Spring Break Science Learning Adventure April 2, 2012

Mon-Fri, April 2-6, 8:30am-3pm; extended care available 8am-6pm

Long:
Spring Break
SCIENCE LEARNING ADVENTURE
April 2-6

For Grades: 1-8
At Emerson School in Palo Alto, spring break means a new learning adventure...at school! For Emerson students, the excitement of learning continues year round.

This year, during the week of April 2, Emerson School opens its doors to outside students and offers a dynamic science camp for everyone wanting to share a stimulating journey.

This spring, the focus will be on physics and simple machines. The daily activities will include "hands-on" observations, experiments, and projects, including an extended project that will culminate with a small science fair on the last day of the camp. Field trips or visits by an outside guest will emphasize the practical uses of physics and simple machines and, perhaps, even stimulate career interests in the sciences. An interdisciplinary approach ensures that students experience science through the written word as well as through art and music.

Consistent with Emerson's multi-age classrooms and individualized approach to learning, there are three different age groupings: Lower Elementary (grades 1-3), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Middle School (grades 5-8).

Because it is project based, the spring camp is offered on a five-day basis only from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. For two-career families, extended care is available at no additional charge from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The full tuition for the week is $350.

For a more detailed description of the program and/or an application, please go to our website (www.headsup.org) or call 650-424-1267 and ask for Lauren.

Official Website: http://www.headsup.org