Camps, Classes & Workshops

Camps

• Camp-Ins
  Camp-Ins are a great way for your group to immerse themselves in a science experience never to be forgotten! In addition to an evening of science activities, Camp-Ins are overnight adventures where students can sleep amongst the exhibits. These fun-filled evenings will be offered at different times throughout the month. Exciting themes such as, Dino's Den, CSI Museum, A Night at the Museum and Halloween Adventures, will be included in this year's lineup.
  
  
• Wacky Workdays
  Now that summer is over, it's time to get WACKY at the Miami Science Museum! During teacher workdays, the Museum offers exciting and educational classes sure to appeal to the scientist in everyone. Students will be able to explore the majesty of far-off lands in The Dinosaurs of China exhibition and participate in hair-raising experiments that will teach them just how shocking science can be!
  
  
• Spring Camp
  Looking for some fun during Spring Break? If you are, look no more! Join us at this year's Miami Science Museum's Spring Camp. What a better way to spend your Spring Break than learning and experiencing Biology, investigating and exploring Brainteasers and discovery all that science has to offer during fun-filled water days!
  
  
• Summer Camp
  It's our 42nd year of Summer Camp at the Miami Science Museum.  Join us for another exciting summer with many new classes and all time favorites running from June 16th - August 15th, 2008! Classes are available for kids ages 3-14.
  
  
• Winter Camp
  

Classes & Workshops

• Technology Integration Professional Development Solutions (PDF)
  The Museum's Technology-Trainer Enhancement Center (T-TEC) has extensive experience in the design and implementation of technology-based professional development programs. T-TEC staff has
  developed more than 40 inservice training modules, in use in Florida and throughout the country by tens of thousands of technology staff developers and teachers. All programs are designed to support
  national standards for technology, science and/or mathematics. Programs may be customized for your school or district's professional development needs, and may be held at your site or at the Museum.
  
  
• ECHOS (Early Childhood Hands-On Science)
  Are your students getting enough science in their diet? Don't miss the chance to check out this hands-on workshop designed for the early childhood educator. Participants develop techniques needed to present age-appropriate science concepts using an investigative and interactive format.
  
  
• palmOne Handheld Workshops
  The Miami Science Museum is the only palmOne Certified Training Provider in the state of Florida. We specialize in the use of palmOne handheld computers in administration, teaching and learning. Our workshops provide participants with a high quality learning experience specially designed to meet the needs of educators using palmOne handhelds.
  
  
• Water-Bottle Rocket Workshop
  Discover how the Laws of Motion affect moving objects, then use what you’ve learned to build your very own water-bottle rocket. After that, its Launch time! A special prize goes to the rocket with the longest hang time.