Science & Nature Camps

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2008 Summer Camp Guide
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Science & Nature Camps

BETR Computer Camp

Campers will impress themselves and others with their creative genius through use of new communication tools. Using at least one computer per two campers and kid-friendly software (age/experience adjusted). Campers gain new tips in word processing, databases, desktop publishing, power point, digital photography, cd-roms, flash drives, Internet tools, Linux and more. Activities may include creating and marketing their own inventions, newsletters, slide shows of friends and family, cartoons, music and web sites. During breaks, computer and sports games will be offered, both for fun, and to illustrate certain utilities (e.g. networking, game construction, etc.) Note: Cost includes $20 materials fee.

Available:

Ritchie Park Elementary School
9am-3pm
#24165
Jun 30-Jul 11
Ages: 6-12
$408/$461
#24166
Jul 14-25
Ages: 6-12
$451/$516

BETR Science Camp

Upon entering camp, each child is promoted to and addressed as ‘Dr.’ as they become Betr World scientists! Our goal is not to teach facts, but to use numerous fun-tastic activities to increase each camper’s confidence in their own abilities to create, discover, think, debate, and accomplish. Campers are grouped by age and interests and experiments are ‘kid customized.’ Activities may include designing and building boats, rockets, marble roller coasters, catapults, hot air balloons and using groceries to build ‘edible’ models of cells, molecules and atoms. Discussions also of DNA building blocks, genes, mutations and family traits. Outside activities include nature walks, collecting and tabulating bugs, worms, leaves, predator-prey examples, sports, games and water activities. Note: Cost includes $20 materials fee.

Available:

Ritchie Park Elementary School
9am-3pm
#24167
Jun 30-Jul 11
Ages: 6-12
$342/$377
#24168
Jul 14-25
Ages: 6-12
$379/$416

Explorers

Explore nature through a variety of recreational activities. Arts and crafts, games, theme days and other activities are part of the day. A field trip also is featured. Swim Lessons included, Tuesday through Thursday, at the Rockville Municipal Swim Center Indoor Pool. Campers must be five years old by Sept. 1, 2008.

Available:

College Gardens Elementary School
9am-3pm
#24187	Jun 16-27	Ages: 5-7	$328/$383
#24188	Jun 30-Jul 11	Ages: 5-7	$293/$344
#24189	Jul 14-25	Ages: 5-7	$328/$383