Full Week Camps are fun and designed for school-aged children who have completed grades K-8 as of June 2008. Each fun-filled day runs from 9:00 am-4:00pm, with Before and After Care available.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
Science Camp
Coed
Day Camp
1
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
6 - 14
75
$100 - 200 (week)
More About Camp
K-1| 2-3 | 4-5 All Camps $180 for SMWV members or $195 for non-members.
June 15-19
Moo, Tweet, & Swish
Some are cuddly, some are scaly, some have feathers, while some give us milk! Have fresh milk and ice cream after visiting Homestead Creamery.
June 22-26
The Wonders of Water
Water is found everywhere! You'll have a chance to talk to a water expert! Explore the wonderful waters of Carvins Cove!
June 29-July 3
Let's Eat It!
Have you ever seen dough rise or ever wondered why bubbles are in soda? The science nehind making food is a delicious way to mix ingredients and to eat the results! Visit a local bakery and soda plant.
July 6-10
We Like to Move It, Move It!
What muscles are used in various sports? How can you become a better athlete? Spend a day playing sports on a local athletic field.
July 13-17
Make It Grow!
Do you want a green thumb? Have you ever heard of a frog that lives in a plant? Visit a local nursery.
July 20-24
Icks & Yuks
We will learn about GROSS anatomy, things which you can't talk about in school like ear wax, burps, and mucus! Visit slimy critters at Smith Mountain Lake!
July 27-31
Spin It, Pull It, & Drop It!
Slinkies, balls, and spinning tops are just a few toys to teach us many amazing ideas in science. Invent your own toy and try it out!
August 3-7
It's Not Easy Being Green
Find out about green ideas and learn how to make our planet greener; visit a local recycling plant.
June 29-July 3 for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Myth Busters
The popular Discovery Channel TV show Mythbusters, tests whether myths we hear are true or false. You'll be in charge of busting your own myths.
July 27-31 for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Sci-Fi Camp
Science can come alive with action heroes, comic book characters, and video games! What makes something science? Does science involve the imagination?
Activities and Features
Religious Emphasis
None
Academic
Science
Other Activities
hands-on experiments off site field trips
Camp Address
Winter Address
Center in the Square, floors 4 and 5
One Market Square, Suite 4 Roanoke VA, 24011 USA
540-342-5700 (tel.)
One Market Square
Roanoke, VA, 24011 USA
540-342-5700 (tel.)
