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July 12 – July 23
Jr. Science Searchers - Completing Kindergarten
From Dinosaurs to Tropical Rainforests Don your paleontologist hat for fun and adventure! What period would you visit and what types of dinosaurs would you find? Learn about carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. Investigate fossils; ponder the continental drift! 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. What spices and food would you find? Listen closely to the sounds of the monkeys, bats and frogs. Discover the beauty of bromeliads and pitcher plants, and eat a rainforest feast! Ancient Academy - Completing Grades 3-8
The Greek Party Life: Feasting, Festivals & Philosophy Costumes, masks, tragedy, comedy: Live the Greek high life as we recreate the Festival of Dionysius, food, fun and all! Then join the thespians, or observe and be crowned a patron of the arts. Make masks and props as we explore Greek theater. Reason with Plato and philosophize with Socrates. Explore the original sci-fi epic, the Odyssey, with strange monsters and weird situations facing our hero Odysseus! Can you write using the Greek alphabet? There’s always time for mayhem among the gods! Slave, free, stoic, cynic? Claim your role and experience the textures of everyday life in ancient Greece! GRC's Space Academy - Completing Grades 1-5
Discovering Mars & More Join the crew as we follow NASA directives, explore the surface of Mars and prepare for future colonization! What do the geological features of Mars tell us? Was there water at some time, creating flood plains and canyons, such as the Valles Marineris? How will the conditions on Mars affect the human biological system? Consider space suit modifications and see if yours will support extended space exposure. Can you design a robot to make your job in space easier? Build and launch your own rocket. GRC's Advanced Space Academy - Completing Grades 6-8
Journeying Through Space: Robotics, Politics & Privacy Refine your scientific and engineering skills as you prepare for your 'journey' to space! Explore the movement toward private space flight. How much will it cost? Will you design your own vehicle? What type of preparation will be necessary? What careers will be available in space? Design a government for space living. What challenges will we face? How can robotic engineering overcome some of the challenges? Power up your robots for long-time use and living in space. Design, build and launch your own rocket. Academy Americana - Completing Grades 1-4
Life & Times of Route 66! Hop on the 'Mother Road' as we cruise through the 1920s-1960s, and discover the route of the Great American Road Trip! Make a pit stop at a soup kitchen during the '30s, as your kin decide whether to ditch the Dust Bowl for California or stay to help pave Route 66. In the '40s, grab your ration books and use your stamps to create a dish for 'Meatless Tuesdays'. Don't be square as we burn rubber into the '50s and get hip with the fads. Then coast into the '60s and navigate the bumpy cultural changes of the times. Create a photo scrapbook of our travels. How did the interstate highway system affect the fate of Route 66 – the hippest highway in history? 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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