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miSci Presents Summer Classes June 26 through August 18, 2023 for Kids in Grades K–5
Subjects Include Ecology, AI, Geology, Engineering, Museum Science, and Astronomy
Schenectady, NY (February 22, 2023) – Today the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) announced that it will present eight weeks of onsite Summer Classes for children in grades K–5 from Monday, June 26, through Friday, August 18, 2023. Classes cover a variety of STEAM-related topics, including ecology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), geology, engineering, museum science, and astronomy. Activities include exhibit tours, outdoor games, Planetarium shows, science demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. This year’s program includes several guest presenters.
The complete schedule is as follows:
Artemis: To the Moon and Beyond
Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30
Have you heard the news? We’re going back to the moon! NASA plans to land the first woman and first person of color on the moon and use innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before! miSci’s Artemis explorers will learn about the kind of rocket that will bring the astronauts into space and what is next for the moon mission. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Artemis generation in this fun, space-filled week!
AI4U
Monday, July 3 – Friday, July 7 (no program on July 4)
What do you think of when you hear “AI”? This week, participants learn about AI technology and experiment with how machines learn. You’ll put your big brain to the test and discover how AI technology is developed, and computers keep getting smarter through pattern recognition. Explore the world of machine learning at miSci with this weeklong program!
Adventures in Ecology
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14
We spend all our time on our home planet Earth. But have you paid attention to what is really going on around you? Take a closer look at many aspects of the Earth, including exceptionally large and exceedingly small things, from bugs to growing plants to the water we drink and swim in. Slow down and open your eyes, and you will see your home planet in a new way!
Earth Saviors: Going Green
Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21
Earth is changing every day, and some of those changes are not the best for the planet. Take a deep dive into what changes are happening in our environment, how they impact life on Earth for all living things, and about ways you can make a difference and encourage others to do the same. Go green at miSci and be part of the solution!
By Design
Monday, July 24 – Friday, July 28
Your world is by design! From toys to tools to theme park rides to songs, just about everything manufactured or produced exists because someone designed it to be just that awesome! This week you will learn to think like the artists, designers, and engineers behind some of our favorite things. Along the way, we will find out what makes a good game GREAT and how to create your own design!
Science in the Movies
Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4
All kinds of wild and fantastic things happen in the movies. But what is the science behind science fiction? Superheroes, disasters, potions, magic, and more — discover the real science that makes your favorite movies so wonderful and engineer some movie magic of your own!
The Ground We Walk On
Monday, August 7 – Friday, August 11
There are so many incredible things to see around us here on Earth, but what is happening underneath us? This week, we look beneath the surface of our planet to check out its hidden layers and what they mean for surface living. We also discover how beautiful gems and crystals are formed and what is going on under us right here in Schenectady!
Junior Curators
Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 18
It’s time to take awesome objects, stories, and discoveries from around the world and show them off! Discover what it takes to present a museum exhibition, just like we have here at miSci! Everyone will get a chance to work with actual artifacts from miSci’s Archives and Collections and put together an exhibit that tells museumgoers all about those amazing items.
Students may register for one week, several weeks, or all eight weeks of classes.
Classes are grouped by age, either entering grades K–2 or entering grades 3–5. Student registration is for a full week of classes. Classes run Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for full days, and 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. for half days, unless otherwise noted. Extended care is available before class from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and after class from 4 to 5 p.m., for $50 per week.
Full Week of Full-Day Classes: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., fee $300
Full Week of Half-Day Classes: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., fee $150
About miSci
Located in Schenectady, New York, miSci presents exhibitions, programs, and events designed to inspire people to celebrate and explore science and technology – past, present, and future. Home to the Suits-Bueche Planetarium, the Museum's holdings include an archive of more than 1.6 million prints, negatives, and historic materials from the General Electric Photographic Collection, and more than 15,000 objects relating to the history of science and technology. Visit www.miSci.org to learn more.
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