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July/August 2010 Calendar

Camp Discovery 2010

What are you doing this summer? Spend a whole week experimenting this summer. Our hands-on science camps let kids build and program LEGO(R) robots, create icky and sticky concoctions, explore physics through roller coasters and skateboards, avoid nature-deficit disorder in the great outdoors and so much more! We'll build, create, play, and explore all areas of science. Youwon't believe the fun!You'll even watch spectacular demonstrations, plunge into challenging discussions and take home things you've created!

All camps are taught by certified teachers or professionals in the science field. Through authentic hands-on experiences, your child will build a strong foundation in the sciences and ignite a passion for life-long learning.

Online registration is now available! Contact Lexie Wallace at lexie@durangodiscovery.org or 828-1154 with questions regarding Camp Discovery.

Summer Science Day Camps
Camp Brochure can be downloaded here.

Spring Meltdown
Ages 5-8 (must have completed Kindergarten)
June 7-11, 9am-3pm
$175 for members, $200 for non-members

Have you ever wondered why the river changes colors in June? Spring Melt is an exciting time to study river systems. Campers will learn about local watersheds by building sand mountains, and through fun games, captivating story time, and nature based art. We will also collect water samples for view under microscopes, visit the Durango Fish Hatchery, play like fish in the great outdoors and more!

Click here to register online.

Lego League Boot Camp
Ages 9-12 (must have completed 3rd grade)
June 21-25, 9am-1pm
$150 for members, $175 for non-members

Lego Leaguers! Want more time building robotic arms and roving bots? This camp is for you. You will program the LEGO NXT Robot all week long, while working as a team to create designs of your own invention. Your school will love you when the season starts next fall.

Click here to register online.

Get With the Flow!
Ages 9-12 (must have completed 3rd grade)
July 26-30, 9am-4pm
$220 members, $245 non-members

From flies that float to kids that boat, come explore your very own Animas River. This week will start off awfully-fishy as we explore creepy crawlers and aquatic life under microscopes. We will visit the hatchery, experiment with making our own flies, and go fly fishing! Experience the power of the Animas through boat races, river energy experiments, water quality tests and of course an end of the week white water rafting trip!

Click here to register online.

Let's Get Cellular
Ages 10-14 (must have completed 5th grade)
August 9-13, 9am-3pm
$175 for members, $200 for non-members
Campers in this week-long biology extravaganza will conduct in-depth studies of the smallest form of life: cells! Become an expert with compound microscopes, grow and examine colonies of bacterial cells, and study several types of animal cells. We will isolate and view DNA, and study cell death by experimenting with various antibiotic agents on the bacterial colonies. Join us for this magnificent microscopic madness!

Click here to register online.

Discovery Drama
Ages 4-7
August 9-13, 9am-12pm
$100 for members, $125 for non-members
Join Atomic Ashley to explore science and our solar system through drama! We will use age appropriate theatre games and dramatic role play activities to better understand the scientific world around us. A short performance will wrap up the last day of this week-long camp.

Click here to register online.

The Body Shop! (or Pre-Pre-Pre Med School)
Ages 8-11 (must have completed 2nd grade)
July 12-16, 9am-3pm
$175 members, $200 non-members
Get an icky, sticky, in-depth look into anatomy and physiology! Campers will learn about body systems, dandruff, vomit, and all the gross things our body can do! The body shop includes isolating bacteria that grows on our skin, and dissection of animal heart, brain, and other organs. Future doctors and nurses, this one's for you!

Click here to register online.

Pay What You Wish

The first Sunday of each month is free admission. Donations are always accepted.

The Durango Arts Center
location of Discovery Kids
is now closed.

Please join us on our
journey to open in
October 2010.