2013 Summer Camps

2013 Summer Camps LEGO Engineering Camps
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 10 - 14; 9:00am - noon Cost: $185 Combine with "Rockin' Rockets" for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost Only $300
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 17 - 21; 9:00am - noon. Cost: $185 Combine with "Battle Bots I" for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300
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 24 - 28; 9:00am - noon July 15 - 19; 9:00am - noon Cost: $150 Combine with "Young Kids Science Camp" for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300
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 8 - 12; 9:00 am - noon Cost: $185 Combine with Battle Bots II 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 8 - 12; 9:00 am - noon Cost: $185 Combine with "Battle Bots II" 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 22 - July 26; 9:00am - noon Cost: $150 Combine with "Science, Magic, & Art Camp" 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 29 - Aug 2; 9:00 am - noon. Cost: $185 Combine with "Medieval World Camp" for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300

Science Adventure Camps
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 10 - 14; 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $185 Combine with "Crazy Action Contraptions" 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. 3-8 Date & Time: July 15 - 19; 9 am- noon. Cost: $185 Combine with "Engineering Camp" for a full day camp! Full Day Cost only $300
Medieval World Camp
	No summer can be complete without spending a week reliving the renaissance, right? Join us for a week of catapults, armor, siege machines, castles, crossbows, and medieval mayhem! Grade Levels: Grade 3-8 Date & Time: July 29 - Aug. 2; 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $185 Combine with "Architecture" for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300
Battle Bots I
	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 17 - 21; 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $185 Combine with "Robotics I" for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300
Battle Bots II
	Pre-requisite: Robotics II/III Experience a full week of robot battle fun! Campers get an opportunity to create three different types of bots and go head-to-head in the coliseum, where winner takes all! Grade Levels: Grade 3 and up Date & Time: July 8 - 12; 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $185 Combine with "Robotics II/III" for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300
Engineering Camp
	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 15 - 19; 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $185 Combine with "Space Camp" for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300
Young Kids Science Camp
	We make science fun! Campers enjoy a week full of exploration, discovery, and fun that your young scientist will never forget! Grade Levels: Grades K - 2 Date & Time: June 24 - 28; 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $185 Combine with "Young Builders" for a full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300
Science, Magic, & Art Camp
	Campers spend a week doing fun science projects, perfecting the science of magic, and using art to illustrate the principles of science they are learning about. End of week art gallery for family and friends, plus a science magic show! Grade Levels: Grades K - 2 Date & Time: July 15 - 19 & July 22 - 26; 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Cost: $185 Combine with "Young Builders" or "Advanced Young Builders" for a Full-day Camp! Full Day Cost only $300
Create a Full-day Camp by combining a morning and afternoon Camp for a combined cost of only $300! Download the 2013 Summer Camp Guide Here! Summer Camp Registration Send Registration form with 50% deposit to reserve your spot. Balance due 2 weeks prior to Camp. 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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