Adventures in Science
Explorers: Science Selection (Grades 4 and 5) - School Break Camps
February 20, 2018 - February 23, 2018
Tuesday–Friday
February 20 - 23
9 am–4 pm | Each Day: $125 ($115 Members)
In this survey of the sciences, campers will participate in investigative projects exploring concepts in different fields of research every day. Learn how to look at the world through the eyes of a scientist, for one or two days or all days!
Tuesday — BioExplorers: Magnifying Microbes
Under your very nose, there are microscopic ecosystems where microbes are eating, breathing, and defending themselves against microbial predators.Discover this unseen world and how life as we know it couldn’t exist without them.
Wednesday — PaleoExplorers: Flight in Ancient Skies
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs took to the skies—but they were not alone! Come look up into the Mesozoic sky and meet the variety of animals that achieved flight in the Age of Dinosaurs.
Thursday — BioExplorers: Ocean Invertebrates
Squids and octopuses are famous, but the ocean is full of other mysterious invertebrates—animals without backbones. Explore a magnificent array of these marine animals, discover how they have changed over time, and experience the wonders of ocean exploration.
Friday — AstroExplorers: Pulsars, Quasars, and Magnetars
Images of far-away galaxies and glowing nebulas are transfixing and beautiful - but what about the objects in space barely visible or completely hidden from our view? Investigate these mysterious objects that elude explanation and to this day pose more questions than they answer.
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PaleoAdventures: Unearthing Duck-Billed Dinosaurs (Grades 2 and 3)
May 5, 2018
Our understanding of all dinosaurs has changed over time, from the way they walk to what certain fossils really are! Unravel the puzzle of hadrosaurs and take a journey to discover how we’ve transformed our understanding of these unique creatures.
AnthroExplorers: Walk This Way (Grade 4 and 5) - Saturday Workshop
May 5, 2018
Humans are one of the few animals adapted to life on only two feet. Investigate the structures in our body that make this possible, the first time that these features appeared in the fossil record, and the role this played in our evolution.

First Discoveries (Grade 1)
July 2, 2018 - July 6, 2018
Get a taste of hands-on learning in this introductory camp. Over four half-days, you will talk to an astronaut, follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs, trek through a rainforest, and prepare for a celebration as a child of the Haida Gwaii nation.
AstroAdventures: A Trip to Space (Grades 2 and 3)
July 9, 2018 - July 13, 2018
What do we know about our neighboring planets or stars millions of light years away? Join us as we fly through a digital simulation of the universe, and investigate nearby moons, planets, and stars.

BioExplorers: Interconnected Ocean (Grades 4 and 5)
July 9, 2018 - July 13, 2018
The global ocean creates a home for an incredible amount of life–but it also a laboratory for robotics, unexpected discoveries, and climate change. Cast off to explore current research that is being done in the ocean and try your hand at building some vehicles to ask a question of your very own.

Oceans: Discovering the Deep (Grades 2 and 3)
July 16, 2018 - July 20, 2018
Journey to the depths of the ocean and you will find zones that look like different worlds. Explore the edge of ocean science and some of the new tools that scientists are developing to access areas and animals that were previously beyond our reach.

AstroExplorers: Structure of the Universe (Grades 4 and 5)
July 16, 2018 - July 20, 2018
The laboratory of the astrophysicist is always in flux-- it is made up of all of the exploding, moving, and emerging matter in the depths of space. Explore how astronomers gather information about stars and worlds light-years away and what that tells us about the structure of the universe.
PaleoAdventures: Digging in the Past (Grades 2 and 3)
July 23, 2018 - July 27, 2018
Stegosaurus, Oviraptor, or Tyrannosaurus rex—which is your favorite? Get up close with real dinosaur fossils, learn how dinosaurs walked and what they ate, and immerse yourself in the diversity of these prehistoric animals.
AnthroExplorers: Our Evolutionary History (Grade 4 & 5)
July 30, 2018 - August 3, 2018
What is the secret to our success as a species? Explore clues left behind by prehistoric hominins and investigate how their early adaptations affected their survival. Together we’ll decipher the differences between our species and our extinct relatives.
GeoExplorers: Earth's Destructive Power (Grade 4 & 5)
August 6, 2018 - August 10, 2018
Earthquakes, volcanoes, and more - watch out! Have you ever wondered what causes natural disasters? Learn more about the forces of nature and how people around the world continuously cope with their dangers and aftermath.

Senses: We’re Sensational! (Grades 2 and 3)
August 6, 2018 - August 10, 2018
Absolutely everything you know about the world comes from your senses. Take a closer look, smell, and listen to the way you perceive your surroundings and uncover the special ways humans put the information all together.
Senses: Our Brain's Perceptions (Grade 4 & 5)
August 13, 2018 - August 17, 2018
Each of our senses gather information about the world around us–but the human brain creates a unique experience from that information that no other animal can match (as far as we know!). Explore the ways humans perceive the world and how we differ from the rest of the animal kingdom

AnthroAdventures: Clues to Our Past (Grades 2 and 3)
August 13, 2018 - August 17, 2018
Do you have what it takes to be an archaeologist or a physical anthropologist? Find out as you explore a simulated archaeological dig site and delve into what makes you different from your distant Neanderthal cousins.
PaleoExplorers: From Dinos to Birds (Grade 4 & 5)
August 20, 2018 - August 24, 2018
Contrary to popular belief, dinosaurs continue to thrive all around us! Learn how modern birds are actually dinosaurs by examining real fossils and exploring the evolutionary track of this diverse, highly adaptive group of animals.
GeoAdventures: Habitable Earth (Grades 2 and 3)
August 27, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Liquid water isn’t the only reason why Earth can support life—from the metallic core to the edge of the sky, our planet’s features and processes maintain the beautiful, and only, place we call home. Explore the sometimes invisible features that let us thrive and what it would take to live on other planets.