School's Out Camp


2012 School's Out Camp Schedule


Monday, January 16 - Survival Science
It may be easy to "survive" with all the modern technologies of 2012, but what if you only had your science knowledge to rely on? Use your powers of observation and engineering to see if you have what it takes to survive.

Friday, February 17 - Eye HEART Science
Spend a day exploring the form and function of two of the body's most important organs. What a better way to spend Valentine's week?

Monday, February 20 - Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs
Do you think you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? Think again! Explore the process of fossilization; see how paleontologists know where to look for dinosaurs and make a cool dinosaur cast of your own.

Tuesday, April 24 - Home Planet, Earth
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Find out how you can do your part to be a good citizen to our home planet—Earth!

Monday, September 17 - Science Rocks
The Earth is undergoing changes all the time, some slow and quiet, others sudden and violent. In this workshop, students will investigate the rock cycle from erosion and sedimentation to earthquakes and volcanoes.

Tuesday, September 18 - Fly High with TFI (The Franklin Institute)
Students will travel back in time as they study the history of the Wright Brothers most famous accomplishment and the forces and mechanics of flight that made it possible. Students will get to see various artifacts from the Wright Brothers' experiment and an original Wright Model B Flyer.

Wednesday, September 26 - Pixels, Pigments and Perspective
Einstein knew there was a lot of creativity in science, but did you know that there science in creativity? From color mixing, to music composition, to tricks you can play on your brain, learn how art and science go hand in hand.

Monday, October 8 - Fall for Science
Fall is the perfect time to experiment with the changes going on all around us. Join us as we explore the changing season...and maybe explode a pumpkin or two!

Tuesday, November 6 - Shipwrecked!
How do vessels the size of the Titanic stay afloat? What makes one object float and another object sink? Experiment with buoyancy and ship design and find out what happens when things don't go quite as planned.

Monday, November 12 - Mystery in the Museum
There is a mystery in the museum and we are calling on all Discovery Camp sleuths to help us solve it. Put your forensics skills to the test as we analyze evidence and test scenarios to figure out "who-dun it."

The School's Out Camp program is offered for children in grades Pre-K-6.

Special sessions include a day-long science experience at The Franklin Instituteincluding all supplies, snacks, theater shows, and exhibit exploration.

Sessions: 9:00AM-4:00PM
Extended care available.

Pricing for Pre-K Students
$70 (Non-Members)
$60 (Members)
(Price is for full day. Half-day Pre-K option is available.)
Discounts offered for multiple days

Extended Care Options
Early Arrival (8AM-9AM): $7/day
Late Departure (4PM-5:30PM): $9/day

  

Pricing for K-6 Students
$60 (Non-Members)
$55 (Members)
Discounts offered for multiple days


Extended Care Options
Early Arrival (8AM-9AM): $7/day
Late Departure (4PM-5:30PM): $9/day

IMPORTANT FORMS
Registration Contract
Permission & Release Form
Health Information Form
Discovery Camp Survival Guide


TO REGISTER CONTACT: Group Sales - 215.448.1286
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Adrienne Kimball - 215.448.2195