Nebulas

• Participate in projects which help prepare them for a classroom experience.
• Are introduced to fun new materials for creative expression.
• Begin working in groups, improving their abilities to work together on projects.

Shape It, Sculpt It! & Amusement Park Science { one week }

Shape It, Sculpt It! ::: My Birthday Party
What day do you look forward to most? Your birthday, of course! Camp Galileo gives you the chance to celebrate birthdays every day of this week. Learn about birthday traditions around the world by making festive birthday crowns, flags and party balloons, crafting a piñata filled with mini-toys and painting birthday cakes inspired by artist Wayne Thiebaud.

Amusement Park Science ::: The Rubber Chicken Fun Park!
Help the Camp Galileo Rubber Chicken design an amusement park perfect for Nebulas just like you. You’ll discover Newton’s Laws of Motion and learn about different types of energy, while designing bumper cars, giant slides, log rides, pendulums and a roller coaster even baby chickens can enjoy!

Nebula Outdoor Program ::: Young Adventurers
Campers participate in our outdoor curriculum every day. Participate daily in team-building games, craft activities and traditional Camp Galileo outdoor fun! Share and take turns with a colorful parachute, and get creative with Klutz crafts like Funny Felt and Pop Bead Critters.

Psychedelic ‘60s & Space Explorers { one week }

Psychedelic ‘60s ::: Groovy Colors
This week you’ll explore the use of color, learn about many famous artists and experiment with a variety of groovy art forms. Create prints just like Andy Warhol, design a Robert Rauschenberg-style collage and tie-dye your own psychedelic t-shirt! Build moving sculptures inspired by Alexander Calder, as well as tasty food creations a la Claes Oldenburg.

Space Explorers ::: Searching the Solar System
The Camp Galileo Rubber Chicken has been off exploring our solar system, and he can’t find his way home. It’s up to you, Nebulas, to find him! Test different rocket fuels so you can blast off from Earth, design a space shuttle that carries you into space and explore nearby planets. Along the way, you’ll create protective space suits, construct a shelter and make a telescope to help find the Rubber Chicken and bring him home!

Nebula Outdoor Program ::: Young Adventurers
Campers participate in our outdoor curriculum every day. Participate daily in team-building games, craft activities and traditional Camp Galileo outdoor fun! Share and take turns with a colorful parachute, and get creative with Klutz crafts like Funny Felt and Pop Bead Critters.

Ancient Egypt & Crime Solver Scientists { one week }

Ancient Egypt ::: Where’s My Mummy?
Take a trip to ancient Egypt and explore tombs at the Valley of the Kings, where you’ll discover a room filled with amazing artwork. As you learn all about Egyptian art, you’ll make amulets, clay pyramids, wall paintings and cartouches. “Wrap” up the week by making your very own mummy!

Crime Solver Scientists ::: Case of the Missing Jewels
Precious jewels from the mask of legendary King Tut have disappeared and you must solve the case! You’ll learn advanced crime-solving techniques like chromatography, finger printing and how to magnify evidence. You’ll also design a special tool to retrieve evidence. Together we’ll break a code to discover hidden messages and find the missing jewels!

Outdoor Program ::: Young Adventurers
Campers participate in our outdoor curriculum every day. Participate daily in team-building games, craft activities and traditional Camp Galileo outdoor fun! Share and take turns with a colorful parachute, and get creative with Klutz crafts like Funny Felt and Pop Bead Critters.