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Discovery Science Camp will only be taking place July 27 and Aug 3, please reserve spots soon, given limited enrollment available. Spark your curiosity and interest for the fascinating world of science! The program is designed to encourage the discovery of science through uniquely engaging activities and trips. Each day at Science Camp is entirely different and every day the camp is on an engaging field trip. Some Planned Activities and Trips: • A visit to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, with a special presentation on the space shuttle, satellites, and model rocket launches. • An in-depth study of The Chesapeake Bay, including some nearby islands in the Bay • Dissection of sharks and identification of all major organs as an intro to Marine Biology • Day trips to the Baltimore Aquarium & the Maryland Science Center at the Inner Harbor • A trip to Luray Caverns and an opportunity to learn about cave formations and geology. • Exploring the tiny, living world of microorganisms through the use of lab microscopes • A visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory Dome Telescope with a presentation on outer space • Themed tours, including going behind the scenes at some of the best Smithsonian Institute exhibits, museums, and archives. • The traditional and famous helicopter egg drop engineering contest for camper prizes • Construction of giant water balloon slingshots and model rocketry as a fun way of learning about Newtonian Physics Dates: June 22-June 26; July 27-July 31; August 3-7 Staff: Andrew Reed, Head of the Middle School, directs and teaches the program. All other staff are members of The Heights faculty with a unique 1:10 faculty to camper ratio. Complimentary after care is available until 4pm. Contact: Andrew Reed at The Heights School, areed@heights.edu
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Discovery Science Camp at The Heights School
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10400 Seven Locks Rd.
Poromac, MD
20854
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