Summer Camps
LEARN IN PERSON
Camps held at Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood, follow public health protocols. Families must agree to follow these protocols in order to participate in person.
MindLabs Augmented Reality Camp: Ages 9-12 / FREE
June 5 / 10am - 12pm
8 students min / 12 students max
Teacher: Andrea Beaty & Amanda Thompson
Engineering fun - Mascot Challenge
Together with your newest mascot friend Reggy, join us for a fun session that uses your engineering skills and an amazing brand new augmented reality app to compete in the Mascot Challenge! Reggy wants to be selected for Mascot University to become a true mascot and winning this title is just the way to stand out from the crowd! The local community is buzzing with excitement as the annual summer fair approaches. One of the most anticipated attractions of the fair is the mascot challenge, where mascots from different organizations compete for the title "Mascot of the Year".
Free!
SOLD OUT
Makey Makey Design Studio: Ages 8-11 / $100 per student
June 3, 4, 5, 6 / 1pm - 3pm
12 students min / 20 students max / Laptop*
Teacher: Andrea Beaty
Would your child want to design their own game? In this camp students use a Makey Makey circuit board to bring a game to life. Students will use Scratch to code and customize a game they design out of cardboard. Grab a friend and come make some fun! The camp fee includes a Makey-Makey kit for each student.
steAm Camp: Ages 8-10 / $100 per student
June 24, 25, 26, 27 / 9am - 12pm
8 students min / 16 students max
Teachers: Charlie Rohrer
SteAm camp focuses on the A in the STEAM - Art! Young students will explore shapes, light & shadows, sketching and color theory through interactive activities, play and fun art projects.
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Animal Camp: Ages 5-7 / $100 per student
June 10, 11, 12, 13 / 9am - 12pm
7 students min / 15 students max
Teacher: Charlie Rohrer, Dominique Barksdale, & Dawn Barksdale DVM
New this summer! Kids (& adults!) are fascinated by animals! This camp explores the animal world with the help of USDA Veterinarian Dawn Barksdale and our facilitators Dominique and Charlie. Students will learn about the different groups of animals (mammals, reptile/amphibian, fish & birds) and what they need to thrive.
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EC STEM Camp: Ages 5-7 / $100 per student
July 22, 23, 24, 25 / 9am - 12pm
7 students min / 15 students max
Teachers: Tikia Cross and Kimberly Brunson
Young learners go in-depth with STEM topics as we expand on our PopUp SCIENCE @Home lessons with our EC STEM superstars, Mrs. Tikia and Mrs. Kim! Daily vocabulary, math challenges, videos, and more are paired with hands-on activities.