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Summer Camp 2008

 
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Science Explorer Camp

Science Explorer Camp will focus on a variety of science topics approached via field explorations and hands-on activities.  Located at the historic Freels Bend Cabin site, campers cover topics such as insects, habitats, water, life science, weather, geology, fossils, flight, electricity and robots.  The week concludes with a tour of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as presentation by ORNL researchers.

 

Dates & Rates:

Status

rising 5th, 6th, & 7th Graders (Fall 2008 - must be 10 years old)
June 2 - 6 ; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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rising 5th, 6th, & 7th Graders (Fall 2008 - must be 10 years old)
June 9 - 13 ; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Open

AMSE Member - $175
AMSE Non- Member - $190

 
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AMSE Labs

Campers will  probe the Phenomena of Physics, dive into the Wonders of Chemistry, behold the Beauty of Biology, gaze into the Amazement of Astronomy, crack the Hardness of Geology, and engage the Evolution of Ecological Science as they spend the week exploring different disciplines.  Campers get a hands-on experience in the AMSE labs. The week concludes with a tour of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as special presentations by ORNL researchers for the rising 6th & 7th grade campers.

 

Dates & Rates:

Status

risign 4th & 5th graders (Fall 2008)
July 7 - 11; 8:30 am-3:00 pm

 

   

rising 6th & 7th graders (Fall 2008)
July 14 - 18; 8:30 am-3:00 pm

 

   

AMSE Member -$165 per camper
AMSE Non Member -$180 per camper

Camp Invention

Campers will  probe the Phenomena of Physics, dive into the Wonders of Chemistry, behold the Beauty of Biology, gaze into the Amazement of Astronomy, crack the Hardness of Geology, and engage the Evolution of Ecological Science as they spend the week exploring different disciplines.  Campers get a hands-on experience in the AMSE labs. The week concludes with a tour of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as special presentations by ORNL researchers for the rising 6th & 7th grade campers.

Dates & Rates:

Status

risign 1st & 2nd graders (Fall 2008)
July 21 - 25; 8:30 am-3:00 pm

 

   

rising 3rd 7 4th graders (Fall 2008)
July 28 - Aug 1 ; 8:30 am-3:00 pm

 

   

AMSE Member -$170 per camper
AMSE Non Member -$185 per camper

 

*Enrollment changes daily and camp fills up on a first come- first serve basis. To increase your chances of enrolling in camp we suggest that you drop off your camp enrollment forms at the museum as soon as possible. Enrollments are processed on Mondays and Tuesdays of every week and you will be informed of your status at that time.

-->Download Camp Info and Registration Form (pdf)

For more information, please contact AMSE by any of the following means:

Mail:
AMSE Summer Camps
300 S. Tulane Ave
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Phone:
576-3200

Or via a contact sheet.