Camp Sessions by Rising Grade Level
Select camps for the grade your child will enter in the 2012-2013 school year.
| Second and Third | Fourth and Fifth | Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth |
Fourth and Fifth Graders
Ocean Explorers
Humans know more about the surface of the Moon than about Earth’s sea floor. Take a virtual underwater adventure, from the eerie depths of the ocean floor to the surreal beauty of the sea surface. Investigate the reason for the tides, study how tsunamis form and make waves of your own; discover the creatures that live in the deep, design your own deep-water species, and get an up-close view of what life is like on a coral reef. There’s an ocean of mysteries waiting to be discovered!
Fossil Hunters
Eastern North Carolina is a hot spot for finding fossils. Come and explore with us and learn what kinds of animals occupied this area millions of years ago. We will establish regular digs and explore in a nearby stream for other fossil finds. Prepared to get wet and dirty on these explorations.
Roller Coaster Design
Join the thrilling ride of roller coaster creation and design! Campers will learn how speed, velocity, acceleration and more are essential parts of the most extravagant roller coasters throughout the world! With new knowledge, campers will create their own extreme roller coaster!
Lego Lab
Physics and engineering come to life with the aid of LEGO® advanced building bricks. Campers rely on creativity and imagination to construct simple machines, robots and more!
Storm Trackers!
Ever want to change the weather? In this camp, you get the chance - on a small scale. Create clouds, make lightning and predict upcoming weather. Also, learn how to construct your own rain gauge and other weather tools. Watch out everyone, the weather team is coming to town!
