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Overview
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Having utilized LEGO® for over 10 years, Play-Well TEKnologies provides project-based programs designed to teach principles and methods of engineering to grades Kindergarten through 4. Using over 100,000 pieces of LEGO for each spring camp, they strive to build students' problem-solving skills, foster a greater appreciation of how things work and encourage the qualities of inquisitiveness, self-reliance and self-confidence in children.
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| Camp sessions are Monday through Friday, March 26 - 30 |
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- Ages 5-6, 9:00 a.m.– Noon
- Ages 7-10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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Maximum enrollment per camp session is 24.
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Children do not need an adult partner to participate. An adult must drop the child off and pick the child up at the room.
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Snack time is included in the session but will not be provided.
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| - DCM Members - $167 per camp session;
- Nonmembers - $197 per camp session
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Camp Descriptions
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AGES 5-6 |
| March 26 – 30 |
PW-112 Pre-Engineering with LEGO® |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. |
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| Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer! Students will build cities, bridges and motorized cars/planes and explore the many creative possibilities of engineering with the LEGO® system. With access to over 100,000 pieces of LEGO, your children will have the opportunity to build what they have only dreamed of with the support of an experienced Play-Well Engineering instructor to guide them. |
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AGES 7-10 |
| March 26 – 30 |
PW-212 Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO® |
| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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| Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer! Students take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. From racecars to Battletracks, this is a hands-on and minds-on camp suitable for LEGO novices to "maniacs." Designed by engineers, the curriculum challenges both new and returning students to reach the next level of engineering comprehension all while having fun. |
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DCM Members - $167 per camp session; Nonmembers - $197 per camp session.
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General Camp Guidelines & Parent Information
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Ages:
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| For 5-6 year old camps children must be this age by March 1, 2012. |
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For 7-10 year old camps children must be this age by March 1, 2012. |
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Attire: Wear clothes that are comfortable for outdoor and indoor hands-on, messy activities. Closed shoes with socks are required (no sandals or open-toed shoes).
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Snacks: We will take one break midway through class. We do not provide a snack but encourage parents to provide a peanut-free snack for their child. For parents of children allergic to peanuts, we cannot guarantee that Lego pieces in our kits are completely free of peanut oils. Depending on the weather, we may take the group outside to eat snacks during our break.
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Camp Format: We usually work on 2 different engineering and architectural projects per day. Projects typically start with an introduction and short presentation by the instructor followed by a design/building assignment. Students have access to approximately 100,000 pieces of LEGO® materials to use in creating their engineering projects. Students will be introduced to engineering terminology that they are encouraged to use throughout the class when identifying pieces, posing questions or assisting each other. Instructors circulate and assist the children in realizing their project goals. When the participants have satisfied basic requirements of a project, they are encouraged to further explore engineering applications of the principles and construction methods by inspecting, testing, modifying and rebuilding. At the end of each class session, students are expected to dismantle their projects and put away their materials.
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Unfortunately, the campers will not be able to take any of the LEGO® materials home with them. Parents are encouraged to come 30 minutes before the end of camp if you would like to see your child’s specific project, at which time you or your child will be able to take photos of their projects.
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Special Needs: DuPage Children's Museum is committed to providing accessible experiences for all children. If your child requires special accommodations, please call 630-637-8000 Ext. 6060 to discuss your situation prior to registering.
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Upon completion of registration, parents will be sent confirmation letters with pick-up and drop-off instructions and health and emergency contact forms to complete. Campers will not be allowed to attend until all completed forms are received by the Museum.
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If any week of camp fills up, the Museum will place campers on a wait list. When spots open up due to cancellations, they will be filled in the order of received registration.
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Cancellation Policy
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You may cancel or change your child's camp registration up to 30 days before the first day of a camp for a $25 administrative handling fee. To cancel, please contact our camp registrar at 630-637-8000 Ext. 0. We are unable to give refunds for cancellations with less than 30 days notice. If your child is unable to attend an entire camp due to medical reasons, you may receive a refund (minus the $25 handling fee) with a doctor's note. We cannot refund individually missed days. Camps canceled by the Museum for any reason will be provided a full refund. |
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©2012 Play-Well TEKnologies. LEGO®, the LEGO logo, and the brick and knob configuration are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group. These programs are not authorized,
sponsored or endorsed by the LEGO Group. |
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Two Different 5-Day Camps