Summer Science Camp 2021
- Where to go -
Camp participants meet in the Gathering Space of the St. John the Baptist Middle School. You may enter the building from the north entrance. Doors open for check-in at 9 am Monday through Friday. Bus leaves promptly as scheduled on field trip days. Camp activities conclude at 2:00 pm on Monday through Friday. Please be prompt for pick up.
- What to bring -
Students will need a sack lunch 4 of the 5 days (Tuesday through Friday). Lunch will be provided for all participants on Monday. For field trip days, bring a water bottle, sunscreen and insect repellent (if needed), and a jacket if it looks like rain. All other necessary supplies will be provided. Students must wear masks at all times.
- ACTIVITIES -
ENGINEERING DESIGN & TESTING: Representatives from the University of Utah College of Engineering will introduce disciplines of Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering. Students will then have the opportunity to work with other campers to design and test a variety of interactive models.
Facilitated by: Craig Clifford, University of Utah College of Engineering, Felixcia Blanchard and Connie Waung, SJBMS
CHEMISTRY: Join us as we perform hands on experiments at Little Beakers.
Facilitated by: Felixcia Blanchard and Connie Waung, SJBMS
ORNITHOLOGY: Students will learn about birds on a field trip to the Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City. Students will explore various bird species and their habitats.
Facilitated by: Felixcia Blanchard and Connie Waung, SJBMS
ECOLOGY: Students will spend the day exploring the Butterfly Biosphere at Thanksgiving Point. The biosphere is new at Thanksgiving Point and is home to over 1000 butterflies. Students will also experience examining other insects and creepy crawlers including tarantulas. We will end the day with a Mammoth Screen Movie.
Facilitated by: Felixcia Blanchard and Kat Treadway,, SJBMS
PHYSICS: This day is all about the wonders of physics! Students will start the day in the classroom and practice their STEM skills by creating and building their own roller coaster. Next, they will take a walking field trip to the All Star Bowling Alley to experience how physics plays a role in their score!
Facilitated by: Felixcia Blanchard and Kat Treadway,, SJBMS