Science Exploration Camp

Camp Goals:

• Foster a love for science and exploration.

• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Encourage teamwork and collaboration.

• Enhance communication and presentation skills.

• Inspire creativity and innovation.

Day 1: Exploring the World of Simple Machines

• Morning: Introduction to simple machines (lever, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, screw). Hands-on experiments and challenges using everyday objects.

• Afternoon: Building a Rube Goldberg machine in teams. Learning about energy transfer and chain reactions.

Day 2: Eco-Friendly Designs and Sustainable Solutions

• Morning: Understanding environmental challenges and the importance of sustainability. Exploring renewable energy sources (solar, wind, water).

• Afternoon: Designing and building a miniature eco-friendly house using recycled materials. Learning about energy efficiency and conservation.

Day 3: Chemical Reactions and the Science of Color

• Morning: Introduction to basic chemistry concepts (atoms, molecules, reactions). Conducting safe and exciting experiments with color-changing reactions.

• Afternoon: Conduct a series of safe and exciting experiments that explore color changes.

Day 4: Science Showcase and Celebration

• Morning: Finalizing and preparing projects for the Science Showcase. Practicing presentation skills and teamwork.

• Afternoon: Science Showcase event. Campers present their creations to family and friends. Awards and recognition ceremony.

Additional Activities:

• Science-themed games and puzzles.

• Outdoor science exploration walks.

• Science trivia games

Safety Measures:

• All experiments and activities will be supervised by experienced instructors.

• Safety goggles and gloves will be provided when necessary.

• First aid kits will be readily available.

• Campers will be educated on proper lab safety protocols.

Storytelling & Playwriting Camp

• Monday

• Elements of storytelling

• Discussing the basics of plot, characters, conflict

• Writing exercises for outlining a story, crafting compelling characters, and including internal/external conflict

• Brainstorming

• Guidance in coming up with possible ideas for short scenes

• Pitches

• Presenting ideas for feedback

• Revision time

• Finalize synopsis

• Submit a final summary of students’ scenes

• Tuesday

• Writing first drafts

• Craft a first draft using teacher and peer feedback

• Table read

• Present scenes for class review

• Mark down edits

• Wednesday

• No class

• Thursday

• Finalize drafts

• Submit the final version of the scripts

• Assign roles

• Decide which students will play which roles in each scene

• Rehearsals

• Begin memorizing lines

• Stage scenes

• Create props

• Friday

• Final rehearsal

• Run through each script multiple times

• Exhibition/performance

• To be filmed

• Open invitation for family and friends

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