Summer Camps 2007
Day and Half-Day Camps

Camp Build It!
Designed for ages 5-7
Dates: June 4-8; July 9-13;
Aug 6-10 FULL
Times: 9:00 a.m. to Noon (Half-Day Camps)
Cost: Early Bird $70(register by May 1)
After May 1 Member $80, Non-Member $100
Can we build it? Yes we can! At Camp Build It! kids will create their own colorful house plans, construct a model house and build their own
kid-sized town.

Kid-inspired construction questions such as: “where does the bathtub water go?”, “where does inside light come from?” and “how do houses
keep us warm in winter and cool in summer?” will be answered.

In exciting demonstrations like “Hardworking Houses,” campers will fi nd out how buildings take care of us, and in “What tool is it?” young
builders will learn about and use a basic tool each day. Important tips for staying safe at home and on how to protect our environment will be
taught.

Camp Build It! will encourage campers to think creatively, work as a team and have fun while constructing Build It! Town from start to
fi nish. Put your tool belt on and let’s get building!
This camp is off ered in conjunction with the museum’s traveling exhibit, Bob the Builder – Project: Build It!

Pirates of the OCM
Designed for ages 6-10
Dates: June 11-15; June 18-22
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Early Bird $150(register by May 1)
After May 1 Member $160, Non-Member $180

Ahoy mateys! Join Captain Brian Brownbeard to explore the seven seas at “Pirates of the OCM.” Little pirates will create their own pirate
identities complete with a Jolly Roger flag, pirate ship and maps.

While searching for hidden treasure, commandeering the museum’s own
vessel - the Exploraporter – and discovering the history of real-life and fictional pirates kids will make plenty of seafaring friends!

It’s not only pirate fun but pirate learning. Activities focusing on the science of sailing, the weather of the open ocean, traveling by way of
the starry sky, the basics of map making and more will be onboard.
Pirates of the OCM is swashbuckling fun to be had by all!

GTechU
Designed for ages 10-14
Dates: July 16-20; July 23-27
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Early Bird $200(register by May 1)
After May 1 Member $205, Non-Member $225

G-TechU is a week of science, technology and fun, using PicoCrickets, tiny computers that make things spin, light up and play music. Each child will design and program his or her own PicoCricket, from concept through completion. Any design is possible from a purring cat to a singing birthday cake!

Campers will brainstorm, work on a design, and build and test their model. The end result of the week-long program will be a wonderful,
creatively scientific design and a true sense of accomplishment!

G-TechU allows kids to hone their problem-solving skills and gain a better understanding of the process of design and invention while learning important concepts in mathematics, science, and engineering.

Presentations will be made by professional engineers, and kids will
investigate businesses that utilize computer engineering and robotics.
At the conclusion of the week-long camp, campers will show-off their creations in a science-fair-like forum to family, friends and museum
visitors.
PicoCricket kits can be purchased to take home and reprogram for an additional $250.

Register for 2007 Summer Camps by downloading the registration form. Fill out the form, and mail, fax (402) 342-6165 (attn: Erin McArthur) or bring it into the museum. Find out more by calling Erin McArthur at (402) 342-6164 ext. 424.

$25.00 non-refundable deposit required to register students. Cancellations afterJune 1, but before the beginning of camp, will also be charged a $35 cancellation fee. No cancellations will be refunded after camp begins.

Class space is limited and registration is handled on a first-come basis. Parents will receive an e-mail or telephone confirmation. OCM reserves the right to cancel camps that do not meet minimum enrollment and will refund all registration fees in this instance.

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