Physics is Fun at Science Summer Camps
Make liquid nitrogen ice cream and race rubber band boats at the University of Maine Physics Department’s fifth Science Summer Camps.
Other camp activities include visiting the Emera Astronomy Center, building bridges, making kaleidoscopes, constructing bottle rockets and attending the Mainely Physics Roadshow.
Each themed week of camp is designated for youth in one of three age groups — grades K–2, 3–5 and 6–8. Dates, themes and age groups for the camps are: June 29-July 3, Space and Energy (6–8); July 6–10, Astronomy (K–2); July 20-24, Math and Art, (K–2); July 27–31, Astronomy (3–5); Aug. 10-14, Math and Art (3–5); and Aug. 17-21, Space and Energy (6–8).
Cost is $170 per week per child. Sign up more than one child, or one child for more than one week, and receive a 20-percent discount ($136 per week). To register, or for more information, visit physics.umaine.edu/summer-camp.