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Science is in our name and it's our main game! At Cub Creek Science Camp, science is incorporated into everything we do! We encourage our campers to explore, experiment, ask questions, and try lots of new things. We engage their curiosity and give them opportunities to strengthen their problem solving skills. Campers learn by "doing" and have a whole lot of fun in the process.
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter. Chemistry is often called "the central science" because it connects physics with other natural sciences such as geology and biology. At Cub Creek Science Camp, we love to help grow a camper's passion for Chemistry through fun and engaging activities. Campers can take the Chemistry course for the whole week, or sign up for individual chemistry classes.
This course is offered to both seniors and juniors.
Day One - Giant Bubbles
Day One - Giant Bubbles
A camp favorite, this class dives into surface tension and light refraction in a fun (and messy!) way. Campers of all ages enjoy creating bubbles and seeing how to and who can make the largest one!
Day Two - Elephant Toothpaste
Day Two - Elephant Toothpaste
Create a giant foaming reaction, and use science to wow your friends with this classic activity. With just a few ingredients you can make something that looks like foamy toothpaste being squeezed from a tube—but so big that it looks almost fit for an elephant!
Day Three - Invisible Ink
Day Three - Invisible Ink
Have you ever wanted to send your friend a secret message that no-one else can read? Then you might know of invisible ink - a special type of ink that you can use for writing that does not show up on paper. Learn how to create invisible ink while learning the science behind acids and bases, mixtures and solutions.
Day Four - Oobleck
Day Four - Oobleck
What is both a liquid and a solid, while being neither a liquid or a solid? Oobleck, of course! Campers create this Non-Newtonian fluid and/or solid right in their hands! Oobleck is an interesting, messy, and fun way to see Chemistry at work!
Day Five - Flubber
Day Five - Flubber
With a few simple ingredients, campers mix up flubber and discuss what makes it hold together. Polymers are the topic of class as campers make bouncy balls and squishy slime! As the group adds more water, they see how much the flubber changes. Why is that? You'll just have to come and see!
Crime Science
Crime Science
Crime Science is the scientific study of the nature, extent, and causes of criminal behavior. Knowledge of both hard and social sciences help to successfully uncover mysteries. Combining multiple disciplines gives detectives the tools they need to solve puzzling mysteries. From testing fingerprints to analyzing fake blood, campers will form a detective team to work to gather the evidence to convict your fictional felon.
This course is offered to both seniors and juniors.
Day One - Fingerprints
Day One - Fingerprints
Capturing a legible fingerprint and tracking footprints or vehicle tracks may be harder than you think! Campers will learn how to pull fingerprints and then practice rolling each others fingerprints with ink and paper.
Day Two - Tiny Clues, Big Breaks
Day Two - Tiny Clues, Big Breaks
Can that thread left behind at the crime scene really help solve the crime? Is that white stuff on the floor chemicals tracked in, gun powder residue, or just flour from cookies made last night? Get up close looks at different fibers, hair types, and powders to see what a really small clue could lead to.
Day Three - Crack the Code
Day Three - Crack the Code
Can you tell the difference between two people's handwriting? Can you decode a ciphered message? Campers will learn skills to solve both puzzles in this exciting and mysterious class.
Day Four - Blood Basics
Day Four - Blood Basics
Campers learn the basics of blood evidence in this class that teaches about blood types, bloodstain patterns, and how Forensic Scientists test for blood in a crime scene. Things get messy when campers have fun mixing up fake blood!
Day Five - Solve the Crime
Day Five - Solve the Crime
Camps will use their skills to assess various crime scene evidence and determine the next course of action. By the end of the class, the team should have solved the crime!
Race Cars and Rockets: Physics
Race Cars and Rockets: Physics
Over the course of the week, campers will explore the physics of motion by creating race cars, rockets, and more.
This course is offered to both seniors and juniors.
Day One - Race Cars
Day One - Race Cars
Build your own raceway and learn about velocity while racing your friends around your custom track.
Day Two - Slingshots
Day Two - Slingshots
Take aim and launch projectiles to hit fun targets!
Day Three - Angry Birds
Day Three - Angry Birds
Build tall structures, then test catapults to knock them down in a fun, free-for-all battle.
Day Four - Air Rockets
Day Four - Air Rockets
Create air-powered paper and them launch high into the sky!
Day Five - Water Rockets
Day Five - Water Rockets
Create and launch water-powered bottle rockets building on the concepts learned yesterday.
Additional Science Classes
Additional Science Classes
From fixing cars and running an excavator to cracking open appliances, campers will gain real-world skills while having a blast! Perfect for curious minds who love to take things apart and explore how life works.
Car Care 101 (Seniors Only)
Car Care 101 (Seniors Only)
No more surprises on the road! Campers will master checking tire pressure and oil levels—staying one step ahead of that dreaded check engine light.
Mechanical Dissections (Seniors Only)
Mechanical Dissections (Seniors Only)
Blenders, radios, and more—campers will take apart common household devices to uncover the hidden mechanics inside.
Excavators 101 (Seniors Only)
Excavators 101 (Seniors Only)
Hop into the driver’s seat and dig up hidden treasures with a real excavator!
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