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Cypress College Kids’ College – Science

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:20:48 +0000

(714) 484-7038
www.sce.edu
Workshops include Chemistry for Young Scientists (grades 1-3), Jammin’ Chemistry (grades 3-5), Exploring My World Through Math and Science (3-4), Designing with Lights (grades 4-6), Science Explorers (grades 2-4), Wonders of Science (grades 4-6),Toy Factory (grades 2-4), Fun with Magnets (grades 2-6), Popping, Colliding and Flashy Physics (grades 3-6), Awesome Air and Water Pressure (grades 3-6), and Shockingly Fun Electronics (grades 4-6). Science camp is offered in summer, including Wonders of Science Camp (grades 3+), Earth Science Explorers (grades 3-5) and Hands-on Science Camp (grades 3-6).

Discovery Science Center

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:16:16 +0000

2500 North Main St., Santa Ana
(714) 542-2823
www.discoverycube.org
The center is filled with more than 100 interactive exhibits! Visit our newest, Planetary Research Station. Discover the wave tank, Virtual Volleyball, an indoor geyser, Laser Beam Harp, a hurricane simulator, a Boeing Delta III Rocket and Dino Quest, the world’s first interactive dinosaur adventure and Science of Hockey. Visitors can also experience an earthquake in the Shake Shack, lie on a bed of nails, create an animated movie or walk through a tornado. Educational workshops, summer science camps (see “Camps”) and a digital computer center (see “Computers”) are also offered. Admission: adults, $12.95; age 3-17, $9.95; under age 2, free.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:15:22 +0000

3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
(310) 548-7562
www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Ongoing science programs include daily exhibit tours, marine science workshops, ocean outreach classes and annual events, including summer Grunion Runs (see “Calendar”). Programs also include youth docent programs (grades 7-12), Sea Rangers (grades 5+) and Sea Clubs (grades K-6).

Blue Submarine

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:14:47 +0000

(888) 218-8085
The Blue Submarine is a marine biology outreach program offering classes and activities for students Pre-K through 8th grade. Topics are presented in an interactive format and live tide-pool animals are available for certain classes. Let The Blue Submarine take your students on a field trip to the beach without leaving school! For more information, call the number listed above.

Aquarium of the Pacific

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:14:12 +0000

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
(562) 590-3100
www.aquariumofthepacific.org
The aquarium offers numerous year-round programs: Preschool Programs (ages 4-5), $24; Aqua Tot (ages 2-3, with parent), $30; Job Shadow (grades 7-12), $29; Saturday Family Fun (ages 4-6, with parent), $36; Seal/Sea Lion/Sea Otter Encounter (ages 10+), Shark Encounter (ages 13+), $90; and Junior Biologist (ages 7-12), $24. Whale watching (in season) and family sleepovers are also offered. Hour-long, behind-the-scenes tours (ages 7+) offer a look at running a world-class aquarium, $15 (plus admission). Pre-registration is required for all programs. Ocean exploration is available for school field trips, with hands-on, grade-specific programs. Member discounts are available.

Youth Super Science Workshops

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:12:53 +0000

El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach
(562) 570-1745
Spark a love for science and nature in your child that will last a lifetime. Join them for summer vacation fun at El Dorado Nature Center. Participation will broaden your child’s understanding of the natural world through a variety of exciting and educational activities. Classes fill up fast; register early to avoid disappointment at closed classes. Programs for children 3-5 years old, $45 per week and children 6-9 years old, $50 per week June 21 -September 2.

Young Scientists Camp at CSULB

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:11:47 +0000

California State University, Long Beach
(562) 985-4801
www.youngscientistscamp.com
Two exciting weeks of science investigations. Students (entering grades 3-8) will do experiments and lab projects in college science laboratories. This year’s focus is on earth and space sciences, with topics that include Star Scientists, Science Rocks, Extreme Science, and Crime Solvers go Wild! The camp will be held August 9-20, weekday mornings, 8:30 am – noon, $300 ($25 sibling discount, $25 CSULB faculty/staff discount). Join them for two weeks of engaging science investigations which will help kids learn to think scientifically, communicate more effectively and improve their science process skills. Outstanding student-teacher ratio of less than 10:1. Call for more information or visit their Web site.

Oceanography/Marine Biology Surf Camp

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:10:40 +0000

Huntington Beach
(714) U-GO-SURF, (714) 846-7873
www.surfingschool.com
A combined oceanography/marine biology and surfing program with surfing lessons as well as an in-depth study of the local marine environment.

Long Beach Marine Institute Camps

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:09:54 +0000

(562) 431-7156
A variety of summer camps that include Ocean Adventure Camp and Junior Oceanographer Teen Camp are offered to various age groups, June 21 through August 20.

Alpert JCC Science Camps

Pam — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:09:25 +0000

3801 East Willow St., Long Beach
(562) 426-7601, Ext. 1047
www.alpertjcc.org
Alpert JCC Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGOS – Youngsters explore concepts in physics, engineering and architecture in week-long camps offered by the AJCC and Play-Well TEKnologies. In Pre-Engineering with LEGOS, kids ages 5-7 build towns, cities and star bases. In Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGOS, 8-12 year-olds design and build motorized machines, houses, pyramids, bridges, catapults, buildings and other constructions. Neither the Alpert JCC nor Play-Well TEKnologies are affiliated with the LEGO Group. Offered two weeks; June 21 and August 23rd; choose one or both.

Alpert JCC Slippery Slimy Science Camp – A week of slippery, slimy science projects for kids entering grades 1-6 in fall 2010. Come dressed for a mess and roll up your sleeves with the wacky professor and his crew for this hands-on week of goop and slime. Learn the science behind silly putty and oobleck, and be the first one in your class to raise your hand when your teachers ask you about molecules, polymers and more. Week of June 28.

Alpert JCC Presents Mad Science: Secret Agent Lab – Kids entering grades 1-6 will take a walk on the wild side in this crazy week of sleuth science. Learn how to gather and analyze evidence, discover how technology works in the spy game and solve a crime in a hands-on investigation. Create and decode edible messages, and become a real-life CSIer! Week of August 16.