5th & 6th Grade Programs

Explore what kind of creatures live along our local coast. Campers will take a trip to one of our local beaches and discover its different ecosystems with the help of Heal the Bay. Discover how animals adapt to some of these extreme conditions. Investigate different habitats such as kelp forest, rocky shores and more, then get to create your own habitat. Field trips will be Wednesday and Thursday; class will end at 4pm.

Course No.	Dates	Time	Status
Course # 2520	Mon. - Fri. July 7 - 11	12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Course # 4520	Mon. - Fri. July 21 - 25	12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Course # 5520	Mon. - Fri. July 28 - Aug. 1	12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee (for one child): $165 members / $185 non-members

Lights... camera... action, and all controlled by you on your very own computer! Explore the science of 3D animation and create animations synced to your very own soundtrack. You will learn all about animation principles and techniques, storyboarding, scriptwriting, sound editing and how to create and edit your own animated film exploring a scientific principle. Each participant will get to take home their very own DVD of the work they complete in class and the final day will feature a real film festival and premiere party for you to invite your own guests!

Course No.	Dates	Time	Status
Course # 3531	Mon. - Fri. July 14 - 18	9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Course # 6531	Mon. - Fri. Aug. 4 - 8	9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Course # 8531	Mon. - Fri. Aug. 18 - 22	9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fee (for one child): $260 members / $300 non-members

What do humans need to survive in the alien environment of space?  How does the body respond to the bizarre conditions away from the atmosphere?  Explore the problems faced by NASA scientists and astronauts trying to create a livable world far from our planet. This class is taught by the Science Center’s Aerospace Curator and Science Center educators.

Course No.	Dates	Time	Status
Course # 1532	Mon. - Fri. June 23 - 27	9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Course # 6532	Mon. - Fri. Aug. 4 - 8	9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Explore human anatomy and biology through animal dissections and explorations. Discover what keeps your body ticking and how to keep it healthy. You'll see your body in a whole new way.

Course No.	Dates	Time	Status
Course # 1513	Mon. - Fri. June 23 - 27	9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Course # 2523	Mon. - Fri. July 7 - 11	12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Course # 4513	Mon. - Fri. July 21 - 25	9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Course # 5523	Mon. - Fri. July 28 - Aug. 1	12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Course # 7513	Mon. - Fri. Aug. 11 - 15	9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Gravity - it's not just a good idea, it's the LAW! Learn about gravity and Newton's laws of motion as we explore the rules that govern the moving and shaking of everything around us. Our tools for this adventure will include rockets, tennis ball launchers, our 3-story drop tower, and other elements of the Big Lab. Class includes rocket launch on the last day of class.

Course No.	Dates	Time	Status
Course # 2514	Mon. - Fri. July 7 - 11	9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Course # 4524	Mon. - Fri. July 21 - 25	12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Course # 5514	Mon. - Fri. July 28 - Aug. 1	9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Course # 7524	Mon. - Fri. Aug. 11 - 15	12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee (for one child): $145 members / $165 non-members

Experiment with the properties of matter in this fun, and sometimes messy, class. Test different ingredients to uncover how chemical reactions work. You’ll create strange, gooey substances like oobleck, slime and gak.

Course No.	Dates	Time	Status
Course # 1525	Mon. - Fri. June 23 - 27	12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Course # 2515	Mon. - Fri. July 7 - 11	9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Course # 4515	Mon. - Fri. July 21 - 25	9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Course # 5515	Mon. - Fri. July 28 - Aug. 1	9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fee (for one child): $125 members / $145 non-members