New Permanent Exhibits Add To Appeal Of South Florida Science Center’s Summer Science Camp

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - June 18, 2013 - PRLog -- (West Palm Beach, FL) From outer space to the depths of the ocean, from dinosaur digs to wizard adventures, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s(SFSCA) Summer Science Camp will entertain and educate young scientists this summer.  The Science Center is offering nine, one-week sessions now through August 16 for children ages 4 to 12 years old.

Summer Science Camp will feature a different theme of hands-on science exploration each week. During the camp, children can become an astronaut, paleontologist or oceanographer, as well as make potions and crystals, whip up scientific culinary creations, use engineering skills to build a roller coaster and much more! The days will be filled with fun learning, exciting labs, crafts and outside activities led by Science Center expert educators.

“We’ve done everything possible to ensure an educational, fun and safe experience for all our campers,” said Lew Crampton, CEO of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. “Not only will this year be filled with exciting new themes, but campers will benefit from the newly expanded and renovated space.The Science Center just completed a $5 million renovation to the former, and well-loved, South Florida Science Museum, which will enhance Science Camp for years to come.  Campers will be able to have fun and gain confidence in science with an opportunity to interact with our new permanent exhibits, like Science on a Sphere – a six-foot interactive globe with the ability to tell real time and historical planetary data or our much larger aquarium, which includes a pop-up tank for a 360 degree view of the ocean.  With our new mission ‘to open every mind to science,’ we look forward to camp as another opportunity to engage young Einsteins.  We are confident that this Summer Science Camp will be our best yet.”

The Summer Science Camp is held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours of structured activities available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekly.  Themes include Out of this World; Build It, Launch It, Thrill It; Potions 101; H2Ocean; Food Frenzy; T-Rex Trek; Superhero Science; Blast Off and Science Stew.  Children can pick their favorite week or sign up for the whole summer.

Founded in 1961, the new South Florida Science Center and Aquarium features fun and educational programming for all ages. In addition to new features, the Science Center has retained some of its most loved hands-on exhibits -- a digital planetarium, observatory, in-house Subway restaurant and more.

Summer Science Camp is $210 for Science Center members and $235 for non-members per week and there is a one-time registration fee of $25.  Palm Beach County School District employees receive a 20% discount on Summer Science Camp.  Space is limited so register now online at www.sfsm.org or by calling 561-832-1988.  The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, FL 33405.