Winter Science Camps



During these popular workshops children sharpen their science skills, explore a favorite topic or investigate new interests, and, most importantly, have fun while they learn! Winter Discovery Camps offer professionally structured programs for children in preschool through 5th grade.

To register click on the camp title or call the Reservations Office at (717) 214-4644. Registration must be received at least 2 weeks before the camp.





Pre-K and K (ages 4 – 6)

9:30am-12pm
$25/$22.50 members

Children should currently be enrolled in kindergarten or have school experience.

Bubble Bonanza
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Think spring during our huge bubble blowing bash! Create your own bubble recipe and
bubble wand, surround yourself in a bubble dome, and master the secrets to help you
blow big bubbles.

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Grades 1-2 (current grade)
9:30am-12pm
$25/$22.50 members

Slimy Science
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Get slimed with the best recipes for ooey, gooey fun! Roll up your sleeves and prepare to
dig your hands into silly slime, oobleck and flubber while learning the science of each.
Recipes will be provided so that you can continue your science experiments at home.


Blood, Boogers and Burps: My Body’s Barricades
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Gross yourself out! Explore your body’s nauseating secrets: snot, blood, plaque and spit.
How do we keep cool? What makes us sick? And what disgusting things do our bodies do
to protect us? Make your own fake blood and snot to take home and fool your friends!



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Grades 3-5 (current grade)
9am-3pm

All participants must bring a brown-bag lunch.

Robots Go Ape!
$75/$67.50 members
Saturday, March 29, 2008

Do you enjoy “monkeying” around with tools? Would you like to learn how to become
“king” of the technology jungle? Then come build your own Jungle Robot (sometimes an
orangutan, sometimes a gorilla) while learning the secrets that make robots work.
This is an introductory class to the world of robotics and no prior experience is required. Camp fee includes the cost of the robot; all necessary tools will be provided.

Wizard’s Academy
$50/$45 members
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Join us for a day of magical fun as we uncover the science behind magic. Discover the
secrets behind optical illusions, uncover the mystery of how a broom flies, create your
own potions, and decode secret messages during this one-day magic marathon.

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222 MARKET STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17101
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