The Original Curiosity Camp

Miss Ava, locally known as “The Science Lady”, founded the Original Curiosity Camp on June 14, 1993. She has presented hands on science programs to over 100,000 children in local schools and organizations. Each program is designed to enhance the child’s education through discovery learning and
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Astronaut Training Class

Program description
Launch your students’ imaginations into a world where gravity loses its grip. Learn about the special equipment that is needed by the astronaut for travel in outer space. Students will witness a demonstration using a scale model of a Saturn 5 rocket. They will participate in a problem solving activity to emulate Apollo 13 Crew’s challenge of desiging an adapter that will enable a square fitting
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Program Detail
Academic School Calendar
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
classroom
Charlotte area schools and organizations
$100 per class
EDUCATION STANDARDS
R3: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text; specifically how the Apollo 13 astronauts had to work together as a team to find a solution.
R7: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. A scale model of the Saturn 5 rocket will be used to help students understand the malfunction on Apollo 13.
W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts from books and charts about space to support analysis, reflection, and research.
3.P.1: Understand motion and factors that affect motion.
4.P.1: Explain how various forces affect the motion of an object.
5.P.1: Understand force, motion, and the relationship between them.
Qualifications
References
Lauren Agans
Director of Summer Camp Programs
Providence Day School
5800 Sardis Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270
704-887-7008
lauren.agans@providenceday.org
Ellen Beuing
Director for After Schools Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools
1123 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
704-370-3268
Leigh Bishop
Elementary Specialist Mecklenburg Afterschool Programs
1600 Tyvola Rd., Charlotte,NC 28210
980-343-5567
l.bishop@cms.k12.nc.us
Cancellation Policy
A two weeks’ notice is appreciated. The cancellation fee is $50.