SPI Summer Sessions 2021
Medieval Mayhem
Session 1: June 7-11 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
Session 2: June 14-18 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
During this program, you’ll find out that the “Dark Ages” aren’t that dark! Learn about alchemy and practice longbows, write with runes, build catapults and storm the castle. Test your skills in a jousting tournament and show off your know-how by completing a quest!
Blow off STEAM!
Session 1: June 7-11 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades K-2
Session 2: June 21-25 from 9am to 12pm; completed grade K-2
Session 3: June 28-July 2 from 1pm to 4pm; completed grade 3-5
Session 4: July 19-23 from 9am to 12pm; completed grade 3-5
Kids will play together outside just blowing off steam and making new friends, but we will also feature ONE structured exploration each day focusing on the components that make up the acronym STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Kids will have opportunities to experiment, test, observe, build and have fun! NOTE: You’ll register each child for just ONE of the two sessions available to their age group.
Farmyard Fun
June 14-18 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
You often drive by -- or live near -- a farm, but do you know what it takes to run one? See animals up-close, try your hand at a chore or two, and learn about the science and technology that helps feed the world. You’ll also meet some local “dirt divas'' who have used their brain power to solve soil puzzles.
Summertime Squeeze
June 14-18 from 1pm to 4pm; completed grades K-2
We’ll squeeze the best of summer fun into one great week! We’ll focus on one classic seasonal activity each day such as spending time along a river, bike riding, fort building, running a lemonade stand, and playing games. We’ll even have an afternoon playing with squirt guns, sponges and slip ‘n slides.
Flight Crew
June 21-25 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
Zooming, floating, flapping—these are just a few of the ways we’ll explore flight. You’ll learn how both animals and machines take to the skies, follow the path of a local woman who made history flying around the world, talk with pilots and have an up-close encounter with airplanes. Reach for the sky with us!
Yuck Camp: The Science of (not so) Gross Things
June 28-July 2 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades K-2
Do you think gross stuff is cool? This program is for you! Skin blisters, boogers, bacteria, and barf are just a few of the things we'll explore and make into models. Plenty of relaxed playtime is built into the daily schedule too (even aspiring microbiologists need an “ick break”).
Trash to Treasure
June 28-July 2 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
Calling all scientists, gardeners, and those who want to be a positive force in the world: Are you curious about what happens when you throw food waste in the trash can? Wonder why bats matter to the earth? Through a variety of experiments, experts, and experiences you will get answers to those questions as well as make new discoveries. You’ll also get to advocate for solutions to community challenges. Let’s turn our trash into treasures together!
Go “Wild” with Art
July 12-16 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades K-2
Use nature observation as the springboard to create drawings, paintings, weaving, and collage. We’ll look at animal habitats and study reptiles and bugs as our source of inspiration. Campers will create several projects while trying their hand at different art techniques.
Crypto Critters
July 12-16 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
In this program, we’ll investigate Cryptozoology—creatures that may or may not exist. Is there evidence for Bigfoot? What about the Loch Ness Monster? How about Ohio’s own Mothman? Use your science skills to search for evidence of these Cryptids... then take a day trip to see the REAL animals who’ve inspired tales of awe.
Offbeat OH-lympics
Session 1: July 19-23 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades K-2
Session 2: July 26-30 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades K-2
You and your team will create a fictional country and design its flag and imagine its customs. Then the “countries” will compete against each other in SPI’s central Ohio version of the “OH-lympics” using a combo of brains, brawn, and off-the-wall goofy talents!
ARTventures
July 19-23 from 1pm to 4pm; completed grades 3-5
Discover different painting techniques while mixing in some cool science as our source of inspiration. Kids will create paintings based on lab equipment, geodes, insects, cells, and anatomy. Each day campers will create a new project and be inspired to create at home, too!
Galapagos Explorer
July 26-30 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
Have you ever wanted to help professional scientists with their work? In this camp, we’ll conduct “citizen science” here in our own biome and compare how different it is from the environment of Ecuador. Follow along as Miss Bonnie does the same thing from the Galapagos Islands and shares her adventures with you.
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The locations of these summer sessions are still being finalized in conversation with partner organizations; they will occur at various Knox County venues and parks. Past sites have included the Brown Family Environmental Center, Ariel-Foundation Park, Columbia Elementary, and Gambier Community Center.
Most sessions are $60 for the week. We will offer need-based scholarships for qualifying families.
REGISTRATION OPENS May 3 at 7 am at https://spi.jumbula.com
PRE-REGISTRATION starts May 1 at 8 am at https://spi.jumbula.com
Families are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this pre-registration period to set up your user account, fill out forms and waivers, and make selections. This should ensure a smoother and quicker process for you on
May 3. (It does not get your child in line before others, it just expedites things so that when registration opens you will have fewer steps to complete).
An additional option for families looking for summer enrichment is Mount Vernon Nazarene College’s Summer Quest program (including pre-school ages): https://summerquest.mvnu.edu.
Medieval Mayhem
Session 1: June 7-11 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
Session 2: June 14-18 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
During this program, you’ll find out that the “Dark Ages” aren’t that dark! Learn about alchemy and practice longbows, write with runes, build catapults and storm the castle. Test your skills in a jousting tournament and show off your know-how by completing a quest!
Blow off STEAM!
Session 1: June 7-11 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades K-2
Session 2: June 21-25 from 9am to 12pm; completed grade K-2
Session 3: June 28-July 2 from 1pm to 4pm; completed grade 3-5
Session 4: July 19-23 from 9am to 12pm; completed grade 3-5
Kids will play together outside just blowing off steam and making new friends, but we will also feature ONE structured exploration each day focusing on the components that make up the acronym STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Kids will have opportunities to experiment, test, observe, build and have fun! NOTE: You’ll register each child for just ONE of the two sessions available to their age group.
Farmyard Fun
June 14-18 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
You often drive by -- or live near -- a farm, but do you know what it takes to run one? See animals up-close, try your hand at a chore or two, and learn about the science and technology that helps feed the world. You’ll also meet some local “dirt divas'' who have used their brain power to solve soil puzzles.
Summertime Squeeze
June 14-18 from 1pm to 4pm; completed grades K-2
We’ll squeeze the best of summer fun into one great week! We’ll focus on one classic seasonal activity each day such as spending time along a river, bike riding, fort building, running a lemonade stand, and playing games. We’ll even have an afternoon playing with squirt guns, sponges and slip ‘n slides.
Flight Crew
June 21-25 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
Zooming, floating, flapping—these are just a few of the ways we’ll explore flight. You’ll learn how both animals and machines take to the skies, follow the path of a local woman who made history flying around the world, talk with pilots and have an up-close encounter with airplanes. Reach for the sky with us!
Yuck Camp: The Science of (not so) Gross Things
June 28-July 2 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades K-2
Do you think gross stuff is cool? This program is for you! Skin blisters, boogers, bacteria, and barf are just a few of the things we'll explore and make into models. Plenty of relaxed playtime is built into the daily schedule too (even aspiring microbiologists need an “ick break”).
Trash to Treasure
June 28-July 2 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
Calling all scientists, gardeners, and those who want to be a positive force in the world: Are you curious about what happens when you throw food waste in the trash can? Wonder why bats matter to the earth? Through a variety of experiments, experts, and experiences you will get answers to those questions as well as make new discoveries. You’ll also get to advocate for solutions to community challenges. Let’s turn our trash into treasures together!
Go “Wild” with Art
July 12-16 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades K-2
Use nature observation as the springboard to create drawings, paintings, weaving, and collage. We’ll look at animal habitats and study reptiles and bugs as our source of inspiration. Campers will create several projects while trying their hand at different art techniques.
Crypto Critters
July 12-16 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
In this program, we’ll investigate Cryptozoology—creatures that may or may not exist. Is there evidence for Bigfoot? What about the Loch Ness Monster? How about Ohio’s own Mothman? Use your science skills to search for evidence of these Cryptids... then take a day trip to see the REAL animals who’ve inspired tales of awe.
Offbeat OH-lympics
Session 1: July 19-23 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades K-2
Session 2: July 26-30 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades K-2
You and your team will create a fictional country and design its flag and imagine its customs. Then the “countries” will compete against each other in SPI’s central Ohio version of the “OH-lympics” using a combo of brains, brawn, and off-the-wall goofy talents!
ARTventures
July 19-23 from 1pm to 4pm; completed grades 3-5
Discover different painting techniques while mixing in some cool science as our source of inspiration. Kids will create paintings based on lab equipment, geodes, insects, cells, and anatomy. Each day campers will create a new project and be inspired to create at home, too!
Galapagos Explorer
July 26-30 from 9am to 12pm; completed grades 3-5
Have you ever wanted to help professional scientists with their work? In this camp, we’ll conduct “citizen science” here in our own biome and compare how different it is from the environment of Ecuador. Follow along as Miss Bonnie does the same thing from the Galapagos Islands and shares her adventures with you.
___________________________________________________
The locations of these summer sessions are still being finalized in conversation with partner organizations; they will occur at various Knox County venues and parks. Past sites have included the Brown Family Environmental Center, Ariel-Foundation Park, Columbia Elementary, and Gambier Community Center.
Most sessions are $60 for the week. We will offer need-based scholarships for qualifying families.
REGISTRATION OPENS May 3 at 7 am at https://spi.jumbula.com
PRE-REGISTRATION starts May 1 at 8 am at https://spi.jumbula.com
Families are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this pre-registration period to set up your user account, fill out forms and waivers, and make selections. This should ensure a smoother and quicker process for you on
May 3. (It does not get your child in line before others, it just expedites things so that when registration opens you will have fewer steps to complete).
An additional option for families looking for summer enrichment is Mount Vernon Nazarene College’s Summer Quest program (including pre-school ages): https://summerquest.mvnu.edu.
