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1 Kids SFU Summer 2018 Kids College at Saint Francis University are summer camp programs designed for school children in grades 1 through 10. These two, three, four, and five day camps introduce children to several branches of science: astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine, physics, and more. In each camp, children become scientists who critically observe the surrounding environment, pose scientific questions, conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and draw their own conclusions. Each camp includes daily (weather permitting) outside activities: field trips, short hikes, games, and physical exercises. Registration Space is limited. Registrations are accepted until five business days prior to the start date of the chosen camp. Complete the online registration form on our website: Print the confirmation and mail it with your payment. If you have coupons for any of the camps, please deduct their value from the payment and include the coupons in the envelope (restrictions: no more than one coupon per camp can be used). Please make the checks payable to Saint Francis University. We do not accept credit cards at this time. Mail your registration form and payment to: SFU Science Outreach Center Kids College 117 Evergreen Drive Loretto, PA Camps Grades Dates Days Fee From Dinosaurs to Spaceships /18-06/22 5 $ 175 CSI: Loretto /18-06/21 4 $ 140 Space Camp /18-06/21 4 $ 160 Build It Better /25-06/29 5 $ 175 STEM K'Nex & Robotics /25-06/29 5 $ 175 Fantastic Sea Beasts and Where to Find Them /25-06/28 4 $ 160 Science and Engineering for Kids /09-07/12 4 $ 140 Energy Camp: Supercharged! /09-07/12 4 $ 140 Robotics + Mathematics /09-07/12 4 $ STEM /16-07/19 4 $ 140 All About Medical Detectives /16-07/17 2 $ 80 All About Flight and Space /18-07/19 2 $ 80 3D Printing World /16-07/19 4 $ 160

Grades 1-3 For girls and boys entering grades 1-3 in Fall 2018 1. From Dinosaurs to Spaceships How did dinosaur bones help find the age of Earth? How did ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?

This program, designed specifically for young children, explores many science facts through fun, hands-on activities.

2 Grades 1-3 For girls and boys entering grades 1-3 in Fall From Dinosaurs to Spaceships How did dinosaur bones help find the age of Earth? How did ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? Why does a medieval catapult work? What science is behind a rocket launch? We look at key moments in history where science has advanced technology and our understanding of the planet. This program, designed specifically for young children, explores many science facts through fun, hands-on activities. Dates: Monday, June 18 - Friday, June 22 Program Fee: $175 Registration Deadline: June Build It Better/Let's Learn Some Science During this week kids explore numerous types of introductory sciences including but not limited to anatomy, ecology, physics, and engineering. Kids work in the engineering field on several small projects known as build-it-better. It is a fun-filled, thought-provoking week to get boys and girls alike interested in the sciences. Dates: Monday, June 25 - Friday, June 29 Program Fee: $175 Registration Deadline: June Science and Engineering for Kids This camp is set out to show young ones the science that surrounds their daily life, leading girls and boys through lessons that they are reminded of everyday. During the camp kids begin to understand what it means to be an engineer, an astronaut, a biologist and more. Over the course of the camp, well thought-out projects, examples, games and lessons cover the science behind the phases of water, water quality, gravity, geology, solar energy, bridges, how soap works, plant life, bugs, cooking and much more! Dates: Monday, July 9 - Thursday, July 12 Registration Deadline: July 2

4. 123 STEM In this camp, students will work with age-appropriate

Students will discuss robotics, simple chemistry, aerodynamics of

3 STEM In this camp, students will work with age-appropriate materials to learn various STEM principles and skills. Students will discuss robotics, simple chemistry, aerodynamics of airplanes and cars, 3D modeling of geometric shapes, and other additional topics. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Dates: Monday, July 16 - Thursday, July 19 Registration Deadline: July 9

4 1. CSI: Loretto Grades 4-6 For girls and boys entering grades 4-6 in Fall 2018 CSI and other television shows have made forensics a very popular word in the American vocabulary. In this camp, kids conduct experiments based on some forensics procedures to solve simulated crimes. Dates: Monday, June 18 - Thursday, June 21 Registration Deadline: June STEM K NEX Camp & Robotics During the hands-on STEM K NEX camp students in grades 4-6 will build K NEX catapults, K NEX bridges, K NEX wind powered cars, the tallest K NEX tower that can hold the most amount of weight and finally a Rube Goldberg K NEX contraption. This camp gives the students hands-on experience and helps students to find out why things happen to get them interested in STEM and hopefully get them to explore STEM fields in their future. Dates: Monday, June 25 - Friday, June 29 Program Fee: $175 Registration Deadline: June Energy Camp: Supercharged! Children attending this camp will learn all about energy and electricity. Participants will explore the many ways in which energy impacts their daily lives, from the food they eat to the electricity used to light their homes and the fuels used to move from place to place. Hands-on activities and experiments will include projects like using solar energy to make s mores, building solar and wind powered cars, designing electric circuits and touring local energy plants (weather dependent). The program will conclude with students designing their own city, powered by the energy sources of their choice, to demonstrate all they have learned about the amazing world of energy. Dates: Monday, July 9 - Thursday, July 12 Registration Deadline: July 2

4. All About Medical Detectives Television shows, like CSI, have made crime scene investigation a popular career choice for young people.

Students will also learn a lot about cells and basic human anatomy.

All About Flight and Space This program covers the history of flight from early hot air balloons to the latest in space exploration.

5 4. All About Medical Detectives Television shows, like CSI, have made crime scene investigation a popular career choice for young people. This program covers the basic ideas of DNA, allowing kids to extract their own DNA and create their own DNA model. Students will also learn a lot about cells and basic human anatomy. Dates: Monday, July 16 - Tuesday, July 17 Program Fee: $80 Registration Deadline: July 9 5. All About Flight and Space This program covers the history of flight from early hot air balloons to the latest in space exploration. Students will have the opportunity to create several types of flying machines including hot air balloons, delta dart planes and rockets that use various propellants. Are you up to the challenge? Dates: Wednesday, July 18 - Thursday, July 19 Program Fee: $80 Registration Deadline: July 11

6 1. Space Camp Grades 7-10 For girls and boys entering grades 7-10 in Fall 2018 In this camp, students learn constellations, stars and the nature of light. The campers progress from discovering why we see rainbows, a blue sky, and green grass to figuring out the chemical composition of distant stars. Among the activities offered in this camp, students conduct experiments to investigate fundamental properties of light, conduct solar observations of the sun, compare the sun to other stars, and discuss solar activity and its effect on our everyday life on Earth. This camp is designed to introduce children to a wide range of concepts and laws in astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, and Earth sciences. Dates: Monday, June 18 - Thursday, June 21 Registration Deadline: June Fantastic Sea Beasts and Where to Find Them Believe it or not, you can learn all about Marine Biology in Central PA! In this hands-on camp, students will get to touch, feed, and learn to care for a variety of living marine organisms; learn in detail about our 1,500 gallon public-aquarium-quality aquarium that is so big it is cleaned by a SCUBA diver; and discover a wide array of marine life using our collection of preserved specimens including some dissections. Dates: Monday, June 25 - Thursday, June 28 Registration Deadline: June Robotics + Mathematics In this camp, students learn about the basic principles of computer programming, engineering, and mathematics associated with modern robotics. The camp relates theories of different math and physic concepts to several hands-on activities, providing students the ability to make more permanent, lasting connections. Students will also have the opportunity to work with several types of robotic components, learning both the potentials and limitations of this exciting field. Dates: Monday, July 9 - Thursday, July 12 Registration Deadline: July 2

4. 3D Printing World In this camp students will gain experience in

7 4. 3D Printing World In this camp students will gain experience in modeling 3D objects using Tinkercad, Autodesk 123D, Sculptris, and Meshmixer computer software. By the end of the camp, students will bring their creations to life using 3D printers. During our camp students will discover that the only limit to what can be printed is the limit of imagination. Dates: Monday, July 16 - Thursday, July 19 Registration Deadline: July 9

Kids College. Summer Registration Space is limited. Registrations are accepted until five business days the start date of the chosen camp.

Kids College. Summer Registration Space is limited. Registrations are accepted until five business days the start date of the chosen camp. Kids College Summer 2016 Kids College at Saint Francis University's is a summer camps program designed for school children in grades 1 through 10. These three-four day camps introduce children to several