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July 14 – July 25
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! 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. Make a spice book, 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 U.S.? They’re the stuff of everyday life in ancient Rome! Role play life as a patrician, plebeian or Roman slave, as we 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 Elysia? Learn how the Romans embellished their buildings with mosaics, visit one of the largest collections of mosaics in the world, and create a mosaic of your own. Lounge in your toga as you feast on Roman delicacies of your own making. Were you among the 250,000 at Circus Maximus for the last chariot races? GRC's Space Academy - Completing Grades 1-5
25 Years into Space Future: Advancing Our Space Life Guide your spacecraft into a wormhole or accelerate to near light speed and journey into the future of the human presence in space. What will it look like 25 years from now? Problem solve health and life support issues on orbiting space stations. Build and launch your own rocket. Explore future "firsts." Determine how you might travel for a vacation to the moon or Mars. Learn about the Constellation program for future manned space exploration. Discover how elements from the Apollo program have been adapted for the new Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle and the Ares 1 Crew Launch Vehicle. GRC's Advanced Space Academy - Completing Grades 6-8
25 Years Ahead: Is Outer Space Really 'MySpace?' Can you see into the space program 25 years from now? Will you be on the next Martian scientific team trying to determine what happened to the water that once was on the planet? Has the Hubble telescope given us information that will extend our future explorations? Create your own specialized rocket. Look at ethical and moral questions we’ll face. Can you have 'MySpace' on the moon? You be the judge and decide who "owns" the property in space. What about property on Mars? If you buy a ticket to the Smithsonian exhibits of Viking 1 and Viking 2 now, could you also be the first to visit a museum exhibit on the Red Planet in the future? Academy Americana - Completing Grades 1-4
St. Louis: Founding the Gateway to the West Forge a path from the Louisiana Purchase to the World’s Fair, and sample the successes of St. Louis in exploration, invention, travel and fashion. How did the first French settlers live alongside native Americans? Recreate the Three Flag Ceremony which cleared the way for Lewis and Clark to begin their exploration. Would your family have been on the Union or Confederate side of the Civil War? What was life like for families during the war? Dramatize a day at the 1904 World’s Fair, visualize yourself as one of the 20 million attendees, and sample food innovations like ice cream cones and iced tea! Why did Samuel Clemens rename himself "Mark Twain?" Consider the architectural wonders of the one-time third-largest city in the country! 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, colonists brought us tag, hide-and-seek, stone poison, and hoops. Though medieval knights participated in jousting tournaments, our medieval peasants might play games like curling and bocce. And space cadets undergo rigorous conditioning 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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