Summer Camps 

Math in Everyday Life

June 16 - 20, 2008 - CLASS IS FULL - WAITING LIST ONLY
Held in conjunction with Girls Scouts of America, the focus for this camp is applying and understanding how math is used in everyday life.  During the week, campers will balance physical outdoor activities with indoor activities both in the classroom and in various places throughout Uptown Martinsville.  Whether balancing a checkbook, following a basic recipe or calculating the number of steps in a mile, math is a critical component to accomplish skills in everyday life.  Participants who are Girl Scout members will have several opportunities to earn badges throughout the week.

Age:   Fifth Grade
Cost:  $10.00 (fee may be waived for those who cannot pay)
Time:  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. daily (lunch and snacks provided)
Location:  New College Institute, 30 Franklin Street, Martinsville

Camp Idea

July 14 - 18, 2008
Camp Idea is designed to educate middle school students through classroom engagement and practical experience in the hopes of retaining and fostering the entrepreneurial spirit that has existed in our region for generations.  Utilizing a curriculum refined by Junior Achievement, New College Institute staff and summer interns partner with local business men and women to deliver engaging and informational activities and lessons.  Participants learn the basics of entrepreneurship: what an entrepreneur is, turning personal interests into business opportunities, how to start a business, and how to write a business plan.  Guest instructors - the local business men and women - give students useful insights into the "real world" implications of what they learn in the classroom.  Throughout the week, students will work in groups to develop a business, and as the culmination of the experience, will present their finished product on the final day of camp.

Age:   Rising 8th Graders
Cost:  None
Time:  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. daily (lunch and snacks provided)
Location:  New College Institute, 30 Franklin Street, Martinsville


       

Explore Laboratory

August 4 - August 8, 2008   CLASS IS FULL - WAITING LIST ONLY
Join a team of junior scientists to explore all kinds of science in a fun laboratory setting.  Campers will learn to make slime, use a microscope, create cool chemical reactions, and even generate electricity from fruit!  All this while learning basic science lab safety and conducting real experiments.

Age:   3rd through 5th grades
Cost:  None
Time:  8:30 a.m. - Noon daily (snacks provided)
Location:  New College Institute, 30 Franklin Street, Martinsville

To sign up, or for more information on any of these summer camps, please contact our Outreach Educators at (276) 403-5611 or (276) 403-5612.