Summer 2009 Dear Campers, We have another fun-filled summer of camp planned for you here at the Adventure Science Center’s Camp Quest. Everyday is jam-packed with activities that fit within this summer’s exciting themes. This summer we’re going to train to be astronauts and race car drivers as we build rockets and learn the science behind racing. We will study the world’s energy problem and start on the path to solve it. Campers will see that there is more to music than playing an instrument. We’ll have our own “Day at the Museum” as we take an exclusive look at each of our exhibits, and we’re going to bust some myths. Our older campers will have the opportunity to voyage into the Nashville community and take a behind-the-scenes look at the automotive industry, telecommunications, and all things design-related, right here in our own hometown. I’m looking forward to a great summer. I hope you are too! Sincerely, John Hawkins Camp Coordinator WEEKLY SUMMER CAMPS About Camp Quest For Campers K-6th Grade For Campers 7-8 Grade Summer Schedule & Fees Registration Forms Scholarship Information       ABOUT CAMP QUEST Camp Quest is a summer day camp providing science enrichment opportunities for children entering Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Campers develop more than just a better understanding of science. At Camp Quest, they expand their creative sides, expend energy with field games, build friendships and take away memories that will last a lifetime. These are some of the most influential years in the development of these campers and ASC wants to do everything it can to help shape their lives in the most positive ways. Typical Daily Schedule Early and Late Care are available for an additional fee.* 9 a.m. Arrival/Sign in 9:20 "Good Morning Assembly 9:30 Activity #1 10:30 Activity #2 11:30 Lunch (younger groups)/Activity #3 12:20 p.m. Lunch (older groups)/Activity #3 1:10 Activity #4 2:10 Activity #5 3:10 Daily recap 4 p.m. Dismissal *Early Care fees apply for arrival times between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m.  Late Care fees apply for pick-up times between 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. back to top         WEEKLY THEMES K-6TH GRADES Fees: $185/week for members, $210/week for non-members Days of Thunder May 26-29* July 6-10 Start your engines for a week devoted to racing. This week, we’ll look at engines, aerodynamics, gravity, speed and many of the sciences involved with America’s fastest growing sport. Rocketry! June 1-5 July 13-17  Blast off into a fun-filled week of rockets! Campers will go through the rocket design and construction process, leading to the big launch day. We’ll experiment with different power sources and designs to find the best model. All the World Needs is…Energy! June 8-12 July 20-24  This week, we’ll explore different forms of energy and the important roles they play in our world today. We’ll learn about the most basic forms to new and emerging technologies being developed. Traditional to alternative forms…nothing will be left out. Rock Band Heroes June 15-19 July 27-31  No video games here. This music week will keep the bass thumping as we investigate the multiple sciences involved with the musical process. Campers will cover rhythm, acoustics, pitch, instruments, and more. We’ll have this place rocking by the end of the week. Busted! June 22-26 Aug. 3-7  Campers will use the scientific method to test some popular myths and either prove them true or “bust” them as pure fiction. This fun-filled week will use a wide variety of sciences. From chemistry to physics to good old physical science, we’ll cover all the bases. Day at the Museum June 29-July 3 This week we go to our scientific roots and utilize every exhibit in the Center. Each exhibit will be carefully investigated so campers will understand how each one works. We’ll uncover the science and engineering involved in making the exhibit and explain what its educational objective truly is. This is a great chance for your camper to see a side of the Center that they normally wouldn’t get to see!    Sci-Sampler Aug. 10-14 Daily Science camps are available for children entering K - 6th grades. Experiments, schedules and topics change daily. Camps are from 9 am- 4 pm with extended care available each day. This camp has a daily fee schedule of $65 per day for ASC Members and $75 per day for non-members. *The May 26-29 Days of Thunder camp fees are reduced because of the shortened holiday week. Weekly rates are $155 for ASC members and $165 for non-members.  back to top   Camp Quest: The Expedition For campers rising into the 7th and 8th grades Fees: $230 for ASC members, $255 for non-members Campers will focus on a theme each week as they venture with their counselors to various destinations around the city. Campers will gain a whole new perspective on some of Nashville’s richest assets. We will meet at the Adventure Science Center each morning before we begin our city quest. Science of the Road June 22-26  Campers will hit the road to explore the in-depth world of the automotive industry. We will speak to a wide variety of professionals that represent a vast range of this industry’s spectrum. Campers will explore the various environments that these individuals work. . . . Phone home . . . July 13-17 Wi-Fi, Blackberries, iPhones – what keeps our world connected and talking? This week, campers will see the process that keeps the telecommunications industry buzzing. We’ll tour the behind-the-scenes workings of some of our local companies to see the many steps involved with this everyday process. The Science of Design July 27-31  From the most complex machine to the simplest coffee mug, everything is a product of design. Expedition campers will delve into this fascinating world of creativity and explore such areas as textiles, manufacturing, home interior, landscaping, fabrication, and on and on. There is more at work here than meets the eye.   back to top    FEES & SCHEDULE Become a member of ASC and receive the member discount on camps immediately. Weekly Camps K-6 Date Theme Fees May 26-29 (no camp May 25) Days of Thunder $155 Members $165 Non-members June 1-5 Rocketry! $185 Members $210 Non-members June 8-12 All the World Needs is ... Energy! $185 Members $210 Non-members June 15-19 Rock Band Heroes $185 Members $210 Non-members June 22-29 Busted! $185 Members $210 Non-members June 29-July 3 Day at the Museum $185 Members $210 Non-members July 6-10 Days of Thunder $185 Members $210 Non-members July 13-17 Rocketry! $185 Members $210 Non-members July 20-24 All the World Needs is ... Energy! $185 Members $210 Non-members July 27-31 Rock Band Heroes $185 Members $210 Non-members August 3-7 Busted $185 Members $210 Non-members Aug. 10-14 Sci-Sampler (daily camp) $65/day Members $75/day Non-members Camp Expedition Campers 7th-8th Grade Date Theme Fees June 22-26 Science of the Road $230 Members $255 Non-members July 13-17 ...Phone Home... $230 Members $255 Non-members July 27-31 The Science of Design $230 Members $255 Non-members Other Fees: Early Care:  $20 per week Late Care: $20 per week  back to top     REGISTRATION FORMS Registration opens Jan. 19 for ASC Members Only* Open registration begins Feb. 7. To register, please download and complete both the health information form and the registration form.  Please be sure to include payment information with your registration materials. Adventure Science Center accepts VISA, Mastercard and Discover card, or if mailing your registration you may pay by check.  *You can register early if you include membership with your camp registration. Fax your completed forms to (615) 862-5178, or: Mail your forms to  Adventure Science Center Camp Quest, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37203. IMPORTANT: Your spot is not reserved until payment is received. A. Health Information Forms B. Registration Form    back to top     Scholarship Opportunities Adventure Science Center offers camp scholarships the Lorene Sharp White Scholarship fund. You can download a scholarship application using the link below. Please complete the appropriate section and follow the instructions for submission through your school. Applications must be postmarked by April 27, 2009, to be considered.   Adventure Science Center Scholarship Application 2008-09 Funds Still Available for Nashville All Together Kids Inclusion Program United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee is accepting applications for the All Together Kids inclusion program for children with disabilities in Metro/Davidson County. All Together Kids is a program designed to promote the inclusion of children with disabilities in community based after school programs, recreation, arts, and extra curricular activities alongside their typically developing peers. The program will supply grants for up to $1,000 to families for direct assistance for their child to participate in these activities. The program is funded by a grant from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville. All Together Kids Information and application