March, 2013 – South Florida Science Museum

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South Florida Science Museum Science Summer Camp

June 10 – August 16, 2013 camp

WHO: South Florida Science Museum

WHAT: Looking for something for the kids to do this summer? The South Florida

Science Museum’s Science Summer Camp 2013 is a fun and exciting way to spend the summer.  The Museum is offering 10, one-week sessions of hands-on exploration for young scientists ages 4 to 12.  Each week will have a different theme from Claws, Paws and Jaws, a week all about animal exploration; to magic with potions and crystals during the Potions 101 week; to a week all about Superhero Science. There is something for everyone.  The days will be filled with fun science lessons, laboratories, crafts, and outside activities led by Museum expert science educators.  Kids can sign up for one week or the whole summer, but spots fill quickly for popular weeks.

WHEN: June 10 – August 16, 2013 – one week sessions

Camp starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. with extended hours of structured activities available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: South Florida Science Museum

4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach

WHY: Founded in 1961, the South Florida Science Museum is currently in the process of an expansion anticipated to be complete June 2013, and is open during construction.  Featuring fun and educational programming for all ages, the non-profit Museum is dedicated to exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding and appreciation of science and technology. The Museum features more than 50 hands-on exhibits- including Science on a Sphere, a digital planetarium, fresh and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions. Each year the Museum welcomes more than 125,000 visitors and reaches more than 45,000 students through workshops at the Museum and outreach programs to local schools.

HOW MUCH: Space is limited, so register early! $210 per week for Museum members and $235 per week for non-members, plus a one-time registration fee of $25.00.  Registration fee waived if you register by May 1!

GENERAL INFO: For more information, or to register, call 561-832-2026 or visit www.sfsm.org