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47-01 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368
718.699.0005
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Vacation Science Institutes

Schools Out! Innovation Camps

What do you get when you put together hands-on exhibits, personalized attention from qualified Hall instructors, and loads and loads of fun science activities? You get exciting Innovation Camps conducted during the summer and vacation weeks for students in grades K-8.

The Hall offers a variety of themes for different grades throughout the year. Students explore concepts in science, technology and engineering through carefully designed curriculum and exhibit investigations.

Camps are taught by Instructors and assisted by Explainers, paid high school and college students. Camps accommodate up to 30 students providing a student: staff ratio of 5:1.

Fees cover all materials, staffing and food. There is an additional $25 discount for siblings who enroll from the same family. 

Each Innovation Camp includes:
Hands-on activities
Exhibit exploration
Free student membership
Access to the Science Technology Library
Snack

 Summer 2008

Download a
Registration Form and sign-up today!
For registration or questions, please call Ayesha Ware at 718.699.0005 ext. 348.

Grades     Date/Time

Program

Grade: K 
August 4 - 8,
9 am - noon

Science of Magic
Become a magician's apprentice as you get a private tour of our special exhibition, Magic: the Science of Illusion.  Explore the world of illusion and trickery while creating your own magic tricks and science illusions.
Fee: $200,  Member Discount Price: $150
Early Bird Special: $125 by May 25
Food: Mid-morning snack provided

Grades: 1 - 2
July 28 - August 1,
9 am - noon

Science of Magic
Become a magician's apprentice as you get a private tour of our special exhibition, Magic: the Science of Illusion.  Explore the world of illusion and trickery while creating your own magic tricks and science illusions.
Fee: $200,  Member Discount Price: $150
Early Bird Special: $125 by May 25
Food: Mid-morning snack provided

Grades: 3 - 4
July 21 - 25,
9 am - 3 pm

Science of Magic
Become a magician's apprentice as you get a private tour of our special exhibition, Magic: the Science of Illusion.  Explore the world of illusion and trickery while creating your own magic tricks and science illusions.
Fee: $350,  Member Discount Price: $300
Early Bird Special: $275 by May 25
Food: Mid-morning snack and lunch provided

Grades: 5 - 6
July 14 - 18,
9 am - 3 pm

Gemology and Mineralogy
What do a diamond and a piece of coal have in common?  Use the tools of a mineralogist and the artistry of a gemologist to identify minerals and gems and use them to make pieces of art and jewelry.
Fee: $350,  Member Discount Price: $300
Early Bird Special: $275 by May 25
Food: Mid-morning snack and lunch provided

Grades: 7- 8
July 7 - 11,
9 am - 3 pm

Spy School
Become a real "Spy-Kid" and learn about the tools that spies use for their missions. Go on a secret mission and de-code messages and solve a mystery.
Fee: $350,   Member Discount Price: $300
Early Bird Special: $275 by May 25
Food: Mid-morning snack and lunch provided

 


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