Event Phone: 716.362.7848

DESCRIPTION

Do you have what it takes to be a mad scientist? This summer camp will focus on scientific exploration and a wide variety of captivating science experiments including making a homemade lava lamp and plastic milk. We will look back at some of history’s most amazing scientists and examine their most interesting experiments. With a focus on building science literacy skills, campers will be put to work experimenting and using their own ideas to solve real scientific problems.

July 27th – 31st
12:30 – 3:30pm
Daniel Schwagler
Elementary & Middle School
$139/Week
$30/Daily Drop-In

SCHEDULE

Monday:
ELA & Science: What is Science?
ELA & History: Famous Scientists Then and Now
Science: Color Changing Liquids Experiment
Science: Eureka Archimedes Water Displacement Lesson and Activity
ELA: What Would You Do? Creative Problem Solving Brainstorm
Science: Homemade Lava Lamp Demonstration
Science: Crazy Crystals Experiment

Tuesday:
Science: The Scientific Method Lesson and Practice
Science: Fruit Power Presentation and Activity
ELA: Modern Day Mad Scientists and New Discoveries
Science: “Crazy” Science Experiments Discussion
Art: Erupting Art
Science: Glow in the Dark Ice and Salt Experiment

Wednesday:
Art & Science: Kool Aid Eruptions
Science: Fantastic Foaming Fountain Experiment
Culinary Arts & Math: Create Edible Crazy Concoctions – Focus on Measurement
ELA: How To Be A Detailed Observer
Science & ELA: Observations and Note Taking of Crazy Crystals
Science: Rubber Egg and Chicken Bone Presentation

Thursday:
Art & Science: Make Magic Potato Mud
Science: Plastic Milk!?
Cooperative Learning: Mad Scientist Mania
History & Science: How Did We Get To Where We Are Today?
ELA: Magic School Bus Read-Aloud
Math: Volume Lesson
Art: Homemade Flubber

Friday:
History & ELA: The Biography of Sir Isaac Newton
Science: Lesson on Newton’s Most Notable Contributions to our World
Math: Rate of Speed Lesson
Science: Outer Space Discovery
Art & Science: Create Film Canister Rockets
Science: Super Soda Fountain Demonstration
ELA: Writing Workshop – Personal Reflection

** Science experiments are subject to change based on the ages and ability levels of the campers