Fun literature-based science activities for kids ages 3-7. Explore nature. Travel back in time. Discover what's at the end of a rainbow. Go on nature walks, conduct amazing experiments. Learn the scientific method to solve mysteries.

Thursday, July 27, 2006

We had four fun weeks of science, stories and games. Thanks to all the campers -- Jake, Eddie, Karen, Christopher, Allison, Amanda and Nina! And to our teen helpers Alyssa, Alyssa M., Brianna, and Taylor. And to all the parents that came to lend a hand.

> After reading the Diary of a Worm, the kids searched for live worms and other bugs as part of the Backyard Science lesson.
>Here the kids make their own solar energy bead bracelets during the Art Fun with the Sun lesson.


> After reading "Where do Balloons Go," the kids learn that bubbles like balloons are "trapped air" and proceed to make bubble sculptures.
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