KOC 2024 0004 - Kids on Campus 2024 (July 22 - 26)

Stink, Stank, Stunk

Phew….What is that smell? Join us as we explore many smelly creatures that live in the wild. Help us to answer questions like; Why does a skunk smell? and Who are some of their other smelly friends? July 22 – 26.  Instructor: Emily McIntyre.

STEM-sational Adventures

How far can you fly a paper airplane? Can you cook food using the sun? Have you ever explored a non-newtonian liquid? This week we will investigate, create, problem-solve, and play with some really cool materials!  July 22 – 26. Instructor: Kristen Lindquist

Trip to the Zoo!
This week is all about zoo animals! Come explore where they live, what they eat, and what kind of noises they make. We will read books, spend time outside, and make our own zoo. Take a trip with us! July 22 – 26. Instructor: Ryanne Nadeau.

A Visit Through History- Over the years, the American Girl company has nearly 20 featured historical ("Be Forever") dolls spanning from Kaya representing 1764 to Isabel and Nicki representing 1999! During this week, we will explore over 230 years of American history through crafts, games, activities, a local museum tour, video clips, and read aloud story time. July 22 – 26. Instructor: Mandi Slate.

Become a Lego engineer and have fun building with Legos while learning teamwork and critical thinking skills. Create simple motorized machines and then challenge ourselves to improve upon them. Design vehicles with steering, gears, and axles, then race them. July 22 – 26. Instructor: Anna McGuiness.

Whether you are a new adventurer or an experienced traveler of the forgotten realms, this week will be one filled with creativity, exploration, and fun. Through character creation, world-building, map-making, and other-worldly exploration, students will collaborate to create adventures and memories. Throughout the week, students will be introduced to the game, participate in collaborative creative workshops, and develop strong team-building skills as their characters work to defeat enemies, escape treacherous puzzle-traps, and save the land the heroes call home. No previous dungeon experience is required - adventure awaits! July 17 – 21. Instructor Ian Kaplan.

The focus of GoSTEM 2024 will be on Light Garden Design for Sustainable Agriculture. Navigating a path towards sustainable agriculture will broaden our access towards healthy well-being. Students will design, engineer, and build an indoor light garden for growing their own food. There will be an emphasis on sustainability through integration of locally sourced materials and design choices. Students will learn about the importance of light (spectrum, color and absorption), photosynthesis, and plant biology. An end of week Exhibition will showcase the students individually designed light gardens, as well as their field journals containing data and visuals on the physics of light, their light garden design process, plant biology/growth/maintenance, and curated food ideas. Director: Susan Silk. Instructors: Lisa Hix, Sarah McGregor, and Susan Romano. July 22 – 26

Come and learn the basics of landscape painting in a fun and creative setting. Students will learn the traditions of En Plein Air Painting, a French phrase that translates to “out of doors”. In the weeklong class, students will draw and paint both indoors and outdoors and learn to use watercolor, gouache, and acrylic paint in different and unique ways. This course is for all levels, the instructor will meet you where you’re at and help you grow and stretch your skills as an artist. July 22 – 26. Instructor: Melanie Fedorowicz.