Science Camp 1 & 2
No. 1-Grades: 1-4
- Time: 9-10:30 am
- Grades: June 8-12
No. 2-Grades: 5-8
- Time: 10:30-Noon
- Grades: June 8-12
Fee: included in the regular camp fee.
Limit: 25 participants in each class.
This summer the YMCA offers a one week science camp for two age groups, first through fourth grades and fifth through eighth grades. Both camps will have a hands-on science approach with an engineering focus. All students will be provided an opportunity to experience hands-on science and relate their discoveries to everyday observations. The science camps will revolve around a transportation theme. Examples of engineering in our world will be explored. The students will be entertained by a speaker in an engineering field, view and help with exciting demonstrations, problems solve in order to design and produce items such as boats, rockets, airplanes, and hot air balloons, and then test and present their projects. The science camps will be conducted by Beth Chamberlain and Chris Dryer, science teachers at Danville High School. Beth has been an instructor for more than 20 years in the areas of chemistry, physics, and engineering. Chris is also an instructor at Danville High School, teaching in the areas of Biology and Physical Science.
Character Development
At the YMCA we challenge our members, program participants, volunteers and staff to accept and demonstrate positive values to help us fulfill our mission. Our four core values are Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. These core values provide the framework for our program activities as we strive to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance is available on a sliding scale to individuals who can not afford the entire cost. Stop in or call the YMCA for more information.
ORIENTATION NIGHT
We will be hosting a summer camp orientation night on Friday, May 29, from 5:30-7:30pm. This is the perfect opportunity for parents to come out and meet the staff, tour the site, and receive an activity calendar and more detailed information about our summer camp.