Do you have a kid who is totally space-d out, digs geology, has an explosive personality, thinks physics is “phun” or is an absolute animaniac? We make science fun and accessible with hands-on activities and learning adventures for ages 3-16. Register according to your child’s 2010-2011 rising grade level or age by start of class where specified.

The very first and last weeks of summer are half-day workshops only.

Join our Power Hours of Science, with hands-on teamwork for you and your little one to share together.

Rainbow Connection: Create some colorful fun as we investigate color and light. You’ll see why raindrops separate light, make rainbow butterflies from black ink and see the sun’s ultraviolet rays turn plain beads different colors.
Y1       Wednesday, June 16; 10:00-11:00; $10 Member /$15 Non-member adult/child pair

 “Sounds” like Fun: Catch some good vibrations as we investigate sound. We’ll meet some “noisy” animals, try some musical experiments and make our own instruments to take home.
Y2       Wednesday, June 23; 10:00-11:00; $10 Member /$15 Non-member adult/child pair

Slime Time: Dress for a mess in this fun class! We’ll make rubbery ooze, meet a slimy salamander and create art from pudding for a new take on finger paint.
Y3      This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. Wednesday, June 30; 10:00-11:00; $10 Member /$15 Non-member adult/child pair

Tiger Tales: Learn all about our two tigers, brother and sister Axl and Kisa, through stories, crafts and a visit to their home.
Y4      Wednesday, July 7; 10:00-11:00; $10 Member/$15 Non-member adult/child pair

Fuzzy Fun: What makes you – and everything from aardvarks to zebras – a mammal? Find out and meet two fuzzy guests during class. At the end we’ll feed the hairy goats and woolly sheep in Animal Discovery.
Y5       This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. Wednesday, July 14; 10:00-11:00; $10 Member /$15 Non-member adult/child pair

To the Moon!: What makes things take to the sky? From paper airplanes to soda rockets, find out how far your creations can get off the ground.
Y6       This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. Wednesday, July 21; 10:00-11:00; $10 Member/$15 Non-member adult/child pair

Scales and Tales: Meet a gentle turtle, lizard and snake as you learn about our scale-y friends and take home a reptile craft.
Y7       Wednesday, July 28; 10:00-11:00; $10 Member/$15 Non-member adult/child pair

Thunder and Lightning: Noise and sparks – learn what a storm is all about. You’ll try out our “hair-raising”  Van de Graaf generator and make your own cloud art to take home.
Y8       Wednesday, August 4; 10:00-11:00; $10 Member/$15 Non-member adult/child pair

Bird Brains: Learn about birds from our backyards and other lands. We’ll meet different birds, learn about feathers, feet and flight and take home a backyard feeder treat that’s strictly for the birds!
Y9       Wednesday, August 11; 10:00-11:00; $10 Member/$15 Non-member adult/child pair

Water Works: End the summer with a splash! Explore bubbles and water as we take summer outside for a wet exploration.
Y10      This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. Wednesday, August 18; 10:00-11:00; $10 Member/$15 Non-member adult/child pair

Creepy Critters: Don’t let these creatures BUG you - learn all about insects and spiders. Search the museum, Animal Discovery and Country Park as you investigate creatures of the scaly and slimy variety. Build a critter catcher to take home.
EC1     This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. June 14-18: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
EC19  August 16-20: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

To Infinity – and Beyond! It’s a space race for our young crowd. We’ll study the moon and stars and see the sun in a whole new light. You’ll make star viewers and even space ice cream to cool off.
EC3    June 21-25: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
EC11  July 19-23: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Sticky Science: Get stuck on science! Create pastes, gooey doughs, and slimes that love to cling. Experiment with static electricity. Meet animals that have sticky features and put together a yummy sticky snack.
EC4    June 21-25: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
EC12  July 19-23: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Mix It Up: Check out what’s cooking in our kitchen! Grab an apron and mix up super concoctions, from ice cream to slime. Give your special touch to some sweet treats as we investigate heat and see why certain ingredients make baked treats rise. Dress to get messy as we guarantee a week of ooey, gooey fun!
EC5    This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. June 28-July 2: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
EC13  This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. July 26-30: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Radical Reptiles: They slither and slide, croak and crawl, and are lots of fun to learn about. Spend a week with some scaly new friends as you uncover their special talents. See firsthand how we feed our snakes and turtles and learn how to identify local snakes. Create some reptilian surprises to take home.
EC6    June 28-July 2: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
EC14  July 26-30: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Science Sampler: We’ll mix things up, make things move and get wild and woolly with the creatures of Animal Discovery. From the earth beneath your feet to the stars above, we’ll explore a different area of science each day.
EC7   July 5-9: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
EC15  This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. August 2-6: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Sunny Side Up: Harness the power of the sun. You’ll learn how to create sunprints, measure melting, and cook with solar power. Don’t miss the rainbow water party at the end of the week!
EC8    July 5-9: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
EC16  August 2-6: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Water Wonders: The wetter, the better as we spend the week investigating H2O! Visit the Kiwanis Kids’ Sea Cove and the Aquarium to meet animals that live in the water. Take field trips to streams and ponds outside. Launch a water rocket and experience science with a “splash!” Don’t forget to bring a towel for the week!
EC9    This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. July 12-16: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
EC17 This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. August 9-13: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Seuss Science: Listen to some zany Dr. Seuss tales, then bring them to life! Meet a turtle like Yertle. Save a “truffula tree.” Make and play with ooey gooey “oobleck.” From unusual creatures to creative contraptions, enjoy Dr. Seuss in a whole new way.
EC10  July 12-16: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
EC18  August 9-13: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Beak Freak: This camp is for the birds! Learn bird calls, meet birds of prey and dissect an owl pellet. Create a bird journal and learn how to watch our own backyard feathered friends.
A1       June 14-18: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
A19     August 16-20: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Green Thumbs: Love to play in dirt? Think water is great on a hot day? Join us as we learn about plants outside and try your hand at growing them. A water party on the last day is a must!
A3       June 21-25: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
A11     July 19-23: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Star Struck: Make your way to the Milky Way where the stars hang out! From comets to constellations, we’ll check out the amazing things that light up the summer night sky. Investigate the power of our star – the SUN! Hike the galaxy, take a trip to the OmniSphere Theatre and make your own space “crafts” to take home.
A4       June 21-25: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
A12     July 19-23: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Kitchen Chemistry: Mix and measure your way to experiments that foam, ooze and even explode (a little). You’ll even be able to eat your work as we see how chemistry is a part of recipes. You’ll take home cookbook experiments to repeat at home.
A5      This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. June 28-July 2: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
A13    This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. July 26-30: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Jr. Archaeologist: Uncover mysteries from fossil discoveries to ancient pyramids. The past will come alive as we embark each day on amazing archaeological adventures. Solve prehistoric puzzles, construct ancient inventions and follow a treasure map to unveil amazing science secrets!
A6       This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. June 28-July 2: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
A14    July 26-30: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Ocean Commotion: See what’s making waves at the Natural Science Center. We’ll check out currents, talk about tides and explore aquatic life outside in local streams and ponds. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how we care for our ocean creatures. It will be a wild and wet week!
A7       This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. July 5-9: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
A15     August 2-6: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Dino Detectives: Have you got the dinosaur itch? Well, scratch around for real fossils and unearth clues from the past. Investigate the dino’s disappearance and make some fantastic fossils of your own.
A8       July 5-9: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
A16     August 2-6: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Farm Fun: You won’t have to wake at dawn for this class, but we will be trying out farmhand skills. Plant a garden, dye cloth, make butter, bake up some healthy dog treats, feed hay to the sheep and goats and even sweep stalls as we investigate life on the zoo’s Friendly Farm.
A9       July 12-16: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
A17    August 9-13: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Amazing Animals: Set out on a fantastic adventure to uncover wonders of the animal kingdom! Play animal games, create wild crafts and get up-close to your favorite creatures. From feathers and fur to scales and slime, you’re going to have a WILD time becoming an animal expert at the Natural Science Center!
A10     July 12-16: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
A18     August 9-13: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Dig It!: Grab a shovel and dig in as we study earth science. Learn how to identify rocks and minerals, build a terrarium and investigate the different properties of soil. We’ll get down and dirty as we become geologists!
A9a     July 12-16: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
A17a   August 9-13: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Science in Motion: The sky is the limit as we investigate the science of motion! Test out Newton’s Laws and try to defy gravity. Design contraptions that soar through the air, speed through water and zoom across the land. On your mark, get set, GO!
A10a   July 12-16: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
A18a  August 9-13: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Classic Jurassic: Future paleontologists will really “dig” this camp! Search for real fossils, uncover fun dinosaur facts, meet today’s dino relatives and learn about the world long ago. At the end of the week meet our own dinosaur sleuth Indiana Bones himself!
B1       June 14-18: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
B19     August 16-20: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Outdoor Adventures:  Join us for some globe-hopping fun and games based on the science of geography. Can you really tell direction by looking at the stars or finding moss on a tree? Blaze new trails, make a magnet and design maps for fellow students to follow. Learn about cartography and explore the use of legends and scale in mapmaking.
B3       June 21-25: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
B11     July 19-23: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Animaniacs: Explore adaptations of the five vertebrate groups – fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. We’ll meet them all and learn about each group through activities, fieldwork and zoo observations. Dissect an owl pellet, try fish printing, track animals and hopefully catch (and release) pondlife tadpoles and frogs.
B4       June 21-25: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
B12     July 19-23: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Fizz, Bubble & Flash: Find out why cabbage and old eggs smell bad or why soda makes a penny shine. Discover which combinations create explosions or slime and how we use this in everyday life. Part chemistry, part physical science and all fun, you’ll gain a new appreciation for objects around your house!
B5       June 28-July 2: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
B13     July 26-30: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Gadgets & Gizmos:  Curious about wires and circuits, jolts and volts, moving marbles and flying marshmallows? Learn how things work, dissect appliances and create your own working science contraptions.
B6       June 28-July 2: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
B14    This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. July 26-30: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Super Sleuths: Become a detective! Use scientific techniques to unravel the week’s mystery filled with suspects and clues. From fingerprints to ultraviolet analysis, you’ll combine forensics with fun as you scientifically prove “whodunit.”
B7       July 5-9: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
B15     This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. August 2-6: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Catastrophes: Explore the potential of earthquakes, explosions, tornadoes and fires. Learn how some natural catastrophes can be predicted and how unnatural ones can be prevented. Build an erupting volcano and try your best to clean up an oil spill during this week of disasters.
B8       July 5-9: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
B16     August 2-6: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Girl Power: Girls rule this week in an all-girl team of scientists. Sample different areas of science, from animals and plants to volts and jolts, fun physics to crazy chemistry. Try a different area of science each day.
B9       July 12-16: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
B17     August 9-13: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Eco Explorers: Learn how to make your own backyard into an “animal discovery” and provide habitat and enrichment for animals. You’ll also investigate power and conservation projects, make your own solar oven and create your own “recyclobeast” as we learn how to live lightly in “Green”sboro.
B10     July 12-16: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
B18     August 9-13: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

CSI: NSC: Intrigued by puzzles and problems? Try to figure out some of our forensic challenges as you investigate handwriting and fingerprints, hair and fibers, mysterious substances and even discover a “crime” scene!
C1        June 14-18: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Animal Care Camp: Join us for a week filled with a variety of experiences for the true animal lover! Find out how we tend to the animals in the new Animal Discovery. We’ll lend a hand in the zoo each day, learn about the care of all kinds of animals and meet animal professionals as they share their expertise with us. Dress for outdoor work. Please, one session only.
C3     This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. June 21-25: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
C11    This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. July 19-23: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Cool Chemistry: Chew bubble gum and pop popcorn – all in the name of science. You’ll learn about compounds that change how things work and run scientific tests on common household items to find “the best.” You can also come up with ultimate recipes for fizzy, oozing and odiferous improvements.
C4       June 21-25: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
C12     July 19-23: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Field Fun: Get ready for some real-life science ecology! Using the nearby trails of Country Park and the Science Center van we’ll visit different local habitats to look at everything from forest succession to lake zooplankton, geology to stream macroinvertebrates. If you like to get down and dirty, grab your sneakers and sunscreen and join us!
C5       June 28-July 2: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
C13     July 26-30: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Animal Behavior: Spend the afternoon hanging out with a wild crowd – the animals of Animal Discovery. We’ll tackle ethology – the study of animal behavior. You’ll learn how to design a study, interpret the results and present them to our staff. If you wonder what animals do in a zoo, this is the class for you!
C6      This class is full. Please call (336) 288-3769 ext. 315 to get added to the waiting list. June 28-July 2: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
C14     July 26-30: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

Way Out Weather: Tornadoes that destroy, lightning unleashed and volcanic eruptions. Examine different weather extremes and learn how to predict and understand some of the mightiest forces on earth. Experts from NC A&T will bring out the best in the world’s worst weather !
C7       July 5-9: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member
C15     August 2-6: 9:00-12:00; $115 Member/$145 Non-member

Up, Up and Away: Can you harness the power of bubbles and fizz, air and water? Try your hand at some explosive creations! We’ll investigate Newton’s three laws and throw in gravity as the week ends with the always-challenging egg drop design.
C8       July 5-9: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member
C16     August 2-6: 1:00-3:00; $75 Member/$95 Non-member

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Full class fees are due at time of registration. Memberships may be purchased/renewed with class registration except on Member-Only Registration Night, March 10.

Participants should register according to their rising grade level (2010-2011 year) unless otherwise specified. Please do not ask to register your child in a class for which he/she does not qualify. Preschoolers and LEGOs classes must be the required age by the first day of the workshop.

Member-Only Registration Night March 10
Member registration begins, in person only, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Please make sure your membership is valid through August 2010 before this evening. If you renew your membership early, your membership is extended a full 12 months from its current expiration. 
After March 10, the Education Office will close to registrations until Monday, March 15 while we process this initial stack of paperwork.
No registrations will be processed before this date.

Starting March 15,
Members-only
May Register the Following Ways:

• In Person: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• By Mail: Full payment must be included with the completed registration form. Send to: Natural Science Center Summer Classes, 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455. If class enrollment is full, you will receive a phone call and a full refund.
• By Phone: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at (336) 288-3769 x315. Registration accepted with American Express, VISA and MasterCard.

Non-member registration begins Monday, March 22, at 8:30 am.

Download registration form here!

Lunch supervision is available to Summer Science Exploration participants. Please be sure that your child brings a bag lunch that does not need to be refrigerated. Children must keep up with their own lunches, so be sure to label your child’s container. Cold beverages are available from the lunchroom vending machines. During this time NSC staff will be providing supervision only. There is no planned activity, but play materials will be provided to entertain the participants. Children will be brought to their afternoon sessions or readied for pickup in the lobby. Register for lunch supervision as you would a workshop.
Lunch supervision sessions are $10.00/week.

L1: June 14-18
L2: June 21-25
L3: June 28-July 2
L4: July 5-9
L5: July 12-16
L6: July 19-23
L7: July 26-30
L8: Aug 2-6
L9: Aug 9-13
L10: Aug 16-20

Drop-offs: Morning camps run from 9 am-12 pm. Afternoon camps run 1 pm-3 pm (Early LEGOs 1 pm-4 pm). Students may be dropped off at their classrooms five minutes prior to class. A parent/guardian is required to sign in and sign out students daily with their instructor. Children may not enter or exit the building without a parent or guardian.

Lunch Bunch Option: You may register for lunch and stay after a morning camp to get picked up at 1 pm, or come early for an afternoon camp at 12 pm and join the lunch bunch. This option is necessary for students staying for morning and afternoon sessions. Please send a lunch and drink that do not need refrigeration.

Extended Day Option: Students registered for afternoon camps may opt to extend their day up to 4:30. This is unstructured time with Education staff offered as a service to best fit your family schedule.
 
What to Wear
Please send your child in clothing that is comfortable for indoor and outdoor, hands-on activities. Science can be messy! Closed-toe shoes and socks are suggested (required for Animal Care Camp). No flip-flops or roller sneakers allowed.

Food
Morning camps take a snack break. Please send a snack and drink (water is great!). Lunch Bunch students will need to bring a bag lunch and drink. We are peanut-free in our classes but do use food in many classes. Please bring allergy information on your health form (emailed with registration confirmation) at the start of class for your instructor.

Cancellation/Changes
If you need to change or cancel a class:

• There is a $5 administrative fee per child per camp.
• You will receive a full refund minus $5 if you cancel your registration 2 weeks or more before class.
• If you cancel a registration within 2 weeks of class we cannot issue a refund unless we can fill your spot from a waiting list.
• The Science Center reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment.