K.L.
Here is some info about the science summer camp at Union Station.
Science City Summer Camp
June 4 - August 3, 2007
Camp Description
Science City is a unique, hands-on science center for all ages. Children especially enjoy the discovery atmosphere and unexpected elements at Science City. The Science City Summer Program expands these experiences into activity-based learning, increasing the student’s curiosity. Students use each of the learning centers to explore the week’s theme.
Camp is a full-day experience from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early and Late Care is provided for participating children, with advance registration. Early Care begins at 7:30 a.m. and Late Care closes at 6 p.m.
Students are grouped according to age and put together with friends upon request. Experiences focus on active learning. Hands-on activities will be the norm for all sessions.
Each learning center is led by a certified teacher and college level assistants. Qualified high school students will assist them.
Learning Center Descriptions:
Life Science: Children investigate the week’s theme through the life sciences. Children will learn through microscopes, balances, experiments, live animals, and much more exciting “stuff”.
Physical Science: This center will focus on the physical sciences. Children will investigate the physical world using real scientific tools and techniques.
Active Expression: Children explore the week’s theme through drama, dance, music, and writing.
Fine Arts: Children delve into the week’s theme using the visual arts. The center will go beyond mere “arts and crafts”. Painting, sculpture, drawing, collages, and other art techniques and vocabulary will be taught.
Science City: Children participate in Science City’s specialized group programs related to the week’s themes, in addition to guided experiences within our science center’s exhibits.
Themes and Dates
Fur, Feathers, and Scales: Animals Ancient and Modern
Visit the natural world of animals from microscopic beasts to whales and dinosaurs. Explore animals of today and their ancient ancestors. We'll explore their world and make learning fun!
June 4-8, July 9-13
Concoctions, Cooking, and Reactions: Everyday Chemistry
What makes the bubbles in soda pop? Why do things explode? We'll make gooey slime and do more hands-on activities to safely explore this fun topic using ordinary ingredients.
June 11-15, July 16-20
Catapults, Bridges, and Robots: Design and Build it
Design and build your way through the world of inventions, machines, and structures. Girls and boys develop their math, technology, and engineering skills through hands-on physical science explorations.
June 18-22, July 23-27
Stars, Planets, and Astronauts: Space Exploration
Take a journey across our universe. Learn about the objects in our sky and the technology that Astronauts use. Telescopes, asteroids, rockets, and stars- we’ll investigate them all!
June 25-29, July 30 to August 3
How Much Does It Cost?
Full Week:
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $130
Early/Late Care:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Free with
pre-registration
All major credit cards accepted, as well as checks (payable to Union Station) or cash. Refunds require two weeks advance request. No refunds after June 1.
To Enroll:
Choose the weeks you wish to enroll. Weeks 5 through 8 will repeat favorite activities from Weeks 1 through 4.
1. Print the enrollment and health forms (download here) or request the forms by calling ###-###-####.
2. Submit to Union Station: enrollment form, health forms, and payment.
a. Mail to: Science City Summer Camp Reservations 30 West Pershing Road, Suite 850 Kansas City, MO 64108
b. Phone to enroll at ###-###-#### (credit card payment only)
c. Fax enrollment form to ###-###-#### (credit card payment only)
3. Confirmation will be mailed upon receipt of payment and health form, and verification of space available. Registration ends one week prior to first day of each session. For late registration, call for availability.
