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June 28 - July 9
Jr. Science Searchers - Completing Kindergarten
From Outer Space to Ocean Depths Outer space is in our grasp as we explore our solar system. How far can you jump on the moon? Explore its seas, volcanoes and Apollo landings, and build your own miniature 'moon rover'. Harness the energy of the sun in your solar oven to roast toasty marshmallows. Next, plunge into the mysteries of the ocean. Meet and study its animals, large and small, friendly and dangerous. What makes a shark’s skin so rough? Learn how its body is similar to ours with a synthetic shark. Visit fictitious 'Polluterville' and see how you can help protect the coral reefs and ocean life; create a newsletter to report your findings. Ancient Academy - Completing Grades 3-8
The Greek Social Life: Monuments, Militia & the Mind Celebrate the Greek tradition! 'Race' the original Olympics. Will you be crowned with 'laurel wreaths' and honored in story, poetry and song? Create your ode to fitness or to fun using the actual Greek alphabet. Give some thought to the powerful mind of Socrates. Why was Alexander the Great labeled a master of propaganda? How did he promote his war efforts? Explore the war epic Iliad, the book that Alexander kept under his pillow (along with a dagger). Try your hand at Greek architecture and sculpture, making hydria or skyphos pottery used for liquids, or other Grecian treasures! Untangle the family tree and hierarchy of the Greek gods, as we celebrate! GRC's Space Academy - Completing Grades 1-5
Back to the Future: The Moon & Beyond! The first person to step foot on Mars is only a child today. Could it be you? Follow the plans of NASA's Constellation program and get ready to explore the moon and then Mars. Build models of the Ares rockets NASA will use. Set up a base on the moon, and learn what it takes to live there. How will we develop alternative energy sources? What are other countries doing to explore the moon? Build a robot to help in your explorations and mission safety. Your robot might even help us bust myths about space! Design, construct and launch your own rocket. GRC's Advanced Space Academy - Completing Grades 6-8
Moon Travel & Robotics Training: Which Way Is Up? Ready for a nontraditional 'trip' to the moon? Take a space elevator using nanocarbon cables! You'll feel like a hitchhiker to the universe – except that you're on a scientific 'mission'! Incorporate robotics engineering as you explore! If you're sprouting seeds while in orbit, do the plants sprout right-side up or upside down? How can hydroponics help us in space? Build catapults to study missiles and trajectories. Explore black holes and other phenomena. Construct and launch your own rocket; would it be faster than the elevator? Academy Themes Connect With Physical Training An integral part of each Summer Academy experience, our physical training (PT) is no ordinary play time. Activities are directly linked to each Summer Academy. For example, in Math, Marvels and More, enjoy scooterboard math games and cooperative math aerobics. Space cadets will use teamwork in their cooperative games as they prepare for space travel. No matter the era or interest, PT always spells F-U-N! Cost $410 per 2-week session For information about GRC Summer Academies or to request a brochure, please call 314-962-5920. |
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