2010 Space Explorers Summer Camp

July 6 – July 30 (9am - 4pm)
Campers entering Grades K - 8

Space Explorers Summer Camp

 

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Space Explorers Summer CampTake you child far while staying close to home this summer. Blast off on an "ed-venture" that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Space Explorers Summer Camp offers a summer packed full of space and science exploration, hikes in the Redwoods, planetarium and theater shows, and exciting outdoor activities that burn off that summer energy. Examples of activities for each themed week are listed below. All activities are specifically targeted to meet your child's academic level. Activities listed are only examples and may not be engaged by all campers. Register for the themes weeks that appeal most to your child. We group all campers by grade level: 1st - 3rd; 4th - 5th; 6th - 8th.Space Explorers Summer Camp

*All New This Summer:
  Kindergarten Camp!

Space Explorers Summer Camp Program welcomes our junior explorers. Sign up your soon-to-be Kindergartener. Open to campers entering Kindergarten in fall 2010. Please note that in order to register for this camp all campers must be 5 years old by July 5, 2010. All Kindergarten camps are half-day camps running from 9am-12noon.

Each Camp Session Includes:

  • A hike with an East Bay Regional Park naturalist

  • A planetarium and MegaDome theater show

  • An exclusive 2010 camp T-shirt

  • Youth passes for: discount tickets for Starry Nights gift shop and Celestial Café (one each), and a free youth admission ticket for future use


Campers Entering Kindergarten
(Must be 5-years old by July 5, 2010)

Session 1: Moon, Planets and Beyond (July 6 - 9)
Walk on the surface of the moon and collect, examine, and classify moon rocks. See how rockets work and discover what makes them blast off. Build a scale model and explore rotation and revolution of the earth, moon, and sun. Discover why the moon seems to changes its shape.
Session 2: Earth and Environmental Science (July 12 - 16)
Learn how the sun plays such an important role in our lives. Study the interdependence of animals and plants on one another. Explore the wonder of weather and seasons. Create a food chain- who is the prey and who is the predator.
Session 3: Space Exploration (July 19 -23)
Discover the thrills of force and motion using simple machines. Create a scale model of the planets. Simulate the International Space Station and perform cool space experiments. Blast off to the moon and check out the surface.
Session 4: Science Sampler (July 26 - 30)
Discover the attraction... explore the world of magnets. Become a fine-feathered friend as you explore the lives of birds. Stomp, dig, and roar with dinosaurs. Get the buzz without the sting as you explore the lives of bees.

Campers Entering Grades 1st - 5th

Session 1: Moon, Planets and Beyond (July 6 - 9)
Walk on the moon's surface and collect "moon rocks". Build Mars rovers out of Legos®. Take a simulated mission to the moon, mars, or a passing comet in our Challenger Learning Center. Learn about the constellations and the legends they hold. Build a solar system scale model.
Session 2: Earth and Environmental Science (July 12 - 16)
Make sun prints by capturing images cast by the sun. Hike through the Redwoods and learn about local ecology. Take a simulated mission to the moon, mars, or a passing comet in our Challenger Learning Center. EARTHQUAKE! See if your design can stand up to our shake table. Be a 49'er and pan for gold.
Session 3: Space Exploration (July 19 -23)
Build your own Mars colony model. Train like an astronaut. Take a simulated mission to the moon, mars, or a passing comet in our Challenger Learning Center. Build and race Lego® solar cars in our summer challenges. Design and tailor your own spacesuit.
Session 4: Science Sampler (July 26 - 30)
Go "fishing" for microscopic life. Explore the lives of newts. Take a simulated mission to the moon, mars, or a passing comet in our Challenger Learning Center. Go on an hunt for dinosaurs.
*Note* By popular demand we are offering Robotics World for campers entering 4th - 5th grade. For full description of the camp see the offering in the 6th - 8th grade category. Please note that space is limited.

Campers Entering Grades 6th - 8th

Session 1: Earth and Environmental Science (July 6 - 9)
Kermit may be wrong, it can be easy being green. Join Chabot’s E-Team Camp, and learn about the environment and cool ways to be eco-friendly. Collect and analyze data for Chabot’s climate change research project. Learn about green jobs, hike the trails of the Redwoods, and build renewable energy models like solar cars and wind turbines. Campers will even have the opportunity to mentor younger camp participants about other green projects like Chabot's "zero waste" initiative. So step up, and help protect Planet Earth!
Session 2: Earth and Environmental Science (July 12 - 16)
A continuation of the week before, similar topics covered and in-depth projects continued.
Session 3: Robotics World (July 19 -23)
Explore the world of robotics using Lego® Mindstorms. Learn the basic combinations of motors and gears moving to more complex sensors, embedded programs, and robot to robot interactions. Design and build your robot to face off in our challenges - 'bot to 'bot battles, dance offs, and obstacle courses.
Session 4: CSI Crime Scene Investigation (July 26 - 30)
Learn the basics of forensics and biology. Campers will be called to the scene of a Chabot-style crime and the investigation begins. Breaking into teams of investigators, detectives, suspects, and even perpetrators, we don't rest until the crime is solved. At the close of the case we have a trial where you get to be the lawyers presenting your case and defending your clients. One year our CEO was investigated; in CSI camp, everyone's a suspect!

 FEES: All fees are per camp session

  • $350 Members

  • $385 Guests

Before Care (8am): $35

After Care (until  5:30pm): $35

Combination: $60

*New this Summer - Payment Installment Plan*

In these challenging economic times, we’d like to make it a little easier to give your child a great camp experience with the Space Explorers Program. You now have the option of paying tuition in two installments. 50% is required at time of registration with the remaining balance to be paid by Friday, May 21, 2010. All remaining balances must be paid in full by this date. If payment is not received by May 21st or you cancel your registration there is no refund on the initial 50% down.

Steps for Payment Plan Option
1. Print fax form
2. Check Payment Plan box
3. Fill out form and fax or mail to (510) 336-7491 or
    10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, Ca, 94619

For fax forms, please be sure to print your
Visa or Mastercard information clearly

Available Discounts

  • Refer a Friend, get 10% off!
    Enter in FRIEND at check out to receive discount automatically. The person registering for the camp will receive the discount

  • Siblings get 10% off!
    When registering your children enter code SIBLING at check out to receive discount automatically

  • Joining us for two weeks or more, get 10% off!
    Once you have successfully registered for two or more weeks of camp, camp staff will refund you 10% of your entire package. Checks will be issued to the registering party

Note: No combination of discount offers. Only one discount to apply per camp registration.

 

Scholarships

At this time, we have exhausted all of our Center-based scholarships. Fortunately, through the generous donation of the Regional Parks Foundation, we are able to offer more scholarships to families. Please note that scholarships will cover camp costs up to $200 per camper, per one session. If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below and download an application. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the camp line at (510) 336-7426.
Download a scholarship form

Registration Now Open:

3 EASY STEPS TO REGISTER:

1. Download required forms

2. Click the REGISTER NOW button

3. Fill out all information

(Please note that all forms must be turned in by Tuesday, June 15. Failure to complete and return necessary paperwork may compromise your child's spot in camp)

 

Alternate Registration Option: Fax Form

 

Donate
Thank you for your generosity. Any amount of funding that you contribute will be helpful in sponsoring a camper who would not otherwise be able to attend our camp.

If you would like to make a donation to help fund a child for camp, please make checks payable to “Chabot Space & Science Center Summer Camp Donation”. Chabot is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible. We apologize but we are only able to process checks at this time.

 

Waste Free Lunch
All campers should bring their own lunch. Lunch and lunchtime activities are supervised. Campers are strongly encouraged to bring a waste free lunch. Details will be sent with your registration packet.

Refund Policy

  • All camps must be paid in full with registration

  • Cancellations up to three weeks prior to the first day of a camp session will be refunded minus 30% of the tuition

  • Cancellations up to one week prior to the first day of a camp session will be refunded minus 50% of the tuition

  • Cancellations made one week prior to the first day of a camp session will not be refunded

**IMPORTANT NOTES**

  • All activities listed per themed week are examples of offerings based on each weekly theme. Our seasoned team of instructors will determine the specific age-appropriate activity and content per grade level.

  • If your child would like to be placed with a friend or family member in his/her same grade level please be sure to make a request in advance. All efforts will be made to honor all requests, but placement is not guaranteed. Requests made after the start of the camp session will not be honored.

  • All forms must be filled out and returned to CSSC by Friday, June 15th at 4pm. Failure to return forms may compromise your child's space in camp.

  • Please list all medical conditions that your child has, including emotional and behavioral. Advanced notification will help with our preparations and assist us in giving your child the best experience possible .

  • All Kindergarten Campers must be 5 years old by July 5, 2010.

 

Should you have questions regarding the registration process, feel free to call the Camp Line at (510) 336-7426. Please speak slowly and clearly when leaving a message and provide your name and phone number.