WinterCamp 2012
 Winter Camp: Cool Science
Spend your winter break with MiaSci as we explore the science of all things cool!
Winter Camp 2012: Aha Science
Each day of this camp will give you your own Aha! Moments as we explore the wonders of science.
Monday, December 24: Pressurized
What do marshmallows, balloons, rockets, and tornados have in common? They are all affected by air pressure in interesting ways that you can experiment with!
Wednesday, December 26: Chemistry Creations
Do you ever wonder why certain things explode, pop, fizz, or crackle when you mix them together? Come find out why! Learn to separate magic from science while testing out some experiments that are sure to be hair-raisers!
Thursday, December 27: Zap It!
Explore the shocking world of energy, electricity and magnetism with things that glow, spark, sizzle, and attract.
Friday, December 28: Frozen Science
Perform some amazingly cold hands-on experiments with ice, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen, including how to make ice cream without a freezer, as we explore the science of cool.
Monday, December 31: Float On
Ever wonder why you can float easier in the ocean than a pool. Explore the science behind density and buoyancy and how these concepts allow different things to float and dive.
Wednesday, January 2: I Spy Nano
Where can you find Nano Science? Everywhere! Investigate some of the new and cool things that scientists are doing with nano technology like sand that repels water, tiny robots, and space elevators.
Thursday, January 3: Glow in the Dark Science
Think you know all about light? Come to this camp to learn how to make things glow in the dark.
Friday, January 4: Mad Science
It’s time to break out the lab coats to let your inner mad scientist shine! Experiments you’ll get to see and do include elephant toothpaste, burning salts, child-sized bubbles, and more. Don’t forget your safety goggles!
Camp Details
Classes run from 9:00am to 3:30 pm. Before and after care are available.
For children in grades Pre-K to 5th
Prices*:
- $45 (Members)/ $55 (Non-members) per child per day
- $170 (Members)/ $210 (Non-members) for a full week
- Before Care: $5 per child per day (7:45am-9:00am)
- After Care: $12 per child per day (4:00pm-6:00pm)
*Please note that refunds are not given for camp classes. If for some reason a child needs to withdraw from or cannot attend a session that they have been registered for, a Museum Credit will be issued. This credit is good for one year from the date of issue and may be applied to any camp classes or towards a Museum Membership.
For more information, please call 305-646-4222 or email camp@miamisci.org
Class Descriptions and Registration Form
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