Summer Camp
2013 SCIENCE SUMMER CAMPS
Attention: Online signup and registration are now available at Online Registration.
The University of Maine Physics Department will be hosting its third Science Summer Camps season beginning June 17th, 2013. Each themed week of camp is designated for one of two age groups (grades K-2 or 3-5), and the dates for the six weeks of camp are as follows:
6/17-6/21: K-2 Astronomy Camp
6/24-6/28: 3-5 Astronomy Camp
7/8-7/12: K-2 Things That Go Camp
7/22-7/26: 3-5 Things That Go Camp
7/29-8/2: K-2 Math & Art Camp
8/12-8/16: 3-5 Math & Art Camp
Camp activities include visits to the Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium and Observatory, making liquid nitrogen ice cream, racing rubber band boats, building bridges, making kaleidoscopes, constructing bottle rockets, and attending the Mainely Physics Roadshow. For more information on this year’s camp, please see our brochure and flyer.
$160/week/child
Physics Camp 2013 Brochure (PDF)
Signup and payment for the camp are due no later than a week before the relevant week of camp begins (e.g. if your child is attending the 3-5 Things That Go Camp week on 7/22-7/26, the signup form and payment are due no later than 7/15), but to ensure a spot in your week of choice, enroll as soon as possible. All other waivers and forms (included in the parent packet) are due upon dropping off your child(ren) on the first day of camp.
Physics Camp 2013 Parent Packet (PDF)
If you have any questions or would like to submit registration forms, please contact us at:
2013 Science Summer Camps
120 Bennett Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5709
phone: 207-581-1039
fax: 207-581-3410 ***
email: physicscamps@umit.maine.edu
*** Please include a cover sheet with all faxes stating the Science Summer Camps as the intended recipient.”
We offer an early drop off/late pickup service for $5 per child per day or $20 per child per week. Please inquire with physicscamps@umit.maine.edu.
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