Summer Science Camps: March 2015

Sunday, March 8, 2015

The Camp Dates are Set!

I have chosen the themes and dates for the 2015 summer camps!

BUG CAMP will be June 8-12.
9:30-11:30, M-F
Students will learn what it is like to be an entomologist. They will learn the characteristics of a true insect, how to classify different types of bugs, what the word metamorphosis means, as well as many other facts and figures about our planet's largest animal population. We will have guest speakers from BYU's Bean Museum and a visit from a local bee keeper.

ROCK & GEM CAMP will be June 22-26.
9:30-11:30, M-F
Students will learn how to categorize rocks into igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. We will learn about the rock cycle, different types of minerals, and go on a "treasure hunt" to find precious stones. We will have guest speakers from the non-profit organization Rockhounders Outreach for Community Knowledge. Each student will get a starter rock collection to take home.

SPACE IS LIMITED! I am aiming for class sizes of 12-14 students, but may have a couple more or a couple less depending on ages.

The cost is $35 per week, per student, plus a $10 registration fee. I am also offering a sibling discount this year. If you have more than one child attending the camp, the cost is $30 per child, plus a $10 registration fee.

Please send me an e-mail at sciencecamps@gmail.com if you are interested in either of these camps. If you want your child to attend both camps, please let me know which camp would be your number 1 preference. I want to accommodate as many students as possible and may have to limit registration to one camp. The registration form will be e-mailed. To secure your spot, you will need to turn in the registration form and registration fee no later than April 30th.

Both camps will be held in Lehi, Utah. The address will be on the registration forms.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Summer Science Camps are Back!

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching science camps again this summer! I am in the beginning stages of putting together the dates and curriculum. I will post more information as it becomes available.

We do have a new location for the camps this year. The camps will be run out of my backyard in Lehi, Utah. I am actually very excited about the possibilities of an outdoor classroom. What better way to learn about nature than by being outside?! I will post pictures of our "outdoor classroom" soon.

If you are new to summer science camps, feel free to look through our blog archive of past camps. You are also welcome to e-mail me with any questions.

I'm looking forward to another exciting summer of science!

-Cristina

Daily Schedule

9:30-10:15 - Learning Centers
Students will independently choose different learning activities. There will be a daily art center, library center, math center, drama center, writing center, and research center.

10:15-10:30 - Snack/Storytime
A small snack will be provided each day while the teacher reads a story.

10:30-11:15 - Project Work
This time will include direct instruction on topics we are studying, experiments, guest speakers, and other guided learning activities.

11:15-11:30 - Science Journals
Each day, the students will have an opportunity to write or draw something they are learning about in their science journals.

Director/Teacher: Cristina Duke

Testimonials

"Thank you!...My daughter really LOVED owl camp! She still talks about it and has a new found love for owls."
-Nicole S.

"My 2 girls did bug camp this year and had SO much fun! They have continued to talk all about bugs even weeks after camp ended. They have told me a number of interesting facts about bugs and insects and are still talking about camp. Bug Camp was so much fun that we turned right around and signed up for Rock Camp. It was another great week that we are still talking about! Thanks Cristina!"
-Kristin B.

"Miss Cristina taught four of my children from 1st-3rd grade. The summer camps were so fun and educational. They got so in-depth, they became experts in whatever they were studying. She teaches them how to learn and ask questions. My kids loved each one she did during the summer."
-Tami A.