Exploratorium Summer Day Camp 2009
August
www.exploratorium.edu/membership/summercamp.html

Give your child a summer to remember at Exploratorium Summer Day Camp. Geared to kids of different ages (5–6, 7–10, and 11–14), each camp has its own special age-appropriate activities, which include everything from meeting a scientist to exploring archaeology. All the camps include private time in the museum before it opens, and free time outdoors. Openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve a place for your child today! To see what our camp was like last year, visit our 2008 summer camp blog. You’ll find photos, camper quotes, staff information, and activity descriptions from 2008. http://apps.exploratorium.edu/blogs/summercamp

The schedule in August is as follows:

Date: August 3–7, 2009 (Session 6)
August 10–14, 2009 (Session 7)
Days, Times: Monday–Friday, 9–4
Program: Summer Camp 2009/Ages 11–14
Title: Out and About
Each morning we will enjoy an hour of free time on the museum floor before the Exploratorium opens. Then we will go out and about in the Presidio to explore the natural history, ecology, and archaeology of the area, including a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Our focus will be investigation, thoughtful discussion, and vigorous hiking to get your mind and body going. Campers will keep field journals to record their observations and experiences. Be ready for a big day, every day! $300 per session. Extended care available at $10/hr. Members only.

Date: August 10–21, 2009 (Session 3)
Days, Times: Monday–Friday, 9–4
Program: Summer Camp 2009/Ages 7–10
Title: Exploratorium Insiders
Be an Exploratorium Insider! In summer camp, you’ll be connected to the central activities of the Exploratorium by visiting the Tactile Dome, meeting an Exploratorium scientist, taking a peek inside our exhibit-building workshop, and playing with our special summer exhibitions.

There will also be time for your favorite activities, like the egg drop, and to try brand-new activities that the Exploratorium has just developed. There will be many activities to choose from, including project building with friends, science experiments, art projects, and group games. $600 per session. Extended care available at $10/hr. Members only.

Date: August 10–21, 2009 (Session 9)
Days, Times: Monday–Friday, 9–4
Program: Summer Camp 2009/Ages 5–6
Title: Explororama!
Back by popular demand! In this camp, be ready and be playful, hands-on, and creative! This camp is designed to let campers use their favorite modalities to explore daily themes. Campers move freely between science experiments and dissections, explorations, and art projects. Each day also includes free time in the museum, story time, words of the day, and time to play outdoors. This camp is great preparation for kindergarten or first grade. $450 per session. Extended care available at $10/hr. Members only

Date: August 17–21, 2009 (Session 8)
Days, Times: Monday–Friday, 9–4
Program: Summer Camp 2009/Ages 11–14
Title: Out and About
Each morning, we will enjoy an hour of free time on the museum floor before the Exploratorium opens. Then we will go out and about in the Presidio to explore the natural history, ecology, and archaeology of the area, including a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Our focus will be investigation, thoughtful discussion, and vigorous hiking to get your mind and body going. Campers will keep field journals to record their observations and experiences. Be ready for a big day, every day! $300 per session. Extended care available at $10/hr. Members only.