Summer Discovery Camps- Perot Museum of Nature and Science
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/05/2022
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Science Explorers
Our Science Explorers summer program takes campers on four weeks of discovery, adventure and fun! Each week will dedicate five days of hands-on learning to engage and challenge all future thinkers, inventors and innovators.
Week 1 — Full STEAM Ahead
Option 1: June 6-10
Option 2: July 11-15
All aboard the STEAM train! A week of spectacular science experiments, terrific technology fun, exciting engineering challenges, amazing art projects and masterful problem solving awaits with Full STEAM Ahead. Campers will dive into their interests and discover the many facets of science and nature found throughout the Museum.
Week 2 — Crazy Chemistry
Option 1: June 13-17
Option 2: July 18-22
Test tubes, lab coats, beakers – it’s all here with Crazy Chemistry! Campers will tap into their inner chemist, have fun with mind-boggling experiments and step into their element as they explore this amazing science. The daily investigations will engage campers as they learn about matter, compounds and more.
Week 3 — Forces of Nature
Option 1: June 20-24
Option 2: July 25-29
From hurricanes to tornadoes, from wildfires to volcanic eruptions, the world is full of jaw-dropping phenomena. Our Forces of Nature camp explores the world we live in and the natural forces that impact everyday life. For some hands-on fun, campers will test their construction skills as they take on challenges with our earthquake simulator, wind tunnel and more!
Week 4 — Bones, Stones and Dinos – Oh My!
Option 1: June 27-July 1
Option 2: August 1-5
Natural history comes to life with Bones, Stones and Dinos – Oh My! Campers will unlock the secrets found in fossils and learn how paleontology explores what life was like millions of years ago. A real paleontologist will also join our campers to share their adventures digging up and studying dinosaur bones.
Registration
Registration will open March 6 and close March 27.
Pricing:
Members - $75/day
Non-members - $85/day
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