Apple Valley
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Biomimicry STEM Class: Session 1, March 6th, 2020 10 am to noon
Biomimicry STEM Class: Session 1, March 6th, 2020 1 to 3 pm
Learn how scientists and engineers study nature and it’s systems to find solutions to a lot of the problems we face. Then put your problem solving skills and creativity to the test to find a solution to a variety of challenge. Class is fun and keeps kids engaged with activities and examples they can relate to. Ages: 8-13
Weather Science: May 2nd 10 am to Noon – 5.5 to 10 years old $12 per participant
Kids will have a blast learning about Minnesota winter weather through activities and experiments. The will also get to make and take home some tools they can use to measure and record the weather! Bring clothes for going outside weather permitting.
Birding STEM Camp: May 16th 9 am to Noon – 8.5 to 14 years old $25 per participant
Join a naturalist from EcoElsa for some hands on learning and fun outdoors! Learn all about birds through a variety of games and activities. Depending on weather, some of the activities we do may be the birdy show, physics of flight, bird beak adaptation game, binocular building and more. There will be a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities so dress for the weather.
Water Cycle Warriors: June 6th 10 am to Noon – 8.5 to 13 years old $15 per participant
Participants will be doing activities and games to learn about how the water cycle works. We will be going over things kids and their families can do to better protect the water we and the ecosystems around us rely on to survive. Wear clothes that are okay to get wet.
Burnsville
Birding STEAM Camp: June 15th-18th (Mon-Thu) 9 am to 4 pm – entering 2nd to 6th grade $225 per participant
Join a naturalist from EcoElsa for hands on learning and fun outdoors! Learn all about birds through a variety of games and activities. Depending on the weather activities we may include are the birdy show, physics of flight, bird beak adaptation game, binocular building, bird blind camouflage, and build a better bird feeder. Learn how birds connect to different STEM topics and solve real world problems as well as further developing teamwork and problem solving skills. A mixture of indoor and outdoor activities so make sure to dress for the weather, wear closed toed shoes and long pants. Students will be able to take home several of their creations.
Nature Art & Science Camp: June 22nd-25th (Mon-Thu) 9 am to Noon – entering 2nd to 6th grade $119 per participant
Learn about art mediums through nature. How does an art medium connect to a science principle? Depending on the weather, activities may include making sustainable nature sculptures, paint & dye color science, fiber weaving, clay creations, animal footprints, primitive art techniques, and more! Express yourself creatively while learning about art, science, and history. Plan for a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities. Dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes and long pants! Kids will be able to take home most of their creations.
Plant Uses (Ethnobotany) Camp: July 13th-16th (Mon-Thu) 9 am to Noon – entering 4th to 8th grade $119 per participant
Join a naturalist from EcoElsa to learn how people have used plants throughout history also known as ethnobotany. Learn a cross-curricular combination of biology, science, and history with an emphasis on respectfully learning about and from different cultures. We will primarily cover Indigenous Nations and Europeans while touching on how other groups have used plants for food, medicine, building materials, and cultural activities throughout history. Enjoy a wide variety of activities and games, and make some creations to take home. Dress for the weather, wear closed toed shoes and long pants.
Ultimate Survival Camp: July 20th-23rd (Mon-Thu) 9 am to 4 pm – entering 4th to 8th grade $225 per participant
Learn survival skills and develop knowledge around a wide variety of outdoor survival skills. The rule of three, how to signal for help, shelter engineering, fire science and safety, treating water, orienteering, fishing, and log rolling are just some of the skills included! Test your skills in a survival scenario and graduate from Survival Camp! Not only are these skills great for a lost/survival situation but also for camping and outdoor excursions. In addition, kids develop confidence, self-reliance, teamwork, and problem solving skills. (Parents are invited to attend the Survival Games at the end of their last day) Make sure to dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes and long pants as most of the class will be outdoors.
Biomimicry STEM (Designed by Nature) Camp: July 27th-30th (Mon-Thu) 9 am to 4 pm – entering 4th to 8th grade $225 per participant
Learn how scientists and engineers study nature to find solutions to fix the problems we face in this biomimicry STEM camp. Investigate how to build a better marshmallow launcher by studying how different projectiles are found in nature. Then put your problem solving skills and creativity to the test to find a solution to a variety of challenges like earthquake proofing buildings, designing prosthetic limbs, and more! Students will benefit from learning how nature connects to STEM and solving real world problems as well as further developing teamwork and problem solving skills. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes and long pants as parts of this class will be outdoors!
Lakeville
Animal Life Cycles: June 13th 10 am to Noon – 4 to 7 years old $25 per participant
See animals first hand to learn more about how they go through a metamorphosis as part of their life cycle! Also includes other games and activities to get your little moving, playing, and exploring outdoors!
Plant Uses Class: June 30th 8 am to Noon – 7 to 12 years old $57 per participant
Join naturalist EcoElsa to learn the ways people have used plants throughout history. This class is a combination of biology, science, and history with an emphasis on how to respectfully learn about and from different cultures. We will be covering indigenous nations and Europeans while touching on other groups. Kids learn how these cultures have used plants for food, medicine, building materials and cultural activities throughout history.
Physics of Flight Class: July 1st 8 am to Noon – 7 to 12 years old $57 per participant
Learn all about animals that fly and powered flight through games and activities. We will be doing a wing engineering challenge, migration nation challenge and design your own wings.
Outdoor Survival Camp: August 10th-11th 8:30 am to Noon – 7 to 12 years old $78 per participant
Learn the rules of three, how to signal and look for help, shelter engineering, fire science and safety, how to collect and treat water and basic orienteering skills. Your kids will learn skills through games and activities that will help them learn what to do in a survival situation. Make sure to dress for the weather; wear closed toed shoes and long pants as most of the class will be spent outdoors.
Designed by Nature Camp: August 12th-13th 8 am to Noon – 7 to 12 years old $78 per participant
Scientists and engineers study nature to find solutions to fix the problems we face. In this biomimicry STEM camp we will investigate how to build a better marshmallow launcher by studying how projectiles found in nature work. Then put your problem-solving skills and creativity to the test to find a solution to a variety of challenges like earthquake-proofing buildings, designing prosthetic limbs and more!
Family Campout: August 14th to 15th (Fri to Sat) 6:30 pm to 11:00 am (next day) – All ages! $57 per family
Join EcoElsa for a night of family camping fun at Casperson Park! We will be doing traditional campfire games, songs, and stories and also some night hike games and activities like bat & moth, owl calls and more! Complimentary hot dogs, fixings, s’mores, and campfire bread will be provided. Bring your favorite beverages and other food to enjoy. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to set up your tent. You will learn the basics of getting your campsite set up, campfire safety and food preparation, as well as games and activities to make memorable camping excursions. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies.
