Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, and more—they’ve all changed life on our planet over and over again. Discover how people and ecosystems have responded to extreme events throughout geologic time. Construct model lava flows, asteroid impacts, and volcanoes. Build a model city and put it to the test with a mega-quake-tsunami challenge on Friday.
The last day to register for this camp is July 6, 2022.
Learn more about Extreme Events.
The Olympic Games just got wild! Find out who goes for the gold across the animal kingdom. Is a flea or a kangaroo better at the high jump? Would the gorilla or the fennec fox take the prize in a 100-meter dash? How would your skills stack up? Celebrate the global games by exploring habitats from the African Savanna to the Arctic Circle. Transform the classroom into an Olympic stadium to play physical games and take on friendly design challenges to see how your skills stack up to those of the animal kingdom!
The last day to register for this camp is July 13, 2022.
Learn more about Animal Olympics.
Nature builds things up and tears them down—and so can you! Explore how humans and animals construct homes, buildings, and dens. Construct a classroom compost bin to delve into decomposition, and conduct an experiment to test the strength of the pyramids. Throughout the week, you’ll undertake a habitat design challenge using only naturally available resources, plus visit Laurel Caverns to gain inspiration from a masterpiece made by nature.
Field trip to Laurel Caverns: Museum pick-up at 4 p.m.
The last day to register for this camp is July 20, 2022.
Learn more about Eco Engineers.
Through hands-on creative challenges, learn how nature inspires engineers to create sustainable innovations and build the future right now. Explore examples of green technology and sustainable design in the museum and other buildings nearby. Learn how buildings can help address the challenges of climate change. Visit Laurel Caverns to explore a design wonder made by nature, then design environmentally informed structures of your own.
Field trip to Laurel Caverns: Museum pick-up at 4 p.m.
The last day to register for this camp is July 20, 2022.
Learn more about Youth Museum Institute: Designing the Future.