Crazy Action Contraptions

Participants will build DaVinci machines and the wildest working contraptions to compete in coliseum type games. From catapults to football launchers, siege machines, ping pong poppers, and spaghetti choppers to racing machines. Defend the fortress and compete in your own warrior games.

Grade Level: Grades 3-5
Date & Time: June 11-15; 9:00am - noon
Cost: $185

Combine with Rockin'Rockets for a Full-day Camp!

Robotics I

This program provides the basics of mechanical engineering to design a variety of working robots and their accessories. Teams will build working models, and will experiment with flying monkeys, mars rovers, and sumo wrestler competitions.

Grade Levels: Grade 4 - 8
Date & Time: June 18 - 22; 9:00am - noon.
Cost: $185

Young Builders

Young Builders Camp helps the younger child develop coordination, cooperation, and good direction following habits. Students build a tall tower, construct a model of a carnival machine, and make a spin art machine. A fun camp for the young designer and builder.

Grade Levels: Kindergarten through Grade 2
Date & Time: June 25 - 29; 9:00am - noon
                    July 16 -20; 9:00am - noon
Cost: $150

Robotics II

(Camper must have completed Robotics I).

This week-long program gives campers the opportunity to build two different robots using RCX chip technology. Students will learn to program during this camp.

Grade Levels: Grade 4 and up
Date & Time: July 9 - 13; 9:00 am - noon
Cost: $185

Combine with Engineering Camp I for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300

Robotics III

(Camper must have completed Robotics II).

Campers expand their programming skills using RCX chip technology. Students design their own unigue robots and program for a multi-obstacle course with various "tricks".

Grade Levels: Grade 4 and up
Date & Time: July 9 - 13; 9:00 am - noon
Cost: $185

Combine with Engineering Camp I for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300

Advanced Young Builders

Children will build a variety of creatures, machines, and extraordinary characters which  all have their own variety of uses. The possibilities are endless!

Grade Levels: Gr. 1-3
Date & Time: July 23 - July 27; 9:00am - noon
Cost: $150

Combine with Amusement Park Science for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300

Architecture

Enjoy learning the principles of architecture using modeling and engineering techniques. Design and build a tall tower strong enough to hold a dictionary! Build an earthquake proof structure and a building from antiquity.

Grade Levels: Grade 3 and up
Date & Time: July 30 - Aug 3; 9:00 am - noon.
Cost: $185

Friendship Preschool LEGO Camp

Join the staff of Drake Planetarium and Friendship Preschool for
a fun-filled LEGO adventure! Children will build a variety of
creatures, machines and extraordinary characters which have a
variety of uses.  The possibilities are endless!

Grade Levels: Age 4 through Grade 2

Date & Time: July 16 - 20; 9:00 am - noon
Cost: $155, $10 discount for siblings

This Camp is held at Friendship United Methodist Church in Wyoming

Rockin' Rockets and other Flying Machines

Looking for a blast? Nothing but rocket fun for an entire week! Build and keep all kinds of rocketry.

Grade Levels: Grade 3 and up
Date & Time: June 11 - 15; 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Cost: $185

Combine with Crazy Action Contractions for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300

Space Camp

Join us for a week of stars, planets, and telescopes! Build Mars rovers and travel through the universe in our own planetarium. All of this in just a week!

Grade Levels: 2 Age groups: Gr. 3-5 and 6-7
Date & Time: June 20 - 24 ; 9 am- noon.
Cost: $185

Combine with Battle Bots for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300

Battle Bots

Be a robot engineer for a week. Design 5 different types of battling bots, then engage in competitions throughout the week. 

Grade Levels: Grade 3 and up
Date & Time: June 18 - 22; 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Cost: $185

Combine with Robotics I or Space Camp for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300

Engineering Camp I

Construct towers, build bridges, and wire circuits. Explore the worlds of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.

Grade Levels: Grade 3 and up
Date & Time: July 16 - 20; 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Cost: $185

Combine with Robotics II or III for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300

Amusement Park Science

Build all types of amusement park rides plus design your own park of the future.

Grade Levels: Grade 2 and up
Date & Time: July 25-29 ; 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Cost: $185

Combine with Advanced Young Builders for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300

Planetarium Members receive 10% discount on Camps!
Also, discounts offered for multiple weeks and siblings!

For additional information on our Summer Camps, please call 513-396-5578. For a map and directions, click here.

Send Registration form and payment to:

Drake Planetarium & Science Center
2020 Sherman Ave.
Norwood, Ohio 45212

Summer Programs Held at:

Drake Science Center
2060 Sherman Ave.
Bottom floor, Norwood Middle School
Norwood, Ohio 45212

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