Kids’ Science Camp Reports 35% Increase in Summer Enrollments

May 17, 2010 - PRLog -- (Orange, CA) Destination Science, an innovative science camp specializing in nurturing “inner science-confidence and outer self-confidence” reports a 35% increase in enrollment at its day camps in southern and northern California, according to Destination Science co-founder Kathy Heraghty, which she says, reflects an overall increase in science appreciation and awareness in “the media and society at large.”

Some of the most popular programming on television, from “Lost” to “MythBusters” and major news stories such as the ash cloud in Iceland, encompass scientific learning. Destination Science makes scientific learning cool, fun and easily digestible for kids.

The camp, which offers a robust roster of day camp programming for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade, reports an upswing in new enrollments from parents looking for a “more meaningful camp experience” even in uncertain financial times. Many parents point to science education as a cornerstone for future learning that is also fun and exciting for kids.

New to the Destination Science curriculum are three programs which were developed based on camper input:
o   Busting Myths with Cool Science
o   Robots vs. Aliens
o   G Force Rockets and Moon Blasters

Kids can register for as many weeks as they would like and prices vary according to program. For more information on a Destination Science location in your area, please visit www.destinationscience.org.

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The Destination Science program is developed by our own professional curriculum design team, based on critical science concepts as defined by the National Science Standards. Our design team combs the globe to find the most “surprising” child-friendly materials to bring the science concepts to life. Destination Science is committed to reinforcing the 6 pillars of Character Development; trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, & citizenship (TRRFCC). This distinct combination of scientific concepts, experimental processes, surprising materials, creativity & character education is our recipe for guaranteed camper delight.