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Summer Programs for 2023

Week of August 7, 2023

Art to the Rescue

Every bird, beast and bug has earned its place on our planet. But crowding and sometimes contamination threatens many. Consider the stories of animals revered by the cultures they have shaped and yet still endangered. Animal stories are often not recor...

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Week of August 7, 2023

Where the Wild Things Call Home

Architects in nature fashion honeycombs, lodges, hives, webs, and dens. They take on the intricate engineering of bird nests. Our forests are abundant with these constructions. From tiny to large creatures, builders of the oceans, woodlands, desserts, ...

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Week of August 7, 2023

Intro to Robotics

The world of robotics is much more than simply assembling parts. Experience what it's like firsthand to be a robotics engineer: customize your robot to accomplish specific tasks, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and even try your hand at programming an ...

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Week of August 7, 2023

Mad Science

Whether it’s making ceramics or crafting a s'more, chemistry is everywhere we look. Participate in and run quirky chemistry experiments with everything from gummy bears to potassium. Learn the chemistry behind everyday materials that you take for gra...

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Week of August 7, 2023

Design Challenge

Cars have many moving parts. Precision is key. The challenge for this week’s camp is to design the car that can travel the farthest in an all-terrain obstacle course.

Learn how to use Rhinoceros 3D, a design software program. Use the Trotec la...

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