Ten Weeks of Action-Packed, Hands-On Science FUN!  

Join us for 11 weeks of action-packed, Hands-on & Minds-on Science FUN!

This summer, your camper can search for Cleopatra, make some noise, and recreate some of chemistry's messiest moments. Our goal throughout is to get our campers excited about science and to nurture their spirit of inquiry and discovery!

2010 Discovery Camp Schedule
ENROLL EARLY...with these new themes, some sessions will fill quickly.

Session Theme

2010 Session Dates

Discovery Days 1 - Inside Out
Get a closer look at the things you see every day. Dissection isn't just for worms! Come help us tear apart all kinds of things...toys, appliances and anything else we can get our hands on. Find out why it's what's on the inside that counts.
Science connection: Engineering, Design, Inquiry

June 21 - June 25

Curiosity Quest
Science isn't always about the answer, it's about the process. Investigate and experiment during these two weeks to explore our favorite science mysteries. Make some new discoveries by learning to thinking like a scientist.
Science connection: Physical Science, Scientific Method

June 28 - July 9

Cleopatra
Some of the coolest scientific discoveries happened a very long time ago. These discoveries help us to know what we know about the world today. Investigate science and technology through the eyes of the ancients and explore this cool exhibit.
Science Connection: Archaeology, Technology

July 12 - July 23

Going, Going, Gone!
Sir Isaac Newton knew why things move, do you? Put your summer in motion with rockets, race cars, roller coasters and more. Experiment with how and why things move and design some new machines to test.
Science Connection: Physics, Mechanics, Design

July 26 - August 6

Dirty Science
Not afraid to get dirty? Then this is the session for you! We will tackle the messiest, slimiest, stinkiest science we can find. Overcome the ickiness with some really cool experiments.
Science Connection: Physics, Chemistry

August 9 - August 20

Discovery Days 2 - Wild Things
Our planet is filled with diverse life. Get out and learn more about it. We will look at some amazing plants, animals and environments and find out why being different is a good thing!
Science connection: Biology, Earth Science

August 23 - August 27

Discovery Days 3 - Let's Make Some Noise!
Use your "outside voice" inside! Check out the cool science behind sound and music. You have our permission to be as loud as you want to be.
Science connection: Physics, Anatomy

August 30 - September 3
Discovery Camp Fees

Session

Time

Member

Non-Member

Discovery Days I

9am-4pm

$270

$300

Curiosity Quest

9am-4pm

$550

$605

Cleopatra

9am-4pm

$550

$605

Going, Going, Gone!

9am-4pm

$550

$605

Dirty Science

9am-4pm

$550

$605

Discovery Days II (K-8)

9am-4pm

$270

$300

Discovery Days II (Pre-K)

9am-12pm

$125

$140

Discovery Days III (K-8)

9am-4pm

$270

$300

Discovery Days III (Pre-K)

9am-12pm

$125

$140

Discount - Attend all 11 weeks

9am-4pm

$2790

$2988

Discount - Multiple sibling

9am-4pm

-$20

-$20

Lunch Care (Pre-K)

12pm-1pm

$10/ day

$10 / day

Extended Care *

8am-9am

$6 / day

$6 / day

Extended Care *

4pm-5:30pm

$8 / day

$8 / day

*Children who arrive before 9AM or stay later than 4PM without the Extended Day Program will be charged a $15 per day penalty.

Session fees apply to one child for two weeks and include one Discovery Camp t-shirt, drinks provided by Coca-Cola, a daily snack, a Discovery Camp baseball hat, camp newsletter, and all activity supplies. Entrance to the Cleopatra exhibit is not included.

Camp Structure
Each day of Discovery Camp includes hands-on science activities, a snack, and break for lunch, outdoor play (weather permitting) and museum exploration. Depending on the sessions, campers may also have the opportunity to take field trips, hear from invited guest speakers, see theater shows and educational films, and take part in large-scale, camp wide projects. Each session's theme is independent of the others, so campers need not attend sessions consecutively, allowing flexibility to work around your family vacations. Campers should attend a full session to experience the greatest academic value. Split sessions are not permitted.

Age Groups
Campers are grouped based on the grade or home-school level they are entering (K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8). Groups have a 1:7 counselor to camper ratio. NEW this year, Pre-K half days are available for 3 and 4 year old potty trained campers.

About Discovery Camp

We challenge each camper to take a closer look at the world and see that science is a part of everything. No matter where science fits into their future plans, the scientific discoveries that campers make at Discovery Camp will enrich their lives forever.

Discovery Camp counselors are teachers, college students, and upper level high school students with a proven interest in science and child care experience. In addition, counselors-in-training (CITs) and interns provide extra support.

Applications for spring and summer Discovery Camp counselor positions are posted in the Employment Opportunities section of the website. To enter the CIT program, you must be at least 15 years old. Contact the Volunteer department directly at 215.448.1163. Please review the Volunteer Opportunities offered during Summer Discovery Camp.


Camp Information

General Information: discovery.camp@fi.edu or 215.448.2195
Registration Information: Group Sales - 215.448.1286

Discovery Camp Brochure

Discovery Camp Registration Contract

Discovery Camp Survival Guide


Scholarships
Scholarship information for 2010 will be available soon.

Benefits of Membership
Become a Member of The Franklin Institute to take advantage of member discounts, plus your family will receive free museum and planetarium admission all year long! Mention that you found membership information through Discovery Camp. Membership information also available at 215.448.1231.



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