Discovery Kids Summer Camps 2013
Summer of Wonder
Discovery Center Summer 2013 Camps
8 Weeks of summer ‘Ed-Venture’ camps to choose from Monday-Friday, July 8-August 23, 2013
Camper Ages 4 year olds Session 1 only, 5-6 (5 year olds must be registered for fall 2013 Kindergarten), 7-8, and 9-12.
Internship program for 13-15 year olds (call 607-773-8661 x 208 for application).
Hours: Half day sessions 9am-12pm and 1-4pm with the option for a full day of fun with our back-to-back camps…just bring a
lunch! Supervised lunch with exploration of our interactive exhibits 12-1pm for campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Early drop off (includes Breakfast Club) and late pick-up available Children registered for early drop off
will enjoy a nutritious breakfast to fuel them for an energetic day of camp fun! Early drop-off from 8-9am ($15/session) and late
pick-up from 4-5:30pm ($15/session); Early and Late care available on a weekly basis only and must be signed up for at time of
registration.
Camp Fees All camp fees are due at time of registration including early drop off and late pickup fees. Members $65, non members $75 per weekly half day session. One time $12 registration fee per camper for summer 2013 includes a Discovery Kids Summer Camp T-shirt. Pre-K Camp Fees: $40/session members, $45/session nonmembers—$12 registration fee waived (no Tshirt).
Discovery Interns for 13-15 year olds!
Sign up for any or all of our 8 camp sessions July 1 – Aug 23. Explore the arts, science, history, drama and outdoor fun with an inside look at the workings of a children’s museum. Aid with summer camps, try your hand at fun-filled activities and meet new
friends! Application and references required. As part of the learning process, interested applicants will be asked to interview.
Selected applicants are required to attend a pre-camp training session. Hours: M-F, 8:45am-4pm. Cost $20/wk members, $25
nonmembers. Call 773-8661 x 208 for application and interview.
GALUMPHA GANG
Two Week Performing Arts Camp - July 22 – Aug 2, 9am-3pm
The performers of the internationally acclaimed, acrobatic dance company, Galumpha, in partnership with The Discovery Center,
will offer a two-week intensive summer camp in collaborative choreography, dazzling acrobatics, creative costuming, and tantalizing teamwork to area children and youth; no dance experience necessary! The Galumpha performers bring thousands of hours of
stage and teaching experience into a mind-expanding and body-bending process certain to result in the wildly unexpected.
Participants will absorb skills while creating a genuine, kid-driven, professional performance, which will be a showcased event
open to the general public as a culmination of the two-week program. The Galumpha Gang is geared for children aged 7-13, running July 22nd —August 2nd. Camper fee is $400 (members $375) registration is first come, first served. There are a limited number of internship positions available for 14-18 year olds and fee is $200. Camp and performance is held at Binghamton University’s
Fine Arts Building. Call 773-8661 x201.
Session 1: July 1-3
Color Me Wonderful
New! The Discovery Center is offering pre-k camps for 4 year
old campers for this week only! Children must be 4 years old by
July 1 to participate. Big fun for our littlest campers! $40 members, $45 nonmembers per session—$12 registration waived.
Pre-K Camp
Mornings 9am - 12pm
DINOSAUR TRAIN –Hop aboard with Buddy on the Dinosaur Train and travel to new adventures as you visit the whimsical prehistoric world of jungles, swamps, volcanoes and oceans!
Explore dinosaurs of all kinds through song, crafts and games all
while passing through magical Time Tunnels that take you
through the age of dinosaurs.
OOEY, GOOEY ART A mess is a sign of a good day during
this week of icky, squishy fun. Messy art activities allow creativity to ooze through your fingers as you learn to color mix, create your own gloop paintings, and press together homemade
paper creations. This camp will have you elbow deep in the
creative process. Don’t forget to dress for a mess!
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
MAGIC SCHOOL BUS ADVENTURES This is a school
bus you won’t want to miss! With activities based on the popular children’s program “The Magic School Bus” you will be on
your way to new adventures! Remember what Ms. Fizzle says,
“Get out there and explore”.
BERENSTAIN BEARS VISIT THE DC-Travel with us
down a sunny dirt road deep in Bear Country with the characters of Berenstain Bears as we enjoy some good old fashioned
country summer fun. Turn off that television and read “Too
Much TV” then go on a “Great Honey Hunt” and learn all about
bees and honey. Learn to put our best paw forward as we read
“Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners” and taste some tasty
treats on a teddy bear picnic with all the trimmings These and
other timeless classics will be the inspiration for games, crafts
and good old fashioned fun. Get ready to go on a bear hunt at
The Binghamton Zoo to learn about bears and other furry
woodland animals!
Session 2: July 8-12
Unearthed Week
NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM – Children aged 7 or older have
the opportunity to attend a museum sleepover. Each sleepover
is limited to 50 children. You drop off the camper and we do
the rest!! Kids arrive at 6pm for dinner. The themed night Kids
Who-Dunnit? is filled with museum play, special activities and
fun! Lights out at 10pm-sleepover ends at 9am Saturday after
breakfast. Friday, July 12, $25 per camper.
Mornings 9am - 12pm
5-6 year olds:
THE SUPERORDER: DINOS- Travel to new adventures
this week as you visit the prehistoric world of jungles, swamps,
volcanoes and oceans! Explore dinosaurs of all kinds through
crafts, scientific investigation and games while passing through
magical Time Tunnels that take you through the age of dinosaurs to meet prehistoric creatures from the Mesozoic, Triassic,
Jurassic and Cretaceous time periods.
7-8 year olds:
AARDVARK AFRICAN ADVENTURE: WILD
KRATTS- Join the adventures of the Wild Kratts brothers as
we dig into the secret lives of extra ordinary creatures and explore the hidden habitats of animals that live underground. Go
on an Aardvark adventure as you learn about this fascinating
animal that digs the homes of all burrow–living creatures of
Africa. Hyenas, squirrels, hedgehogs, mongoose, bats and
many birds and reptiles owe a debt of gratitude to the aardvark’s love for digging! Games, crafts and scientific investigation will add up to a HOLE lot of fun!
THE KID CAVE -Step into the prehistoric era of Neanderthal cavemen and wooly mammoths and investigate early man
during this week of rock solid fun! Did cavemen live at the
same time as dinosaurs? Did people really live in caves? Find
out as you explore the creatures of the prehistoric era and learn
about the clues that help to tell the real story through crafts
and games based on Dreamwork’s production of The Croods
9-12 year olds:
TOMBS AND TREASURE-Unearth some of the world’s
coolest antiquities with an exploration of the tombs of the ancient Mayans and the treasures they hold. Travel to Guatemala
and explore the tomb of “The Grandfather Vulture” with an
exploration of the Mayan’s belief in the spiritual powers of animals. Solve the riddles that lead you through the great underground maze as you search for the jeweled jaguar that guards
the hidden treasure!
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
5-6 year olds:
WILD ABOUT WILD KRATTS- Join the adventures of
the Wild Kratts brothers as we dig into the secret lives of extra
ordinary creatures and explore the hidden habitats of animals
that live underground. Go on an Aardvark adventure as you
learn about this fascinating animal that digs the homes of all
burrow–living creatures of Africa. Hyenas, squirrels, hedgehogs, mongoose, bats and many birds and reptiles owe a debt
of gratitude to the aardvark’s love for digging! Games, crafts
and scientific investigation will add up to a HOLE lot of fun!
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7-8 year olds:
FUN ERUPTS!- Dig deeper into history with an
exploration of Minos, the lost Greek civilization covered by ash
after one of the world’s largest volcanic eruptions in 1500 B.C.
Investigate the great Bronze-Age Minoan culture that inhabited
the island of Crete taking their name from the mythical king
Minos, ruler of the Minoan palace of Knossos. Learn about the
Minotaur, half man half beast worshipped by the Minoans, walk
the labyrinth and build your own marble maze! Craft with
metal, try your hand at deciphering the Linear, a script used by
the Minoans a not-yet-deciphered language, create your own
fresco and “excavate” the artifacts as you unearth the mysteries that surround this highly evolved culture that ruled the waters of the Mediterranean.
THE INSECT UNDERGROUND- With over a million species of insects, and even more that haven’t been studied, it
should be no surprise that some of the weirdest creatures on
the planet are insects. This camp is sure to give you the creepy
crawlies as we investigate insects of the underground! Explore
the four things that ensure an insect’s ability to survive under
the earth and take an up close look at the special appendages
adapted for their life in the dirt. Be prepared to get messy as
we dig deeper into the life of a bug with games and activities
that that are downright creepy!
9-12 year olds:
ATLANTIS- Team up with your explorer friends in search of
the lost continent of Atlantis! Join in the debate as we investigate the existence of a city said to have been swallowed by the
sea in just one day and one night! Did Atlantis, a city of great
wealth and technological advancement ever really exist? Join
the centuries-old debate through a scientific and historical investigation in search for the answer! Explore the possibility of a
lost continent-Pangaea with scientific experiments of continental drift, volcanic eruption and earthquakes, and create your
own utopian civilization based on Plato’s accounts of a city of
amazing wealth that valued peace and creativity. Craft a city in
a bottle, play games that have you searching for the lost gold!
Session 3: July 15-19
Mischief Makers Week
Mornings 9am - 12pm
5-6 year olds:
DESPICABLE GRU-Gru the bad to the core evil-doer is up
to his old tricks again! Not to be out done by his rival Vector,
Gru is planning his biggest heist yet; stealing the moon!
Through an exploration of space and incredible feats of athletic
doings you and your team must work to put an end to Gru’s evil
plan. The popular children’s animation “Despicable Me” will be
the inspiration this week as we create our own carnival and
explore the cosmic forces that will put an end to Gru’s evil plot!
PLANETEERS -Gaia, goddess Earth, has summoned you and
your planetary friends to defend the Earth against environmental peril. To accomplish this you must put on your “planet
vision” and earn your magic ring by advancing the 5 levels of
earth power: earth, wind, water, fire and heart. This is not easy
to accomplish on your own, you must join forces with your
Planeteer teammates to amplify your powers and stop disasters
through cunning acts of courage and quick thinking. With the
five earth powers combined the master of environmental
avengers can be summoned…Captain Planet and our planet’s
environment will be saved from pollution and the Earth’s health
will be restored!
7-8 year olds:
Disney Villains-Character is the magic word this week as we
explore the good vs. evil plots of 5 Disney productions: Beauty
and the Beast, Aladdin, 101 Dalmatians, Snow White, and Lion
King. Everybody loves Belle, the good girl but what can we
learn from Gaston? How about Jafar from Aladdin? Cruella?
Well we all know it is wrong to hurt defenseless puppies, but
what does it mean to be selfish? Disney characters will open a
discussion of self through self esteem building activities that
will build teamwork as we investigate what it means to be a
good friend. Disney inspired crafts and an exploration of the
magical locations that tell the tales will have this week ending
in a happily ever after.
9-12 year olds:
SWARM- With over a million species of insects, and even
more that haven’t been studied, it should be no surprise that
some of the weirdest creatures on the planet are insects. This
camp is sure to give you the creepy crawlies as we investigate
insects-pests or helper bees? The longest insect in the world,
the strongest insect on the earth, the animal with the weirdest
life cycle, the animal with the most bizarre body parts, the prettiest, the strangest and those that create the most damage will
all be explored. Science is about to make your skin crawl with
games and activities that that are downright creepy!
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
5-6 year olds:
Darth Vader- May the force be with you during this death
defying week of galactic excitement. The challenge to assist the
rebels against the evil empire is on for as Yoda says “size matters not, look at me”! Young rebel warriors are needed for this
week of mastering the force!
BAD BOY PIRATES Don’t be a landlubber this summer.
Jump aboard the DC Dabloon and sail the seven seas with your
fellow mates as we drink some grog and eat some hardtack and
junk living the life of the bad boy pirates. X marks the spot as
we find hidden booty through challenging games and walk the
plank right into some get wet fun! These crafts and games will
challenge even the crustiest old barnacle!
7-8 year olds:
DESPERADO CAMP-Think you got what it takes to rule the
west? Take a ride into the Wild West, a world of cowboys and
Indians, horses and loyal sidekicks while learning about the heroes and villains of the old West. We’ll be herding our way
across the prairie during this fun-filled week of camp that will
have you whistling Dixie and riding off into the sunset!
9-12 year olds:
AMERICAN SCOUNDRELS American History is full of
trouble makers, especially during its earliest years. The question remains, though: Were these men really mischievous or
just misunderstood? To decide, young detectives will investigate why, for example, Captain John Smith, was arrested on a
ship before he even arrived in the New World. Come make sure
these characters receive a fair trial!
Session #4: July 22-26
Fun Flicks
NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM - Children aged 7 or older have
the opportunity to attend a museum sleepover. Each sleepover
limited to 50 children. You drop off the camper and we do the
rest!! Kids arrive at 6pm for dinner. The theme Pirate’s Life for
Me includes museum play, special activities and fun! Lights out
at 10pm-sleepover ends at 9am Sat after breakfast. Fri, Jul 26,
$25 per camper.
Mornings 9am - 12pm
5-6 year olds:
CROODS CRAZY- Step into the prehistoric era of Neanderthal cavemen and wooly mammoths with an investigation of
early man. Did cavemen live at the same time as dinosaurs?
Did people really live in caves? -find out as you explore the
creatures of the prehistoric era and learn about the clues that
help to tell the real story through fun crafts and games based
on the new Dreamworks production of The Croods.
DISNEY HOOLIGANS-Character is the magic word this
week as we explore the good vs. evil plots of 5 Disney productions: Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, 101 Dalmatians, Snow
White, and Lion King. Everybody loves Belle, the good girl but
what can we learn from Gaston? How about Jafar from Aladdin? Cruella? Well we all know it is wrong to hurt defenseless
puppies, but what does it mean to be selfish? Disney characters will open a discussion of self through self esteem building
activities that will build teamwork as we investigate what it
means to be a good friend. Disney inspired crafts and an exploration of the magical locations that tell the tales will have this
week ending in a happily ever after
7-8 year olds:
OZ -You will be swept away to the magical world of Oz as the
yellow brick road leads you to a new adventure every day. A
lion’s share of activities will test your courage, and have you
playing mind games that will keep you headed to the Emerald
City where you will try your hand at science wizardry that
would stump even the powerful OZ himself. So, click your heels
and get ready to put your heart into a week in full Technicolor.
9-12 year olds:
HEROES AND LEGENDS: HARRY POTTER TO
SHREK- What does a young wizard named Harry Potter, a
talking Lion known as Aslan, and an untidy ogre called Shrek
have in common? They are legendary. Come find out why such
myths are so important to movie making. Creativity will be essential to create an original mythical story and character!
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
5-6 year olds:
MUNCHKIN LAND- You will be swept away to the magical
world of Oz as the yellow brick road leads you to a new adventure every day. A lion’s share of activities will test your courage, and have you playing mind games that will keep you
headed to the emerald village where you will try your hand at
science wizardry that would stump even the powerful OZ himself. So, click your heals and get ready to put your heart into a
week in full colorful fun.
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SMURFS -When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue
Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical
world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of The
Discovery Center! Help the Smurfs find a way to get back to
their village before Gargamel tracks them down with through
games and crafts that will take you on a magical adventure!
You will laugh until you are blue in the face as you team up with
the Smurfs to rescue Smurfette from the Naughties. Learn to
speak “Smurf” ( a language that uses the word “Smurf” a lot!)
and play Smurf games in the DC Story Garden!
7-8 year olds:
SPY KIDS- Shhh! Grab your magnifying glass and join us for a
week of secretive, sneaky fun. Create your own spy kits, participate in scavenger hunts, campers will work together to disguise
themselves to solve mysteries, decode messages, collect fingerprints and many more fun top secret activities. This is your
mission to a fun filled week of being a spy, if you choose to accept.
9-12 year olds:
AVATAR-Are you a fan of Nickelodeon’s hit show “Avatar:
The Last Airbender”? This week in camp we’ll follow in the
footsteps of Katara, Sokka, Momo, and everyone’s favorite airbender, Aang. Together we’ll explore the elements of earth,
fire, air, and water and use them to defeat the evils of Fire Lord
Ozai. What mysteries await as you uncover your own bending
skills?
Session 5: July 29-Aug 2
Planetary Partners
Mornings 9am - 12pm
5-6 year olds:
STAR WARS- May the force be with you during this death
defying week of galactic excitement. The challenge to assist the
rebels against the evil empire and Darth Vadar is on as you destroy the Death Star and save the planets. Planetary investigation in The DC Starlab will have you travelling between galaxies.
7-8 year olds:
TIME TRAVELERS-Let’s hop into the Discovery Center’s
secret time machine and journey through time together! Travelling to the past and the future, new adventures await you at
every stop. Imaginations will run wild as we dream up the
world of our future—a world of hover cars, aliens, rockets, and
transporters. The Sky is—quite literally—the limit
Empire Strikes Back- Young Rebel Warriors are needed
for this week of mastering the force. May the force be with you
during this death defying week of galactic excitement as you
travel to the planet Hoth.
9-12 year olds:
OUTERSPACE OLYMPICS Come help create and run the
most unearthly and bizarre Olympic Games that the aliens on
Mars have ever experienced! Who will win the foot race of
backwards running, design the most fashionable uniform for
extraterrestrial competitors, and complete in record time an
obstacle course of debris from a space war? Get ready to be
part of the most sensational event in millions of light years!
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
5-6 year olds:
MOONBEAMS-Celebrate moonbeams with a Mooncake Fes-
tival! In China and in Vietnam, a celebration is held in honor of
the harvest when the moon its fullest. Dragon parades are held
under the moonbeams and laughter and games fill the streets.
This week will be full of magic and legends that tell the tale of
the moon with stories of moon fairies and ancient heroes. Prepare the traditional mooncakes and learn games played by children in Asia. Eagle Chicken, Pull Tails, Weaving a Flower basket
and more will have you giggling and catching moonbeams.
7-8 year olds:
JEDI TRAINING- Jedi Training is now in session! Star Wars
warriors report to duty! Are you ready to leave your home
planet and join the rebels to save Princess Leia from the
clutches of Darth Vader? Travel across the galaxies and put
your light saver training to use with games, science and crafts
that will have you destroying the Death Star!
ALIEN TEA PARTY- You are invited to the greatest party
in the universe! So set your sights on some out of this world
fun as we head to the funniest little alien place just on the
outer edge of space. The aliens call it Planet Zum-Zee, and they
are meeting there this week for a special picnic tea! Don’t miss
this week of outrageous fun as we prepare fun foods, play fear
factor fruits and vegetables and other out of this world games
as we prepare for a picnic fit for even the pickiest alien! Based
on the children’s story “Come To Tea On Planet Zum-Zee”!
9-12 year olds:
SPACE INVADERS- Get ready to blast off into an amazing
journey into the universe as you are inducted into Astronaut
Academy! Let your imagination soar wild while learning about
planets, shooting stars, spaceships, black holes, space food and
much more. Be ready to join in on all the fun because there’s
no place like space.
Session 6: Aug 5-9 Imagine It!
NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM - Children aged 7 or older can
attend a museum sleepover limited to 50 children. You drop
off the camper and we do the rest! Kids arrive at 6pm for dinner. The theme A Night Under the Stars includes museum
play, special activities (Zoo Hike and a Star Lab Experience) and
fun! Lights out at 10pm-sleepover ends at 9am Sat. after breakfast. Fri., Aug 9, $25 per camper.
Mornings 9am - 12pm
5-6 year olds:
OVER THE RAINBOW- You will be swept away to the
magical world of Oz as the yellow brick road leads you to a new
adventure every day. A lion’s share of activities will test your
courage, and have you playing mind games that will keep you
headed to the emerald village where you will try your hand at
science wizardry that would stump even the powerful OZ himself. So, click your heals and get ready to put your heart into a
week in full Technicolor.
7-8 year olds:
TROLL TROUBLE- Trolls, mythical creatures that sometimes are said to be as big as giants and other times small like a
dwarf, are mischievous and usually practice nasty habits ( if you
ever see one please offer them a Kleenex!). They have an aversion to noise and some say turn to stone at night, but one of
their most egregious habits is to collect things that do not belong to them. During this week of trollology, campers will ex
plore Scandinavian folklore and some of the customs that still
exist today in Scandinavian culture as part of celebrations and
holiday rituals. Collage from found items and Scandinavian folk
art will all be investigated as we unlock the troll mystery.
MYTHICAL CREATURES- For thousands of years the
mythical creatures have fascinated us in movies, cartoons and
songs. This week we will jump into the world of fire breathing
dragons, mermaids (and mermen!) and unicorns! Discover how
their powers have captured our imagination! Examine the legends, science and history of the fanciful.
9-12 year olds:
LEGO OPOLIS- Imagine a world built by you-one brick at a
time. Take the challenge as you race your friends in speed
building and spatial recognition games. Design a car for race
day, make a space ship and learn about rocket science, create a
marble maze and build a vignette from your favorite book!
Engineering and creativity will be a snap as you build, play and
craft using LEGO bricks.
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
5-6 year olds:
THE SEUSS IS LOOSE -“Oh the Thinks You Can Think” during this week of rhyme and meter as we celebrate the life and
works of Dr. Seuss! You will like it here! You will like it there!
You will like it everywhere! As we take our explorations to the
garden with “The Lorax,” the kitchen with “Green Eggs and
Ham,” celebrate “Wacky Wednesday,” learn to balance apples
on our heads with “Ten Apples On Top” and make new friends
with “Feet to Meet.”
7-8 year olds:
SUNK: Atlantis- Team up with your explorer friends in
search of the lost continent of Atlantis! Join in the debate as
we investigate the existence of a city said to have been swallowed by the sea in just one day and one night! Did Atlantis, a
city of great wealth and technological advancement ever really
exist? Join the centuries old debate through a scientific and
historical investigation in search for the answer! Explore the
possibility of a lost continent-Pangaea with scientific experiments of continental drift, volcanic eruption and earthquakes,
and create your own utopian civilization based on Plato’s accounts of a city of amazing wealth that valued peace and creativity. Craft a city in a bottle and play games that have you
searching for the lost gold!
SCOOBY DOO AND THE ZOMBIES! Scooby and his
friends spice it up with a visit to New Orleans! Investigate
Moonscar Island where there have been reported sightings of
the ghost of pirate Morgan Moonscar. Explore real life Louisiana pirates, learn about the 4 kinds of zombies, find out if
quicksand really does exist and investigate the rich animal life in
the bayou as you solve the mystery of the zombies of Moonscar
Island!
9-12 year olds:
IT’S MAGIC!- Attention, all inspiring magicians come learn
the basics of the world of magic. Including magician’s “code of
ethics,” to step-by-step instructions written by the best magicians to ever live. Children will learn the theatrics, movement,
stage direction and of course, skills to perform you very own
magic show.
Session 7-Aug 12-16 Blue Planet
Mornings 9am - 12pm
5-6 year olds:
ALOHA! Catch the wave…in Hawaii! It’s Luau time! Explore
the marine life of Hawaii and the spectacular color of the Hawaiian coral reef! Learn about Hawaiian culture and dip your
toe in some fun-filled water games!
7-8 year olds:
CAPTAIN PLANET- Gaia, goddess Earth, has summoned
you and your planetary friends to help defend the Earth against
environmental peril. To accomplish this task you must earn
your magic ring by earning the 5 levels of earth power: earth,
wind, water, fire and heart. This is not easy to accomplish on
your own, you must join forces with other Planeteers to amplify
your powers and stop catastrophic environmental disasters
through cunning acts of courage and quick thinking. With the
five earth powers combined the master of environmental avengers can be summoned…Captain Planet!
CARRIBEAN CRUISIN’- It is time to pull up anchor and
take this party out to sea! Cruises are known for food, fun and
adventure! With a new port every day, vacationers will try the
local foods, play in the surf with an investigation of land and
water and of course enjoy some night time entertainment! Star
in a talent show, enjoy some Game Show fun and play “deck
“games during this week of surf and sun!
9-12 year olds:
SEA STALLIONS-Dive into an investigation of the brutes of
the sea-Vikings! Vikings, the seafaring Scandinavian pirates who
raided, traded and explored the seas from as far and wide as
Europe to the North Atlantic during the 8th to 11th centuries
will be the focus of our fun and frolic as we explore history with
water games that will have you going Viking! Meet Harold
Bluetooth and learn about the Ruestones and the famous Sea
Stallion ship, race your own Viking “milk carton” ship, listen to
Norse mythology and create Viking inspired shields and cartouches with zoomorphic (animal) designs as we wage war on
summer boredom.
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
5-6 year olds:
SAND CASTLES- This week will be a day at the beach with
an exploration of sand and sea. Make sea shell art, sand castles you can keep!, water color masterpieces and more as you
dive into folklore with stories of mermaids and mermen and
the underwater palaces they call home. Bathing suit needed
for wet water games!
7-8 year olds:
VIKINGS-Dive into an investigation of the brutes of the seaVikings! Vikings, the seafaring Scandinavian pirates who raided,
traded and explored the seas from as far and wide as Europe to
the North Atlantic during the 8th to 11th centuries will be the
focus of our fun and frolic as we explore history with water
games that will have you going Viking! Meet Harold Bluetooth
and learn about the Ruestones and the famous Sea Stallion
ship, race your own Viking “milk carton” ship, listen to Norse
mythology and create Viking inspired shields and cartouches
with zoomorphic (animal) designs as we wage war on summer
boredom.
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BUGGED- With over a million species of insects, and even
more that haven’t been studied, it should be no surprise that
some of the weirdest creatures on the planet are insects. This
camp is sure to give you the creepy crawlies as we investigate
insects of the underground! Explore the four things that ensure
an insect’s ability to survive under the earth and take an up
close look at the special appendages adapted for their life in the
dirt. Be prepared to get messy as we dig deeper into the life of
a bug with games and activities that that are downright creepy!
9-12 year olds:
FUN ERUPTS!- Dig deeper into history with an exploration
of Minos, the lost Greek civilization covered by ash after one of
the world’s largest volcanic eruptions in the year 1500 B.C.
Investigate the great Bronze-Age Minoan culture that inhabited
the island of Crete taking their name from the mythical king
Minos, the ruler of the Minoan palace of Knossos. Learn about
the Minotaur, half man half beast worshipped by the Minoans,
walk the labyrinth and build your own marble maze! Craft with
metal, try your hand at deciphering the Linear A script used by
the Minoans-a not yet deciphered language, create your own
fresco and “excavate” the artifacts as you unearth the mysteries that surround this highly evolved culture that ruled the waters of the Mediterranean.
Session 8, Aug 19-23:
Make it Move
Mornings 9am - 12pm
5-6 year olds:
GAME ON- Steal the Bacon, Wonder Ball, Spud, Freeze Tag…
just plain old fashioned kids play! We are going to push play to
the limits this week with kid-powered field games.
7-8 year olds:
THE AMAZING RACE Get ready set…GO! The Amazing
Race is off and running as participants travel the globe tackling
fetes of endurance, agility and fact finding as they explore cultures around the globe.
GIZMOS AND GADGETS-Spin, glide and wobble your way
through this week of spectacular science games as you s-t-r-e-tc-h your imagination inventing things that go. Learn about mechanics of toys and self through an investigation of simple machines and what makes things move!
9-12 year olds:
ATHLETIC ADVENTURES Need to burn some energy?
Can’t sit still? Then “Athletic Adventures Camp” is for you!
Each day will be a celebration of the many ways in which we
exercise and play. Learn new sports, play silly games, dance,
tumble, and hike—all this and more will keep you in motion this
week while we learn just how much our amazing bodies can do!
Wear your sneakers and come ready to have some fun outside!
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
5-6 year olds:
FLIGHTS OF FANCY! This week is going to be a breath of
fresh air with an investigation of how things move through air.
The sky will be the limit as we investigate how things fly. Birds,
insects and even kites will make this camp a real flight of fancy!
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7-8 year olds:
ME IN MOTION Need to burn some energy? Can’t sit still?
Then “Me in Motion Camp” is for you! Each day will be a celebration of the many ways in which we move and play. Learn
new sports, play silly games, dance, tumble, and hike—all this
and more will keep you in motion this week while we learn just
how much our amazing bodies can do! Wear your sneakers and
come ready to have some fun outside!
MEDIEVAL GAMES- The challenge is on for the kipps and
the spoils as you display your prowess during this week of medieval tournaments! Learn about medieval fitness through an
exploration of jousting and acts of strength and courage as we
crusade through the Middle Ages.
9-12 year olds:
SURVIVOR-Think you have what it takes to conquer the
wild? Outwit, Outlast, Outplay and become the ultimate camp
survivor. Throughout the week we’ll learn how to identify edible plants, make a fire, build a shelter and purify water. We’ll
also engage in many traditional camp activities such as archery,
orienteering, knot tying, etc. In this action packed week you
and your tribe will be challenged in sports, group competitions,
and individual competitions. We will strengthen your camper’s
teamwork skills, along with physical and mental skills, positive
thinking, endurance, problem solving and sportsmanship. At
the end of the week campers, will have the tools and knowledge to conquer the wilderness on their own.
How to Register your Camper(s)
Fill out the attached form and mail or drop off at our reception desk with your payment to:
The Discovery Center, 60 Morgan Road,
Binghamton, NY 13903
You can also register online through our website:
www.thediscoverycenter.org
All camp fees due at time of registration (non-refundable;
Program credits only).
DISCOVERY KIDS 2013 SUMMER CAMP
REGISTRATION FORM
How to register your child - don’t be disappointed, camps fill quickly - register early
1. Complete registration and child information sheet and drop off or mail (or register online). Full payment and one time
registration fee of $12 must accompany registration (no refunds – program credits only). Send to The Discovery Center,
60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903 www.thediscoverycenter.org Questions? 607-773-8661 x 201.
2. Camp fees are $65 per camper per half day session for members and $75 per camper per half day session for
nonmembers. A one-time $12 registration fee is required for each camper for the 2013 camp season (includes DC Tshirt). Early drop off fee (8-9am Breakfast included) is $15 per week per camper and late pick up fee (4-5:30pm) is $15
per week per camper; before or after care available on weekly basis only. All camp fees due at time of registration.
Child’s Name:____________________________________________Age:______________________________
Parent’s Name:___________________________________________Phone:____________________________
Home Phone(s):_______________________________ Cell Phone(s):__________________________________
Guardian(s):___________________________________________ Relation to Child:______________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone(s):_____________________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Discovery Center Member: Yes( ), No( ). Join online or download a membership form: www.thediscoverycenter.org
Before/After Care
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To register for more camps, please attach an additional sheet.
Don’t forget to add one time $12 registration fee.
Total Amount Enclosed:___________ *Check #:______Please make payable to: The Discovery Center.
Discover/Visa/MasterCard #: ___________________________________Expiration Date:________________
*$35 fee for returned checks
The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903 www.thediscoverycenter.org
Discovery Kids Summer Camps 2013
CHILD INFORMATION SHEET
Child’s Name:____________________________ Date of Birth:___________________________
HEALTH HISTORY OF CHILD: This is kept confidential.
Attach additional sheet if necessary
Please list any allergies:___________________________________________________________
Describe your child’s allergic reaction:________________________________________________
Other medical concerns:___________________________________________________________
Medications being used:___________________________________________________________
Please note that The Discovery Center cannot dispense any medications. Do not send any medications to camp with your child.
Does your child wear: glasses( ), contact lenses( ), hearing aid( ), corrective shoes( ), prosthesis( )?
Any
other
information
concerning
your
child’s
health
that
we
should
be
aware
of:___________________________________________________________________________
Child’s Physician:___________________________________Phone #_______________________
Child’s Dentist:____________________________________ Phone #_______________________
My child has no condition that would prevent him/her from participating in the program or that the
program’s normal activities would aggravate: Yes( ), No( ). If yes, explain in detail on an attached additional sheet.
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Under no circumstances will a child be released to anyone without your written authorization. Photo identification is required for release to
the following individuals.
I give authorization for the following people to pick my child up from Discovery Center Camps:
Name:_________________________Relationship:____________Phone:_____________________
Name:_________________________Relationship:____________Phone:_____________________
If applicable, please specify any individuals for whom there is a restraining order or custody restriction:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Unless we have a copy of a court order prohibiting the release of a child to one of the child’s parents, it is legal for your child to be
released to either parent.
Emergency Contact:___________________________Phone:__________________________
In the event that neither I, nor my designee, can not be contacted at the time of a medical emergency, I
consent to emergency treatment determined necessary by a qualified physician.
Parent/Guardian signature:_______________________________Date:______________________
Authorization and Consent
As parent, legal guardian or agency representing the child named above, I hereby give consent to enroll my child in the specified program(s) operated
by The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier. I recognize that my child must follow safety instructions, remain in areas designated by staff, and
refrain from behavior that is harmful to him/her or others. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from program without refund. The Discovery
Center staff will do its best to ensure a safe experience, however I understand that accidents do occur. I hereby release The Discovery Center of
the Southern Tier, Inc. and Galumpha from any and all responsibility and liability of any nature resulting in my child’s participation in any program
accident including claims for any injury, illness, death, loss or damage. My signature gives The Discovery Center permission to use all photos and
videos taken during programs for promotional purposes. To opt out of this, I will submit request in writing. I have informed DCST staff of my
child’s medical conditions. All information given is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Parent Signature: _________________________________ Date: ________________________________
The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903, 607-773-8661