Winter Science and STEM Camps
2nd-5th Grades
Winter camp registration opens on November 25!
Generation Genius Science Camp
Sphero Engineering Camp
Look for these camps under Other>Community School/Mill Creek in MPP.
Winter STEM Camp
All proceeds from this camp will go towards support of Iditarod athlete Jeff Deeter and his 2020 Iditarod dog sled team. Look for this camp under SCHOOL FUND RAISERS tab in MPP.
*All camps will be located in (and around) Mrs. Ittner's classroom.
** Space is limited, so sign up soon. :)
Generation Genius Hands-on Science Camp
This science camp for 2-5 grade students will feature hands-on activities that are FUN, engaging, AND aligned to GA science standards. Each week we will explore a different science concept, such as forces and motion, chemical versus physical changes, properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, adaptations and the environment, and weathering and erosion through new and exciting DIY experiments. We may get messy, but we will definitely have fun in the process. Students should dress for the mess.
Cost: $100
Time: Tuesday mornings @ 7:00 AM
Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11
SPHERO Engineering Camp
This camp for 2-5 graders will provide students with the opportunity to learn and develop important 21st century skills as they work in pairs or small groups programming SPHERO robots to complete a number of challenges that incorporate math, science, engineering, designing, and building. In this camp students will be introduced to our brand new Sphero BOLT robots! With an LED matrix and advanced sensors, the Sphero BOLT app-enabled robot provides endless opportunities to be creative and have fun while learning.
Cost: $100
Time Wednesday mornings @ 7:00 AM
Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12
Winter STEM Camp hosted by this year's 5th Grade LEAD DOGS of the Iditarod
All proceeds for this camp will go to support Iditarod musher Jeff Deeter and his 2020 Iditarod sled dog team!
Warm-up your winter with this camp designed for 2-5 graders. In this camp students will have the opportunity to participate in activities that incorporate science, technology, engineering, art, math and the IDITAROD! Activities will include learning the science behind dog sledding, programming SPHERO robots to take a trip down the “Iditarod Trail", using the engineering design process to build and test a sled that can travel the Alaskan terrain, using a variety of materials to create our own kennel and litter of Iditarod puppies, enjoying a video tour of Iditarod mushers Jeff and Katti Jo Detter's dog kennel in Fairbanks, Alaska, (where we will be introduced to this year’s canine athletes and get an inside scoop on Jeff and his team's preparation for the race), compete in our own 'sled dog race' using wheeled carts and MORE!
*Students will be provided a light snack on camp days.
Cost: $100
Time: Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 to 4:30 PM
Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12