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Chem Kidz & Weird Science

The camp offers a diverse exploration of scientific fields through exciting, hands-on experiments and projects, fostering a love for science and critical thinking.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels
☎ (949) 644-3151 ✉ Email camp

About this camp

Students in the Chem Kidz & Weird Science camp will embark on a hands-on exploration of various scientific disciplines, including astronomy, paleontology, engineering, chemistry, invention, and physics. Through engaging projects and experiments, campers will gain practical experience with scientific principles. Activities include building rockets, exploring magnetism and electricity, making five-minute ice cream, creating elephant toothpaste, and investigating extreme bubbles. The camp emphasizes practicing the Scientific Method, encouraging students to think like scientists and chemists. Participants will learn about chemical reactions versus physical changes and develop problem-solving skills through interactive challenges.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves a variety of hands-on experiments and projects, exploring different scientific fields, and practicing the Scientific Method.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for young students curious about science and how things work, who enjoy hands-on experiments and creative problem-solving.

What you'll learn

Astronomy Paleontology Engineering Chemistry Invention Physics Scientific Method

Location

NCCC Willinger, Newport Beach, CA

Sponsored · Research Ignited

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