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Enrichment Anytime:
Where can I get my child's writing published?
http://www.childrensbookguild.org/about-the-guild/faqs/73-where-can-i-get-writing-by-children-publishedThe Thinkery www.thinkeryaustin.org
The Thinkery is an evolution of Austin Children’s Museum, with activities are on a much bigger scale and an expanded age range from birth to late elementary school. This museum is also more instructor-led and puts a focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. Tour the museum with this interactive multimedia guide.
Austin Planetarium www.austinplanetarium.org
Texas Waste Disposal Systems Tour www.texasdisposal.com View videos online.
This 750-acre landfill, recycling, and composting operation is one of the most efficient recycling systems in the United States.
Don't miss the 1350-acre Exotic Game Ranch while you're there!
Austin Nature and Science Center
The ANSC provides hands-on educational exhibits and recreational activities that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment.
Located on the western edge of Zilker Park, the Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC) is dedicated to the exploration of the natural world.
Texas Memorial Museum www.utexas.edu/tmm
Exhibits focus on dinosaurs and fossils, Texas wildlife, gems and minerals, and a working Paleontology Lab where visitors can interact with scientists as they prepare fossil finds. Spotlighted in the exhibits are spectacular specimens found in Texas, including the largest flying creature ever found—the Texas Pterosaur, with a wingspan of nearly 40 feet
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum www.TheStoryOfTexas.com
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum www.LBJLibrary.org
Astronomy Outreach through UT
A family visit scheduled at time with no moon would be a great time ?to go to one of their star parties. (450 miles from Austin, but still in TX!) A few days either side of a new moon is supposed to be really good for seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/cgi-bin/aa_phases.pl?year=2015&month=6&day=10&nump=50&format=p
Summer Enrichment Opportunities (Summer Camps)
Aquatic Science (San Marcos) Minimum age is 9
Perfect Square Learning For students entering 3rd - 5th grade in the fall - Lakeline area
Camp Invention - Cedar Park
Multiple Camps This website lists multiple STEM camps in Texas that have been offered the last 5 years...I will leave it to you to check out updates and see if they're still offered. Websites and contact information are included for each camp.
This may be an updated version of the link immediately above. If not, it looks like there are many additional options to choose from: http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/texas.html?
Duke TIP Program (must have completed 7th grade to qualify) This link shows the 7th grade sites in the US with links to more info about the camps. The people I know who have participated in the Duke TIP programs have found them amazing!! (albeit pricey)
National Youth Leadership Forum: By nomination only
Harris Foundation:Science Summer camp; Must have high academics and be entering 6th-8th grade in the fall.
Girlgeneering: Must be entering middle school in the fall.
Summer Wonders Shoal Creek area
Enrichment Anytime:
Where can I get my child's writing published?
http://www.childrensbookguild.org/about-the-guild/faqs/73-where-can-i-get-writing-by-children-publishedThe Thinkery www.thinkeryaustin.org
The Thinkery is an evolution of Austin Children’s Museum, with activities are on a much bigger scale and an expanded age range from birth to late elementary school. This museum is also more instructor-led and puts a focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. Tour the museum with this interactive multimedia guide.
Austin Planetarium www.austinplanetarium.org
Texas Waste Disposal Systems Tour www.texasdisposal.com View videos online.
This 750-acre landfill, recycling, and composting operation is one of the most efficient recycling systems in the United States.
Don't miss the 1350-acre Exotic Game Ranch while you're there!
Austin Nature and Science Center
The ANSC provides hands-on educational exhibits and recreational activities that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment.
Located on the western edge of Zilker Park, the Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC) is dedicated to the exploration of the natural world.
Texas Memorial Museum www.utexas.edu/tmm
Exhibits focus on dinosaurs and fossils, Texas wildlife, gems and minerals, and a working Paleontology Lab where visitors can interact with scientists as they prepare fossil finds. Spotlighted in the exhibits are spectacular specimens found in Texas, including the largest flying creature ever found—the Texas Pterosaur, with a wingspan of nearly 40 feet
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum www.TheStoryOfTexas.com
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum www.LBJLibrary.org
Astronomy Outreach through UT
A family visit scheduled at time with no moon would be a great time ?to go to one of their star parties. (450 miles from Austin, but still in TX!) A few days either side of a new moon is supposed to be really good for seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/cgi-bin/aa_phases.pl?year=2015&month=6&day=10&nump=50&format=p
Summer Enrichment Opportunities (Summer Camps)
Aquatic Science (San Marcos) Minimum age is 9
Perfect Square Learning For students entering 3rd - 5th grade in the fall - Lakeline area
Camp Invention - Cedar Park
Multiple Camps This website lists multiple STEM camps in Texas that have been offered the last 5 years...I will leave it to you to check out updates and see if they're still offered. Websites and contact information are included for each camp.
This may be an updated version of the link immediately above. If not, it looks like there are many additional options to choose from: http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/texas.html?
Duke TIP Program (must have completed 7th grade to qualify) This link shows the 7th grade sites in the US with links to more info about the camps. The people I know who have participated in the Duke TIP programs have found them amazing!! (albeit pricey)
National Youth Leadership Forum: By nomination only
Harris Foundation:Science Summer camp; Must have high academics and be entering 6th-8th grade in the fall.
Girlgeneering: Must be entering middle school in the fall.
Summer Wonders Shoal Creek area
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