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        Overview
        Mini-Camp Descriptions
        Fees Information
        General Camp Guidelines & Parent Information
        Registration Information
        Cancellation Policy

Overview

DCM Summer Mini-Camps are a great way to keep the young minds of children aged 7-10 engaged when out of school for the summer. Hands-on exploration in the scientific method – awareness, tool practice, project plan, build time, test and retest – is applied to three different disciplines – chemistry, carpentry and electricity.

• Mini-camp sessions are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 – Noon
• Appropriate for ages 7-10
  Children must be 7 by June 1, 2010 and no older than 11 by September 1, 2010.
• Maximum enrollment per mini-camp session is 15.
• Children do not need an adult partner to participate. An adult must drop the child off and pick the child up at the room.
• Each camp session includes Museum floor time supervised by Museum staff.
• Each day in mini-camp includes a snack.
• Fees:
  • Members - $135 per mini-camp session
  • Nonmembers - $160 per mini-camp session

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Mini-Camp Descriptions

June 21 – June 24 Cool Chemical Concoctions, Session 1 Amaze yourself by making concoctions that change colors, bubble, fizz and ooze. Experience science as fun, learn new terms and see what it’s like to be a chemist! Skills developed: Creativity, sequencing, fine motor skills and knowledge of chemical science.
NOTE:	Session 1 and Session 2 of Cool Chemical Concoctions are identical; session numbers reference the two separate times this mini-camp will be offered this season.
June 28 – July 1 Cardboard Carpentry Measure twice, cut once! Enjoy working with real tools and master carpentry basics while creating a useable piece of furniture from super-thick cardboard. Skills developed: Creativity, sequencing, fine motor skills and knowledge of carpentry basics.

July 12 – July 15 Electrical Explorers Electrify your summer with lights, buzzers and motors in our amazing camp that explores circuits, electricity and magnetism! Learn to design and create your very own electricity project. Skills developed: Creativity, sequencing, fine motor skills and knowledge of electrical science basics.
July 19 – July 22 Cool Chemical Concoctions, Session 2 Amaze yourself by making concoctions that change colors, bubble, fizz and ooze. Experience science as fun, learn new terms and see what it’s like to be a chemist! Skills developed: Creativity, sequencing, fine motor skills and knowledge of chemical science.
NOTE:	Session 1 and Session 2 of Cool Chemical Concoctions are identical; session numbers reference the two separate times this mini-camp will be offered this season.

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Fees Information

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General Camp Guidelines & Parent Information

Ages: 7-10 years old (Children must be 7 by June 1, 2010 and no older than 11 by September 1, 2010.)

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). Children will be provided with a lab coat to wear during Mini-Camps.

Snacks: DuPage Children's Museum provides healthy beverages and snacks. If your child has food allergies, please specify them on his/her health form.

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.

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.

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

• No portion of enrollment fee will be refunded as of the day the mini-camp begins.

• Registrants withdrawing one week prior to the start of the mini-camp will be charged a 50% administrative fee.

• Registrants withdrawing prior to the week before the mini-camp will be charged a 25% administrative fee

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