June 4 - August 3 Parents: looking for something for your kids to do this summer? Sci-Port's Summer Blast Day Camps are just what you need to ensure a fun, safe and educational experience for your child(ren) this summer.
And now, registration is easier than ever! Register your camper online or download the registration form.
Summer Science Blast Day Camps are themed and planned to accommodate specific rising grade groups, as follows: K-1st graders, 2nd-3rd graders, 4th-5th graders and 6th-8th graders. Each camper must be entering the grade group in the 2012-13 school year to sign up.
Tuesday-Friday curbside pick-up and drop-off is available. Monday pick-up and drop-off is located inside the Center in the SWEPCO Demonstration Theater.
Full-Day Camp includes a morning and an afternoon session, all materials and supplies needed for each session, a one-hour supervised lunch provided by Counter Culture @ Sci-Port, a Summer Science Blast T-shirt and Science Blast water bottle. Extended care is available from 8-9 a.m. or from 4-5 p.m. for an additional $30 per week per camper. Reservations must be made in advance by calling (318) 424-8660.
Half-Day Camp is available for all camp grade levels, and includes materials and supplies for that session, a Summer Science Blast T-shirt and a Science Blast water bottle. Lunch will be provided upon request for an additional $5.50 per day from 12-12:30 p.m. for morning half-day campers only. Extended care is available from 8-9 a.m. for morning campers or from 4-5 p.m. for afternoon campers for an additional $30 per week per camper. Reservations must be made in advance by calling (318) 424-8660.
Multiple Children or Multiple Camp Rates apply only to immediate family members. The first child pays the regular rate. Additional camp sessions can be purchased at the multiple child discount of $5 off. To receive your refund of $5, provide confirmation of registration to the ticket counter on the first day of camp.
If you are a Sci-Port Member, you can receive $10 off each camp! Sign-in with your member number when paying online to receive this discount.
Camp Themes
Anatomy Academy Think you might like to be in the medical profession one day? Learn how to check vital signs, determine blood types, feel a real human heart and lung and even dissect a frog!
Are We There Yet? How do you get from place to place? Learn about the forces behind cars, planes, boats and rockets. Campers will create cars powered by air, ships powered by wind and boats propelled by paddles. Campers will even design parachutes that they will test in a drop from Sci-Port's second floor balcony!
Be an Astronaut Experience what it's like to walk on the moon, try on a space suit and make your own astronaut snacks. Come find out what it's like to live like an astronaut!
Crafty Color Creations Examine how stones get their colors, and discover where dyes come from to color our clothes. Campers will create their own colorful creations!
Grossology Learn about all the wonderfully gross things in your body that make you who you are! Explore the creepy crawlies that keep you clean, look a germ in the eye and even make your own boogers!
Kitchen Chemistry Campers will learn different elements of working in the kitchen. Explore everything from how the Easy-Bake Oven works to creating your own pancakes!
Little Doctor's Academy Learn all about how your body works! Campers will have fun making brain food, body aprons and taking a trip through a giant circulatory system.
Journey to Deep Space You've ventured to Mars... now plan your mission into deep space! Learn about black holes, nebulas and distant galaxies while designing a device to gather data on your mission past the realm of our galaxy and into deep space.
Mission to Mars Your mission, if you should choose to accept it, is to become part of a special space team that will be given the important challenge of planning, preparing and participating in a mission to Mars in Sci-Port's very own solar system!
Reel Science Fiction Calling all Padawans! Discover the mysteries of movie special effects. Campers will explore how lightning is created on the big screen, how animation plays a role in science fiction and the science behind sound effects.
Robotics Lab Build and program LEGO NXT robots to complete challenges ranging from performing surgery inside a simulated circulatory system to dancing to beats that you create! This fun-filled camp is great for beginners to robotics.
Sci-Wart's Academy Attention all Sci-Wart's students! The new term will start soon with a new collection of potions, spells and charms from all your favorite Harry Potter adventures. And of course, the ever popular Quidditch tournament will return as a day of action-packed competition!
Shifting Seasons Campers will discover the differences between the changing seasons. Explore how the seasons are different throughout the world!
Storybook Science Explore science in the world of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories! Listen up, and look carefully for the little things like Horton, make your own sticky mess like Bartholomew and spend a day learning about Sci-Port's very own Box Turtle! Campers will even learn some egg-traordinary science tricks and taste some unusually colored eggs and ham!
Young Einstein's Lab From erupting volcanoes and pop rockets, to acids and bases and making butter, Young Einstein's Lab gives campers a real hands-on approach to chemistry.
Camp Themes
Storybook Science
