OMSI SUMMER CLASSES. Class Locations

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1 OMSI SUMMER CLASSES Understanding science is essential to understanding our world. OMSI Science Classes challenge kids to investigate, invent, experiment, interpret, theorize, discover, and share what they learn with others. Most importantly kids have fun using their minds. Our instructors have extensive experience working with young people, and most are Oregon or Washington state-certified teachers. Staff members are well-trained in developing kin-focused programming and share a passion for inspiring students to explore, understand and appreciate the wonders of science. Class Locations Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Jesuit High School 1945 SE Water Avenue 9000 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy Portland, Oregon Portland, Oregon Grades K-1 AT THE SEASHORE Dive into oceanography and make waves as we explore how land and water come together at the seashore. We ll take a close-up look at sand and the fascinating variety of seashells that can be found along the Oregon shore and elsewhere. We ll investigate fish, whales and other mysterious creatures of the sea; walk inside a model of a 50-foot whale; and take an exciting field trip to the Stellar Cove exhibit at the Oregon Zoo. DINOMITES Learn about dinosaurs by piecing together dinosaur puzzles and digging for bones like a paleontologist. What colors were dinosaurs? How did they move? Did they care for their young? Discover how scientists figure out the answers. This class includes a field trip to OMSI s Earth Science Hall. KITCHEN CHEMISTRY GRADE K In this edible chemistry adventure, kids will explore science concepts as we make muffins and munch, munch more. Discover the strange substance produced when mixing cornstarch and water, and learn the difference between a tablespoon, a teaspoon and other measurements. Note: Please consider any food allergies before enrolling. Aug 4-8, 2014 OMSI 9am-11:30am, Mon-Fri $165 Member $185 Non-member KITCHEN CHEMISTRY GRADE 1 In this edible chemistry adventure, kids will explore science concepts as we make muffins and munch, munch more. Discover the strange substance produced when mixing cornstarch and water, and learn the difference between a tablespoon, a teaspoon and other measurements. Note: Please consider any food allergies before enrolling. Aug 4-8, 2014 OMSI 1:30pm-4pm, Mon-Fri $165 Member $185 Non-member LET S INVENT! GRADE K We supply guidance and creative materials, and kids use their imaginations to design and build their own wild creations. Parents and guardians are invited to the Invention Convention on the last day of class. Jul 21-25, 2014 OMSI 9am-11:30am, Mon-Fri $165 Member $185 Non-member Aug 11-15, 2014 OMSI 9am-11:30am, Mon-Fri $165 Member $185 Non-member LET S INVENT! GRADE 1 We supply guidance and creative materials, and kids use their imaginations to design and build their own wild creations. Parents and guardians are invited to the Invention Convention on the last day of class. Jul 21-25, 2014 OMSI 1:30pm-4pm, Mon-Fri $165 Member $185 Non-member Aug 11-15, 2014 OMSI 1:30pm-4pm, Mon-Fri $165 Member $185 Non-member

2 SANDBOX GEOLOGY GRADE K Why are some rocks heavy and some light? Can a rock really float? Learn about the layers of the Earth and the variety of rocks found in our area. Kids sort and identify minerals to compile a take-home rock collection. Jul 28-Aug 1, 2014 OMSI 9am-11:30am, Mon-Fri $165 Member $185 Non-member SANDBOX GEOLOGY GRADE 1 Why are some rocks heavy and some light? Can a rock really float? Learn about the layers of the Earth and the variety of rocks found in our area. Kids sort and identify minerals to compile a take-home rock collection. Jul 28-Aug 1, 2014 OMSI 1:30pm-4pm, Mon-Fri $165 Member $185 Non-member Grades BLAST OFF! Countdown to adventure with real rockets. Discover fun facts about the history of space rocketry. Then design and build your own rocket, launch it and learn how to track a rocket s flight. This class is a blast! Jun 23-27, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member Jul 14-18, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member ANIMATION Animation brings math, science and the creative arts together in extraordinary ways. Experience this expressive medium as we investigate stop-motion techniques and motion picture perspectives. We ll use digital video cameras, clay sculptures, drawn characters, cutout scenes, found objects and time-lapse portraits during this class. Students will develop ideas, design storyboards, create sets and characters, and produce mini-movies to take home on DVD. Jun 23-27, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member Jul 14-18, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member Aug 4-8, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member CAN YOU DIG IT? Why do volcanoes erupt? Why does the Earth shake? Dig into this geologic adventure and find out. You re sure to take home at least one prehistoric treasure of your very own. Visits to Mt St Helens, the Rice Museum in Hillsboro and the OMSI Earth Science Hall are included. COMPUTER EXPLORATIONS Be creative with computers as you design your own t-shirt, compose electronic music, create a virtual car, make art and more. We ll go on a field trip to Free Geek, a nonprofit community organization that recycles used computer parts in amazing ways. This hands-on class is for students at all levels of computer knowledge. COOKING UP SCIENCE This program builds on our popular Kitchen Chemistry class for grades K-1, exploring more complex chemistry concepts and delving deeper into the science of cooking. The class also highlights the science of nutrition. Note: Please consider any food allergies before enrolling in this class.

3 COOL CONCOCTIONS Mix, measure and pour chemicals in amazing combinations to create Flubber and slime. Make ice cream and cookies. Grow crystals and create your own paper and dyes. After this class, you ll see connections between chemistry and everyday creations everywhere. Jun 16-20, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member Jul 14-18, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member Jul 21-25, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member CRAZY CONSTELLATIONS Learn the legends behind the constellations and the science that makes our night sky so amazing. How high could you jump on the Moon? How can you tell what time it is by looking at the sun or stars? Why does the moon look different throughout the month? We ll use astronomy tools in the OMSI Physics Lab and stargaze in the Kendall Planetarium. DINOSAUR DISCOVERIES Set your time machine for Cretaceous adventure in the age of giant reptiles. Discover how scientists learn about dinosaurs: their colors, what they ate, what sounds they made and how fast they ran. Just how accurate are the dinosaurs we see in movies? ENGINEER THIS! Construct towers, build bridges, wire electric circuits, and explore the worlds of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering. Each day has a theme that directly relates to the world of engineers, including plenty of brainteasers and math fun. We ll take a field trip to the OMSI Physics Lab for information and inspiration. Jun 30-Jul 3, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Thu $220 Member $270 Non-member Jul 7-11, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member Jul 28-Aug 1, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member HIT THE ROAD Experience OMSI s most popular field trips during a week of action-packed adventure. Each day we ll go mobile with OMSI naturalists to explore the most fascinating areas around Portland and beyond. Note: An overnight stay at Newport South Beach is included. Our itinerary may require that students leave OMSI by 8 a.m. and return to OMSI later than 4 p.m. Parents will receive the week s schedule two weeks prior to the first day of class. Each grade range will participate in separate activities each day. Jun 16-20, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member Aug 25-29, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member SEAWEED SNAILS AND GRAY WHALE TAILS Is a jellyfish made of jelly? Is it even a fish? What is the largest animal in the world and where does it live? Observe marine life up-close and learn about incredible adaptations. This class includes a trip to the Oregon Zoo and an action-packed day combing the shoreline for tide pool life at Cannon Beach on the Oregon coast. Jun 16-20, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member Aug 18-22, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member

4 URBAN FARMING Each day brings a new adventure as you spend a week exploring the 16-acre Sauvie Island Organics farm and adjacent grounds of Metro s Howell Territorial Park. Sauvie Island Center s education staff will guide students through exploration activities, daily nature journaling and gathering produce from the Grow Lunch Garden. Students will be dropped off and picked up every day at OMSI and bused out to the farm. Jul 7-11, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member Grades 4-5 ANIMATION Animation brings math, science and the creative arts together in extraordinary ways. Experience this expressive medium as we investigate stop-motion techniques and motion picture perspectives. We ll use digital video cameras, clay sculptures, drawn characters, cutout scenes, found objects and time-lapse portraits during this class. Students will develop ideas, design storyboards, create sets and characters, and produce mini-movies to take home on DVD. Jul 21-25, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member Aug 11-15, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member ANIMATORS REUNION Bring your stop-motion ideas and animated designs to this class. Continue a mini-movie or start with a fresh, new project. We ll sample advanced techniques, develop familiar practices, and continue to welcome all types of skill levels, knowledge and creative styles. Note: This advanced class is for students in grades 4-8 who have completed OMSI Animation. Jun 16-20, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member Jun 30-Jul 3, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Thu $240 Member $290 Non-member Aug 25-29, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member BIKING PORTLAND Join OMSI and the Community Cycling Center to learn how to navigate the city by bike. Students will build on riding skills and learn basic bicycle maintenance and repair. Community Cycling Center instructors will lead students on fun rides to neighborhood parks, supporting the group as they build confidence and skills on the road. Students should know the basics including starting, stopping and riding in a straight line. Ride distances will vary from 4 to 15+ miles, depending on the skill level of the group. A bicycle safety inspection is required prior to the start of class and a multi-gear bike is highly recommended. Participants will receive an from the Community Cycling Center with more details prior to the class. The Community Cycling Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening access to bicycling and its benefits. Learn more at communitycyclingcenter.org. Aug 4-8, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $285 Member $335 Non-member DIGIGIRLS WEB WORLD In this digital exploration, girls will design and animate e-cards, and create characters for their own web cartoons and music videos. They ll also use computers, creativity and imagination to design their own worlds and creatures. Note: This class is for students in grades 4 8. Aug 25-29, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member ENERGY EXPLORERS Explore emerging trends in renewable energy with solar panels, wind turbines and hydropower. Venture into the field and discover how different ecosystems support themselves and continue to survive. We ll also take eye-opening field trips to the Port of Portland s sustainable building, OSU s wave energy labs and the Bonneville Dam. FITNESS AND YOU Give your mind and body a workout in this class designed to explore the science behind a healthy lifestyle. Through yoga, Zumba, meditation, tai chi and other physical exercises you can discover your favorite way to be active. You ll also learn how nutrition affects your body and mind. Aug 18-22, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member

5 FLIGHT TEAM In this high-flying class, students will make airplane prototypes out of paper and wood, experiment with lift, thrust, drag and gravity, and explore the fundamentals of remote controlled model airplanes. We ll learn the basics of pilot training and then take over OMSI s Vernier Technology Lab to test our skills on a flight simulator. This class includes a field trip to the Evergreen Aviation Museum, and on the final day, we ll launch our very own rockets. Jun 30-Jul 3, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Thu $244 Member $294 Non-member Jul 21-25, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $305 Member $355 Non-member GAMES GALORE Students will design their own original video games, while exploring the world of computers, digital graphics and more. Then, they ll bring their creations to life with characters that move and interact using Logo-based software on PCs. Jun 16-20, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member GAMES GALORE II Building on skills learned in Games Galore, students will challenge themselves to learn how computers and keyboards interact to control programs. Using programming tools to add running scores, life meters and other features, students will be able to make their games even more interactive. Note: This advanced class is for students in grades 4-8 who have completed Games Galore. Aug 18-22, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member HIT THE ROAD Experience OMSI s most popular field trips during a week of action-packed adventure. Each day we ll go mobile with OMSI naturalists as we explore the most fascinating areas around Portland and beyond. Note: An overnight stay at Newport South Beach is included. Our itinerary may require that students leave OMSI by 8 a.m. and return to OMSI later than 4 p.m. Parents will receive the week s schedule two weeks prior to the first day of class. Each grade range will participate in separate activities each day. Jun 16-20, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member Aug 25-29, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member HIT THE ROAD SPORTS Based on OMSI s popular Hit the Road class, this experience incorporates the exciting, fast-paced world of sports and athletics. We ll visit Hood River WaterPlay for windsurfing, and stay overnight at Tree to Tree to experience the teambuilding aerial course and zip lines. Note: this program includes an overnight. Jul 28-Aug 1, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $395 Member $445 Non-member INTRO TO LEGO ROBOTICS Spend a week learning how to design and program a LEGO robot using Mindstorms software. At the end of the week, you can show off your programming skills to your family and friends. LEGO GEAR TRAINS In this class, LEGO fanatics can feed their need for speed as they figure out how much horsepower can be squeezed into LEGO creations. A souped-up cruiser, tractor and sled are just a few of the machines we ll build using LEGO bricks. LEGO MANIA EXTREME Take your LEGO building knowledge, experience and imagination to the extreme as you build statues, make a working abacus, and erect the tallest or strongest structure using the fewest bricks. We ll use gear trains, simple machines and power transfers to build working motorized carnival rides and visit OMSI s Turbine Hall for project ideas. Aug 18-22, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member

6 LEGO PRINCIPLES OF SCIENCE Experimenting with LEGO bricks, axles, gears, pulleys and weights is a great way to explore energy, density and physics. Students will build a ski jump for marbles to experiment with speed and trajectory, and discover the structure of atoms and create an atomic model. Students will work individually, with partners and in groups, plus visit OMSI s Turbine Hall for inspiration. LEGO ROBOTICS II This advanced class will build on techniques learned in our popular Intro to LEGO Robotics class. Students will delve deeper into the world of robotics and become masters of their own LEGO creation. Programming from the new Arduino platform will be incorporated using interactive objects. Note: This advanced class is for students who have completed Intro to LEGO Robotics. LEGO SIMPLE MACHINES Design and create an ancient catapult the trebuchet and learn the physical forces at work in simple and complex machines. The challenge of LEGO brick-building gives us a chance to use the lever, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and pulley to construct stunning creations. MISSION THROUGH SPACE Explore the sun and its many layers, tour the planets in our solar system, and crash-land on the moon to see how well you d survive. Along the way, we ll chart the stars and phases of the moon, and build a telescope to help us navigate. We ll also visit OMSI s Physics Lab, Kendall Planetarium and, at the end of our mission, design our own space station on the moon. Jun 23-27, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member NATURAL DISASTERS Ever wonder how a hurricane forms or what causes earthquakes? In this class, we ll learn about avalanches, volcanoes and other kinds of natural disasters common in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. Discover how the Hawaiian Islands were formed and visit Mt St Helens for an up-close look at the history and beauty of a volcano. OCEAN FLOOR TO SEASHORE How does the moon affect the ocean tides? How can you tell the difference between a seal and a sea lion? Unlock the ocean s secrets, discover unique adaptations of sea animals, and perform laboratory experiments using salt and fresh water. We ll also visit the Oregon Zoo, take an all-day excursion to Cannon Beach, and discover answers to our questions about the ocean and its dynamic shore. Jul 7-11, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member ROCK HOUNDS In this class, we ll investigate the powerful forces that shift and shape our local landscape and the face of the earth. Explore nearby volcanoes, make a model of a geyser, discover how mountains form and take field trips to the Rice Museum and Ape Cave. We ll also learn to identify rocks and discover their origins, put together a rock collection to take home, and explore the longest lava tube in North America. Jun 23-27, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member ROCKETS AWAY Students will have a blast with rockets as they experiment with Isaac Newton s laws of motion to build and test a variety of rocket designs. They ll also explore the history of NASA s space program and construct, paint and launch their own solidfuel rocket to take home. Jul 7-11, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member

7 SCIENCE SCHOOL OF WIZARDRY Throw on a wizard s cloak and embark on a week of science magic. Brew up chemical potions and un potions. With the flick of a wrist, make colors change and objects shrink or swell. Then, cook up a chemically bonded magic snack. We ll also visit OMSI s Chemistry Lab and use science to simulate the magic of favorite books and movies. Jun 30-Jul 3, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Thu $220 Member $270 Non-member Jul 21-25, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member Jul 28-Aug 1, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member URBAN FARMING Spend a week exploring the 16-acre Sauvie Island Organics farm and adjacent grounds of Metro s Howell Territorial Park. Sauvie Island Center s education staff will guide students through exploration activities, daily nature journaling and gathering produce from the Grow Lunch Garden. Students will be dropped off and picked up every day at OMSI and bused out to the farm. WEB DESIGN Learn how to create your own web page, blog, photo gallery and more! By learning simple, cutting-edge languages and codes that link to computers all over the world, we ll design web pages where pictures move and stories are told. WRITE A MOVING STORY Create a story on a computer, complete with moving pictures and sounds. Learn to storyboard and design your own dynamic book. Then, using Logo-based software on PCs, we ll work individually or with partners to draw unique worlds filled with characters that move and do silly, scary or funny things. Note: This class is for students in grades 4-8. Grades 6-8 ANIMATION Animation brings math, science and the creative arts together in extraordinary ways. Experience this expressive medium as we investigate stop-motion techniques and motion picture perspectives. We ll use digital video cameras, clay sculptures, drawn characters, cutout scenes, found objects and time-lapse portraits during this class. Students will develop ideas, design storyboards, create sets and characters, and produce mini-movies to take home on DVD. Jul 7-11, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member Jul 28-Aug 1, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member Aug 18-22, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member ANIMATORS REUNION Bring your stop-motion ideas and animated designs to this class. Continue a mini-movie or start with a fresh, new project. We ll sample advanced techniques, develop familiar practices, and continue to welcome all types of skill levels, knowledge and creative styles. Note: This advanced class is for students in grades 4-8 who have completed OMSI Animation. Jun 16-20, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member Jun 30-Jul 3, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Thu $240 Member $290 Non-member Aug 25-29, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member BIKING PORTLAND Join OMSI and the Community Cycling Center to learn how to navigate the city by bike. Students will build on riding skills and learn basic bicycle maintenance and repair. Community Cycling Center instructors will lead students on fun rides to neighborhood parks, supporting the group as they build confidence and skills on the road. Students should know the basics including starting, stopping and riding in a straight line. Ride distances will vary from 4 to 15+ miles, depending on the skill

8 level of the group. A bicycle safety inspection is required prior to the start of class and a multi-gear bike is highly recommended. Participants will receive an from the Community Cycling Center with more details prior to the class. The Community Cycling Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening access to bicycling and its benefits. Learn more at communitycyclingcenter.org. Jun 23-27, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $285 Member $335 Non-member DA VINCI & DA LEGO Part art, science and invention, this class explores Leonardo da Vinci s ideas and machines. We ll use LEGO bricks to create a printing press, a rotating bridge and a chariot. Then, using skill and imagination, we ll make improvements on these important da Vinci creations. We ll also attempt to solve the Gear Study, a da Vinci puzzle that remains unsolved to this day. DIGIGIRLS WEB WORLD In this digital exploration, girls will design and animate e-cards, and create characters for their own web cartoons and music videos. They ll also use computers, creativity and imagination to design their own worlds and creatures. Note: This class is for students in grades 4 8. Aug 25-29, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member FLASH CARTOONS & DIARIES Create your own interactive and animated life story to take home. We ll check out the coolest cartoons and websites for inspiration and use Flash software on PCs, as we develop the skills to create projects from an online diary to a silly cartoon. FSI: FORENSIC SCIENCE INVESTIGATOR Learn how modern forensic techniques are used to solve crimes. Analyze physical evidence left at a crime scene, learn how to roll and lift hidden fingerprints, take shoe sole impressions, perform ink chromatography, examine DNA and more. Field trips to the Hillsboro Police Department and the Portland Police Museum are included. Jul 14-18, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member Jul 28-Aug 1, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member GAMES GALORE Students will design their own original video games, while exploring the world of computers, digital graphics and more. Then, they ll bring their creations to life with characters that move and interact using Logo-based software on PCs. Jul 28- Aug 1, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member GAMES GALORE II Building on skills learned in Games Galore, students will challenge themselves to learn how computers and keyboards interact to control programs. Using programming tools to add running scores, life meters and other features, students will be able to make their games even more interactive. Note: This advanced class is for students in grades 4-8 who have completed Games Galore. Aug 18-22, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member

9 HIT THE ROAD Experience OMSI s most popular field trips during a week of action-packed adventure. Each day we ll go mobile with OMSI naturalists as we explore the most fascinating areas around Portland and beyond. Note: An overnight stay at Newport South Beach is included. Our itinerary may require that students leave OMSI by 8 a.m. and return to OMSI later than 4 p.m. Parents will receive the week s schedule two weeks prior to the first day of class. Each grade range will participate in separate activities each day. Jun 16-20, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member Aug 25-29, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member HIT THE ROAD PLUS! Explore aviation and then take an amazing glider ride. Learn about the history of volcanoes, then swoop down the alpine slides on Mt Hood. Discuss how lava caves are formed, then venture through the Ape Cave. Note: This class includes an overnight stay at Wildlife Safari in Winston. Our itinerary may require that students leave OMSI by 8 a.m. and return to OMSI later than 4 p.m. Parents will receive the week s schedule two weeks prior to the first day of class. Jul 14-18, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $395 Member $445 Non-member Jul 21-25, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $395 Member $445 Non-member INTRO TO LEGO ROBOTICS Spend a week learning how to design and program a LEGO robot using Mindstorms software. At the end of the week, you can show off your programming skills to your family and friends. LEGO ARCHITECTURE & CITIES This class centers on city planning, civil engineering and good old-fashioned design. Face the LEGO challenge by replicating tall towers, a pagoda roof and an ancient building. After learning about earthquakes and how to construct buildings to withstand them, we ll team up to build the world s strongest city, visiting OMSI s Turbine Hall for information and inspiration. LEGO MANIA EXTREME Take your LEGO building knowledge, experience and imagination to the extreme as we build statues, make a working abacus and erect the tallest or strongest structure using the fewest bricks. We ll use gear trains, simple machines and power transfers to build working motorized carnival rides and visit OMSI s Turbine Hall for ideas. July 14-18, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member LEGO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Combine structural design concepts with practical engineering to create models of working machines. Face the LEGO engineering challenges of building a functional sumo wrestling robot and constructing a creeping crane. LEGO ROBOTICS II This advanced class will build on techniques learned in our popular Intro to LEGO Robotics class. Students will delve deeper into the world of robotics and become masters of their own LEGO creation. Programming from the new Arduino platform will be incorporated using interactive objects. Note: This advanced class is for students who have completed Intro to LEGO Robotics. Aug 4-Aug 8, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member MASTER CHEMIST Explore reactions that produce heat and cold, brilliant colors, and spontaneous combustion. Make superballs and learn how to control the amazing power of chemistry. We ll visit OMSI s Chemistry Lab to conduct some of our experiments. Safety and proper laboratory techniques will be emphasized. Jul 21-25, 2014 Jesuit High School 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $275 Member $325 Non-member

10 MEDIA MANIA Create a working telegraph, personal website, blog and more. We ll experiment with computer graphics and secret codes, and trace the history of communications from cuneiform to computers. OCEAN ODYSSEY Team up with OMSI marine biologists for an up-close look at our oceans. We ll travel to the Oregon coast for a personalized whale-watching expedition and spend the night in Newport. There, we ll observe marine mammals on the shore, and investigate tide pool species to learn how they are specially adapted to life in this dynamic environment. Jul 28-Aug 1, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member OMSI SPACE ACADEMY Do you want to be an astronaut? This class will take you through many of the different training activities that astronauts have conducted for decades. Learn about the history of the space program and what the future holds. Teamwork, mathematics, rocket propulsion and an academy graduation will top off the week s activities. Note: The class includes an overnight trip to the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field in Seattle for a simulated space mission at the Challenger Learning Center. Aug 11-15, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $395 Member $445 Non-member OVERNIGHT BIKE TOURING ADVENTURE Join OMSI and the Community Cycling Center for a bicycle tour adventure. During the first three days of class, students will explore Portland by bike on 15 to 25+ mile rides. On Thursday, we will embark on a 30-mile ride to Stub Stewart State Park to enjoy camping, stories and s mores by the campfire. We will return to OMSI on Friday. A multi-gear bike, helmet and bicycle safety inspection are required prior to the start of class. Participants will receive an from the Community Cycling Center with more details prior to the class. The Community Cycling Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening access to bicycling and its benefits. Learn more at communitycyclingcenter.org. Aug 11-15, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $300 Member $350 Non-member SPACE FLIGHT Spend a week learning how to design and program a LEGO robot using Mindstorms software. At the end of the week, you can show off your programming skills to your family and friends. Jul 21-25, 2014 OMSI 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri $375 Member $425 Non-member WEB DESIGN Learn how to create your own web page, blog, photo gallery and more. By learning simple, cutting-edge languages and codes that link to computers all over the world, we ll design web pages where pictures move and stories are told. WRITE A MOVING STORY Create a story on a computer, complete with moving pictures and sounds. Learn to storyboard and design your own dynamic book. Then, using Logo-based software on PCs, we ll work individually or with partners to draw unique worlds filled with characters that move and do silly, scary or funny things. Note: This class is for students in grades 4-8.