Clark Planetarium/Red Butte Gardens Camps:

Mission to Mars/Bizarre and Amazing Plants Camp

July 11 – 15

5th – 6th grade (full day camp) $235

During the week of July 11 through 15, Clark Planetarium will be at Red Butte Gardens to teach campers about life on Mars.  Through experimentation and discovery, campers will learn all about our mysterious planetary neighbor.  This will be followed by an afternoon session about some seemingly other-worldly plants such as the Corpse Flower and the Dragon Blood Tree.

Out of this World Science/Weather Watchers Camp

July 18 – 22

3rd – 4th grade (full day camp) $235

During the week of July 18 through 22, campers will learn to explore “out of this world science” and Weather Watchers activities.  Campers will spend the first part of the day with our education staff learning how to build comets, design spacecrafts and perform a variety of other exciting experiments.  During the afternoon, they will continue learning about the physical world as they discover how Utah’s unique weather affects our local plants and animals.

For more information on our camps partnering with Red Butte Gardens, click here.

Clark Planetarium/Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum Camp:

Summer Science Adventure Camp

August 2,3,4

4th – 5th grade (full day camp) $195

Our Summer Science Adventure Camps give kids hands-on training that will inspire teamwork, creativity and innovation.  Campers will be challenged to see the world differently, whether it is looking at something a thousand times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, or larger than galaxies in the universe.  This three day camp will be jam packed with activities, games, and fun filled experiences.

Please email reservations@clarkplanetarium.org for more information on our camp partnering with Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum.

Our new Summer Science Adventure Camps give kids hands-on training that will inspire teamwork, creativity and innovation.  Campers  will be challenged to see the world differently whether it is looking at something a thousand times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, or larger than galaxies in the universe.  The three day camp experience will be jam packed with activities, games, and fun filled experiences that you will cherish for years to come.

Clark Planetarium

What will be offered?

Adventure begins with Clark Planetarium’s Space Adventure Workshop.  Campers will be familiarized with astronomy, rocket propulsion and planetary exploration.  Campers will also participate in the Great Balloon Rocket Race, build launch straw rockets and leave with their own UV detection bracelet.  Then, the adventure continues at Discovery Gateway where campers will become official Discovery Gateway Curious Science Investigators.  As a CSI, kids investigate the basics of chemistry, learn to ask scientific questions and conduct their own scientific experiments.  Campers will learn the mysteries of M & M’s, identify colorful crystals and experiment with chemical change.

Discovery Gateway

What your child will take home:

• Summer Science Adventure T-shirt
• UV bracelet
• Straw rocket and Bernoulli blower
• Science in Action Lab worksheets
• “Let’s review” sheets
• “Think about it” take home sheets
• CSI lab folder and pen
• Certificate of completion

Why are we different?

1. We have fun down to a science.  We strive to promote education in a fun and entertaining environment.  With the partnership of Clark Planetarium and Discovery Gateway Children’s museum your children will get to explore over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space.

2. We are exclusive.  We only allow 20 participants per camp session to provide our campers with as much one-on-one attention as possible.

3. Our education staff loves what they are teaching.  Our camp activities are planned, conducted, and supervised by veteran educators trained in space and science education.

When?

Camps are being held June 29 – July 1, 2010 (3-4 grades) and July 13 – July 15, 2010 (5-6 grades).  Sessions will be from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where?

• Morning drop off (8:30 am):  Clark Planetarium.  110 S. 400 W. SLC UT
• Afternoon pick up (4:30 pm):  Across the street at Discovery Gateway 100 S. 444 W. SLC UT

Cost?

$195 per session (15% discount for members of Clark Planetarium or Discovery Gateway).

To register call 801.456.4979