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Summer Science and More Camps 2013

Hope College is offering exciting opportunities this summer for students to explore the wonderful world of science and more. The programs will feature “hands-on” interactive investigations designed to teach scientific concepts in a FUN yet challenging way as well as hands-on, skill and technique building experiences in the non-science camps. Enrollment grade is the grade they will enter Fall ‘13. You may register one grade either side if there is space available. For questions, e-mail us at sciencecamp@hope.edu or contact us by phone (616) 395-7628.

Registrations are not being accepted for scholarships at this time.

If you or your company are currently blessed and can help provide assistance for other families, your generosity would be greatly appreciated...100% of your donation will go to a camper in need. Hope College is a 501.c3 institution, so your contribution may be tax deductible at the Federal level and may also be a tax credit at the State level.

Camp Costs May Be Tax Deductible as an educational or child care expense. Please contact your tax professional to determine if you are eligible.

The Snack Shack Is Back...There will be a snack break in the middle of each camp. Campers may bring their own snacks or purchase from the Snack Shack! Many healthy options are available.

Hope Science Camps:	Morning sessions held Monday - Friday. Afternoon sessions held Monday - Thursday.
Googenius Camps:	Both Morning & Afternoon sessions held Monday - Friday.

For more information go to www.googenius.com/Googenius/GooU.html (case sensitive) or contact wade@googenius.com.
ALL NEW Camps this year are:	Crazy Chemistry Inventions Sunken Treasure Detectives

The camp program has been created by Tod Gugino and is under the direction of Mike Seymour, a Hope College Professor of Chemistry, with the administrative support of Brenda Gugino. Camps are staffed by college science and education students. For more information you may also call the camp office at (616)395-7628 and leave a message.

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Registration Form Hope College Science & More Camps
2013
(Please submit one form per child)

After this registration is completed please send payment to the address below. Please write Separate checks for Hope College Science & More Camps and Googenius Camps.

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Hope College Science Camps	Googenius Camps
35 E. 12th Street	35 E. 12th Street
Holland, MI 49423	Holland, MI 49423

Please put the camper’s name on the memo line. Sorry, no credit cards and no phone reservations. Enrollment is limited, so don’t wait to register or send payment.

Session 1: Super Science Sampler
Session 2: Lego I (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 3: Classic Cartooning
Session 4: ALL NEW Crazy Chemistry (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 5: Spy Club (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 6: Disgusting Dissection (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 7: Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels
Session 8: Pirates Cove
Session 9: Club Vet
Session 10: Movie Making
Session 11: NEW – Club Vet Safari
Session 12: Lego League
Session 13: VideoGame Making (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 14: Science of Phineas and Ferb
Session 15: Lego II
Session 16: Creepy Crawlies
Session 17: Art 2D and 3D (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 18: Movie Making (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 19: Princess Science (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 20: Science of Phineas and Ferb (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 21: Science of Transformers (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 22: Lego 1.5 (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 23: VideoGame Making (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 24: ALL NEW Crazy Chemistry (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 25: CSI (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 26: Tykes Lego (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 27: Science of Art (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 28: Robotech (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 29: Prehistoric Planet
Session 30: Lil' Lady Lego
Session 31: Science of Star Wars (FULL/CLOSED)
Session 32: ALL NEW Shipwreck Adventures…Treasure Hunters
Session 33: Science of Phineas and Ferb
Session 34: ALL NEW Inventions (FULL/CLOSED)

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Scholarships are currently on hold at this time. When more scholarships are available, we will update the website. Registrations are not being accepted for scholarships at this time.

Insurance / Injury Policies and Health Form to be completed by parent or guardian. Print in ink or type only. Please note: The activities and demonstrations in this camp are designed to be safe and the campers will be taught standard safety precautions. However, in case of injury the college does not provide insurance for its campers and its liability under the law must be based on fault. It is necessary to establish the liability and negligence of the college and that the student was free from any negligence. Accordingly, students and parents are advised to be certain that there is coverage by personal or family health and accident insurance.

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The activities in camp are designed to be safe and campers will be taught standard safety. In case of injury the college does not provide insurance for campers and liability under the law must be based on fault. It is necessary to establish the liability and negligence of the college and that the student was free from any negligence. Students and parents are advised to be certain that there is coverage by personal or family health and accident insurance. I accept the accident policy and in the event that I am unavailable for providing parental consent, I hereby authorize the Holland emergency health care system to provide care.

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Enrollment is based on the grade the student
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Hope College Summer Science
& More Camps 2013

#	Session	Grade Fall '13	Date	Time	Cost
1	Super Science Sampler	K-2	June 10-14	9:00am-12:00pm	$109
2	Lego I (FULL/CLOSED)	2-5	June 10-14	9:00am-12:00pm	$119
3	Classic Cartooning… A Googenius Camp	2-10	June 10-14	9:00am-12:00pm	$100
4	ALL NEW Crazy Chemistry	3-5	June 10-13	1:00pm-4:30pm	$119
5	Spy Club	3-7	June 10-13	1:00pm-4:30pm	$119
6	Disgusting Dissection (FULL/CLOSED)	4-8	June 10-13	1:00pm-4:30pm	$119
7	Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels – A Googenius Camp	4-12	June 10-14	1:00pm-4:00 pm	$100
8	Pirates Cove	K-2	June 17-21	9:00am-12:00pm	$109
9	Club Vet	3-5	June 17-21	9:00am-12:00pm	$119
10	Movie Making	3-6	June 17-21	9:00am-12:00pm	$119
11	New Club Vet Safari	K-2	June 17-20	1:00pm-4:30 pm	$109
12	Lego League	3-6	June 17-20	1:00pm-4:30 pm	$119
13	VideoGame Making (FULL/CLOSED)	4 & up	June 17-20	1:00pm-4:30 pm	$124
14	Science of Phineas and Ferb	K-3	June 24-28	9:00am-12:00pm	$109
15	Lego II	3-6	June 24-28	9:00am-12:00pm	$119
16	Creepy Crawlies	K-2	June 24-27	1:00pm-4:30pm	$109
17	Art 2D and 3D (FULL/CLOSED)	3-8	June 24-27	1:00pm-4:30pm	$119
18	Movie Making (FULL/CLOSED)	3-6	June 24-27	1:00pm-4:30pm	$119
19	Princess Science (FULL/CLOSED)	PK-2	July 8-12	9:00am-12:00pm	$109
20	Science of Phineas and Ferb (FULL/CLOSED)	3-5	July 8-12	9:00am-12:00pm	$119
21	Science of Transformers (FULL/CLOSED)	K-3	July 8-11	1:00pm-4:30pm	$109
22	Lego 1.5 (FULL/CLOSED)	2-4	July 8-11	1:00pm-4:30pm	$109
23	VideoGame Making (FULL/CLOSED)	4 and up	July 8-11	1:00pm-4:30pm	$124
24	ALL NEW Crazy Chemistry (FULL/CLOSED)	K-2	July 15-19	9:00am-12:00pm	$109
25	CSI (FULL/CLOSED)	3-6	July 15-19	9:00am-12:00pm	$119
26	Tykes Lego (FULL/CLOSED)	K-2	July 15-18	1:00pm-4:30pm	$109
27	Science of Art (FULL/CLOSED)	3-6	July 15-18	1:00pm-4:30pm	$119
28	Robotech (FULL/CLOSED)	4-8	July 15-18	1:00pm-4:30pm	$119
29	Prehistoric Planet	K-2	July 22-26	9:00am-12:00pm	$109
30	Lil' Lady Lego	K-2	July 22-26	9:00am-12:00pm	$109
31	Science of Star Wars (FULL/CLOSED)	2-6	July 22-26	9:00am-12:00 pm	$124
32	ALL NEW Shipwreck Adventures…Treasure Hunters	4-8	July 22-25	1:00pm-4:30pm	$119
33	Science of Phineas and Ferb	3-5	July 22-25	1:00pm-4:30pm	$119
34	ALL NEW Inventions (FULL/CLOSED)	6-9	July 22-25	1:00pm-4:30pm	$124

Session 1: Super Science Sampler
June 10-14
Grades K-2 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 109

Looking for a mix? This camp will have different themes each day from our K-2 camps….Club Vet, Creepy Crawlies, Prehistoric Planet, and Pirates Cove.

Session 2: Lego I (FULL/CLOSED)
June 10-14
Grades 2-5 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 119

Welcome to the exciting world of Lego Robotics, NXT style. Get an introduction to machines, robot construction, programming and teamwork as your group builds robots and completes challenges.

Session 3: Classic Cartooning
A Googenius Camp
June 10-14
Grades 2-10 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 100

Learn the basics of cartoon strip and panel development. Create characters, add expressions and learn inking techniques. A treasury will be assembled at the end of the class. Returnees will be challenged.

Session 4: ALL NEW Crazy Chemistry
June 10-13
Grades 3-5 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 119

Solids, liquids and gasses-oh my. Polymers, pH and density-no lie. Come explore chemistry like never before with hands-on, exciting experiments and activities designed to satisfy both blooming and budding scientists. Who doesn’t like liquid nitrogen, dry ice, alka seltzer rockets, flubber and so much more?

Session 5: Spy Club
June 10-13
Grades 3-7 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 119

Get ready to explore what it takes to be a Secret Agent and learn the science of undercover intelligence. Basic training covers the theory and practice of surveillance, night-vision, stealth, perception/awareness, coding, self-defense, and critical thinking.

Session 6: Disgusting Dissection (FULL/CLOSED)
June 10-13
Grades 4-8 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 119

Discover animals from the inside out. Apply dissection techniques to organisms such as sharks, earthworms, crayfish, and cow eyes, hearts and lungs.

Session 7: Comics, Manga & Graphic Novels
A Googenius Camp
June 10-14
Grades 4-12 1:00-4:00
Cost $ 100
Meets Monday-Friday

Hone your graphic story telling skills and create a collective graphic novel. Comic book, manga and basic graphic novel illustrations highlighted. Returnees welcome for more advanced exercises and a final project.

Session 8: Pirates Cove
June 17-21
Grades K-2 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 109

Explore the awesome world under the sea. Learn about the marine creatures that make their homes beneath the surface. See how they live, “breathe,” eat, survive & find some treasure too.

Session 9: Club Vet
June 17-21
Grades 3-5 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 119

Explore the exciting world of animal science and care. If you want to own a pet, be a vet or work/volunteer in a pet related job, then definitely come learn about animal habitats, nutrition and health care.

Session 10: Movie Making
June 17-21
Grades 3-6 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 119

Explore the world if digital video communication through the creativity & technology of movie making. You’ll use digital video cameras; edit software & Mac computers to make your own movie.

Session 11: NEW Club Vet Safari
June 17-20
K-2 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 109

Explore the awesome world of animals as we expand our study of our furry, feathered and scaled friends across the globe (think Lion King or Madagascar). If you’ve wanted to be a Safari Guide, Vet, Zookeeper or start your own pet business…this is the camp for you!

Session 12: Lego League
June 17-20
Grades 3-6 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 119

"Interested in exploring First® Lego® League challenges? Use your Lego NXT camp skills to tackle the 2010 FLL Body Forward challenge with your camp mates."

Session 13: VideoGame Making (FULL/CLOSED)
June 17-20
Grades 4 & up 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 124

Learn to design and modify your own exciting arcade-style games...control characters, objects and outcomes as you increase the difficulty level and add features. (Not Mac compatible). Bring a 1GB flash drive or buy one at camp $10.

Session 14: Science of Phineas and Ferb
June 24-28
Grades K-3 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 109

Hey Kids, we know what you’re going to do today!!! Each day we will watch one episode, learn a bit more of the science behind the show and then explore the theme of the day. We’ll start off with roller coasters on Monday and its all downhill excitement from there!

Session 15: Lego II
June 24-28
Grades 3-6 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 119

This camp is a continuation of the fundamentals of the NXT system with an increased emphasis on teamwork and problem solving. All new robots and challenges will be used.

Session 16: Creepy Crawlies
June 24-27
Grades K-2 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 109

Hakuna Matata is the theme for this camp as we explore the awesome world of bugs from butterflies to beetles, spiders to wasps and things in between.

Session 17: Art 2D and 3D (FULL/CLOSED)
June 24-27
Grades 3-8 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 119

Art 2D/3D- Explore the elements and principles of both two and three dimensional art through the 2D mediums of watercolor, graphite and colored pencils as well as the 3D mediums of clay, wood and metals.

Session 18: Movie Making (FULL/CLOSED)
June 24-27
Grades 3-6 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 119

Explore the world if digital video communication through the creativity & technology of movie making. You’ll use digital video cameras; edit software & Mac computers to make your own movie.

Session 19: Princess Science (FULL/CLOSED)
July 8-12
Grades PK-2 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 109

Being a princess is not all tiaras and glittery gowns. It takes a lot to run a kingdom. Come explore the magical world of gems, color spectrums, flight and fashion through the eyes of science.

Session 20: Science of Phineas and Ferb (FULL/CLOSED)
July 8-12
Grades 3-5 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 119

Session 21: Science of Transformers (FULL/CLOSED)
July 8-11
Grades K-3 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 109

Calling all autobots... “roll out” as we explore machines, robots and motion to the dark side of the moon and beyond. Learn the science behind the “prime” world of transformers.

Session 22: Lego 1.5 (FULL/CLOSED)
July 8-11
Grades 2-4 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 109

This camp will build a different project each day and modify an existing program. Teamwork/creativity are not as emphasized, but students will work in pairs (3’s if they want).

Session 23: VideoGame Making (FULL/CLOSED)
July 8-11
Grades 4 & up 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 124

Session 24: ALL NEW Crazy Chemistry (FULL/CLOSED)
July 15-19
Grades K-2 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 109

Session 25: CSI (FULL/CLOSED)
July 15-19
Grades 3-6 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 119

How do modern day detectives put the pieces of crime scene puzzles together? Find out the tricks and high-tech gadgets used as you solve an all-new crime. Topics covered are: Fingerprinting, DNA analysis, blood typing and more.

Session 26: Tykes Lego (FULL/CLOSED)
July 15-18
Grades K-2 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 109

Get ready to build awesome Lego structures as you are introduced to the science of simple machines, the mechanics of motion and the control of forces.

Session 27: Science of Art (FULL/CLOSED)
July 15-18
Grades 3-6 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 119

Explore the awesome world of art as you create your own masterpieces and learn the science of painting, ceramics, printing, photography and sculpture.

Session 28: Robotech (FULL/CLOSED)
July 15-18
Grades 4-8 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 119

This Lego camp will use the NXT system to challenge your teamwork and creativity. More complex tasks will take your robotic skills higher.

Session 29: Pre-Historic Planet
July 22-26
Grades K-2 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 109

Discover the world of dinosaurs as we learn the types, where they lived and what they ate. Explore rock formations, volcanoes, bones & fossils.

Session 30: Lil’ Lady Lego
July 22-26
Grades K-2 9:00-12:00
Cost $109

The science of simple machines, construction and forces meets the design and style of the new Friends Legos. Bring your friends for a great time to explore just how fun learning with Legos can be.

Session 31: Science of Star Wars (FULL/CLOSED)
July 22-26
Grades 2-6 9:00-12:00
Cost $ 124

Travel galaxies a long time ago and far, far, away. We will explore force shields, photons, creatures, droids, and life forces. Build your own light saber and hovercraft and more during our weeklong Jedi training.

Session 32: ALL NEW Shipwreck Adventures…Treasure Hunters
July 22-25
Grades 4-8 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 119

National Treasure meets Pirates of the Caribbean as we follow the clues and explore shipwrecks from 70 BC to WWII in search of treasure. We’ll learn about archaeology, shipbuilding, navigation, marine life, diving and more.

Session 33: Science of Phineas and Ferb
July 22-25
Grades 3-5 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 119

Session 34: ALL NEW Inventions (FULL/CLOSED)
July 22-25
Grades 6-9 1:00-4:30
Cost $ 124

Builders, inventors and problem solvers…join us as we explore the world around us and design engineering solutions to daily problems. We’ll also discuss the ways we use everyday technology and apply it to new challenges. Hands-on science at its’ interdisciplinary best!

Camp Office Phone
Phone: 616-395-7628