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2013 Summer Camps
LEGO Engineering Camps
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Crazy Action Contraptions
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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

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Robotics I
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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

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Young Builders
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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

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Robotics II
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(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

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Robotics III
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(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

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Advanced Young Builders
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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

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Architecture
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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

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Science Adventure Camps
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Rockin' Rockets and other Flying Machines
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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

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Space
Camp
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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

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Medieval World
Camp
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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

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Battle Bots I
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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

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Battle Bots
II
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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

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Engineering Camp
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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

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Young Kids Science Camp
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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

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Science,
Magic, & Art Camp
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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

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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.
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Send Registration form and payment to:
Drake Planetarium & Science Center
2020 Sherman Ave.
Norwood, Ohio 45212
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Summer Programs Held at :
Drake Science Center
2060 Sherman Ave.
Bottom floor, Norwood Middle School
Norwood, Ohio 45212
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