Summer Camps for Ages 6 - 7 at Carnegie Science Center
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Summer Camps for Ages 6 – 7
Be A Roboticist
*Mon., July 1–Fri., July 5
9 am–4 pm
Mon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9
9 am–4 pm
What makes a robot different from other machines? Discover how they sense, think, and act as you get hands on with a fun variety of educational robots. Program a robot with color, race through a maze, and explore endless possibilities with Cubelets™.
Camp Odd Squad
Mon., June 24–Fri., June 28
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 15–Fri., July 19
9 am–4 pm
Mon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9
9 am–4 pm
Are you adventurous, love kooky creatures, and enjoy solving odd crimes? Then PBS Kids' Odd Squad agents need your help! Become an honorary Odd Squad agent for the week using math and basic computer science to solve bizarre mysteries and thwart weird enemies. This camp is provided in partnership with the Fred Rogers Company.
Far Out Space
Mon., June 24–Fri., June 28
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 22–Fri., July 26
9 am–4 pm
Travel through space as we explore our vast solar system. Explore the planet we call home, our Moon, and the rest of the planets. Investigate how astronauts live and work in outer space, then blast off to visit distant stars and galaxies.
Code Builders
Mon., June 17–Fri., June 21
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 8–Fri., July 12
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2
9 am–4 pm
Combine creativity, math, and computer skills in this week-long introduction to programming. Build up your skills through a variety of games, robots, and apps, and then put them to the test as you use Scratch to make interactive animations.
Junior Wizard
Mon., June 10–Fri., June 14
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 8–Fri., July 12
9 am–4 pm
Mon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9
9 am–4 pm
Is it magic or is it science? Become a real-life wizard when you make objects shrink and expand, change color, and even disappear! Examine the genetics of mythical creatures, make potions, and try your hand at transfiguration.
I’m Biology
*Mon., July 1–Fri., July 5
9 am–4 pm
Mon., Aug. 5–Fri., Aug. 9
9 am–4 pm
Become a doctor-in-training for the week as you learn about the inner workings of the human body. Test your senses and reflexes, follow the path of the digestive system, and map your circulatory system.
Camp Magic School Bus
Mon., June 17–Fri., June 21
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 22–Fri., July 26
9 am–4 pm
Mon., Aug. 19–Fri., Aug. 23
9 am–4 pm
Hop aboard the Magic School Bus and take a fantastic voyage through the world of science! Explore everything from the ocean floor to the far reaches of space. Shrink down and travel through the circulatory system, and ride on a river of lava. It will be a trip you won't forget!
Motors and Mechanisms
Mon., June 24–Fri., June 28
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 22–Fri., July 26
9 am–4 pm
Mon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16
9 am–4 pm
Have fun building with blocks as you design, build, and program a variety of motorized machines with LEGO® WeDo 2.0 kits. Create contraptions that drive, pull, grab, and more, all while learning basic engineering and computer coding skills!
Around the World
Mon., June 24–Fri., June 28
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 22–Fri., July 26
9 am–4 pm
Embark on a journey around the world in just 5 days. From the seven continents to the four oceans, discover different biomes and the plants and animals that are adapted to live in each. Explore weather and climate, investigate natural landforms, and find your place on the map!
Test It!
*Mon., July 1–Fri., July 5
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2
9 am–4 pm
Grab your safety goggles and join us for a week of scientific experimentation. Answer all of the burning questions you have about the world as you test the powers of the Sun, observe chemical changes, and predict how far a projectile will travel.
NEW! Just Add Water
Mon., July 8–Fri., July 12
9 am–4 pm
Mon., Aug. 19–Fri., Aug. 23
9 am–4 pm
It’s a splash of science! Experiment with water chemistry and explore water in all three of its forms. Discover aquatic life, navigate life as a pirate, and engineer a sea-worthy vessel.
NEW! Novel Science
Mon., July 8–Fri., July 12
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2
9 am–4 pm
Jump into the pages of your favorite books and stories! Compare real amphibians with characters from Frog and Toad Are Friends, and construct 2D and 3D structures and designs with Flat Stanley. Investigate the forces of nature found in fairytales and conduct candy science experiments from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
NEW! Energy is Everywhere
*Mon., July 1–Fri., July 5
9 am–4 pm
Mon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16
9 am–4 pm
Get energized by science! Discover the sources and types of energy that we use and encounter in our everyday lives. Harness the energy in wind and water, visualize sound waves, experiment with light and heat, and create simple circuits. Finish out the week by using energy transfer to create complex chain reaction contraptions.
NEW! Coasters to Carousels
Mon., June 10–Fri., June 14
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 15–Fri., July 19
9 am–4 pm
Do you love coasters, swings, and throwing rings? Discover the science behind how roller coasters defy gravity, then investigate how pendulums function. Experiment with Newton’s Laws of Motion, test the power of centrifugal force, and explore the physics behind your favorite carnival rides and games.
NEW! Superhuman Science
Mon., June 17–Fri., June 21
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 29–Fri., Aug. 2
9 am–4 pm
It’s a bird! It’s a spaceship! It’s a week of investigating the science behind superheroes, supervillains, and Jedi Masters. Discover the physics of flight and super-strength, and move objects with invisible forces such as electricity and magnetism. Design a custom cape, build a lightsaber, and get ready to save the day!
NEW! Mix It Up
Mon., July 15–Fri., July 19
9 am–4 pm
Mon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16
9 am–4 pm
Mixtures, solutions, and concoctions, oh my! Use a pinch of kitchen science and a dash of chemistry to conduct various experiments. Create all sorts of slimy, fizzy, and colorful creations – you won’t believe the amazing things you can do with everyday materials.
NEW! Fantastic Floating and Flying Machines
Mon., June 17–Fri., June 21
9 am–4 pm
Mon., July 15–Fri., July 19
9 am–4 pm
Mon., Aug. 12–Fri., Aug. 16
9 am–4 pm
$250/$280 member/nonmember (Includes a special visit to Da Vinci The Exhibition)
Adventure above and beyond with all sorts of flying machines! Test different airplane designs in a wind tunnel, learn how to safely land a helicopter on a flight deck, and build stomp rockets that will reach for the sky.
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