Who
Scientists: Ages 8–18 (Grouped: Junior Explorers vs. Senior Researchers).
Mindset: Curious kids who ask “Why?” a lot.
Science Lab Camps
Science is not a noun; it’s a verb. It’s something you do. Our Science Lab camp moves beyond textbooks to sticky, messy, explosive, and fascinating hands-on experiments.
The 7 Ws + How
Section titled “The 7 Ws + How”What
Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Ecology, Engineering.
Action: Daily experiments and field work.
When
Schedule: Summer sessions.
Timing: Morning Lab (Indoor) + Afternoon Field Work (Outdoor).
Where
Lab: Fully equipped science classroom + The surrounding ecosystem (forest/stream).
Why
Goal: To demystify the world.
Impact: Fostering critical thinking and data literacy.
Which
Tools: Microscopes, Beakers, Test Tubes, pH meters, Newton scales.
Whose
Leaders: Science teachers and university researchers.
How
Method: “POE” (Predict -> Observe -> Explain).
The Scientific Method
Section titled “The Scientific Method”The framework for all our investigations:
graph TD
A[Ask Question] --> B[Construct Hypothesis]
B --> C[Experiment]
C --> D[Analyze Data]
D --> E{Hypothesis Correct?}
E -- Yes --> F[Report Results]
E -- No --> G[Refine Hypothesis]
G --> C
Investigation Zones
Section titled “Investigation Zones”1. Chem Lab (Matter & Reactions)
Section titled “1. Chem Lab (Matter & Reactions)”- Reactions: Acids and Bases (Cabbage juice indicator), Elephant Toothpaste (Catalysts), Slime (Polymers).
- Matter: Dry Ice experiments (Sublimation), Crystal growing.
- Safety: Learning to use goggles, gloves, and handle materials responsibly.
2. Physics Playground (Forces & Motion)
Section titled “2. Physics Playground (Forces & Motion)”- Aerodynamics: Bottle rockets and paper airplane launchers.
- Structures: Egg drop challenge (Impulse and Momentum).
- Electricity: Fruit batteries and simple circuits.
3. Bio-Dome (Life Science)
Section titled “3. Bio-Dome (Life Science)”- Microscopy: Examining pond water, onion cells, and insect wings.
- DNA: Extracting DNA from strawberries.
- Ecology: Stream study—collecting macroinvertebrates to judge water health.
A Typical Lab Day
Section titled “A Typical Lab Day”-
The Question (09:00 - 09:30) Instructor poses a mystery. “Can water flow uphill?”
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Lab Prep (09:30 - 10:00) Learning the theory. Putting on safety gear. Writing hypotheses in lab notebooks.
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Experimentation (10:00 - 12:00) The messy part. Conducting the test. Measuring results. Dealing with failure (spills!).
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Data Lunch (12:00 - 13:00) Discussing findings while eating.
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Engineering Challenge (13:30 - 15:30) Applying the science. “Now build a boat that holds the most pennies.”
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Symposium (15:30 - 16:30) Sharing results. Charting data on the whiteboard.
Equipment & Safety
Section titled “Equipment & Safety”Professional Gear
We use real glassware (Pyrex), digital scales, and high-power stereo microscopes.
Safety First
Every camper earns their “Lab License” on day one by demonstrating safety protocols.
“I thought chemistry was hard, but making the color-changing potion was magic. Now I know it’s just pH levels!” — Tom, Age 10
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