K – 1st Grade Camps

Registration for Winter STEM Camps is open online 24/7 beginning Sep 28, 2024


Dates and Times: We will be offering four individual Saturday Day Camps on November 30th, December 7, December 14, and December 21. Camp will be from 10 am – 3 pm. *Each Saturday will operate as an individual camp purchase.*

Pricing: Members: $80 Non-Members: $90. Purchase of camp comes with a Camper T-shirt and 1 Guest Pass (valid through December 31, 2024)

There will be no Before or After Care offered for Winter STEM Camps

Other Information: Be sure to register your child(ren) for their current grade level. Campers must be 5 years old before the start of camp in order to attend. All activities are subject to change. Registration closes at noon on the Friday before the camp begins.

Cancellation Policy: If for any reason you need to cancel your registration for camp, you must do so no later than two weeks prior to the start of your camper’s session for a 50% refund. 

Camp 1: November 30 | NASA Robotics – The Case of the Runaway Snowman

Get ready for a frosty adventure in “The Case of the Runaway Snowman”! This winter STEM camp is perfect for kindergarten and first-grade scientists eager to explore the fun world of robotics and technology.

Start by coding your very own candy canes with colorful beads, then watch as your Spheros zoom around on exciting holiday missions. Team up with Bee-Bots to navigate festive mazes and discover how these friendly robots can follow your commands.

Next, bring your snowmen to life with Snowmen Scribble Bots, creating playful patterns and designs. Each activity is designed to spark curiosity and introduce you to basic coding concepts in a playful and hands-on way.

Join us for a winter wonderland of learning, creativity, and fun as we solve the mystery of the runaway snowman and explore the amazing world of robots!

 

 


Camp 2: December 7 | NASA Aviation – Take Flight with Rudolph

Get ready to soar into a world of wonder with “Take Flight with Rudolph”! Join us this winter for a fun-filled aviation adventure designed just for kindergarten and first-grade science explorers.

In this magical camp, you’ll discover the amazing science of flight with Rudolph as your guide. Experience the thrill of flying with our Mysteries of Flight demonstration, where you’ll learn about the forces that make planes soar and the magic of Bernoulli’s principle in a way that’s both exciting and easy to understand.

Build and test your very own airplane to see how it flies and learn all about how real airplanes are put together. Put your pilot skills to the test by trying out different ways to make things fly, and explore the fascinating world of aviation careers. Discover some of the coolest aircraft and unmanned systems being created by NASA engineers and scientists!

So, gear up and get ready to take flight with Rudolph this winter—where every day is a new adventure in the sky!

 


Camp 3: December 14 | NASA Space – Does It Snow On Mars?

Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! “Does It Snow on Mars?” is designed especially for kindergarten and first-grade science explorers! Blast off on an interplanetary journey to the Red Planet and discover what it takes to survive in space. Inspired by the amazing Curiosity rover, this camp offers an exciting opportunity to learn about the challenges of exploring Mars and what astronauts need to live and work there.

In this hands-on camp, young scientists will create their very own snowstorm in a jar, exploring how weather works on both Earth and Mars. They’ll experiment with melting snowmen using different temperatures of hot chocolate, all while discovering the differences between snowy Earth and icy Mars.For a frosty treat, participants will experience the science behind liquid nitrogen and make their own chilly “hot chocolate” with a cool twist. The adventure continues with a space suit activity, where kids can explore how astronaut gear protects and insulates while getting a taste of what it’s like to prepare for space travel.

Throughout the camp, children will explore the wonders of space science, learn about exciting careers in space, and discover how NASA is planning missions to the Moon and Mars through the Artemis project. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of space and snow in one unforgettable winter camp. Outer Space is calling—are you ready to answer? Join us for a winter camp that’s truly out of this world!


Camp 4: December 21 | NASA Engineering – Save the Snow Day!

Get ready to unleash your creativity and explore the exciting world of engineering during our “Save the Snow Day” camp! This winter camp is perfect for kindergarten and first-grade scientists eager to dive into the magic of force and motion.

Gear up for an exciting adventure where you’ll explore how simple machines can help you design, build, and test your own amazing creations. Dive into the science of motion and friction as you engineer and race your own popsicle stick sleds!

And don’t miss the ultimate winter challenge: design your own snowball launcher and join a frosty snowball fight! Explore exciting engineering careers, build icy bridges, and discover how NASA’s innovative design process can ignite your creativity and inspire chilly adventures all year round.

So bundle up and join us for “Save the Snow Day, where every activity is lined with winter wonderland fun and learning!

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