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July 16-27
Jr. Science Searchers - Completing Kindergarten
From Dinosaurs to Tropical Rainforests Take a trip back to the time of the dinosaurs. Learn about carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. Investigate fossils, ponder the continental drift and uncover the lives of the dinosaurs! Don your paleontologist hat for fun and adventure! Attempt to solve the "mystery of Sue." Then experience a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and smells as you explore the layers of the tropical rainforest. Listen closely to the sounds of the monkeys, bats and frogs. What spices would you find? Discover the beauty of bromeliads and pitcher plants, and eat a rainforest feast! Ancient Academy - Completing Grades 3-8
Ancient Rome: Heroes, Gods & Emperors Political upheaval and senate filibusters. Life in the USA? Or, 'everyday life' in ancient Rome! Role play life as a patrician, plebeian or Roman slave, and explore the mythology, writing and public speaking accomplishments of this great culture. What was the strategy of Julius Caesar when surrounded by the Gaelic army at Alesia? How did Romans embellish their buildings with mosaics? Visit one of the largest collections of mosaics in the world, and then create a mosaic of your own. We'll feast at a festival for Fortuna, goddess of chance and fortune; what type of luck will the goddess favor you with (fickle, fair or foul)? GRC's Space Academy - Completing Grades 1-5
Mars: Seeing Red Do you know what you are seeing when you see red on Mars? Was there ever life on Mars? Will Curiosity's science laboratory successfully analyze the red soil of the Martian environment? Our own 'travel' to Mars could take many months. What about physical activity? How do you exercise in space? Start your own food supply; how do you grow food in space? Build and launch your own rocket, and use robotics like NASA's rovers to 'discover' signs of life on Mars. Meteorology, geology and engineering all add up to fun! GRC's Advanced Space Academy - Completing Grades 6-8
Mars: Mission into the Future Will you be on the first crew to visit the red planet? Prep for your mission (at the Challenger Center) just like an astronaut. Learn to rely on your crewmates and the people in mission control. Curious about Curiosity? Explore the techniques NASA's rover will use to search for signs of life on Mars. Then build a robot like Curiosity. Design and build your own rocket. Find a landing site for probe missions, and study engineering and geological phenomena while 'at' the International Space Station. (GRC's Advanced Space Academy cadets will participate in the Challenger Center's "Voyage to Mars" mission) Academy Americana - Completing Grades 1-3
Pack Your Wagon for the Trail West! Grab your gear, whittle down your stock, and get ready: We're heading west! What would you need to take to move across country in the mid-1800s? Use an authentic packing list from a real wagon train, and pack your own 'Conestoga wagon.' Explore the diaries of pioneer girls like Kirsten or Laura Ingalls, and learn the hard realities of pioneer living: making all your food and clothing, helping with the branding, living on the trail. What can Sacagawea teach you about orienteering? How much gold will you find in the Gold Rush? From makin' quilts to makin' butter, from trailblazing to homesteading. . . Westward ho! 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 $420 per 2-week session For information about GRC Summer Academies or to request a brochure, please call 314-962-5920. |
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