SCIENCE CAMP
June 28 - July 9, 2010
Boys and Girls Ages 10 - 15

Director:  Michael Mallett
508-754-5302 x502
michael.mallett@worcesteracademy.org

Michael Mallett joined the Worcester Academy faculty in 2000.  At WA, Mr. Mallett serves as the Chair of the Science Department and teaches Biology I and AP Biology II.  Mr. Mallett has been an instructor for the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) program, where he taught Fast-Paced High School Biology.  Mr. Mallett holds a B.S. in Biology, an M.S. in Zoology, and has completed coursework toward his Ph.D. in Biology.

About the Camp
Science Camp is an inquiry-based and entirely hands-on experience that encourages motivated students to explore the most exciting concepts of biology, chemistry, and physics.

    •    Create glowing bacteria by inserting a firefly gene into bacterial cells.
    •    Investigate pressure dynamics by launching plastic bottle rockets.
    •    Learn about electromagnetic energy by racing solar powered mini-cars.
    •    Learn about acids and bases using oscillating color reactions.

Participants will pursue these, and other exciting research questions, in state-of-the-art laboratory spaces in our newly renovated Kingsley Laboratories building.

Students will have fun developing and conducting experiments, and at the same time they will learn how science applies to their everyday life. The Science Camp will culminate with a scientific symposium through which students can share the results of their work with friends and family.

Our Science Camp instructors are Worcester Academy faculty members who all share a common enthusiasm for science education.

Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Extended day offered:  7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location
Kingsley Laboratories on the Main Campus.  Kingsley received a $5.5 million renovation during the summer of 2008. All science classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and student workspaces.

Fees
Full-Day:  $550

For more detailed information and family discounts, download the 2010 WA Summer Programs brochure here. To download registration instructions and application forms only, click here.