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SUMMER CAMPS
Spring/Summer 2013 Activity Guide Recreation Makes Life Better
Millbrae Recreation Department
16
Mad
Science Camps
wi th Mad Science Instructors
Ages 5-12Y
Mad Science® is the world’s leading science enrichment pro-
vider. We deliver unique, hands-on science experiences for
children that are as entertaining as they are educational. Mad
Science is proud to introduce millions of children to a world
of discovery while sparking their imagination. Mad Science
encourages scientific literacy in children in an age when sci-
ence is as vital as reading, writing and arithmetic. AMateri-
als Fee of $35 is payable to the instructor on the first day of
camp.
NASA: Journey into Outer Space
$214R / $234NR • 1 week
13548 M-F
9am-12pm 7/15-7/19
Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the
excitement and wonder of space in rgis new voyage of dis-
covery. See the principles of thrust and propulsion at work
in a real rocket launch. Explore the atmosphere on earth
and beyond. Watch star dust burn, and journey through a
galaxy as you investigate the life cycle of stars. Explore
the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar
eclipse in this “mad” planetary tour. Probe the mysteries
of meteors and bounce around satellite light as you learn
aboutspace phenomena. Experience the life of an astro-
naut as you suit up for space life.
Location: Millbrae Community Center
Nature’s Anatomy Academy
$214R / $234NR • 1 week
13547 M-F
9am-12pm 6/24-6/28
Learn about insects, birds, beasts and you from the inside out in
this action packed week of Mad Science. Have fun finding and
magnifying nature’s smallest critters, from fungus to insects.
Discover what that night-hunting owl found for dinner during
our owl pellet dissection. Whip up your own Mad Mucus and
find out about the”stuff” inside your body. Have som creepy-
crawly fun building a bughouse and finding tenants, and use so-
lar power to create your very own sun print.
Location: San Bruno Recreation Center
INTRO TO STEM
(SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY/
ENGINEERING/MATH)
with Kirk Casorla
Ages 6-12Y
$265R / $285NR • 1 Week
13537 M-F 9am-12pm 6/10-6/14
Introduction to STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Robotics)
Children build projects related to
science, technology, engineering
and math. Projects include seis-
mometers, bridges, and control-
ling things with their minds, using
science, not magic.
Location: Millbrae Rec Center
Awesome Engineering
with AWESOMEngineering Staff -
Ages 7-13Y
$160R / $180NR • 1 Week • Millbrae Rec Center
13558 M-F 9am-12pm 6/24-6/28
13560 M-F 1pm-4pm 6/24-6/28
$135R / $155NR • 1 Week • San Bruno Rec Center
13641 M-F 9am-12pm 7/1-7/5
13642 M-F 1pm-4pm 7/1-7/5
Are you ready to have an AWESOME time? Learn about engineering and construc-
tion concepts using Erector educational toys. You will build items you encounter
everyday; including bridges, cars, skyscrapers and more! Some of the concepts cov-
ered include: Torque vs. Speed, Belt and Pulley Systems, Gravity, Friction, and Truss
System. In class, you are provided with everything you need to build each proj-
ect which includes a tool belt, tools and project pieces. This hands-on class will al-
low you to work together to solve problems while building projects. Returning stu-
dents will work on new projects. $10 material fee due at first class for an Erector
set that students will keep. Checks payable to AWESOMEngineering. Go to www.
awesomengineering.org for more information and pictures of our classes in action!