Have a young thrill seeker who loves roller coasters? Or a future veterinarian or marine biologist who seeks out the wilder side of science? Join Discovery Science Center this summer as we take Science to new heights!
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
Science Camp
Coed
Day Camp
1
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
5 - 13
40
$100 - 200 (week)
More About Camp
Have a young thrill seeker who loves roller coasters? Or a future veterinarian or marine biologist who seeks out the wilder side of science? Join Discovery Science Center this summer as we take Science to new heights! Experience Camp Discovery this summer from June to August 2009.
For the Little Scientists:
Summer Smiles (5-6 years old)
Take a walk on the wild side as we explore fun science topics! Investigate the world of frogs, dinosaurs, butterflies and more. Take a close-up look at butterfly wings, take apart owl pellets, make ooey, gooey slime and much more!
June 22-26
July 6–10
July 20-24
August 3-7
August 17-21
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Science Sizzles (5-6 years old)
Science is the hot topic this summer! Investigate a rainbow of colors, make your own pizza and study squirmy earthworms. Explore plants from the garden to your plate in an investigation of health and good nutrition.
June 29-July 3
July 13–17
July 27-31
August 10-14
August 24-28
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Science Exploration for 7-10 Year-Olds:
Ultimate Exploration (7-10 years old)
Try out some real-world science as you make a rubber ball, investigate fingerprints and mystery substances, and use electrical kits to light bulbs, ring buzzers, spin fan blades and play music. We’ll also focus on Animal Grossology, the less polite side of our furry and not so furry friends.
July 6-10
July 20-24
August 3-7
August 17-21
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Extended day is available for an additional fee.
Project Discovery (7-10 years old)
Enjoy a series of challenge-based activities, such as building a wind-powered car, dropping an egg without breaking it and constructing a catapult. We’ll also investigate the secrets of dinosaurs, and take a close look at the planet we live on, starting with a grain of sand.
July 13-17
July 27-31
August 10-14
August 24-28
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Extended day is available for an additional fee.
Digital Comics and Stories (7-9 years old)
Learn the more artistic side of computers during this elementary program using Power Point and cut-and-paste creative software. Campers must know basic keyboarding skills and mouse use and be prepared to learn how to photograph and download images, write storyboards and work cooperatively with others.
June 29–July 3
July 6-10
July 13-17
1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
August 3-7
August 10-14
August 17-21
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Interactive Adventures for "Tweens":
Robotics (10-13 years old)
Work in teams to build a robot and make it move using Lego Mindstorms Robolab system. Use your knowledge and skills to program your robot by remote control. Teach your robot to react to its environment with sensors, motors and your own programming logic. (Campers will take home an electronic vehicle to build at home.)
July 20-24
July 27-31
August 3-7
August 10-14
August 17-21
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Game Masters- BASIC Video Game Design (11-13 years old)
Everyone knows how to play a video game, but not everyone can design a video game! Learn how to imagine, plan, design and create your own 2-D computer game using Game Maker software. Campers take home a CD with the trial version of the Game Maker software to continue their game-making skills after camp is over!
June 22-26
July 6-10
July 20-24
August 3-7
August 17-21
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Game Masters- INTERMEDIATE Video Game Design (11-13 years old)
Everyone knows how to play a video game, but not everyone can design a video game! Learn how to imagine, plan, design and create your own 2-D computer game using Game Maker software. BASIC Video Game Design is a prerequisite to INTERMEDIATE.
June 29- July 3
July 13-17
July 27-31
August 10-14
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Animal Safari (10-13 years old)
Join us as we trek across Southern California on this journey of life science. Begin the week at Discovery Science Center with a close-up look at the grosser aspects of animals in our Animal Grossology exhibition. Visit live sharks at the Aquarium of the Pacific, killer whales at Sea World and rhinos at the Wild Animal Park! Finish the week with a kayak tour of the Upper Newport Bay. Enjoy the comfort of a travel coach loaded with all of the extras, such as videos, restroom and snacks. All travel and admission costs are included in the camp fee.
July 27-31
Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We have working with kids down to a science!
Camp Discovery staff members are carefully selected for their sensitivity to the individual needs of their campers. They also have a thorough knowledge of the science concepts they teach and proven track records of working well with children. All camp instructors undergo background checks and are CPR and First Aid Certified.
Discovery Science Center offers year round programming tailored to the California Science Content Standards, but nothing beats the fun and interactive learning that heats up during the Southern California summer! Sign up for Camp Discovery today!
Activities and Features
Academic
Science
Computers
Computers
Camp Address
Winter Address
2500 N. Main Street
Santa Ana CA, 92705 USA
714-542-2823 (tel.)
2500 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA, 92705 USA
714-542-2823 (tel.)
