Spring Break Science Camp

Post date: Feb 11, 2014 9:39:25 AM

Register for Spring Break Science Camp with the Environmental Study Center

ESC offers FREE environmental science enrichment programs for NYC public school students on weekends, school breaks and summer vacation. Registration is now open. Space is limited. Download flyer at the bottom of the page.

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Focus on Wildlife: Creating Public Service Announcements to Raise Awareness for Endangered Animals

Students will explore the complicated issues that surround endangered species and learn to create and produce a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to protect an endangered animal. This program includes a trip to the Bronx Zoo.

Documentary Filmmaking: Science Careers

Students will learn about science careers in Molecular Biology (conservation genetics, wildlife forensics), Botany (hydroponics, agriculture, farming), and Zoology (animal care). Students

will then create a storyboard, develop a script and produce a documentary film related to a science career that interests them.

Both classes meet during Spring Break: April 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2014

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

THE HONORABLE ANTHONY J. GENOVESI ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY CENTER

7151 Avenue T, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Email ESC@schools.nyc.gov with any questions.