines, mechanical animals to truss bridges, your future
engineer will build upon their creativity to solve real-world design
challenges, while developing their problem-solving and teambuilding skills. Let the tinkering begin!
Space & Beyond!
Experience our program co-designed by NASA and Mad Science!
From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar
system, this hands-on program for children sends them on a quest
for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be
discovered. Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and
create a lunar eclipse in this “mad” planetary tour! Learn about the
four forces of flight and the challenges of space travel, build your
very own rocket to take home and participate in an awesome rocket
launch!
Crazy Chemworks
We’ll learn about the tools scientists use in their laboratories –
atoms, molecules, and reactions; acids and bases; and
fluorescence and phosphorescence. We’ll also examine and
investigate super sticky things by exploring suction, hydrogen
bonding, and static cling and see some very cool dry ice
demonstrations! The best part is that each day we’ll be able to
continue the science fun at home with our very own labware takehomes!
Develop your special agent and detective skill in this super hands-on
week of fun! Uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and
analysis. Sharpen your secret agent skills and discover how
chemistry and the science of forensics can come to the aid of a
secret agent. Identify and collect evidence – from fingerprints to
tracks to trash! Secret agents-in-training will use science and
awesome technological tools to connect the dots and help sniff out
the suspects in this investigation into the science of sleuthing.
Survival! Plants, Predators & Prey
Predator or Prey; which will you be? In our newly revamped
nature/environmental camp, kids will explore how animals, big and
small, adapt to life here on earth. Campers will experience how birds
and beasts catch their prey without becoming someone else's lunch
and will then be challenged to survive in the pulse pounding "Food
Chain Survival" game. Kids will also discover what Mr. Owl had on
his dinner plate during the famous owl pellet dissection. We'll also
have fun finding and magnifying nature’s smaller critters—from
insects to pond slime. Campers will build a real birdhouse to take
home and will have creepy-crawly fun building a bughouse and
searching for tenants! In addition, kids will enjoy hands-on fun
learning how changes in wind, water and temperature can affect
Earth's inhabitants.
Rockin’ Rockets
Children will step into the shoes of a rocket scientist and learn the
fundamentals of flight, propulsion and rocket design. We’ll have fun
exploring astronomy and trying out various flight designs from hot air
balloons to hovercrafts (and many more!). “Launch Day” will bring
some real excitement to your budding astronaut! Kids will build
rockets as well as discover the fundamental concepts involved in
launching and recovering many different types of rockets. Students
will make and take home many rockets throughout the week.
Red Hot Robots
Delve into the fascinating world of robotics and machines in this
weeklong program. Children will construct their own robots while
gaining a working knowledge of the science of circuits, wheels,
gears, and sensors. They will experience different types of robotic
devices throughout the program, including line-tracking and
programmable robots. They’ll also learn about simple machines and
how they, like robots, are used to make life easier. Robots go home
with campers on the last day of the program. All supplies included.
Anatomy Academy
In this weeklong program, children will have fun while learning about
the scientific equipment they already own—the human body. Kids will
explore the science behind cells, organs, muscles and bones through
fun, hands-on activities. Campers will use micro-slide viewers to see
some of the tiny cellular machines that keep our bodies working and
will play the "Cell game" to learn about the "stuff" inside cells. Fun
experiments will help campers understand more about their senses,
brains, breathing, circulation and digestion. Children may create
model cells, make Mad Mucus and a simulated stomach, build simple
lung models, assemble a model skeleton, and much more.
413-584-7243 or 1-800-338-5711
westnewengland.madscience.org
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Mad Science Summer in the
Berlin AREA!
All are welcome at each location
Below programs sponsored by
Cromwell Recreation and held at:
Town Hall
Cromwell, CT
Below programs sponsored by
Wethersfield Parks & Rec and held at:
Pitkin Community Center
Wethersfield, CT
August 21-August 25
August 7-August 11
Junior Scientist
Entering
grades
Pre-K-1
9:00am12:00pm
$145
Red Hot Robots
Entering
grades 3-6
1:00pm4:00pm
$165
Brixology
w/LEGO™ Bricks
9:00am-12:00pm
$150
August 14-August 18
Below programs sponsored by
Middletown Recreation and held at:
Snow School
Middletown, CT
Survival: Plants,
Predators & Prey
Entering grades
1-5
9:00am-12:00pm
$150
Below programs sponsored by
Farmington Continuing Education and held at:
West Woods Upper Elementary – Room 53
Farmington, CT
July 10-July 14
June 26-June 30
Brixology w/LEGO™
Bricks
Entering
grades 1-5
9:00am11:30pm
$129
Eureka! Invention
Entering
grades 1-5
12:30pm3:00pm
$129
Brixology w/LEGO™
Bricks/Eureka
(full day)
Entering
grades 1-5
9:00am3:00pm
$238
Secret Agent Lab
Entering
grades 1-5
9:00am-12:00pm
$155
Rockin Rockets
Entering
grades 1-5
1:00pm-4:00pm
$155
Secret Agent/
Rockets (full day)
Entering
grades 1-5
9:00am-4:00pm
$290
Below programs sponsored by
Bristol Parks & Rec and held at:
Miss Rockwell’s Pavilion
Bristol, CT
July 24-July 28
Crazy Chemworks
Entering
grades 1-5
9:00am11:30pm
$129
Space & Beyond
Entering
grades 1-5
12:30pm3:00pm
$129
Entering
grades 1-5
9:00am3:00pm
$238
Chemworks/Space
(full day)
Entering grades
1-5
July 10-July 13
Secret Agent Lab
Entering
grades 1-5
1:00pm-4:00pm
$135
July 17-July 20
*Please send your child with a snack and drink daily
(children attending a full day program should
bring lunch + 2 snacks and drink)
SPACE IS LIMITED
Anatomy
Academy
Entering
grades 1-5
1:00pm-4:00pm
$135
July 24-July 27
Red Hot Robots
Entering
grades
3-6
1:00pm-4:00pm
$155
To sign up, visit:
register.madscience.org/westnewengland
For more information, locations, and schedules go to:
register.madscience.org/westnewengland
413-584-7243 or 1-800-338-5711
westnewengland.madscience.org
[email protected]
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