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Camp Napa Enrichment Camps at Blue Oak Middle School LEGO® Robotics Camp EV3 Build and program robots using the new LEGO ® Mindstorms EV3 system. Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Work in small groups, program and build your robot, and rise to the challenge. Control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projects are structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun. For more information or instructor bios go to Play-Well.org. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Staff Age Date 8-14 Jul 24-Jul 28 Day Time M-F 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fee Code $190 8099 In 2014, Napa experienced a large earthquake that damaged infrastructure and shut down schools. In our Natural Disasters camp, we will be learning about the science behind earthquakes and other natural disasters and extreme weather, such as tornadoes and volcanoes. We will also learn about how scientists and engineers collaborate to predict, prevent, and protect people from these phenomena. Instructor: Scientopia Discovery Center Staff Age Date 6-12 Jul 24-Jul 28 Day Time M-F 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fee Code $120 8291 NEW! Starbound Theatre is now enrolling for our introductory class to the exciting world of acting. This class is beneficial for actors of all levels. Students will learn the differences of acting for the stage and for the TV/film industry. Actors will work on slates, auditioning skills, monologues, commercials, and more. For more information visit www.starboundtheatre.com, call (707) 416-8990, or email [email protected]. Instructor: Starbound Theatre Staff Age Date 8-12 Jul 31-Aug 4 Day Time M-F 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. NASA Journey Into Outer Space Fee Code $150 8062 NEW! Mad Science and NASA’s after-school program is now a summer camp! From our atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program sends campers on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars, and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight and the challenges of space travel. Camp includes a take-home every day. Join us for “Earth and Beyond,” “Astronaut-in-Training,” “Solar Launch,” “Eye on the Sky,” and “Space Voyage!” Instructor: Mad Science Staff Age Date 6-12 Jul 17-Jul 21 Day Time M-F 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The Sky’s the Limit Fee Code $214 8294 NEW! E Natural Disasters Lights, Camera, Action! Many people have seen an airplane and wondered how, exactly, an approximately 450-ton metal contraption zooms through the sky at around 600 miles per hour. This question (and more like it) will be answered in our “The Sky’s the Limit” camp! In this camp we will learn about flying technologies and aeronautical engineering, such as planes, hot air balloons, and rockets: how they work, how they’ve improved our lives, and how we can make them work even better. And in honor of the Fourth of July, we will investigate how fireworks fly as well. Instructor: Scientopia Discovery Center Staff Age Date 6-12 Jul 3-Jul 7 Day Time M,W-F 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fee Code $96 8290 9