Registration is now open for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Odyssey Science Camps being held from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 18-29.
The SIUE STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Center offers seven different focus groups, designed for students entering grades 2-9.
The camps provide children an opportunity to experience the excitement of science firsthand. Activities range from introducing scientific principles, building math skills, simple “crime scene” investigations, exploring disaster preparedness, constructing a Lego® robot and astronomy activities including telescope building and model rocket engineering.
The interactive instruction is provided through the following camp groups:
- Odyssey 1 – Explorers: Grades 2-3
- Odyssey 2 – Voyagers: Grades 3-4
- Odyssey 3 – Math Movers & Shakers: Grades 4-5
- Odyssey 4 – Super Sleuths: Grades 5-6
- Odyssey 5 – Disaster Academy: Grades 6-7
- Odyssey 6 – Geared Up: Grades 7-8
- Odyssey 7 – Cosmic Investigators: Grades 8-9
The Odyssey Science Camps will feature an optional art experience (STEAM) in cooperation with the SIUE Department of Art & Design. This program exchanges a recreational period for an art lab where campers can investigate the relationship between art and science through a variety of creative projects that encourage exploration and experimentation.
Registration costs for Odyssey Science Camps are $275, plus a $25 non-refundable application fee. Register online at stemideas.org. For more information, contact the STEM Center at 618-650-3065.