Campers in "Slimy, Squishy, Slick, and Slippery" will spend lots of time visiting creatures in our Tidepool Touch Tank.
This August we will be offering two science camps for kids ages 4 to 5. I’m having so much fun planning “Slimy, Squishy, Slick, and Slippery,” which is a week of experiencing textures. Every day, we’ll make a new type of clay or slime from scratch using simple ingredients, making and then testing predictions about the textures we’ll create. Throughout the week, we’ll also meet, touch, and study some real, live animals with wet, slippery skins. This includes studying earthworms, and visiting the residents of the Tidepool Touch Tank.
Two weeks later is “Amazing Animal Journeys,” also for ages 4 to 5, where we’ll learn about a different migratory animal each day, acting out its yearly travels. Three of these animals will be the hummingbird, the humpback whale, and the fascinating American eel! Each child will also have a chance to do a week-long project creating his or her own animal puppet, adding pieces to it each day as we learn about different adaptations that help creatures migrate.
Both camps are designed to encourage campers to use their imaginations and to engage in the process of science in a fun, playful way. I think these week-long half day camps could provide a great way to transition back into the school year! Also, don’t forget that if you sign up for two camps by May 1st, you’ll get one for half price. Click here for more information and to register for any of our 11 amazing summer camps.
