Whether you have been to The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Camp before, or it is your very first time, there are many things to explore and discover. Each day, we will highlight everything that makes The Bishop special, including our history, the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, Florida ecosystems, Ice Age fossils, and the Planetarium. You will learn, explore, craft, play, snack, and have fun every day!
DETAILS:
When: Camp Times 9AM to 3:30PM Monday through Friday. Drop-off from 8:30AM to 9AM and pick-up between 3:30PM and 4PM.
Cost: $250 members/$300 non-members per week
Who: For children entering 2nd grade to children leaving 5th grade (Ages 7-11)
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CAMP DATES AND THEMES:
June 3-7: Piecing Together the Past
What was Florida like more than 1 million years ago? Explore the animals and plants of this region during the Ice Age. Using fossils, artifacts, and Museum galleries, we will journey back in time and learn why many of the animals were so large and who their closest relatives are still on Earth today.
June 10-14: Think Blue, Water and You
Water is the key to life on our planet. Explore water in a variety of fun ways this week. We will look closely at the local salt water, fresh water, and brackish water. We will engineer solutions for water problems and get wet in the process. Make a splash and jump in for this new and exciting week.
June 17-21: Out of this World
How often do you think of the world around you? What about beyond our world? This week, we will be exploring all things space! We will use our Planetarium all week to take deep dives into topics such as meteorites, space technology, and our very own Solar System.
June 24-28: Animal Extremes and Apex Predators
Who is at the top of the food chain? Find out this week as we learn all about apex predators in different biomes and animal extremes, such as the smallest, the fastest, and the tallest. We encourage all animal enthusiasts to join us as we learn about animals and then design our very own new extreme animal.
July 1-3: Magic, Myths and Mysteries (mini-week)
Real or magic? Truth or myth? Who done it? Those are the questions we will be asking in this new and exciting mini-week during week of July 4. Each day, we will be different as we explore, discover, dive deep, and try new things. Join us.
Please Note: The cost of this mini-week is only $130 for members / $180 for Non-members.
July 8-12: Innovation Station
New and Improved! Humans have been solving problems using inventions and engineering since tools were created. This week, we will tinker, design, create, build, test, and tweak to solve some real-world problems. Hands down, amazing hands-on fun!
July 15-19: Ooey, Gooey Science
We love things that go fizz, bubble, or pop! We will investigate Newtonian Fluids, endothermic reactions, and anything sticky with some hands-on activities. Join us for some fun, messy, and sensory-driven science experiments.
July 22-26: Marine Mammals of Florida
What are our local marine mammals, and how are they critical to our ecosystem? We will look closely at a variety of marine mammals found in Florida and learn about their status. Do they need our help? How can we make a difference?
July 29 - August 2: Mission Impossible CSI
Take on the case in this forensics-based class. Learn how real, local experts solve crimes and then help us solve The Bishop Mystery. Will your critical thinking skills and the clues left behind be enough? Join us and see.
The Bishop Musuem of Science and Nature
201 10th Street W Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: 941-746-4131
Email: thebishopmuseum@gmail.com
