Campers began the week dissecting a cow eye! They were able to see all of the different parts inside the eye that help them see, and even peel the lens!
They also learned all about color and created a spinning wheel to see what happens when all the colors are spinning around.
By using special glasses that filtered out certain colors , they were able to decode secret messages!
On Tuesday we focused on all the different forms of energy. Using different colored bingo chips, they learned about how nonrenewable forms of energy are being depleted and then learned about all the forms of renewable energy that we are using.
To learn about how temperature changes how liquids move, campers heated up soapy water and added food coloring in order to see convection. To test elasticity, campers dropped bouncy balls multiple times and tested which characteristics make balls bounce higher.
On Wednesday we learned all about force and motion. Campers got to use foam tubing to create roller coasters. They dropped marbles to test them out!
Campers also made drop copters and spinning discs and dropped them from the second floor balcony.
Using a wind tunnel made from a large fan and plastic bags, they tested their flying crafts.
On Thursday we took a trip to the Hands-On Museum! Campers got to spend the morning exploring the museum with their counselors.
The concourse area is always a favorite. Campers got to see tornadoes, explore the water zone, and use blocks to build!
They also enjoyed the bubble capsule, climbing wall, and many different light and sound exhibits.
On Friday campers learned all about electricity and circuits! Using batteries and small LED lights, they created circuit bugs that light up!
Snap Circuit kits allowed campers to learn more about electric currents. By connecting the circuits on the board, they were able to build radios, police signals, flying saucers, and more.
Using a plasma ball and a fluorescent light bulb, they saw a static electricity display that changes when you touch it. They were also able to light up the bulb just by holding it close to the ball!
