The Roeper Summer Science Camp is an opportunity for middle school students who love science to explore science concepts with hands-on activities in real-life situations. We will build science knowledge and experience using inquiry-based activities that employ the scientific method, data collection and pure discovery. Students will learn to relate experimentation and science to the real world in these lively classes.

Science camp is led by The Roeper School science teacher, Wendy Mayer. Wendy holds an Associate’s degree from Schoolcraft College, a Bachelor’s Degree (summa cum laude) in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Science Education from Wayne State University. She has been teaching for five years and currently teaches 8th Grade Science, Health and a multitude of middle school science electives.

Quy Thai, Roeper School and Science Camp instructor, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science from Wayne State University, a Master's Degree in Biological Science from Wayne State University and a Master's Degree in Teaching from Oakland University.  He currently teaches introductory chemistry, introductory biology and environmental science at The Roeper School.  He also coaches Roeper's Upper School Robotics team.

Session Information

SESSION 1A: JUNE 23 – 27, 9AM – 3PM
ARTS, EATS AND BEAKERS
Ever wonder just what's behind the food you eat and the art you create?  In this adventure, you will whip up delectable delights and masterpieces of art with creative chemistry. Can you imagine it?  Creating your own perfume, designing your own henna tattoo, "flubber"-making and tye-dying are just a few of the scientific wonderments you will encounter on this sensory journey.

SESSION 1B: JUNE 23 – 27, 9AM – 3PM
SPLISH-SPLASH PHYSICS
Dive into the exciting and buoyant world of physics!  In this class, students will work together to build a life-size dinghy.  From the forces that make stuff float to the Greeks behind it all, this class gives you the opportunity to explore the world of physics, boats and water with tons of hands-on activities and a race to the finish!

SESSION 2: AUGUST 4-8, 9AM – 3PM
HIGH FLYIN' SCIENCE
Explore the final frontier and blast off into outer space!  In this class, students will build and test all different kinds of rockets while learning the science behind Astronomy.  We will learn about Stars, dive into Black Holes, flash past Comets and discover other heavenly bodies in and beyond our solar system.  From the scientists who made the discoveries to the principles behind space travel, we will go where no person has gone before!

General Information

PROGRAM COST: $235 (due in full with registration)

LUNCH: Students must provide their own lunches.
Refrigeration and vending machines are available.

OTHER FORMS: The necessary forms will be mailed to you with your confirmation letter. All forms must be completed and returned prior to the beginning of your child’s session.

BEFORE & AFTER CARE: Before and After Care will be offered from 7:30 – 9:00am and 3:00 – 6:00pm. Parents will be billed $4.00 per hour for the time used at the end of the session.

Enrollment Information

Students must be entering grades 6 through 8 in the fall of 2008 to be enrolled in the Roeper Summer Science Camp. The registration form, enrollment contract and program fee of $235 per session (payable to The Roeper School) should be mailed to:
Roeper Summer Science Camp
P.O. Box 329.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303

Enrollment is limited, so early registration is advised.

For a refund of fee, all cancellations must be in writing and received by May 15, 2008. No refunds will be issued after May 15, 2008.

CONTACT: Roeper Summer Program Office at 248/203-7370 or roepercamp@roeper.org.