SMART-Center Summer Camp List 2017

(Science, Mathematics, Art, Research, and Technology)

The following summer camps are facilitated by the SMART-Center, the hands-on science outreach serving the Northern Ohio Valley since 1996. The SMART-Center is a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers.

All applications and more information is available online at www.smartcenter.org

Please call (304) 23-DINOS if you have any questions or e-mail libby@smartcenter.org.

GEMS (Girls Enjoying Math and Science) Camp June 26 and 27, 2017    This Camp is Full

For girls entering grades five through eight 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost FREE with snacks and lunch provided. Funding for GEMS is from the Women's Giving Circle of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley.

Learn and have fun at the same time with other girls who love science. Join in activities and experiments in many areas of science and engineering. Fun math activities, too! Held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22^nd Street, Wheeling – in Wheeling’s Centre Market Historic District.

Fun with Engineering Camp (NEW!) July 10 and 11, 2017

For students entering grades four through eight 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost $60 with snacks and lunch provided with the fee. All campers will use everyday materials to engineer solutions to basic engineering problems. Solve fun challenges and learn how to build bridges, towers, catapults, and more!

Held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22nd Street, Wheeling – in Wheeling’s Centre Market Historic District.

Fun with Physics Camp August 7 and 8, 2017

For students entering grades two through seven 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost $60 with snacks and lunch provided with the fee.

Have fun with toys and learn the physics behind how they work. All concepts will be explored through a variety of engaging hands-on activities. Make your own “lava lamp” and find out how it works. All activities are grade level appropriate, safe, and fun. New activities and topics this year for returning students! Held at SMART Centre Market, 30 22^nd Street, Wheeling – in Wheeling’s Centre Market Historic District.