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Event Series Event Series: Day Off Camp!

Day Off Camp!

October 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

$80

Spend your day off from school at the Lancaster Science Factory! Kids in grades K – 6 will enjoy two different hands-on STEM sessions with plenty of time to explore the exhibit hall and a lunch break in between!

Each full-day camp is $80 per student. 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR DAY OFF CAMPS!

Scholarships are available for families with a financial need. Click here to download the application.

  • Monday, October 14th (Indigenous People’s Day)
    • Solve It: Put your puzzle skills to the test as you complete a variety of puzzles, riddles, and logic challenges. Kids will create their own puzzles and games to test their family and friends at home!
    • Supervised lunch break and exploration in the exhibit hall.
    • Science is Art: Kids will tap into their creativity as they use science to create art! They’ll love salt watercolors, color mixing, and more!
  • Monday, December 2nd (Monday after Thanksgiving)
    • Edison Bots: Whether they’ve had experience with robots before or are new to the game, kids will love spending the morning with Edison Bots! Learn about barcode programs and engage in some sumo-style bot battles!
    • Supervised lunch break and exploration in the exhibit hall.
    • Mars Bound: There is still much to learn about our planetary neighbor! Kids will design and test a parachute landing system and build a rover to land on a Mars model!

Details

Date:
October 14, 2024
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$80
Event Category:

Venue

The Lancaster Science Factory
454 New Holland Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602 United States
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Phone
(717) 509-6363
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Organizer

Amanda Bakay

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