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Summer Programs at The Discovery Museum

SUMMER EXPLORER SERIES

July 6 - August 14
For children ages 10 and above


Space travel, forensics, and ocean exploration are just a few of the exciting offerings available for older children this summer. Our updated “ Summer Explorer Series” includes classic Discovery themes plus exciting new choices to engage even the most descriminating young adventurer.

Hours: M-F 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

AWESOME ANIMATION • July 6 - 10
Everyone loves an animated film. Now you can create your own show! We’ll start with the basics of traditional drawn animation, then use cameras and computers to make Lego or clay characters come to life! You’ll make a short film on DVD that you can take home!
Fee: $275 non-members / $247 members

OCEAN EXPLORER • July 13 - 17
Spend a week underwater! Well, not exactly, but you’ll be totally immersed in our ocean exploration adventure. We’ll look at methods of ocean exploration from the surface to the deepest abyss, with stops along the way to see what lives there. You’ll make and test simple oceanographic equipment and set up a real aquarium to take home. Study critters on a beach field trip and check out a real research submersible!
Fee: $300 non-members / $270 members

ROBOTICS • July 20 - 24
Have you ever wanted to make your own robot? If so, this is the program for you! Learn about robotics and computer programming. You’ll even build your own robotic arm to take home!
Fee: $300 non-members / $270 members

DISCOVERY CSI • July 27 - 31
Take a chance and let your inner detective out! This is the perfect program for those who like to solve puzzles and have an attention for detail. Learn about forensics, and how forensic scientists
solve mysteries. We’ll even go on our own treasure hunt, and maybe even solve a crime!
Fee: $275 non-members / $247 members

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME! • August 3 - 7
You’d really get in trouble at home for trying the kind of stuff we’re going to do, but not here! Get ready for a week of the coolest, hottest, most explosive activities you can imagine. Mad Scientists
and Evil Super Geniuses are welcome! Don’t worry, you’ll be safe, but remember... DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME!!!
Fee: $260 non-members / $234 members

SPACE EXPLORER • August 10-14
Have a blast this summer! Build model rockets, design a space suit for an egg, conduct hands-on experiments, assemble a mini-robot, attend a space science demonstration and planetarium show - plus more as part of the training for a simulated mission to the Moon in the Challenger Learning Center.
Fee: $260 non-members / $234 members

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