KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium will host a summer science camp on Saturday, Aug. 11.

The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the planetarium, 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville.

Taylor Summer Science Camp is an ideal way to inspire and engage your child in the fun of real science.

Experience the science and art of bubbles, engage in hands on activities as you watch energy transform from one form to another, build a robot, and more. Join them for the day or an individual 60 minute session.
 
For more information and to register check http://www.lakecoe.org/calendar/details/taylor_science_camp/2012-08-11 .

The cost is  $5 per science session or $30 per day.  

The camp is open to ages 5 and up. An adult is required to stay with all children ages 5-10. A  minimum number of participants per session is 6.   

Snacks are available for purchase; day campers should bring their own lunch.

The sessions are as follows.

9 a.m.: Science and Art of Bubbles

What is it about bubbles? They fascinate all of us, no matter what age we are. Create your own bubble art, see bubble colors and shapes change, feel the surface tension and most of all enjoy.

10 a.m.: Energy Lab

See a wire dance, feel the heat and cold produced as energy is converted. Move through a variety of stations as you explore these changes and engage in hands-on demonstrations.

11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Intro to Robotics

Teamwork and fun are the highlight of designing and programming Lego Wedo Robots. What will it be? Flying birds? An alligator? Or a boat fighting a wave?

2 p.m.: Solar Energy Experience

Build a solar powered car and join a Sprint Race. Explore the properties of air and solar power as you watch the solar bag inflate and rise higher and higher. Witness the sun’s energy, converted to supply the electricity for the Taylor Facility.