"I don't know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream."
- Vincent Van Gogh
Camp Theme:
Join us on a journey to the stars! We'll travel through space as and delve into astronomy we solve this problem: How can we use the arts to make science cool? During the week we'll explore the STEAM (Science, Technology Engineering, Art and Math) fields in our creative quest to unlock the mysteries of space.
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We'll kick off this girls-only camp by chatting with NASA employees about how they get the public excited about science and space. Then we'll investigate all things astronomy and use the arts to promote outer space right here in our own community.
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We're excited to announce our partnership with the Syracuse Astronomical Society. Campers will develop tools to help publicize the SAS and its mission to residents of CNY.
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Camp Activities:
- Use a solar scope to view the sun, then design & build a solar cooker to harness its energy as we bake tasty treats
- Travel through the galaxy inside a visiting planetarium
- Design a "Mission Patch"
- Develop and produce an astronomy themed t-shirt to promote space
- Stay tuned for more!
Giant THANK YOU to this year's camp sponsors for supporting our activities!
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Camp Details:
- Location: Durgee Junior High, located at 29 E Oneida Street in Baldwinsville, NY
- Dates: August 12 - August 16, 2019
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Open to girls entering grades 3 - 7 in September 2019
- Cost $85 per camper - (this cost includes supplies and a t-shirt)
- A limited number of need based scholarships will be available - details coming soon!
Registration:
GEMS camp is sponsored by the Town of Lysander Department of Parks and Recreation. To register for camp, please visit the Parks and Recreation online registration system. The online registration system is available by clicking here. If you have questions about registration, please contact the Department of Park and Recreation at 315-635-5999.
Camp Staff:
GEMS camp is run and staffed by certified Baldwinsville CSD teachers. Lindsay Cesari, the librarian at Durgee Junior High, facilitates the camp. Counselors include Denice Buchanan, Elden Librarian, Erin Robertson, Durgee Living Environment Teacher, and Rebecca Fletcher, Durgee Technology Teacher & Robotics Coach. Additionally, junior counselors, Baldwinsville female students with strong STEAM interests, serve as mentors and assist campers with activities.