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Grade Levels: 2 Age groups: 9-10 and 11-13
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Crazy Action Contraption
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: Gr. 3-5
Date & Time: June 9-13; 9:00am-noon
Cost: $195/week
Check out the fun we had last year!
Robotics I Camp
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 23 - 27 ; 9 am- noon.
Length: 5 days
Cost: $195/week
Take a look at the fun we had in 2006!
Robotics II Camp
(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 14 - 18; 9:00am - noon
Cost: $195/week
Check out the fun we had last year!Robotics III Camp
(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 14 - 18; 9:00am - noon
Cost: $195/week
Architecture Camp
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: August 4 - 8; 9 am- noon.
Cost: $195/week
Check out the fun we had last year!
Young Builders I
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: July 7 - 11; 9:00 - noon
ADDED WEEK: July 14 - 18; 1-4 pm
Cost: $175/week
Take a look at the fun we had last summer!
Advanced Young Builders
Children will build a variety of creatures,machines and extraordinary characters which have a variety of uses, The possibilities are endless.Grade Levels: Gr. 1-3
Date & Time: July 28 - Aug 1; 9:00am - noon FULL
ADDED WEEK: July 14 - 18; 1-4 pm
Cost: $175/week
Check out the fun we had last year!
Animal Robots
Campers will learn to build robots using a kit that they can take home at the end of the session.
Grade Levels: Gr. 4 - 6
Date & Time: July 21 - 25; 9:00am - noon
Cost: $195/week
Enroll your child in our Monday - Thursday Academic program where you can pick the week, the time, and even the subjects that they take. Subjects offered in the areas of Math, Reading, and Science. This is a multi-week program and you can sign up for 1 week, 2 weeks or more - whatever fits your schedule and your child's needs! Come for one hour a day, or the entire morning! Call and speak with our teaching staff to create a customized program.
Dates & Times: June 9 - August 8; 9:00am - noon (Closed week of June 30-July 4)
Schedule for one hour (or more) each day. Monday - Thursday; 9 -10 am, 10 -11 am, 11 am -noon. Pick your weeks and time slot
Cost: $60/week for 4 hours up to $150/week for 12 hours of instruction
Enroll your child in our math skill development program which uses strategies that are fun and engaging for the child to apply and learn new basic math skills.
Our program is filled with mysterious magic tricks, exciting games, puzzles, and riddles. On the last day of camp there will be a magic show for the families of our campers starring our Math maniacs. This multi-week camp is for kids with a range of different needs. Campers will be organized by age and skill level for their optimal learning experiences.
Grade Levels: 1 and up
Date & Time: June 9 - August 8; 9:00am - noon (Closed week of June 30-July 4)
Scheduled for one hour each day. Tuesdays & Thursdays; 9 -10 am, 10 -11 am, 11 am -noon. Pick your weeks and time slot
Cost: $30/week ; 4 week minimum
This excellent reading program equips students with the skills to learn to read well, easily and quickly, achieve at a remarkable rate, and increase their comprehension and vocabulary - all in a few short weeks! Give your child a head start this summer.
- Now low-level readers can learn to read high-level books with ease!
- Comprehension and Vocabulary Increase.
- Students Become Highly Motivated To Read.
- High Rapid Reading Gains
Grade Levels: Grades 2-5
Dates & Times: June 11 - August 9; 9:00am - noon (Closed week of June 30-July 4)
Scheduled for one hour each day. Monday - Thursday; 9 -10 am, 10 -11 am, 11 am -noon. Pick your weeks and time slot!
Cost: $60/week ; 4 week minimum
Read Testimonials on our program from past students and their parents and teachers.
Cosponsored by Drake Planetarium and the U.S. Department of Education.
Summer Programs Held at:
Drake Science CenterFidelity Professional Building
4557 Montgomery Rd
Montgomery Rd. & Sherman Ave.
Norwood, Ohio 45212
Summer Camp Registration
Send Registration form with 50% deposit due by June 1 to reserve your spot.
Send Registration form and payment to:
Drake Planetarium
2020 Sherman Ave.
Norwood, Ohio 45212
Click Here for Registration Form
For the ENTIRE Summer Camp Schedule, click here.
Check here to download our Summer Camp 2008 Flyer
For additional information on our Summer Camps, please call 513-396-5578. For a map and directions, click here.
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