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Area camps cater to young Einsteins
Posted on Fri, April 30th, 2010
Written by: Jennifer Farnsworth, Parent Pages Writer
email: cdparentpg@aol.com
Summertime offers the perfect setting for kids to get out and explore in the name of science, and a number of local camp providers are offering programs that let kids get their hands dirty learning about everything from forensics to insects.
Among the College of St. Rose Summer Academy for Youth’s summer camps are two weeklong science programs dealing with forensic science and the science of cooking. Also offered are sports science and animation programs that are meant to show children that science is not just about experiments but a part of many different aspects of their lives.
Programs are geared to students entering sixth through 10th grade, and organizers say they offer a practical look at science that can extend into possible career paths for some of the older children.
Program Director John Hunter said many of the offerings at the St. Rose Summer Academy have been revamped, but old favorites remain.
“Many of our classes have been offered year to year, but each summer I look to introduce new classes and cycle out classes that have been offered for numerous years,” Hunter said, adding that programs in sports science, culinary arts and nature writing are among the new additions.
Hunter said that with courses designed for students in grades six through 10, there is a wide age and ability range.
“I’m always excited to see our young students working side by side with older students,” said Hunter.
The Robert C. Parker School in Wyantskill will be hosting Planet Parker this summer, which features several weeks of science camps, including the return of popular exploration and alternative energy camps.
Campers at Planet Parker range in age from 4 to 14, and the programs offer age-appropriate science camps like “CSI: Critter Sign Investigation,” electricity alternatives, and even a program that focuses on hybrid and solar-powered vehicles.
Camp Coordinator Jamie Crouse said Planet Parker’s “Green Machine” week has been expanded this year and will include representatives from major automakers to take part in a solar-powered race event.
“We have really redesigned some of the more sustainable programs, and we are really excited about it,” said Crouse.
The Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium will be offering its first science summer camp in seven years, called SciWorld Camp. Programs are open to kids in first through eighthgrade.
SciWorld Camp presents a hands-on approach to science, technology, engineering and math. Developed by educators, the program will be offered in six weeklong sessions from July through August.
Museum Associate Director Ilene Frank said the camp will introduce children to new themes in learning while making use of the museum’s exhibits and the planetarium.
“SciWorld Camp goes beyond entertainment and keeps kids learning,” said Frank. “Campers will get the exclusive benefit of getting behind-the-scenes tours, special planetarium shows and the unique experience of attending camp at the Schenectady Museum.”
At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the “Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes” summer enrichment program for seventh- and eighth-graders is in high demand.
Program Manager Mike Gunther said RPI is also offering a new four-day chemistry summer program for middle-schoolers, and the Rensselaer Robotics Engineering Academy will be offering full-day and half-day sessions for students 8 to 17.
The Bethlehem Children’s School in Slingerlands and the Susan O’Dell Taylor School for Children in Troy also offer summer science programs, with the option to choose one or multiple weeks.
At the Taylor School, two weeks will focus on “Incredible Insects” and “The Wonders of Science.” The school offers programs for children as young as 3.
At the Bethlehem Children’s School, many of the program themes center on the science to be found in the backyard. The programs encourage children to use their curiosity to explore science through play.
Contact information for the organizations listed here can be found with the 2010 Camp Listings under the features tab or by clicking here: www.cdparentpages.com/features/article.php?article_id=tJ1270132065t4bb4ad61b633a
You can contact cdparentpg@aol.com with any questions. Also, feel free to post comments below.
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Posted on Fri, April 30th, 2010Written by: Jennifer Farnsworth, Parent Pages Writer
email: cdparentpg@aol.com
Summertime offers the perfect setting for kids to get out and explore in the name of science, and a number of local camp providers are offering programs that let kids get their hands dirty learning about everything from forensics to insects.
Among the College of St. Rose Summer Academy for Youth’s summer camps are two weeklong science programs dealing with forensic science and the science of cooking. Also offered are sports science and animation programs that are meant to show children that science is not just about experiments but a part of many different aspects of their lives.
Programs are geared to students entering sixth through 10th grade, and organizers say they offer a practical look at science that can extend into possible career paths for some of the older children.
Program Director John Hunter said many of the offerings at the St. Rose Summer Academy have been revamped, but old favorites remain.
“Many of our classes have been offered year to year, but each summer I look to introduce new classes and cycle out classes that have been offered for numerous years,” Hunter said, adding that programs in sports science, culinary arts and nature writing are among the new additions.
Hunter said that with courses designed for students in grades six through 10, there is a wide age and ability range.
“I’m always excited to see our young students working side by side with older students,” said Hunter.
The Robert C. Parker School in Wyantskill will be hosting Planet Parker this summer, which features several weeks of science camps, including the return of popular exploration and alternative energy camps.
Campers at Planet Parker range in age from 4 to 14, and the programs offer age-appropriate science camps like “CSI: Critter Sign Investigation,” electricity alternatives, and even a program that focuses on hybrid and solar-powered vehicles.
Camp Coordinator Jamie Crouse said Planet Parker’s “Green Machine” week has been expanded this year and will include representatives from major automakers to take part in a solar-powered race event.
“We have really redesigned some of the more sustainable programs, and we are really excited about it,” said Crouse.
The Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium will be offering its first science summer camp in seven years, called SciWorld Camp. Programs are open to kids in first through eighthgrade.
SciWorld Camp presents a hands-on approach to science, technology, engineering and math. Developed by educators, the program will be offered in six weeklong sessions from July through August.
Museum Associate Director Ilene Frank said the camp will introduce children to new themes in learning while making use of the museum’s exhibits and the planetarium.
“SciWorld Camp goes beyond entertainment and keeps kids learning,” said Frank. “Campers will get the exclusive benefit of getting behind-the-scenes tours, special planetarium shows and the unique experience of attending camp at the Schenectady Museum.”
At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the “Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes” summer enrichment program for seventh- and eighth-graders is in high demand.
Program Manager Mike Gunther said RPI is also offering a new four-day chemistry summer program for middle-schoolers, and the Rensselaer Robotics Engineering Academy will be offering full-day and half-day sessions for students 8 to 17.
The Bethlehem Children’s School in Slingerlands and the Susan O’Dell Taylor School for Children in Troy also offer summer science programs, with the option to choose one or multiple weeks.
At the Taylor School, two weeks will focus on “Incredible Insects” and “The Wonders of Science.” The school offers programs for children as young as 3.
At the Bethlehem Children’s School, many of the program themes center on the science to be found in the backyard. The programs encourage children to use their curiosity to explore science through play.
Contact information for the organizations listed here can be found with the 2010 Camp Listings under the features tab or by clicking here: www.cdparentpages.com/features/article.php?article_id=tJ1270132065t4bb4ad61b633a
You can contact cdparentpg@aol.com with any questions. Also, feel free to post comments below.
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