Dr. Suzanne Strait, biological sciences professor and director of the camp, said students will have an unforgettable experience with each of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) activities.
“All camps are hands-on with science, including creativity and art, and we sneak math in at every opportunity (and the kids don’t even notice it),” Strait said. “With camps spanning many fields such as astronomy, physics, chemistry, zoology, engineering, forensics, mathematics, microscopy, anatomy, microbiology and computer programming, your child will explore through both hands-on and activity based learning. The camps offer the opportunity for your child to enrich their science education and see what real science is all about.”
Each camp is staffed with Marshall University faculty members and graduate students, as well as local professionals. The camp’s staff to camper ratio ranges from 2:6 to 2:20, permitting very individualized instruction.
Here is a look at the camp schedule:
- Week 1 (June 5-9): Minecraft Marshall / ACT Math Boot Camp
- Week 2 (June 12-16): Minecraft Pullman
- Week 3 (June 19-23): Paleontology
- Week 4 (June 26-30): Want to be a Vet?
- Week 5 (July 6): Astronomy Star Gazers
- Week 6 (July 10-14): Mad Scientist
- Week 7 (July 17-21): Let’s Build a Kingdom / Vex Robotics
- Week 8 (July 24-28): Let’s Build a Kingdom
- Week 9 (July 31-Aug. 4): Pokemon Go Strategy
There is a 10% discount for children and grandchildren of Marshall University employees. Scholarships are available for those in need. Parents or guardians may register their children today at WVScienceAdventures.org or learn more by contacting WVScienceAdventures@gmail.com.