April Break Curiosity Camp
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 04/19/2019
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Become a detective and solve the case; explore underground mysteries; test the laws of physics; let your own senses amaze you; and separate scientific fact from fiction.
Join u for all five days of April Break Week, or just one, the choice is up to you!
Monday, April 15: Cracking the Code -
A good detective knows how to decipher stolen messages and solve the case. Use your puzzle solving skills to crack complicated codes, learn how to disguise your own messages, and collect clues to become a master detective. Put the skills you’ve learned throughout the day to the test to complete a special museum-wide scavenger hunt.
Tuesday, April 16: Whats Beneath Your Feet?-
The underground world is full of mysteries and you’re just the sleuth to dig down and find the answers. Dinosaur fossils, geological wonders, historical artifacts, and all sorts of living beings are waiting to be discovered. Learn about plate tectonics in Science on a Sphere and help create your own dirt-themed snack.
Wednesday, April 17: Fact or Fiction?-
Can you separate fact from fiction? Use the scientific method and some good old fashioned trial and error to find out what’s true and what’s not. Test out the science behind some of your favorite fictional stories; get your hands dirty to discover a substance that doesn’t follow the laws of science; and investigate animal myths with some help from the Wildlife Rockstars.
Thursday, April 18: Figure it Out Physics-
Have phun phiguring out the phundamentals of physics. Phind out what it takes to make things fly and explode. Phasten your seatbelt for startling demonstrations. Use everyday materials to construct catapults, towers, & bridges and explore the wild side of physics in a live science show by the RMSC Players.
Friday, April 19: See it to Believe it!-
Be amazed as you put your senses to the test and explore sight, sound, and touch in a uniquely RMSC way. Get hands on in visits to the SoundSense and Illumination exhibits. Make magic as you discover optical illusions and find out if the hand is faster than the eye. You won’t believe your senses when you witness singing lighting in Electricity Theater.
Important Information:
-Registration is required prior to the start of camp.
-Check-In and Check-Out take place in the Museum lobby.
-Program runs from 9am to 4pm
-Campers must bring their own lunch.
-Please see our Break Week Policies & Procedures for all the details.
-RMSC Members save $15 on week-long camps
-Campers will be grouped by age and activities will be tailored to fit their age level.
-All programs include instructor lead hands-on activities
-EXTENDED CARE is available for an additional cost, BEFORE care is from 7:45-9am, AFTER care is from 4- 5:30pm
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.