Rec & Ed Camps Information: Science Camps - Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

New Science Camps

Offered in conjunction with and staffed by
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

See Drawing the World Around Us with the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum

Boom!Shake!Spew! grades 1-3
Is it True! grades 1-3
It's Not Rocket Science grades 3-5
Forensics grades 5-8

Other Science Camps
CO2 Cars for grades 2-5 and 6-8

Boom! Shake! Spew!

Natural disasters occur all over the world. Investigate how wind, heat, moisture, raging storms and the Earth's inner fire have transformed the planet and life on it. Create your own natural disaster, such as a volcano, earthquake, or tidal wave or see if you can design a building that can withstand nature's fury. Daily outdoor/indoor play. Campers provide own lunch, snacks and beverage.

ID#	Activity	Grades	Dates	Time	Early Bird Fee	Fee after 5/20
8701.411	Boom!Shake!Spew!	1-3	6/25-6/29	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	$235	$255
8701.412	Before Camp Care	1-3	6/25-6/29	7:30 AM - 9:00 AM	$30	$35
8701.413	After Camp Care	1-3	6/25-6/29	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	$30	$35

Is it True?

Have fun brainstorming and de-bunking common and not so common science myths - is there really no gravity in outer space, can you navigate the woods using a sewing needle? Spot hypotheses, develop procedures, look at data and determine conclusions based on the information you find. Explore a different myth each day. Daily outdoor/indoor play. Campers provide own lunch, snacks and beverage.

ID#	Activity	Grades	Dates	Time	Early Bird Fee	Fee after 5/20
8701.421	Is It True?	1-3	7/16 - 7/20	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	$235	$255
8701.422	Before Camp Care	1-3	7/16- 7/20	7:30 AM - 9:00 AM	$30	$35
8701.423	After Camp Care	1-3	7/16 - 7/20	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	$30	$35

It's Not Rocket Science...Or Is It?

A trip to space requires special training, engineering, and equipment. Investigate how astronauts prepare for a voyage into space, look at a typical day, and build different kinds of rockets using air, baking soda and vinegar, and other household products. Consider what "space rations" astronauts eat and maybe sample a taste! Daily outdoor/indoor play. Campers provide own lunch, snacks and beverage.

ID#	Activity	Grades	Dates	Time	Early Bird Fee	Fee after 5/20
8701.431	It's Not Rocket Science	3-5	7/23 - 7/27	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	$235	$255
8701.432	Before Camp Care	3-5	7/23 - 7/27	7:30 AM - 9:00 AM	$30	$35
8701.433	After Camp Care	3-5	7/23- 7/27	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	$30	$35

Forensics: Under the Lens

From gathering observations at the scene, to analyzing evidence in the lab, and presenting the findings to reconstruct a crime, pre-teens will investigate and practice the skills needed to complete the work of detectives and forensic scientists. Pre-teens provide own lunch, snacks and beverage.

ID#	Activity	Grades	Location	Dates	Time	Early Bird Fee	Fee after 5/20
8914.405	Forensics: Under the Lens	5-8	Tappan	8/6- 8/10	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	$235	$255
8914.415	Extended Camp Care	5-8	Tappan	8/6 - 8/10	7:30-9:00AM/4-5:30PM	$59	$69

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